Websites to Check Credentials of Doctors?
asked 2 years ago by Candidate in california
Latest answer by Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
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Tags: credentials, plastic surgeon
What websites can I go to get information on credentials of the Plastic surgeon?
3 answers to Websites to Check Credentials of Doctors?
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Avoid the ratings web sites when evaluating a docotr
As Dr. Placik has provided, the ASPS web site includes all Board Certified Plastic Surgeons.
I would strongly encourage you to avoid the web sites like RateMDs.com and Vitals.com as these have a mission to destroy doctor's reputations by posting unsubstantiated reviews of doctors. I have even recently been assaulted by a rival office claiming to be a patient of mine! There is even a web site specifically designed to destroy the finest rhinoplasty surgeon in America by a single unhappy...
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Checking out your plastic surgeon
There are many different methods to evaluate your plastic surgeon. Referrals from other physicians and satsified patients that you know is another very important and valuable tool. I am attaching links to the American Board of Medical Specialties as well as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons:
http://www.abms.org/Who_We_Help/Consumers/
http://www.plasticsurgery.org/Patients_and_Consumers/Choose_Your_ASPS_Member_Surgeon/How_to_Choose_a_Plastic_Surgeon.html
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Plastic Surgeon Credentials
You can go the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), which would tell you if your plastic surgeon is board certified. If you dont find him or her on this site, they the is a high likelihood that they are not board certified.
You can also go the medical board website in your state to check the licensure status of the physician you are seeking.
Good luck.
Farbod Esmailian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
Orange County Plastic Surgeon