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Checking if Tummy Tuck Surgeon is Qualified and Reputable

asked 2 years ago by I want a tummy tuck real bad in Long Island, NY
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 470 times
Tags: abdomen, consultation, plastic surgeon

Currently, I'm trying to find a good plastic surgeon to do my tummy tuck. I have been on only one consultation and it wasn't even with doctor--it was with the nurse coordinator or something like that. Being that he wasn't in on that day, I did reschedule my appointment. The thing is I have 2 other doctors whom I will be going to see for consultations, but I would like to know, how can I find out how reputable and accredited they really are?

14 answers to Checking if Tummy Tuck Surgeon is Qualified and Reputable

How best to check a surgeon's credentials?

Hi there- You can quickly check whether a surgeon is board certified (and more importantly, whether the are certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery) by following this link: https://www.abplsurg.org/ModDefault.aspx?section=PubFind I also recommend investigating their education (medical school) and residency training program. In a previous entry, I described how common it is for patients who contact my Orlando plastic surgery center to make the mistake of thinking that: Anyone... more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Physician's Qualifications

LI tummy tuck - this is a difficult question to answer. First of all, the physician should be board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, membership in the Aesthetic Society or the American Society of Plastic Surgery is good too. Now - even though we do most of our procedures as an outpatient you want to know what LOCAL hospital your DR is affiliated with --- what happens if you have an issue in the surgery center -- where would you be treated? Also check the New York State... more

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Finding Tummy Tuck Surgeon?

Thank you for the question. Check with the American Board of Plastic Surgery and/or The American Society of Plastic Surgeons for plastic surgeons appropriately trained and certified. This is a good place to start. Next evaluate the experience level and quality of results by looking at before and after pictures and examining/talking to patients who have had similar procedures performed. Once you have done enough due diligence research you will feel... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Tips for finding a good plastic surgeon

In today's market you need to be VERY careful about the doctors you choose. In the world of plastic surgery (cosmetic procedures) there are a lot of practitioners that are NOT board certified plastic surgeons providing services. Some are more qualified than others, but none are more qualified than a board certified plastic surgeon. Any "Board" that has the word "cosmetic" in it is not a true board that is regulated by the American Board of Medical Specialties. The... more

Adam Rubinstein, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Find a board certified plastic surgeon to do your tummy tuck

The first step in finding a reputable surgeon to do your tummy tuck is to make sure they are a board certified plastic surgeon. You can locate one by going to www.plasticsurgery.org . This is the official website of the American Society of Plastic Surgery. By typing in your city or zip code you will find a list of board certified plastic surgeons in your area. I would recommend scheduling a consultation with 2 or 3 surgeons and see who you feel most comfortable with. Ask to see before/after... more

David A. Robinson, MD
Munster Plastic Surgeon

How to check a plastic surgeon

To check the credentials of the plastic surgeon follow the prior recommendations. Be sure the Plastic Surgeon is certified by The American Board of Plastic surgery. This is the only board in plastic surgery recognized by the american board of medical specialties (ABMS). However, you need to understand that this only assure you of the proper training of the surgeon, it will not give you any idea about the results from your surgery. I disagree with the previous comment about asking your... more

Victor Manuel Perez, MD
Kansas City Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck surgeon qualification

Be sure the doctor is certified by the American Boaard of Plastic Surgery. Also, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery would be good. Check photos, ask around, talk with patients of his.

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Plastic Surgery Qualifications

New York has HUNDREDS of Plastic surgeons and hundreds more who market themselves as such. Your best bet is to check the referral service of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons at www.PlasticSurgery.org - all its members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery AND are subject to a culture of safety and a Code of Ethics (you can read more about them on its website). I would NOT go to free consultations or 5 minute "consultations" where the object is to sell you... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Make sure your tummy tuck surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

Finding out if your surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery is the best way to ensure that he or she is properly trained to do a tummy tuck. The website is www.abplsurg.org and you can search for your doctor there. The next important thing to ask, particularly if the surgeon has an office operating suite is if he or she has priveleges to do a tummy tuck in a hospital. Only physicians trained to be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery will be able to do... more

Elizabeth Lee, MD
Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

artfulsurgery.com

Checking if Tummy Tuck surgeon is qualified and reputable

Steps to take to find the 'REAL' plastic surgeon: 1. Call or e/mail the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. 2. Call or e/mail the ASPS 3. Same as above but to the State Board of Medicine 4. Same but to any large hospital in your area. Ask for head nurse in Surgery. Than ask her. 5. Ask your Family doctor, Gyn, other care giving doctor you know. 6. Ask family and friends This will give you an opportunity to compare names. Next see 3 of these doctors to help you find the right one... more

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Checking a plastic surgeon's credentials

First be sure they are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and this can be determined on their web site. Next, ask your gynecologist and general doctor about their reputation. Finally, be sure they have lots of experience and their photos appeal to you.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Plastic surgeons qualifications for tummy tuck

As discussed below, ASPS is a good start (plasticsurgery.org) as well as priviliges at local hospitals. I would be not rely entirely on online reviews but check their status with official state licensing agencies. I would ask other medical professionals as well. It is very important that you meet with the surgeon prior to surgery.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Surgical referrals for tummy tucks

If you have a good internist or good gynecologist, my recommendation would be to ask them. Most good doctors know of and refer to other good doctors. Gynecologists see all the women with surgery and will have a sense of who is good, who treats patients well, who have happy patients, who gets complications, etc.

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Surgeon qualifications

The best way to check on qualifications is to make sure the plastic surgeon is a member of ASPS and/or ASAPS. Surgeons must be board-certified to be members of either society. You should also check to make certain the surgeon has credentials to perform the surgery in a hospital even if he/she suggests that another location is less costly.