How do I find out if the surgeon I'm considering to choose for my surgery is a wise choice?
351719
Check with your state's medical license board. If the surgeon has any complaints, or malpractice suits, they should tell you. If not check with state and local court dockets, that's how I found mine. Good Luck
265402
Yes. I would enquire. He could be the one who is right. Or he could the one who is totally in the wrong. For your own state of mind, go further and ask him why he disagrees and reasons. Tell him what the other doctors said and present everything to him. He should be able to defend his opinion and explain why.\nDo not discount the "odd one out". He could be the one who did not get it.............\nBut he could be the one with the right diagnostic also (have read the most recent articles, have kept up to date etc, experience counts also.).\nI have been in that situation but not with so many doctors though. The one who disagreed just happened to be the one who was right.
272247
Please don't tell me you're in the O.R. and you need a tip to perform major surgery!  It must be an HMO.\n\nGood luck finding a clue.
808768
There are many sites and many types of surgery. I'd say it's a safe bet to do a search using one of the many search engines to find out what you're specifically looking for.
791465
Go back to the surgeon that operated on you--- something may of happened with the surgery-------good luck
210120
With Lasik surgery, you truly want a physician who will spend "face to face" time with you. That means the actual surgeon, not just a technical assistant or surgical coordinator. If you meet with the surgeon for only 4 minutes, how thorough do you really know them, and (maybe more importantly) how thoroughly can they possibly know you?\n\nYou are investing money and trust in your surgeon, and you should expect a standard of care above and beyond a cursory consultation. \n\nComplications can occur with ANY type of surgery...What is important is this: Do you fully understand the potential complications and  your personal risk profile (albeit quite small in most cases) and have you been properly educated in this regard? \n\nHas your surgeon patiently addressed all of your questions and concerns?\n\nIf a complication occurs, will you be able to contact your surgeon personally or will you be filtered through a system of technicians, office personnel, etc.? \n\nA confident and reliable surgeon will openly and PERSONALLY discuss the surgical procedure, risks, expected postoperative course, and reasonable expectations of visual outcomes BEFORE asking you to sign a consent form. \n\nYOU DESERVE THIS LEVEL OF ATTENTION AND RESPECT AND SHOULD SETTLE FOR NOTHING LESS.
107876
Look up the Plastic Surgeons on the internet.  You need to go the American Medical Board of Plastic Surgeons. You can also go to the Better Business Bureau and ask if the doctors have ever been turned in for malpractice.  Never, ever go for the cheapest Dr. Typically, the more overhead they have, the more prominent the dr. (However, do not let this be the only reason you choose him) Ask to see pictures of their work and ask if you are allowed to contact any of the patients(sometimes the patients will give permission to be contacted fro referral)
1112124
If you feel you have a good primary physician and you trust his/her recommendations, ask for one. Physicians are required to give you at least 2-3 names. What a lot will not or cannot tell you is that when they give you the names they are usually in order of who they think is the best and on down.
507642
You should only take what your surgeon prescribes for you! Taking medication that is not prescribed for you can be extrememly dangerous.
130672
The right choice for what?
