Cooper University Hospital Earns National Accreditation for Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Program Including Adolescent Care

Cooper University Health Care has earned Comprehensive Center with Adolescent Accreditation through the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). Cooper's program was recognized for its commitment to delivering high-quality, multidisciplinary care for bariatric surgery patients.

The three-year accreditation, awarded to Cooper University Hospital, acknowledges the program's excellence in patient safety, quality improvement, and outcomes in metabolic and bariatric surgery for both adults and adolescents. The accreditation process included a comprehensive site review evaluating the program's surgical standards, clinical protocols, and patient-centered care model.

"This accreditation reflects the dedication of our entire multidisciplinary team and our commitment to helping patients achieve long-term health and wellness," said Rohit A. Patel, MD, FACS, head of the Division of Bariatric Surgery, assistant program director of Surgery, and associate professor of clinical surgery at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.

"At Cooper, we provide comprehensive, personalized care before, during, and after surgery to ensure our patients have the support they need for lifelong success," said Dr. Patel. "We are proud to be recognized nationally for the quality and safety of our bariatric surgery program, including our ability to care for adolescent patients."

The MBSAQIP accreditation recognizes programs that meet rigorous national standards for bariatric surgical care and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to continuous quality improvement and patient safety.

Cooper's Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery offers advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for patients struggling with obesity and obesity-related conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. The program combines fellowship-trained bariatric surgeons, specialized clinical staff, nutrition counseling, behavioral health support, and long-term follow-up care to help patients achieve sustainable results.

Cooper's Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery provides comprehensive weight-loss care tailored to each patient's individual health needs and goals. The program offers minimally invasive and robotic surgical approaches, lifelong follow-up care, monthly support groups, and coordinated care with primary care physicians and specialists to support lasting health improvements.

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children's Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper's facilities annually. Cooper's ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

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