Hannibal Regional earns recognition as a Blue Distinction Center for bariatric surgery

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently was designated as a Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery by Blue Cross Blue Shield, which highlights the hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality, patient-focused bariatric care.

Blue Distinction Centers are nationally recognized for demonstrating expertise in delivering better patient outcomes. To achieve this designation, facilities must meet rigorous quality measures for patient safety, surgical outcomes and comprehensive bariatric care. Patients who choose Blue Distinction Centers for their care can feel confident knowing they are receiving high-quality treatment from an experienced team of healthcare professionals.

“Hannibal Regional is honored to be recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery,” Dr. Mujeeb Siddiqui, medical director of bariatrics with Hannibal Regional Weight Management Solutions, said in a press release. “This achievement reflects our team’s commitment to providing exceptional care, empowering our patients to achieve their weight loss goals and improving their overall health and quality of life.”

Hannibal Regional offers a range of bariatric procedures such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch and revision surgeries. Each patient is supported with personalized guidance, nutritional counseling and access to a multidisciplinary team dedicated to their success.

For more information about bariatric surgery at Hannibal Regional and its weight management solutions, visit hannibalregional.org/weightloss or call 573-248-5407.