Choosing your Surgeon

IS YOUR PLASTIC SURGEON BOARD CERTIFIED?
Meets the standards of one of the boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA); completed four years of medical school and three years supervised residency in specialty. To verify certification call (800)776-2378 or email www.certifieddoctor.com 

IN WHAT SPECIALTY IS YOUR SURGEON?
Only the American Board of Plastic Surgery can certify Plastic Surgeons. Call (215) 587-9322 to verify.

ASK TO SEE BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS.
These will show the doctors quality of results and aesthetic sense.

 

DOES YOUR PLASTIC SURGEON HAVE HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES TO PERFORM THE PROCEDURE YOUR ARE CONSIDERING?
Rigorous screening process by specialty committees and departments ensure qualifications of surgeons who are allowed to have surgical facilities. These privileges should exist even if they have his/her own facility.

IS THE PLASTIC SURGEON'S ON-SITE FACILITY/OPERATING SUITE ACCREDITED?
Quality of care ensures a higher standard of care including quality and excellence to patients. Call the AAASF (American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities) at (888) 545-5222 or email at http://www.aaaasf.org