Roger Williams bariatric program receives top marks

The bariatric surgery team members at Roger Williams Medical Center are, from left, Jennifer Parker, R.N., BSN, clinical nurse manager; Jeremy Frissell, P.A.-C; Jina Smith, R.N.; Dr. Dieter Pohl, director and founder; Dr. Aaron B. Bloomenthal; and Holli Brousseau, R.N., MSN, bariatric surgery coordinator. / PHOTO/PETER GOLDBERG
The bariatric surgery team members at Roger Williams Medical Center are, from left, Jennifer Parker, R.N., BSN, clinical nurse manager; Jeremy Frissell, P.A.-C; Jina Smith, R.N.; Dr. Dieter Pohl, director and founder; Dr. Aaron B. Bloomenthal; and Holli Brousseau, R.N., MSN, bariatric surgery coordinator. / PHOTO/PETER GOLDBERG

PROVIDENCE – The American College of Surgeons has reaccredited the bariatric surgery program at Roger Williams Medical Center with its highest designation.

Roger Williams’ center was again named a Center of Excellence, which reflects physical resources, human resources and standards of practice as assessed by the national body.

“This accreditation confirms that our weight loss surgery program is committed to providing the highest quality care for its bariatric patients,” said Dr. Dieter Pohl, founder and director of the bariatric surgery program at Roger Williams.

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