How do I research

I am hooked on this website. It has become a part of my day. I am not scheduled to have surgery until Jan.9. I would like to know if anyone has any information on how I can research my Dr. It's great to have all this information but if my Dr. has a bad track record, what good will it do me?

Dear Zone - You could probably start at the American Medical Association and go from there. Good luck with your surgery and take good care of yourself, Hallie

The Department of Health website in whatever state you live in may have informatoin on physicians in your state.

I asked the office manager how often my doctor did the surgery I was having. She got all caught up in wanting to get it right, so I finally said "approximately - roughly - in your estimation". Obviously you want an endorsment from someone other than the doctor herself or her staff, but I did find it reassuring when my doc said she's never had to convert from laparscopic to abdominal.

This will help you get some general info

http://www.docboard.org/docfinder.html

I picked my first gyn on my own through internet research and my insurance list. I didn't like him very much. The second gyn is my best friend's doc. And doc #2 referred me to her partner for surgery. It's a group practice and they're all great. I appreciated having personal referrals. It turns out the nurses in the office and many at the hospital that I met, have also been treated by my surgeon and love him as much as I do!

Best Wishes!!

Have you gotten your second and third opinions yet? Ask around, ask your other Dr's for references. I have heard that some women have called the surgical recovery floor of their hospital and asked to speak with a nurse on duty, then asked her who she would go to for the same type of surgery. I asked my Dr who would he send his wife to.

You do have to be careful how you ask for referrals. They will not say anything negative about a specific person, yet they will answer the questions I suggested asking.

Best Wishes,
,
Kay