Our Medical Review Board & Editorial Standards
How educational content on this site is reviewed, who reviews it, and the standards we hold ourselves to.
Last reviewed: June 2026
Why we review content
Bariatric surgery is a serious medical decision. Our educational content is reviewed so that it stays accurate, balanced, and aligned with authoritative sources — and clearly separated from marketing.
What review covers
- Factual accuracy against sources such as ASMBS, NIH, WHO, and FDA where relevant.
- Balanced presentation of benefits, risks, and alternatives.
- Clear labeling of provider-reported information versus independent facts.
- A last-reviewed date and reviewer byline on educational pages.
Our reviewer
Each educational page carries a reviewer byline with the reviewer's name, specialty, the content reviewed, and the last-reviewed date. You can see the current reviewer and credentials in the review panel below, which appears on our educational pages.
Corrections
If you believe something on this site is inaccurate or out of date, contact us and we will review and correct it. Our editorial and medical-review policies describe this process in more detail.