What to know about different procedures?
Regardless of type of procedure you are considering, it is essential that you obtain as much information about what type of physician is best prepared to address your specific issue. There are a variety of specialties and subspecialties that can address your injury, illness or disease.

What questions should I ask before choosing a Surgeon to make sure he/she is qualified to operate on me?
Preparing a checklist of questions can help ensure the safety and quality of your procedure.

Questions to ask are:

• What are your credentials?
Verify the doctor’s medical licensure, education, training and board certification. Doctors level of experience, expertise and training vary, in order to make the best choice for yourself, it is vital that you review with the doctor that you chose. If US experience or training is important to you, be sure to ask.


• Are you certified as a Surgeon?
Again, it is vital that you verify the doctor’s credentials. When the doctor claims to be board-certified, ask by which board


• Do you have hospital privileges to perform this surgery?
Some surgical procedures can be performed in the doctor’s office or other outpatient facility but it is important to find out if the doctor has operating privileges in an accredited hospital for the same procedure you are having. Before granting operating privileges, many hospitals have review committees that evaluate a surgeons training and competency for specific procedures.


• Where will you perform my surgery?
If it’s in an office-based facility, ask if it’s accredited. If it is at a hospital, find out which facility and verify its credentials.


• How many procedures of this type have you performed?
Also ask what training has been completed, especially in new techniques. Ask to see certificates of training.


• What are the risks involved with the procedure?
There are risks with any surgical procedure. Find out what they are, how often they occur, and how they will be handled if they do occur.


• What is the expected recovery time?
Be sure to discuss pre and postoperative restrictions on activity and typical time periods for resuming work as well as required testing or treatment.


• What is your policy on surgical revisions?
Some cases may require revisions to achieve the desired results. Find out about any costs for which you may be responsible.

Please contact us so that we may discuss your specific questions and needs.