I would love a tummy tuck, but cannot leave NYC to have it done due to childcare. Would having it performed by a resident at a PS clinic make any significant financial different? I heard mixed messages.
November 11, 2016
Answer: Resident clinic versus a surgeon in practice. Thanks for your question. 20 years ago I ran a resident clinic where I trained. I'm not sure how many training centers still have resident clinics. In general resident clinics are less expensive in order to give younger doctors experience before leaving their training. As you can imagine that can work both for and against you. If you are comfortable taking that route you will need to find which teaching hospitals near you have accredited teaching programs. The plastic surgery department at that institution should then tell you how to communicate with their residents in plastic surgery. Best wishes.
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November 11, 2016
Answer: Resident clinic versus a surgeon in practice. Thanks for your question. 20 years ago I ran a resident clinic where I trained. I'm not sure how many training centers still have resident clinics. In general resident clinics are less expensive in order to give younger doctors experience before leaving their training. As you can imagine that can work both for and against you. If you are comfortable taking that route you will need to find which teaching hospitals near you have accredited teaching programs. The plastic surgery department at that institution should then tell you how to communicate with their residents in plastic surgery. Best wishes.
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March 28, 2018
Answer: Resident's Clinic Thanks for your great question. Remember, we were all residents at one time. These clinics are always supervised by a board certified plastic surgeon while the residents are performing the surgeries. Make sure you select a good university where you can be secure that it is a well run clinic. Typically, the fees are a great deal cheaper than a board certified plastic surgeon, but do keep in mind they are learning.
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March 28, 2018
Answer: Resident's Clinic Thanks for your great question. Remember, we were all residents at one time. These clinics are always supervised by a board certified plastic surgeon while the residents are performing the surgeries. Make sure you select a good university where you can be secure that it is a well run clinic. Typically, the fees are a great deal cheaper than a board certified plastic surgeon, but do keep in mind they are learning.
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