Our Commitment to Excellence
Accreditation is an indication of proven quality, and a sign of our commitment to providing the very best care for the surgical patient.
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American Board of Surgery
All of the physicians at the Hickory Surgical Clinic have attained board certification through the American Board of Surgery. Board certification is a voluntary process that demonstrates a surgeon's commitment to quality patient care. Board certification by the ABS recognizes individuals who have met a defined standard of education, training and knowledge specifically in the area of general surgery and its related specialties. Board certification is different from possessing a medical license, which is required by law to practice medicine and is not specialty specific.
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Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Members of the American College of Surgeons are referred to as "Fellows."
The letters FACS (Fellow, American College of Surgeons) after a surgeon's name mean that the surgeon's education and training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation, and have been found to be consistent with the high standards established and demanded by the College.
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Fellow, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS)
The designation of "Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery" (FASMBS) recognizes surgeons who are quality-conscious and who track and monitor their outcomes. Becoming a Fellow of the ASMBS demonstrates a strong commitment to quality for your medical colleagues, patients and the public.
The FASMBS designation is bestowed upon a Regular Member of the ASMBS in good standing who presents evidence acceptable to the Society of active participation in a program of periodic, verifiable reporting of bariatric surgery outcomes data as approved by the Society.
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Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery
Surgical Review Corporation
Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) is an independent, nonprofit organization governed by industry stakeholders and dedicated to advancing the safety, efficacy and efficiency of bariatric and metabolic surgical care worldwide. COE designation demonstrates a commitment by both surgeons and facilities to build and maintain a bariatric surgery program that is truly dedicated to excellence. The Hickory Surgical Clinic is distinguished with COE status in conjunction with Frye Regional Medical Center, and provisional status with Catawba Valley Medical Center.
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