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Choosing a Plastic Surgeon
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Board Certified—American Board of Plastic Surgery
In most states, a licensed physician may perform plastic surgery without being board-certified in plastic surgery. Many similar sounding organizations exist such as The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and The American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery. These boards do not have as a requirement that the surgeon be trained as a Plastic Surgeon in a program approved by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Membership may include physicians trained in other specialties including otolaryngologists (ENT's), general surgeons, and dermatologists. The fact that a doctor is board-certified does not mean he or she is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS).
To research a doctor's board certification status Click Here. To view Dr. Newman's Certificate of Board Certification Click Here Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery—The Albert Einstein College of MedicineDr. Newman considers his academic appointment at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine to be his most prestigious credential. The Albert Einstein College of Medicine is home to one of the nation's most noted plastic surgery residency training programs. Dr. Newman is active on this faculty where he is involved in the training process of young Plastic Surgeons.To confirm Dr. Newman's academic appointment please call (718) 920-6168 Chief of Plastic Surgery—St. John's Riverside HospitalDr. Newman was appointed Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at St. John's Riverside Hospital in 1999, and is the youngest Plastic Surgeon to ever serve in this capacity.To confirm Dr. Newman's position as Chief of Plastic Surgery at St. John's Riverside Hospital please call (914) 964-4475. Member—American Society for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryThe American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) is the leading organization of Plastic Surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery who specialize in cosmetic plastic surgery of the face and body. Only about one-quarter of all American Board of Plastic Surgery certified surgeons have been accepted into ASAPS membership. Physicians who have been trained in specialties other than plastic surgery are not eligible for membership in ASAPS.To confirm a surgeon is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Click Here Member—American Society of Plastic Surgeons
All members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The ABPS is the only one of the 24 boards approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties that certifies physicians in plastic surgery of the face and all areas of the body. Many similar sounding societies exist including the American Society of Cosmetic Surgeons, The American Society of Facial Plastic Surgeons, The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Although these and many other societies sound similar in name, their requirements for membership vary widely. This can become very confusing to a patient trying to make an informed decision.
To confirm a surgeon is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Click Here To view Dr. Newman's Certificate of Membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Click Here Fellow—The American College of Surgeons
Members of the American College of Surgeons are referred to as "Fellows." The letters FACS (Fellow, American College of Surgeons) after a surgeon's name mean that the surgeon's education and training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation, and have been found to be consistent with the high standards established and demanded by the College.
To confirm a surgeon is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons Click Here To view Dr. Newman's Certificate of Fellowship in the American College of Surgeons Click Here |
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Understanding and confirming the credentials of your surgeon is an important step in your decision making process. Unfortunately, many certifying boards and society names sound very similar, yet their membership requirements vary greatly. It is crucial to understand these differences and to confirm your doctor's credentials before having any procedure performed.
