Florida has a great site though the Florida Department of Health: ww2.doh.state.fl.us/IRM00PRAES/PRASLIST.ASP There you can look up...for FREE...the training, background, board certification(s), legals actions, disciplinary actions, etc. of every doctor in the state. Florida's is one of the most extensive... more
Looking for qualified surgeon in Florida to do Eyelid Surgery?
Where can I find out if a doctor has had a malpractice?
At present, my 18 year old sister is looking for a qualified specialist to do a (possible) upper eyelid lift. She is very young and I don't want her to make the same mistake I did by not doing research. So, I was hoping that you could provide us with a website where it shows the doctors credentials.
Also, she living in Florida and would prefer to have the surgery there. So, if you know of a qualified specialist in FL, could you please let me know? Thank you for your time.
Alexa
3 answers to “Looking for qualified surgeon in...”
A: The Florida Board of Medicine makes much of this information available to the public
Dear Alexa The State of Florida has been very proactive in looking to protect the residents of Florida. The Board maintains online physician profiles that list legal and administrative actions taken against. The site also lists liability awards of more than $100,000. Keep in mind that any surgeon in... more
A: Malpractice as a criteria for selecting qualified surgeons
Dear Alexa You can go to the DBPR the Florida Departmentt of Business and Professional Regulation and look up each doctor. Remember that this does not indicate a doctor's quality. The doctor with the most experience may also be doing the most complex cases as well, which carries a higher risk. Speak to several... more
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