Mercy General & Bariatric Surgery Clinic provides a full spectrum of surgical weight loss and general surgery services in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The clinic is led by highly trained, board-certified surgeons and supported by a multidisciplinary team, offering personalized care from evaluation through surgery and lifelong follow-up. The clinic is nationally accredited for its excellence in bariatric surgery and is dedicated to helping patients achieve better health, improved quality of life, and long-term success.

• Accredited as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), an affiliate of the American College of Surgeons (ACS)—the only Cedar Rapids hospital with this distinction and one of only nine in Iowa

• Part of Mercy Medical Center, recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Care by Healthgrades, with multiple other national awards for quality and patient experience

• U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals, CMS 5-Star Overall Hospital Rating, and Joint Commission Hospital Accreditation

• Accredited Comprehensive Center for metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBSAQIP)

• Multidisciplinary team led by board-certified surgeons (e.g., Dr. Sajida Ahad, MD, FACS)

• Emphasis on lifelong patient support, safety, and evidence-based care

• High standards for outcomes, patient satisfaction, and continuous quality improvement

Mission:

• Provide comprehensive, compassionate surgical weight loss and general surgery services to improve lifelong health and well-being.

• Equip patients for lifelong success with weight control and healthy living through a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach.

Vision:

• To be the leading center for bariatric and general surgery in the region, recognized for excellence, safety, and patient outcomes.

• Accredited as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), an affiliate of the American College of Surgeons (ACS)—the only Cedar Rapids hospital with this distinction and one of only nine in Iowa

• Part of Mercy Medical Center, recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Care by Healthgrades, with multiple other national awards for quality and patient experience

• U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals, CMS 5-Star Overall Hospital Rating, and Joint Commission Hospital Accreditation