Asit Bhatt, M.D. named to Surgeons of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology. (Contributed photo)

 

 

ALBUQUERQUE – Lovelace Women’s Hospital is the first hospital in New Mexico to achieve three Center of Excellence Accreditations from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), including accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery and re-accreditation as both a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology and a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery.

Luis Alfonso Padilla-Paz, M.D.

As an accredited facility, Lovelace Women’s Hospital has met nationaly and internationally recognized standards for providing the highest quality of care and patient safety. The following surgeons are also accredited by SRC as Surgeons of Excellence in their respective specialties:

Master Surgeons in Robotic Surgery and Hernia Surgery

  • Mario J. Leyba, M.D.
  • Michael Blea, M.D.

Surgeons of Excellence in Robotic Surgery

  • Michael Blea, M.D.
  • Karen Ann Finkelstein, M.D.
  • Mario J. Leyba, M.D.
  • Luis Alfonso Padilla-Paz, M.D.
  • Ketura Wisner, D.O.

Surgeons of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology

  • Asit Bhatt, M.D.
  • Karen Ann Finkelstein, M.D.
  • Luis Alfonso Padilla-Paz, M.D.
  • Joel Teicher, M.D.
  • Jeanine Valdez, M.D.
  • Ketura Wisner, D.O.
  • James P. Wurzel, M.D.

“I am very proud of the work and dedication of our surgeons and surgical staff to become a Center of Excellence,” said Amy Blasing, Lovelace Women’s Hospital chief executive officer. “These accreditations should give our community confidence that our hospital is committed to excellence in these specialties and to providing each of our patients the highest quality of care possible.”

Joel Teicher, M.D.

Healthcare facilities and surgeons seeking an SRC accreditation undergo an extensive assessment and inspection process to ensure the applicant meets SRC’s proven standards and requirements.

These requirements include surgical volumes, facility equipment, clinical pathways and standardized operating procedures, an emphasis on patient education and continuous quality assessment. The inspection involves all staff working with the surgeon in the accredited program. Inspectors educate staff on best practices to help an organization improve its care and services.

Call 505.727.2727 or visit lovelace.com to learn more.