SurgeonCheck

I’m looking for a specific surgeon in your recommended list. Why isn’t he/she included?

SurgeonCheck recommends only those surgeons who meet both our minimum case volume requirements and our high‑quality performance criteria. If a surgeon you’re expecting to see does not appear on the list, it may be for one or more of the following reasons: Claims not available: In rare cases, we do not have claims from a specific surgeon and therefore cannot evaluate their performance. Insufficient case volume: The surgeon may not have performed the minimum number of procedures required for us to make a statistically reliable quality assessment. This minimum varies by procedure type. Does not m

I love my primary care doctor! Should I trust their advice on which surgeon I should see?

While your primary care doctor is a trusted advisor and has your best interest in mind, you should not rely solely on him or her to select your surgeon. Primary care doctors are generalists and do not have in-depth knowledge of a surgeon’s specific outcomes with your particular procedure. Their surgeon recommendations may be based on factors like convenience and in-network status or professional relationships. By utilizing SurgeonCheck’s objective and outcomes-driven recommendations, you can feel confident in your selection.

If I choose a surgeon that SurgeonCheck recommends, will my surgery be guaranteed successful?

Your surgery is not guaranteed to be successful if you select a SurgeonCheck recommended surgeon. However, using SurgeonCheck to find a high-performing surgeon increases your chances of a successful surgery. Here’s why: SurgeonCheck’s evaluation is heavily weighted to outcomes. This means surgeons recommended on our site have a history of successful procedures.

How does SurgeonCheck evaluate surgeons and how do I know the recommendations are legitimate?

SurgeonCheck is a resource designed to help you find high-performing surgeons for elective procedures. Here’s how it works and why you can trust our recommendations: How SurgeonCheck Evaluates Surgeons: Focus on Outcomes: SurgeonCheck goes beyond simply looking at a surgeon’s credentials. We use nearly 300 outcome-focused measures – developed and reviewed by a team of board-certified and fellowship-trained surgical specialists – to evaluate surgeon quality. Tailored Approach: Our measures consider various aspects, including complications, appropriateness, operative method, and diagnostic metho

My question wasn’t answered by the FAQs. What should I do?

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