Why Wouldn't a Surgeon Get Board-certified in Plastic Surgery?
asked 10 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Vasdev Rai, MD
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Tags: board certification, plastic surgeon, qualifications, surgeon
I was researching the docs from E's Dr. 90210, and the lead guy Dr. Roberto Rey does not seem to be board-certified. I read his entire resume and he has an impressive history (aesthetic and breast recon fellowship, plastic and reconstructive residency). In your best guess, why would someone with these credentials not get board-certified?
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7 answers to Why Wouldn't a Surgeon Get Board-certified in Plastic Surgery?
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Who wouldn't get Board Certified in Plastic Surgery if they could?
Being a former Examiner for the American Board of Plastic Surgery, examining candidates for several years who wanted to become Board Certified, I can tell you that I can't imagine any reason why somebody who had performed the years of necessary training and education would not try to complete their Board Certification which is the gold standard in plastic surgery qualifications. However, please understand that it is no easy task to pass the boards though, requiring the...
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The process is long and demanding
The process for the board certification involves
1) 5 years of surgical training
2) 2-3 years of plastic surgery training
3) passing written exam
4) collection of the cases for six months
5) oral exam and examination of the collected cases
6) Continuous medical education
As you see it take effort,dedication and time to become board certified and stay certified
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Board Certification In Plastic Surgery
It is extremely important to have a board-certified plastic surgeon perform your surgery. Although I suppose there are some surgeons who do not obtain their board certification because they do not feel the need, the most common reason is probably inability to pass the tests involved (there are both written and oral exams which must be passed) or not having recognized (by the ABPS board) training and credentials. You must also be cautious about other "boards" The...
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John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon
Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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Board certification
In the past most surgeons considered board certification to be a validation of the years of training spent to learn their craft. It was a way to take pride in one's training and be accepted among peers of similar accomplishment. Certification Boards themselves defined it as recognizing that a physician had completed an accredited training program and passed an examination of their knowledge of the field. It was a way to let other physicians and patients know that you had...
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Michael L. Schwartz, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Why not board certification
Good question. If a surgeon has gone through a qualified Plastic Surgery Training program, he or she should have the knowledge and training to pass the certification exams(written and oral). They are not easy but are not impossible. Accredited hospitals and surgery centers in most areas of the country require Board Certification for priveleges in Plastic Surgery. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
Donald Nunn, MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Board certification in Plastic surgery and other specialities
There is absolutely no reason not to get board certification after completing accreted training program. Most of the hospitals require board certification to be on the staff. As cosmetic surgery can be performed in an office setting with office based surgery centers, one could be in business without the need for boars certification and hospital privileges but imagine a complication that requires hospitalization and your surgeon can't take care of you in a hospital..
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Raj Chowdary, MD
Allentown Plastic Surgeon
Allentown Plastic Surgeon
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Board Certification in Plastic Surgery is a tough process
There are many surgeons who claim to be Plastic Surgeons. But only a few have gone through the process to call themselves Board Certified in Plastic Surgery. This is because it requires 6-8 years of rigorous surgical training after finishing Medical School, and 1-2 years of ethical practice after that training and a very tough 2 part exam to become a TRULY CERTIFIED BY THE BOARD OF PLASTIC SURGERY.
It is not for everyone. Many, even after all those years of hard work...
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Vasdev Rai, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
Dallas Plastic Surgeon