Choosing yourself is putting you and your family first by not compromising your health.  Make sure your bariatric surgeon is highly qualified, works at the best facilities and offers the safest, most effective procedures.

Before you get too far down the road with a bariatric provider, make sure your bariatric surgeon of choice works at a top hospital recognized as a Center of Excellence, which is often required for bariatric coverage by most insurance companies. Or if you have Blue Cross Blue Shield, make sure your doctor operates at a Blue Distinction Center as designated by Blue Cross Blue Shield for coverage.

Formally defined by the National Institutes of Health, a Center of Excellence “is a program within a healthcare institution which is assembled to supply an exceptionally high concentration of expertise and related resources centered on a particular area of medicine, delivering associated care in a comprehensive, interdisciplinary fashion to afford the best patient outcomes possible.” These centers are considered the top-tier medical facilities in the country.

Similarly, the Total Care or Blue Distinction® Specialty Care designation is awarded by Blue Cross Blue Shield companies to recognize select doctors, hospitals and other healthcare facilities for the safe, effective care they provide to their patients.

This quality assurance not only provides insurance companies the requirements they need, it provides patients the confidence that they are in good hands. Even if you have surgery scheduled at an outpatient surgery center, if you run into a complication and need to go to the hospital, make sure your surgeon has credentials at a reputable hospital that your insurance will cover.

In-person office visits are important! For new consults it’s imperative to meet the surgeon and feel comfortable with the doctor who will be taking care of you.

Dr. Nick Nicholson founded the Nicholson Clinic in Texas over 20 years ago. He and his team of world-class bariatric surgeons are credentialed at top-tier facilities and pride themselves on low complication rates and proven outcomes. Before you make the decision to have surgery, it’s important to come in for an in-person consultation and meet with your doctor 1:1 to explore your options and make sure you are comfortable with the procedure, your doctor, and hospital location. It’s also important to have an in-person medical evaluation, take any necessary tests while here, and get accurate height and weight measurements which are required for insurance approval.

Lastly, it’s key to have a support system in place before, during and after surgery. The Nicholson Clinic has the largest support staff in DFW to help you succeed for the long-term. We are with you all the way! Call 972-494-3100 to schedule a consult now or request an appointment online or ask a question.

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