How Do I Find out if There Are Any Lawsuits Against a Plastic Surgeon?

Many states, including Virginia, make this information available on the internet. You can also call or write to the Board of Medicine. It is my feeling that if a physician has had multiple law suits, say more than 5, you would be prudent to chose another doctor. I was at a social function ( a 60th birthday party) 10 days ago and sat with two physicians, who have been in practice for quite awhile. We began to recall some of the physicians with multiple suits. One I remember had over... more

I would agree with Dr. Rand. Find a surgeon, go in for a consult, and if you lke him or her, I would ask them directly. A lawsuit doesn't necessarily mean the surgeon is not good for you. If you found out that a friend got into a car accident, does that necessarily mean you would never get in the car with them?

There are a variety of on line sites but I would suggest you just ask them directly!