Recognized for Safety & Excellence
“We take great pride in our track record for safety, quality and successful procedures. Our talented team works extraordinarily hard to achieve the best outcomes for our patients who are undergoing elective or lifesaving surgery.”
– Bariatric Surgeon and Surgical Services Director, Dr. Alexander Di Stante
Natividad’s Bariatric Surgery program has been recognized for its quality and outcomes.
- 2024 Accreditation as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
- 2017-current Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery designation by Blue Cross Blue Shield. The Blue Distinction Specialty Care program recognizes nationally designated health care facilities that show expertise in delivering improved patient safety and better health outcomes.
- Natividad received “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for fall 2024 and spring 2025 from the nonprofit watchdog for keeping patients safe from preventable harm and medical errors. This publicly reported information helps the public make informed choices about where to receive care