Plastic Surgery: Q&A
Ask a QuestionIs "Board Certification" the Same Thing for ABMS Vs ABPS?
There is a on-going argument in my city between physicians who are certified in another field (ENT)through ABMS and physicians who are certified by the American Board of Plastic Sugery which apparantly is not the same as American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. One saying they are the "real" plastic surgeons. Help??
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JenBob
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Understanding Legitimate Credentials
Hi there-
The American Board of Medical Specialties recognizes the 24 specialties offering Board Certification based on an accredited residency training program, followed by rigorous written and oral examination of the candidate's knowledge, experience, and judgement. The American Board of Plastic Surgery is one of the 24 member Boards, and its Diplomates (those certified by The Board) are Board Certified Plastic Surgeons.
To become a plastic surgeon, we spend 6-8 years...
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Board Certification in Plastic Surgery
The American Board of Plastic Surgery is one of 24 specialities recognized by ABMS. I have prepared a video to help explain why ABMS recognized specialties are important, and why you should carefully evaluate any non recognized specialty.
Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez
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Credentials for palstic surgery
This is a long standing argument. There are many doctors "out there" that claim to be plastic surgeons but are not board certified by the ABPS which is recognized by the ABMS.
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Choosing a surgeon
What someone says they are and what they actually are are not always the same. You cannot be a plastic surgeon unless you completed a plastic surgery residency any more than you can be a dentist without going to dental school. That does not mean that one is qualified or not to do a specific procedure or is the best fit for a specific patient to have a specific procedure. An ENT is an ENT and a plastic surgeon is a plastic surgeon. The only exception is an ENT who has also completed...
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Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Board-certification
The American Board of Medical Specialties governs the traditional specialty boards in the united States such as the American Board of Plastic Surgery, but not the American Board of Cosmetic Surgeons. All surgeons certified by the ABPS are plastic surgeons while members of the AMCS can come from fields not trained in plastic surgery. In general, plastic surgeon have a much broader and extensive training than members of the AMCS.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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