How to Check a Doctor's Medical Background

When you are looking for a new doctor, whether its a primary care doctor or a specialist, you want the best for the health of yourself and your family. Before choosing a doctor, many patients research potential doctors. As a patient, you may want to know more about the medical training of a doctor. With a little research, you can check the medical background of a doctor.

Instructions

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  Call of the office of the doctor you are considering seeing. Find out where the doctor went to medical school, where residency was completed, if the doctor participated in any fellowships, and how long he or she has been in practice. The office staff should also be able to tell you about any board certifications the doctor may have.

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  Contact your state's medical review board. They will be able to provide you information regarding the credentials of a doctor.

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  Browse the Internet. Search the website of the hospital your doctor is affiliated with. They will likely provide a brief biography of the doctor, including residency, fellowships, and hospital affiliations. Look for any rewards or articles the doctor may have received or published as well.