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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon / Medical BoardsThe most reputable plastic surgery organizations are The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The American Board of Plastic Surgery. The ABPS is the only board directly governed by The American Board of Medical Specialties, which gives them tremendous credibility. Other quality governing boards include The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Many smaller governing boards exist representing specific procedures or anatomical areas, such as the hand or face. Other medical boards might also be useful in determining a surgeons quality, but these are by far the best known and most respected in the industry.Board Certified Plastic Surgeon ResourcesPlastic surgeons who claim to be board certified must maintain good standing with their governing organization. All these medical boards maintain updated websites which can be used to check on any doctor’s credentials and board standing. This is an excellent way to make sure your doctor is as qualified as they claim to be. In addition, there are Department of Health websites set up in most states which allow you to check licensing information for any medical professional. You can also see a list of any disciplinary actions, misconduct or patient complaints against these licensed doctors. Simply doing an internet search using the doctor's name will often bring up many results which might be useful for your background check. Doctor's surgical results are often discussed on the various online forums and any criminal complaints or lawsuits will be plainly visible in the search results.Board Certified Plastic Surgeon RequirementsTo become board certified, a doctor must have graduated from a quality accredited educational institution and completed general surgical internships and advanced fellowships in plastic surgery from an accredited source. A minimum total of 5 years of residency are required, with at least 2 years devoted exclusively to plastic surgery study. Additionally, a qualified physician must pass a written and an oral exam to gain board certification. Members are responsible to maintain their membership in good standing which also necessitates ongoing education to stay current in their industry.Board Certified Plastic Surgeon RecommendationHiring a board certified surgeon is always a wise choice. These cosmetic surgeons have demonstrated proven results and a desire to be the very best in front of a jury of their peers. While board certification is not a guarantee that your results will be perfect, it is a good starting point from which to research any doctor. The names of many of the organizations and medical boards are often strikingly similar. Be very careful to get the correct name of the board and check for the doctor in their member listings. Other less reputable boards often employ names which are closely related to legitimate organizations. It is especially important to check out doctors outside of your geographic area. The farther a doctor is from your home, the more difficult it might be to get a good idea of their skills and reputation. Use the internet as a tool when researching these professionals, since even international care providers will have many references on the WWW.Breast Plastic Surgery Interactive Forum Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to Breast Implants Home 11/24/07 Revised 11/23/09
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