How many years experience should rhinoplasty surgeon have?

January 29, 2015
Asked By:baileylady in Los Angeles, CA

I was referred to a Dr who finished 5 year residency 2012, and finished fellowship 2014 and is currently one of a small group of plastic surgeons at a prestigious university Am I in the wrong to be nervous that he is relatively young and new Dr? I realize that surgeons have to get experience somehow, but for elective surgery that I am paying a lot for I want the best Dr for me, I don't want to be used as an experience builder for a new Dr.

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February 12, 2015

Answer: Experience is not enough

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Answer: Experience is not enough

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January 29, 2015

Answer: Finding the Right Rhinoplasty Surgeon

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