Reviewers
Dr. Ariel Ortiz Lagardere, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Medical Director & Lead Reviewer
Specialty: Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
SRC-recognized Master Surgeon in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery. Founder of the Obesity Control Center. Over three decades of experience in primary and revisional bariatric procedures, with active involvement in international bariatric education.
Content reviewed: Overall editorial oversight, revisional bariatric surgery, endoscopic revision, sleeve gastrectomy content.
Verify credentials ↗Dr. Arturo Martinez, MD
Reviewer — Bariatric Surgery
Specialty: Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
SRC-recognized Master Surgeon in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery at the Obesity Control Center. Focus on revisional and complex bariatric cases.
Content reviewed: Revision pathways, bypass conversion, complication management.
Verify credentials ↗Review Process
Educational content on this site is drafted and then reviewed by a qualified bariatric clinician for factual accuracy, balance, and alignment with published guidelines from professional societies including ASMBS and IFSO. See our medical review policy and editorial policy for details.
Content is reviewed at least annually and updated when significant guideline or evidence changes occur. Each page shows a "last reviewed" date and reviewer byline.
Adding Named Reviewers
The roster above is being expanded. Additional named reviewers with declared conflicts of interest and specialty coverage will be added as the review board formalizes. For questions about a specific piece of content or reviewer credentials, contact us through the on-page evaluation form.