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If a Dr. Has No Website or Not Much Info Online Should It Mean Anything ?

Hi. I am currently deciding on Rhinoplasty and mentoplasty. There is a doctor that I'm interested in, Robert C Ciardullo MD of New York. One of his patients posted their before and after pics and I liked what I saw,also his cost is reasonable. The only thing is this doctor doesn't have a website and I cant find any info on him online. Just one doctor review website where it appears he has received good reviews based on specific criteria ratings, but there's no specific postings of patients experiences with him. Should I be turned off by all this?

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Not All Great Plastic Surgeons Have Their Own Websites

There are two reasons plastic surgeons have a website. One is to express their opinions about plastic surgery in general as a means of public education, and the other is having what is becoming an increasingly requisite component of a viable clinical practice. Just like you, many patients find doctors, get a sense of their aesthetics, learn about a potential doctor's credentials and training, from the internet. But I can name at least a few fabulous doctors in my community who have no... more

Steven Teitelbaum, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS

Importance of Website in Surgeon Selection

Although most surgeons do have a website, there are many criteria for selecting your surgeon. You want to see multiple results, especially in noses similar to yours. You also should be able to find information online when you Google this surgeon's name. He may be very good, but you raise legitimate questions.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Should the doctor have a website?

While I don't know him personally, the doctor you mention has been in practice about 30 years. It's often the case that these older surgeons have not embraced the technology of the web, but it means little more than that. He should still be able to review his portfolio of surgery with you in the office, however. If he can't or won't, that'd be a red flag. If a younger surgeon lacked a website, though, I might be a bit curious as to why. All the best, --DCP

David C. Pearson, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Choosing a rhinoplasty surgeon

These days the vast majority of plastic surgeons have their own websites, with the exception of those that are close to retirement. Simply having a website does not mean the surgeon is better qualified to do your surgery, and there are great surgeons who do not have websites. Unfortunately there are misleading claims on some websites as well, so you have to be careful and do your research. (For example, it may say the doctor is "board certified", but it doesn't say by which board ... more

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Anita Patel, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Criteria for choosing your Rhinoplasty and Mentoplasty Surgeon.

This question comes up frequently, and I think it's important to be picky when you choose a surgeon to perform Rhinoplasty and Mentoplasty. You should consult several board-certified, experienced Rhinoplasty surgeons with many favorable photos and recommendations. Any busy Rhinoplasty specialist will have a gallery of photos for his / her prospective patients to view. I wouldn't rely on only one photo. He / she should have lots of testimonials as well. You should easily have an opportunity... more

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Eric M. Joseph, MD

West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

Choosing a surgeon is difficult

Choosing a surgeon is a difficult proposition and there is no good method. As you can tell from the various suggestions in other posts, there are many things to look for but ultimately there is a leap of faith involved. as Dr. Placik points out, one good or bad review does not represent a surgeon - neither does 10 or 20 since most surgeons will see hundreds if not thousands of patients per year. To answer your specific quesion about having no web site - I wouldn't be too put off by not... more

D.J. Verret, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Online Presence as a Criteria in Choosing a Surgeon

I agree with my colleague Dr. Placik. Many of the older surgeons reluctantly use the Internet for personal needs much less understand the educational value of a practice website. However, the fact that you cannot " find any info on him on-line" is somewhat concerning. These days there are many websites (such as Healthgrades and others) which list doctors and their education. If you absolutely want this surgeon you must do your home work - on the other hand you can go to www... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Rhinoplasty, Beverly Hills Rhinoplasty, Nasal Refinement, Nose Job,Beverly Hills Rhinoplasty, Los Angeles Rhinoplasty

If that particular plastic and cosmetic surgeon doesn't have a website it could mean: he is relatively new and just finished training and hasn't had time to create his webiste not that interested in using a website as a vehicle to showcase his practice doesn't have enough experience to speak about the particular cases, like Rhinoplasty and may have just finished training some other reason, doesn't believe in websites etc. Might be something you... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

No website unusual but not necessarily bad

Most rhinoplasty surgeons have websites to show their work. The old fashion way was to have a before and after photo album. If your surgeon has neither then you may want to look elsewhere.

Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Doctors without internet presence

If a doctor does not have a website he could be a senior surgeon with a very large practice and does not need to advertise himself. Verify the credentials of a physician and critically look at all before and after photos before deciding on which surgeon to pursue rhinoplasty with. It is important to note that the doctor has performed thousands of rhinoplasty surgeries to be well versed on the nuances of each different nose.

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William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

No online presence suggests not keeping up.

Hi. I don't know this doctor, and he may be excellent. But if all I know about a plastic surgeon is that he has no website and that you cannot find information online about him, I might conclude that he is not keeping up with scientific advances.

George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

Internet presence of doctors

One can't draw any conclusions about the lack of an Intenet presence. It is certainly a handicap not to be online, but some doctors don't get that. I woud look at photos of other patients he has operated on, and perhaps speak with them.

Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

Finding information about your surgeon online

Hi there- Unless your surgeon is getting very close to retirement, I would consider this lack of available information concerning. Even without a strong marketing presence (that is, even if he/she doesn't want to invest in a website), you should be able to find information about their education, training, and credentials... I also agree with my colleague- one patient's experience is not a good measure of a surgeon. For good advice on how to best choose a plastic surgeon that you like and feel yo more

Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

There should be a lot information about him on the web

Any plastic surgeon that has boar certification,has some information on line that is posted by the board. Not having a web site is different than not having information on line. Check with the American Board Of plastic surgery to make sure he is board certified.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

Plastic surgeons not on the web

It would be unusual these days for a modern, qualified, busy practicing plastic surgeon not to have a presence on the web. So it is a relative red flag I guess. Unless the doctor is pre-retirement age and doesn't feel the need to bother with the technological learning curve.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

Doctors and websites

I don't want to comment on your particular surgeon but one patients experience is not a great measure, good or bad, is not the basis on which to judge a surgeon. What is of greater concern to me is the lack of information about the surgeons credentials.