American Society for Bariatric Surgery
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The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
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American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) is a United States
United States
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 medical organization founded in 1983 to advance bariatic surgery.

The vision of the Society is to improve public health and well-being by lessening the burden of the disease of obesity and related diseases throughout the world.

The Society's mission is to:
  • Improve the care and treatment of people with obesity and related diseases.
  • Advance the science and understanding of metabolic surgery.
  • Foster communication between health professional on obesity and related conditions.
  • Be the recognized authority and resource on metabolic and bariatric surgery.
  • Advocate for health care policy that ensures patient access to high quality prevention and treatment of obesity.
  • Be a highly valued specialty society that serves the educational and professional needs of our diverse membership.

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