What Does It Mean if Your Surgeon is Not a Member of the American Medical Association?

Do not be concerned. I think less than 30% of doctors belong to the AMA. The AMA is a fairly liberal group, and surgeons are often very conservative. It is a political thing, not related to knowledge or ability. If you are having fat transfer, I think it is more important that your surgeon be a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

The AMA is a national society composed of various medical specialties that helps to advocate for, and set forth an agenda for medical policy in our country.  Not all doctors are members, and membership is not a measure of core competence in their specialty.  Board certification, however, is.  It is also worth noting that the certification should be in a specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.  Not all specialties are recognized.