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SALEM, MA – Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, has been designated once again as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (COEMIG). The hospital was first certified in 2013 and recertified again in 2022

This highly selective designation was awarded by the Surgical Review Corporation and AAGL, and is given to those hospitals and surgeons that meet rigorous quality and practice criteria. The program is designed to continuously improve care quality and patient safety in the field of gynecology.

Four surgeons are included in the Salem Hospital Center of Excellence designation and perform the full range of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) procedures available: Christopher Coffey, MD, Rosa Lorenia Diaz, MD, John R. Gelinas, MD, and Melanie Nathan, MD.

“We are honored to receive this prestigious designation as it showcases the high level of care we provide to patients,” says Dr. Coffey, Medical Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Salem Hospital.

The COEMIG program is focused on ensuring the safest, highest quality of care delivered to minimally invasive gynecologic patients. The COEMIG program recognizes surgeons and facilities that demonstrate an unparalleled commitment and ability to consistently deliver safe, effective and evidence based care. The Surgical Review Corporation is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the safety, efficacy and efficiency of surgical care worldwide. SRC has emerged as a leading administrator of center of excellence programs for surgical specialties.