Questions to Ask the Plastic Surgeon

Initial Consultation

1. Are you board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc.?
   Yes | No
2. Do you participate in the Maintenance of Certification in Plastic Surgery Program* (MOC-PS^®)
   *For surgeons who were board-certified after 1995
   Yes | No
3. What is the extent of your training in plastic surgery?
   ____________________________________________________________________
   
4. What year did you begin to practice plastic surgery exclusively?
   ____________________________________
   
5. What surgical procedures do you perform most frequently?
   a.)___________________ b.)_______________________ c.)____________________
6. Approximately how many times have have you performed (the procedure)?
   _____________________________________________________________________
7. Names of the facility(s) where you perform surgery and have hospital priviliges?
   _____________________________________________________________________
8. Is each facility accredited by a state or nationally recognized agency?
   _____________________________________________________________________
9. Is your medical license in good standing in the state where you practice?
   Yes | No
10. Have you ever practiced in another state? If yes, which states?
    _____________________________________________________________________
11. Have you ever had your medical license suspended or revoked?
    Yes |No and, if Yes, which state(s): __________________________________________
12. Are you on probation?
    Yes | No and if Yes, please explain: __________________________________________
13. Are you being treated for drug or alcohol abuse?
    Yes | No
14. Have you ever been disciplined by any Board of Medicine anywhere?
    Explain: _________________________________________________________________
15. Have you settled any medical malpractice or negligence lawsuits?
    Explain:__________________________________________________________________
16. Are you currently involved in any pending malpractice or negligence actions:
    Explain:__________________________________________________________________
17. Do you think I'm a good candidate for the procedure I'm interested in having?
    Explain: __________________________________________________________________
18. Please tell me about preparation for the procedure, risks and possible complications, recovery time, etc.
    Notes:_____________________________________________________________________
    
19. What steps can I take to prevent any complications from arising?
    Notes:______________________________________________________________________
20. May I please view before and after photos of any of your prior patients who have had this procedure?

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