How important is the FACS designation on a plastic surgeon? I am trying to figure out which doctor to choose to pay for a consultation. TIA!
Answer: Choosing a surgeon The first step when selecting a surgeon is research. You want to choose someone who is board certified, is experienced, and someone who has the credentials that meet your standards. On my website I include information about myself, my medical background and qualifications as well a photo gallery of patient results. This way prospective patients can feel confident in the surgeon they are going to see before scheduling a consultation.
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Answer: Choosing a surgeon The first step when selecting a surgeon is research. You want to choose someone who is board certified, is experienced, and someone who has the credentials that meet your standards. On my website I include information about myself, my medical background and qualifications as well a photo gallery of patient results. This way prospective patients can feel confident in the surgeon they are going to see before scheduling a consultation.
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July 10, 2024
Answer: What is FACS FACS stands for Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. It is an organization to which some surgeons apply for and join. The organization has defined standards, hold meeting, and publish surgery related research. It is a voluntary society much like the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. It should not be confused with surgeons who are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Boards which are part of the American Collage of Medical Specialties adhere to the highest standards of professional knowledge and standards. They exist to serve the public and the medical profession by improving the quality of health care through setting professional standards.
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July 10, 2024
Answer: What is FACS FACS stands for Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. It is an organization to which some surgeons apply for and join. The organization has defined standards, hold meeting, and publish surgery related research. It is a voluntary society much like the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. It should not be confused with surgeons who are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Boards which are part of the American Collage of Medical Specialties adhere to the highest standards of professional knowledge and standards. They exist to serve the public and the medical profession by improving the quality of health care through setting professional standards.
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July 10, 2024
Answer: FACS FACS is the Fellow in the American College of Surgeons which a prestigious designation open to all board-certified surgeons who qualify for this. It does go beyond board certification in their specialty. Not all board-certified surgeons apply and not all qualify for this. These initials do get to go behind our name. Some younger surgeons may be in the process of applying and have not yet received. However, just having these added letters does not mean the surgeon is the best one in the area. Do check out their photos.
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July 10, 2024
Answer: FACS FACS is the Fellow in the American College of Surgeons which a prestigious designation open to all board-certified surgeons who qualify for this. It does go beyond board certification in their specialty. Not all board-certified surgeons apply and not all qualify for this. These initials do get to go behind our name. Some younger surgeons may be in the process of applying and have not yet received. However, just having these added letters does not mean the surgeon is the best one in the area. Do check out their photos.
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July 9, 2024
Answer: Choosing a surgeon The CS in FACS does not stand for cosmetic surgeon. This stands for fellow of the American College of surgeons. Patients are often confused about this. What’s important is certification by the American society of plastic surgeons. Doctors just like having the extra four letters after their name. I never bothered to join
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July 9, 2024
Answer: Choosing a surgeon The CS in FACS does not stand for cosmetic surgeon. This stands for fellow of the American College of surgeons. Patients are often confused about this. What’s important is certification by the American society of plastic surgeons. Doctors just like having the extra four letters after their name. I never bothered to join
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Answer: Importance of FACS FACS means you are a Fellow in the America College of Surgeons. To be a member you have to be in practice and be certified by one of the surgery boards. As a diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, you are eligible to belong to FACS. You pay a big fee and continue to pay every year to belong. Only surgeons with good credentials can become members. I am a member and use the FACS after my name. It made me feel good but I don't know if it has ever done anything for me. Most of the members are general surgeons and it is a lot more important for them. For a plastic surgeon I believe it has lost a lot of its relevance. To a plastic surgeon it is a lot more important and prestigious to belong the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and a lot of us belong to this as well. Hope this answers your question.
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Answer: Importance of FACS FACS means you are a Fellow in the America College of Surgeons. To be a member you have to be in practice and be certified by one of the surgery boards. As a diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, you are eligible to belong to FACS. You pay a big fee and continue to pay every year to belong. Only surgeons with good credentials can become members. I am a member and use the FACS after my name. It made me feel good but I don't know if it has ever done anything for me. Most of the members are general surgeons and it is a lot more important for them. For a plastic surgeon I believe it has lost a lot of its relevance. To a plastic surgeon it is a lot more important and prestigious to belong the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and a lot of us belong to this as well. Hope this answers your question.
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