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Could You Tell Me if a Doctor Who is a Board Certified Surgeon the Same Thing As Being Board Certified in Plastic Surgery?
I found a Dr who I like, but when I look him up he is not certified in Plastic Surgery only surgery. Is that the same thing?
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Kyiala
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Board Certified Surgeon is not a Plastic Surgeon
Many of us are double Board Certified in Surgery and in Plastic Surgery. But being certified in Surgery is NOT being a plastic surgeon. This could be a younger doctor who has not yet passed his/her plastic surgery exams but is already a BC Surgeon. Or it could be just a regular general surgeon (those who take out your appendix) who has decided to market themselves as a plastic surgeon for increased income hoping you won't notice the difference. There are many out...
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Board Certification in what?
No it is not the same thing. If you want a surgeon with the most experince in Plastic Surgery you have to choose a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
Dr Foster
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What is the American Board of Plastic Surgery?
The American Board of Plastic Surgery is the only sub-specialties board for cosmetic plastic surgery recongnized by the American Medical Association. Since its recongnition in 1941, this organization has regulated and certified surgeons for plastic and reconstructive surgery. Many physicians practicing plastic surgery are qualified and skilled surgeons; however, selecting a doctor who has been certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery ensures that your surgeon has undergone...
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Board certified surgeon vs. Board certified plastic surgeon
A board certified surgeon does not mean that the doctor is board certified plastic surgeon. Their is a specialty certification in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. It should state Board certified in plastic surgery.
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Board certification
Board certification in surgery is not the same as board certification in plastic surgery. If he is not listed as such than he is not board certified in plastic surgery.
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