What is ASMBS (asmbs.org)?

ASMBS, at asmbs.org, is the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery — a professional medical society for surgeons, osteopathic physicians, physicians, and supporting healthcare professionals working in metabolic and bariatric surgery. Its site serves two audiences at once: patients looking for information or a provider, and clinicians looking for education, membership, and professional resources. If you are a patient researching weight-loss surgery options or a healthcare professional deciding whether to join or use its educational offerings, the site is built for you.

Who ASMBS is for

The organization describes itself as welcoming "all surgeons, osteopathic physicians, physicians, and supporting healthcare professionals." That means its core audience is clinical, not general consumer. However, the site also maintains a patient-facing section, so the public can use it to learn about metabolic and bariatric surgery and to locate a provider.

Two main paths exist on the site:

• For Patients — information about metabolic and bariatric surgery and a way to find a provider.
• For Healthcare Professionals — membership, education, and professional resources.

What you can do on asmbs.org

For patients

• Find a Provider registry — ASMBS lists member practices and contact information in a searchable registry intended for prospective patients. This is the most direct patient-facing tool on the site.
• General education — the site frames metabolic and bariatric surgery as a field that "changes lives" and provides context on the procedures and their role in patient care.

For healthcare professionals

• Membership benefits — ASMBS lists several, including:
  • A complimentary subscription to the digital version of SOARD, Surgery for Obesity And Related Diseases.
  • Discounted registration for the ASMBS Annual Meeting, ASMBS Weekend, and post-graduate CE courses.
  • Access to the ASMBS DocMatter Online Community, described as a private platform for members to discuss cases and engage in clinical discourse.
  • Inclusion in the Find a Provider registry, searchable by prospective patients.
• Learning and Knowledge Hub — webinars, courses, CME credits, and connection with experts; the site also mentions assessment-based certificate programs.
• Annual Meeting content — educational content from the ASMBS Annual Meeting 2026 in San Antonio, Texas, is available on demand.

Is ASMBS a trustworthy source?

The site states that ASMBS was named a 2025 Everyday Health Trusted Health Resource and was featured on Everyday Health's "8 Best Organizations for Obesity Support in 2025." It also publishes news items summarizing research, including a May 2026 analysis of more than 430,000 patients finding that metabolic and bariatric surgery delivered significantly greater weight loss and disease remission than GLP-1 medications, and a separate item on surgery versus GLP-1 drugs for preventing heart attacks, stroke, and death in older adults.

These are the organization's own published claims and summaries. For clinical decisions, treat them as a starting point and consult a qualified provider — the Find a Provider registry exists for exactly that purpose.

Practical takeaways

ASMBS is a professional society, not a clinic or a treatment provider. It does not offer medical care directly; it connects patients to members and gives professionals education and community. Use it to find a provider or to access clinical education, and verify any specific treatment decision with a licensed clinician.