895934
Many patients travel from United States of America and UK to get low cost of Laparoscopic Repair of Hernia – Unilateral surgery in India. One of the most frequently asked questions when considering Laparoscopic Repair of Hernia – Unilateral surgery is "how much?" and “what is the price of surgery in India?”\n\n\nOftentimes, patients choose their surgeon on the basis of price. \nThe cost of Laparoscopic Repair of Hernia – Unilateral surgery is very affordable in India and costs are much lower when compared to the United States, UK and other countries. However, since the success of your surgery is largely dependent on your choice of surgeon, cost should not be your main consideration for your decision to undergo Laparoscopic Repair of Hernia – Unilateral surgery in India.\n\nI checked out the website of Forerunners Healthcare –which is the premier most medical tourism company in India offering low cost surgery in India to International Patients. They have served more than 400 International patients from across the globe (specially US and UK) to get low cost affordable surgery in India at the best Hospitals and Medical Institutions. And the general price of the Laparoscopic chloecystectomy surgery is as follows-\n\nThe Cost of Laparoscopic chloecystectomy surgery in India is $ 8,700.\n\nhttp://www.forerunnershealthcare.com\n\nIn India, any licensed medical doctor can perform Laparoscopic chloecystectomy surgery. To avoid unsatisfactory results, it is best to choose a surgeon who has completed an accredited residency-training program in Laparoscopic chloecystectomy      surgery. He should have extensive experience in the procedure you will undergo. That’s when Forerunners Healthcare come into picture-helping you get the best surgeon for your surgery at the most affordable prices in the best Hospitals of India.\n\nYour surgeon's skill can make all the difference between a good and an average result. Thus, although it is understandable that price is one of the considerations in your choice of surgeon, it is important to remember that the main consideration should be your surgeon's professional qualifications and experience.\n\nBesides that you should look into other issues related to traveling abroad, which is your visa, passport, climate, cultural issues and language barrier. Although language is not a problem in India –as most of the people are well verse in English. But you should make sure that you have a reliable hand holding person to guide you through the various steps of getting medical treatment and surgery in India.\n\n\nHope this helps.
824525
Amy\n\nI am surprised to see your posting.  Do you not feel we are helping you adequately?  The procedure your father wants carries with it great risks and we are doing our best to find the best surgeons for you rather that turn this into some profit making opportunity.  We have rejected two doctors in India for lack of experience and our chief medical officer is currently in India working on this for you including finding you a surgeon in Singapore as an alternative as well.  We here at planethospital are also very concerned for your father's well being and you know we are working very hard for you.  If you feel otherwise, tell us so that we can satisfy you.  the resources going into helping your father should not go in vain so if you have no intent in using us, or just want to pick our brain then we would need to deploy those resources for other clients.  I hope to hear back from you
204364
If you want a second opinion you can ask either the doctor who is treating you or you can just go get one from another doctor. I suggest you find another one yourself that way it isnt biased. a good time to get one is whenever you feel as though the diagnosis could be incorrect,you are facing major surgery,you are facing a lengthy and expensive treatment. The primary care doctor can usually referr you to someone. The laws that govern a doctor are usually defined by the hospital,or doctor's office they are working at.
772747
well it would be kind of hard to have him do the actual surgery... but the dr i work for use to work with one of the dr on that show.. i work for a plastic surgeon its pretty cool.. and its basically like 7500 around that price because the dr does his surgies at the hospital so the patient has to pay the hopital a fee and the anthestia a fee plus the surgeons fee.. then the post operative visit are included with the suregeons fee.. if you come to think about it thats not a lot of money and the way he inserts the implants makes it look more natural and feel natural once the post care is over and done with.. but that takes some time if you are not happy with your size then i say go for it ... and noo im not saying this cause i had any surgies done im only 21 and im happy with my body .. good luck
757072
Yes its normally easy to change your gp.Everyone has a medical card which you would off been sent from your gp your husband has now,take it along to the surgery you want to change to and they should accept you as there patient,this will all depend if they are accepting new patients thou.If they aint they will give you a number for all gps in your area which maybe accepting new patients.Good Luck
113748
If you have more than one choice I would think very hard and determine which one I would like the best. Than I would try to figure out if it is possible to reach that goal (money, schooling etc). Just make sure the choice is yours and not someone elses.
907512
It's completely your choice. If you feel more comfortable with a male doctor, see one. \n\nI see a male gyno because he's a good doctor and he's seen me through some pretty tough times and been very supportive. \n\nI have had female gynos that were absolutely terrible, to the point where I felt I had been sexually abused by them.\n\nSo pick a doctor that's good, and that you feel comfortable with. There's no special rule on it.