Bariatric Surgery Awards and Recognition

The Center for Weight Loss Surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital (NWH) is continuously recognized for excellence in the field of bariatric surgery:

• Ranked among the top 6% in the nation for bariatric surgery
• Recipient of the HealthGrades Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award
• Five-Star Rated for Bariatric Surgery
• Accredited as a Level 1A Bariatric Surgery Center from the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the highest level of accreditation a center can receive, 2006-2016

The Center for Weight Loss Surgery at NWH is an accredited center through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). This accreditation provides confirmation that a bariatric surgery center has demonstrated its commitment to providing the highest-quality care for its bariatric surgery patients, 2016 to present.

Blue Distinction Award

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has recognized the Center for Weight Loss Surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital with a Center of Blue Distinction+® designation for making a difference in health care outcomes and value in the area of bariatric surgery.

Blue Distinction is a nationwide program that recognizes medical facilities that meet a national set of objective, evidence-based thresholds for clinical quality developed in collaboration with expert clinicians and leading medical organizations. The “plus” designation illustrates that a facility not only is a center of excellence but also recognizes how effectively high-quality care is delivered.

Based on clinical data from hospitals and registries, research indicates that Blue Distinction Centers demonstrate better, more consistent overall outcomes with fewer post-procedure complications and lower mortality rates. This designation provides consumers with a credible means of selecting facilities that best meet their individual specialty care needs.

Aetna Institutes™ of Quality for Bariatric Surgery

Newton-Wellesley is designated as an Aetna Institutes™ of Quality for Bariatric Surgery. Aetna recognizes hospitals and facilities in its network that offer specialized clinical services for certain health conditions. Facilities are selected for consistently delivering evidence-based, safe care.

Optum (UnitedHealthcare)

We are once again named a Center of Excellence for Optum(UnitedHealthcare). Our Center for Weight Loss Surgery meets clinical qualification and maintained a cost-effective contract for participation in the network.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital
2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02462
Phone: 617-243-6000