His profile indicates he has been certified since 2012.
Answer: Should I be concerned with how long my plastic surgeon has been certified? Hello! Thank you for your question. Cost will vary among plastic surgeons as well as with geographic location and what procedures exactly they will be providing to you. Certainly, researching a board certified plastic surgeon well-versed in the procedure(s) you desire is recommended - checking the American Board of Plastic Surgery is a great start. Consult with two or more surgeons who you are happy with their postoperative photographs and those who you, most importantly, feel comfortable and confident with. Use the opportunity to ask questions as well as visit with staff and investigate the accredited facilities they work out of. I believe fellowship-training, beyond the core plastic surgery residency to be important, as that surgeon has gone above and beyond to seek additional training specific to that area of interest and chosen to gain additional expertise in that area. Experience should not be measured solely by the age of the surgeon or how many years s/he has been in practice. Checking the education and training is more valuable - a Board Certified MD plastic surgeon who was accepted to and completed an integrated plastic surgery residency, in today's day and age, are excellent choices. Those are the top students who have superior training at top institutes. Plastic Surgery is NOT a fellowship...it is a residency. Those surgeons who have actually successfully completed additional fellowship training beyond the plastic surgery residency are also passionate about that area and will likely have the most recent, innovative, and up to date techniques. These are usually the younger surgeons, who are still readily willing and competent to continue to strive for the newest material and remain up to date on literature and conferences. You must decide for yourself who you are most comfortable with and confident with who will meet your goals and expectations. Cost may differ just on expertise and the aforementioned additional training ad what that additional expertise training has afforded to his/her patients. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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Answer: Should I be concerned with how long my plastic surgeon has been certified? Hello! Thank you for your question. Cost will vary among plastic surgeons as well as with geographic location and what procedures exactly they will be providing to you. Certainly, researching a board certified plastic surgeon well-versed in the procedure(s) you desire is recommended - checking the American Board of Plastic Surgery is a great start. Consult with two or more surgeons who you are happy with their postoperative photographs and those who you, most importantly, feel comfortable and confident with. Use the opportunity to ask questions as well as visit with staff and investigate the accredited facilities they work out of. I believe fellowship-training, beyond the core plastic surgery residency to be important, as that surgeon has gone above and beyond to seek additional training specific to that area of interest and chosen to gain additional expertise in that area. Experience should not be measured solely by the age of the surgeon or how many years s/he has been in practice. Checking the education and training is more valuable - a Board Certified MD plastic surgeon who was accepted to and completed an integrated plastic surgery residency, in today's day and age, are excellent choices. Those are the top students who have superior training at top institutes. Plastic Surgery is NOT a fellowship...it is a residency. Those surgeons who have actually successfully completed additional fellowship training beyond the plastic surgery residency are also passionate about that area and will likely have the most recent, innovative, and up to date techniques. These are usually the younger surgeons, who are still readily willing and competent to continue to strive for the newest material and remain up to date on literature and conferences. You must decide for yourself who you are most comfortable with and confident with who will meet your goals and expectations. Cost may differ just on expertise and the aforementioned additional training ad what that additional expertise training has afforded to his/her patients. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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August 21, 2014
Answer: Choosing plastic surgeon based on certification Choosing a board certified plastic surgeon is indeed the first step.A young plastic surgeon may not have appropriate experience.An old plastic surgeon may be too old.Your best option is one that is in the middle of their career and optimally has had additional training in cosmetic surgery beyond the board certification.
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August 21, 2014
Answer: Choosing plastic surgeon based on certification Choosing a board certified plastic surgeon is indeed the first step.A young plastic surgeon may not have appropriate experience.An old plastic surgeon may be too old.Your best option is one that is in the middle of their career and optimally has had additional training in cosmetic surgery beyond the board certification.
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August 5, 2014
Answer: Board certification is the place to start but does not ensure that you have chosen the best surgeon. Board certification is absolutely critical in choosing surgeon. Experience is important but so is recency of training, intellectual honesty, and availability to the patient.
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August 5, 2014
Answer: Board certification is the place to start but does not ensure that you have chosen the best surgeon. Board certification is absolutely critical in choosing surgeon. Experience is important but so is recency of training, intellectual honesty, and availability to the patient.
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July 29, 2014
Answer: Should I be Concerned About How Long My Plastic Surgeon Has Been Certified? Yes and no. With certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery you have the assurance that the doctor is well trained in all aspects of plastic surgery, has gone through a five to seven year general and plastic surgery residency, has been evaluated at every step of the training process, and passed along to become a competent ethical surgeon. The certification process tests the graduate plastic surgeon with comprehensive written and oral examinations by senior experts in the field of plastic surgery.Experience does count a lot, because a lot of good experience is gained by trying to improve one's own outcomes, surgery being a constant educational and honing of skills process.You can use your own judgement, get some referrals, see before and after pictures, and choose your surgeon by the same criteria you would choose a surgeon of any length of certification. Younger surgeons are very eager to do a good job, establish a reputation, and build their careers.
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July 29, 2014
Answer: Should I be Concerned About How Long My Plastic Surgeon Has Been Certified? Yes and no. With certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery you have the assurance that the doctor is well trained in all aspects of plastic surgery, has gone through a five to seven year general and plastic surgery residency, has been evaluated at every step of the training process, and passed along to become a competent ethical surgeon. The certification process tests the graduate plastic surgeon with comprehensive written and oral examinations by senior experts in the field of plastic surgery.Experience does count a lot, because a lot of good experience is gained by trying to improve one's own outcomes, surgery being a constant educational and honing of skills process.You can use your own judgement, get some referrals, see before and after pictures, and choose your surgeon by the same criteria you would choose a surgeon of any length of certification. Younger surgeons are very eager to do a good job, establish a reputation, and build their careers.
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July 24, 2014
Answer: Should I be concerned with how long my plastic surgeon has been certified? Some experts are younger than others. If your surgeon cannot show you many before and after pictures and reviews, then you really need to trust that surgeon. Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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July 24, 2014
Answer: Should I be concerned with how long my plastic surgeon has been certified? Some experts are younger than others. If your surgeon cannot show you many before and after pictures and reviews, then you really need to trust that surgeon. Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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