The Maryland Bariatric Center at Mercy Designated an Aetna Institute of Quality

The Maryland Bariatric Center at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® (IOQ) bariatric facility for treating individuals living with morbid or extreme obesity.

Facilities achieve IOQ status by consistently delivering safe, effective care. Aetna shares information about quality and cost with its members to help them choose facilities that best meet their healthcare needs.

“This recognition reflects the outstanding outcomes and commitment to safety the team of clinical providers in bariatrics delivers to patients every day,” said Dr. David N. Maine, president and CEO, Mercy Health Services, Mercy Medical Center. 

The Maryland Bariatric Center at Mercy in Baltimore offers a carefully designed, supportive weight-loss process. Focusing on treating obesity as well as related metabolic, sleep, and orthopedic issues, the Center provides medical weight loss as well as surgical options, all designed to help patients reach their health-related goals.

Patients at the Maryland Bariatric Center are supported by a multidisciplinary team of board-certified surgeons, nurses, dietitians, behavioral health professionals, and support staff who work together to help patients achieve lasting success. Consistently rated a “Top Doctor” in the Baltimore area, Mercy bariatric surgeon Dr. Kuldeep Singh leads the Center’s team.

“It’s gratifying to know our patients can feel confident they are receiving care that meets rigorous national standards,” said Dr. Singh. He added that the Maryland Bariatric Center had also recently received accreditation under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).

“The MBSAQIP Program is a joint quality program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. The MBSAQIP standards ensure that metabolic and bariatric patients receive multidisciplinary medical care, which improves patient outcomes and long-term success,” Dr. Singh said. “This latest designation by the Aetna Quality Institute is further indication of our commitment to provide quality care for our patients,” said Dr. Singh.

The Maryland Bariatric Center offers patients laparoscopic, minimally invasive bariatric surgery to minimize scarring, speed up recovery, and reduce post-surgical pain. Surgical weight loss options include:

• Gastric bypass surgery (Roux-en-Y surgery)
• Gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy)
• Revision bariatric surgery (revise a previous bypass, lap band, or gastric sleeve surgery)

The Center also offer a variety of medications for weight loss, including GLP-1 agonists and appetite suppressants. 

Aetna is the brand name used for products and services provided by one or more of the Aetna group of companies, including Aetna Life Insurance Company and its affiliates.

For more information on The Maryland Bariatric Center at Mercy, located at 250 N. Calvert Street in downtown Baltimore, visit www.mdmercy.com, or call 410-332-9528 or 1-800-MD-Mercy.