I have been looking into getting Fat Transfer to my breats to correct their tuberousity and increase cup size. It seemed too good to be true when I came across a doctor. However, I have looked him up on the American Medical Association and he is NOT a member. What does this mean and why should he be a member? I always hear warnings against doctors who are not members of AMA. Does anyone have any advice?
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Hi! Thank you for your question,
I am Dr. Speron, a proud member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS). I am also certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Not all doctors are members of the American Medical Association. Some are not eligible based on not having a license while others just do not think the AMA supports doctors so they refuse to pay membership fees. If they are well respected members of their societies and board certified, chances are it is the latter.
You can research if your surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, or a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This also states that your surgeon is adequate with the major plastic surgery organization in the US. This certification will ensure you that the surgeon has done his or her training in plastic surgery and has passed the oral and written exam. Membership in ASPS assures you of board certification which is a prerequisite for membership.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to call us at 847.696.9900.
Best of luck and have a great day!
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Dr. Speron
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Hi! Thank you for your question,
I am Dr. Speron, a proud member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS). I am also certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Not all doctors are members of the American Medical Association. Some are not eligible based on not having a license while others just do not think the AMA supports doctors so they refuse to pay membership fees. If they are well respected members of their societies and board certified, chances are it is the latter.
You can research if your surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, or a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This also states that your surgeon is adequate with the major plastic surgery organization in the US. This certification will ensure you that the surgeon has done his or her training in plastic surgery and has passed the oral and written exam. Membership in ASPS assures you of board certification which is a prerequisite for membership.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to call us at 847.696.9900.
Best of luck and have a great day!
Regards,
Dr. Speron
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Answer: Is membership in the AMA important?
HI,
Membership in the AMA is not at all a sign of physician competance.The AMA is a general advocacy organization. I personally find that the AMA is a conservative group and is not necessarily devoted to true patient advocacy. Look at the specialty of the physician that you are interested in. If he or she is a plastic surgeon, then membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgery is a valid indicator of a physician in good standing who has passed his or her board requirements.
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Daniel Medalie MD
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Answer: Is membership in the AMA important?
HI,
Membership in the AMA is not at all a sign of physician competance.The AMA is a general advocacy organization. I personally find that the AMA is a conservative group and is not necessarily devoted to true patient advocacy. Look at the specialty of the physician that you are interested in. If he or she is a plastic surgeon, then membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgery is a valid indicator of a physician in good standing who has passed his or her board requirements.
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Daniel Medalie MD
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Answer: Doctor not an American Medical Association (AMA) Member
Good job on researching your surgeon. However, AMA membership does not in any way provide anything about the surgeon's qualifications (and most surgeons do not join the AMA).
The best places to check on a plastic surgeons qualifications are:
The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
Your surgeon should be listed as Board Certified by the ABPS and a member of at least ASPS or ASAPS. Do not accept other board certification for this type of breast surgery.
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Answer: Doctor not an American Medical Association (AMA) Member
Good job on researching your surgeon. However, AMA membership does not in any way provide anything about the surgeon's qualifications (and most surgeons do not join the AMA).
The best places to check on a plastic surgeons qualifications are:
The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
Your surgeon should be listed as Board Certified by the ABPS and a member of at least ASPS or ASAPS. Do not accept other board certification for this type of breast surgery.
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Answer: AMA membership
Not every doctor is a member of every medical organization. The AMA is more of a political group and a lot of doctors simply don't want to join. More importantly from your perspective would be a doctor who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and has a lot of experience with breast surgery.
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Answer: AMA membership
Not every doctor is a member of every medical organization. The AMA is more of a political group and a lot of doctors simply don't want to join. More importantly from your perspective would be a doctor who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and has a lot of experience with breast surgery.
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Do not be concerned. I think less than 30% of doctors belong to the AMA. The AMA is a fairly liberal group, and surgeons are often very conservative. It is a political thing, not related to knowledge or ability. If you are having fat transfer, I think it is more important that your surgeon be a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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Do not be concerned. I think less than 30% of doctors belong to the AMA. The AMA is a fairly liberal group, and surgeons are often very conservative. It is a political thing, not related to knowledge or ability. If you are having fat transfer, I think it is more important that your surgeon be a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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