The surgeon i have chosen and paid for to do my surgery has a fellow. My question is how involved are fellows during surgery. Is there certain aspects i should allow or not allow? Cutting, suturing, lipo?
September 2, 2024
Answer: Fellows You must understand your surgeon is fully responsible of your surgery.
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September 2, 2024
Answer: Fellows You must understand your surgeon is fully responsible of your surgery.
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August 14, 2024
Answer: Very Much Depends Surgery performed by trainees is typically performed based on his or her skill level and under direct supervision of the attending physician. The fellow is learning how to perform operations as if the attending surgeon is performing them, and typically fellows have completed a full residency. I would not be terribly nervous about fellows performing surgery, but if this is something that concerns you I would not hesitate to speak with your surgeon about it. Surgeons who utilize fellows are typically happy to speak about it.
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August 14, 2024
Answer: Very Much Depends Surgery performed by trainees is typically performed based on his or her skill level and under direct supervision of the attending physician. The fellow is learning how to perform operations as if the attending surgeon is performing them, and typically fellows have completed a full residency. I would not be terribly nervous about fellows performing surgery, but if this is something that concerns you I would not hesitate to speak with your surgeon about it. Surgeons who utilize fellows are typically happy to speak about it.
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