The best relationship is one in which the patient feels comfortable with the physician s technical ability, knowledge, and bedside manner. Contact your local medical society or state board of medical examiners for this information. Ask the physician for this information or review his or her web site if available. Read the diplomas on the wall. Ask the office manager for a list of the physician s credentials and training.
Physicians usually have a good handle on the reputations of local practitioners.
In summary, finding a qualified surgeon takes some time and effort. Try not to be intimidated, and get a second opinion if you do not feel comfortable with the first physician's recommendations. Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established. New research changes drug and treatment therapies daily. However, as medical science is constantly changing and human error is always possible , the authors, editors, and publisher or any other party involved with the publication of this article do not warrant the information in this article is accurate or complete, nor are they responsible for omissions or errors in the article or for the results of using this information.