Several visitors found alarming information about their doctor here, this could be very worth while. In the county where the doctor practices, look up cases under his name. It is important to pull up the file and find out exactly what the cases are about. If the doctor has been in practice for some a long time, the higher their chances are of having been sued. Also, it is not always because of any wrong doing, but because they are also an easy target for lawsuits.
Surgeons have the highest number of lawsuits.
Plastic Surgeons may have a great deal of lawsuits due to the alleged problems of silicone. Call to inquire about the complaints filed against your doctor. A filed complaint means that someone was unhappy enough with the service they received to complain to the board. The doctor could have their certification removed, or license suspended or revoked. Keep in mind that for every complaint, there are others that didn't bother to write and complain.