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CSSMCW Bariatric Surgical Center Achieves Accreditation from MBSAQIP

Patients seeking surgical treatment for obesity and its related conditions continue to have a high-quality choice for receiving care at a nationally accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality in the greater Johnstown, Windber, and surrounding areas.

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Director at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber Taesun Moon, …

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CSSMCW Welcomes General Surgeon Tameka Scott, DO

Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) is pleased to welcome Tameka Scott, DO, who is fellowship-trained in advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy and minimally invasive foregut surgery. She performs a diverse blend of minimally invasive and open surgical procedures with a focus on on preventative endoscopic procedures as well as foregut procedures, including hiatal hernia …

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Bariatric Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Weight Loss Program Reaches Milestone – 100,000 Pounds Lost

Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) is proud to announce that its bariatric surgery and non-surgical medical weight loss program reached a major milestone this month – a total of more than 100,000 pounds lost since the program began in 2006.

Taesun Moon, DO, FACOS, FASMBS, Director of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and …

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Introducing CSSMCW’s Newest Physician Peter Bertin, DO

Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) is pleased to welcome Peter Bertin, DO. Dr. Bertin is fellowship-trained in minimally invasive surgery and endoscopy. He performs a wide range of general surgery with a focus on Metabolic and Bariatric surgery including the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisional (second chance) surgery.

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Dr. Taesun Moon Obtains ACOS Fellowship

Bariatric Program Director at the Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber Taesun Moon, DO, FACOS, FASMBS has obtained his Fellowship through the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS).

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CSSMCW’s Bariatric Surgical Center Achieves National Accreditation

CSSMCW’s bariatric surgical center has been re-accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP�), a joint program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

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