Bariatric Program Awards & Certifications

Fresh Start Bariatrics at Riverside Methodist Hospital has been designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). The designation recognized Riverside Methodist Hospital as a top performing center for Bariatric Surgery – the best of the best.

We earned the designation by complying with the highest standards of bariatric patient care in the industry and going through a series of voluntary site inspections. The visits included a thorough evaluation of our medical and surgical processes along with our outcomes data.

Since the beginning our program:

Also read our Outcomes and Quality Statisics

Our mission is to transform the lives and health of people of size and to provide optimism for a fresh start. If you would like to learn more about our Ohio bariatric surgery program please start by calling (614) 4-HEALTH (443-2584) to register for a free seminar.

Meet Dr. Myers

"Now is the time to reclaim your life, one step at a time, with Fresh Start Bariatrics at Riverside."

- Dr. Stephan Myers

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Is bariatric surgery right for you? Take our free online course to help you decide.

Family & Patient Guide
Fresh Start Bariatrics at Riverside is a complete program of highly personalized care to lead you on the path to lose excess weight and regain your health.
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