Centerpoint Health – Georgetown Earns the SRC Center of Excellence Accreditation for Bariatric Revisional Surgery

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (July 22, 2026) — Centerpoint Health – Georgetown is setting the standard for advanced surgical care in Kentucky. Centerpoint Health – Georgetown recently earned SRC’s Center of Excellence accreditation in Metabolic & Bariatric Revisional Surgery, becoming the first facility in Kentucky to achieve it. This recent accreditation adds to Centerpoint Health – Georgetown’s existing accreditations as Centers of Excellence in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery and Robotic Surgery.

Further strengthening the program’s reputation, Dr. Eric Smith, bariatric and general surgeon at Centerpoint Health – Georgetown, holds SRC accreditation as a Master Surgeon in both Robotic Surgery and Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, recognizing his expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

“These accreditations reflect our commitment to being a leader in surgical innovation and providing patients with access to highly specialized care close to home,” said Bruce Tassin, chief executive officer and market president of Centerpoint Health. “From robotic-assisted general surgery to life-changing bariatric and revisional procedures, our team continues to advance the level of care available in Central Kentucky.”

Bariatric revisional surgery is a specialized field focused on helping patients who may need additional intervention following a previous weight-loss procedure due to complications, weight regain or changing health conditions. These procedures require a higher level of expertise and experience, making SRC’s accreditation in this area especially notable.

“At Centerpoint Health – Georgetown, we are committed to offering comprehensive surgical solutions that meet patients where they are in their journey,” said Dr. Eric Smith. “Whether it’s a patient considering bariatric surgery for the first time or needing a revisional procedure, we continue to be a national leader in robotic assisted approaches for these types of surgeries.”

Centerpoint Health – Georgetown continues to invest in innovative surgical technologies and advanced procedures, ensuring patients across Kentucky have access to nationally recognized care without leaving their community. To learn more about Centerpoint Health, please visit CenterpointHealth.com or to get connected with a provider, please call 888.847.3627 (DOCS).