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New Bariatric Surgery Guidance Released by ASMBS and IFSO
While excess weight and obesity are some of the most researched topics in modern-day society, mainly due to the incredible rise in weight-related comorbidities, we do not often get the exciting news of new surgical guidance or suggestions from influential organizations. When they happen, it’s a big deal and something we should consider carefully. Just that happened last month when the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic […]
Dr. Higa Achieves MBSAQIP Reaccreditation
During your research into bariatric surgery, you may have heard of a MBSAQIP Accreditation. MBSAQIP is a long acronym that describes the national standard for bariatric surgery: the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program Dr. Guillermo Higa recently stood as the MBS Medical Director on the Carondelet St. Mary’s Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Committee for MBSAQIP reaccreditation. This designation ensures that they can continue to serve the greater Tucson community with safe and quality care for patients […]
Dr. Higa Featured on Azteca TV!
Earlier in May, Dr. Higa was featured on the Azteca TV’s weekly program, Nuestra Hora con Lety (Our Hour with Lety), to discuss bariatric surgery and the options available to qualifying patients. Nuestra Hora con Letyis a popular local program that airs every Sunday at 9am to showcase local talent including top business leaders and professionals in and around Tucson.