How to Find an Experienced Surgeon

Having surgery can be one of the scariest events you will ever have to go through. One way to help ease your mind about the surgery is to find a qualified surgeon who is experienced in the procedure you are having done. Every surgical procedure has its own risks and complications. Knowing how to find an experienced surgeon in a certain field will ensure that the surgery will be performed free of complications.

Instructions

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  Talk to your family physician. If he suggests you may need surgery, he can refer you to an experienced surgeon who specializes in the procedure you may need.

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  Ask friends, family, or coworkers to recommend a qualified and experienced surgeon. Talk to anyone that has undergone the same procedure and ask if they were satisfied with their surgeon. A previous patient will let you know of any complications they had and about the surgeon's bedside manner.

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  Call the local hospital or your health plan provider and ask if they have a surgeon referral service. This service provides patients with a surgeon experienced in a certain field. They will provide you with information on a surgeon that is closest to you.

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  Do an online search of surgeons in your area on the American College of Surgeons website. Here, you can do a search by name, location and specialty. It will then provide you with contact information for the surgeon you choose.

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  Read online reviews of what other patients have said about a specific surgeon. Surgeons can be found by specialty, location or last name. Most surgeons listed are rated by previous patients and may have a written review from the patient explaining whether or not they were pleased with this surgeon.