St. Mary Medical Center named Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery
July 9, 2025Tags: St. Mary Medical Center
Langhorne, Pa. – (July 8, 2025) – St. Mary Medical Center is pleased to announce that it has achieved accreditation from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery. This accreditation recognizes St. Mary’s commitment and high standard of delivery of quality patient care and safety.
Status as an accredited Center of Excellence means that St. Mary has met nationally and internationally recognized standards. Not all hospitals and surgeons seek accreditation and not all that undergo the rigorous inspection process are granted accreditation.
“We are proud to receive this national accreditation recognizing our commitment to excellence in hernia surgery,” says Jessica Barton, DO, MS, FACS, a general surgeon and director of the Hernia Center at St. Mary Medical Center. “This designation reflects the skill of our surgical team, the strength of our safety and quality standards, and our dedication to providing the highest level of care to every patient who entrusts us with their health.”
The three St. Mary surgeons accredited as a Surgeon of Excellence in Hernia Surgery are:
Health care facilities and surgeons seeking an SRC accreditation undergo an extensive assessment and inspection process to ensure that 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. Inspectors educate staff in the accredited departments on best practices to help an organization improve its care and services.
“We’re proud to recognize St. Mary for its commitment to advancing and providing quality care for all patients,” says Gary Pratt, CEO of SRC. “This accreditation signals that this facility is among the best in hernia surgery and is dedicated to delivering the highest level of care possible.”