Hi Debbie,
I would say...absolutely YES, make sure you choose someone that is board certified. I went to the ACS (American College of Surgeons) to read on certification and here's a bit of what I found plus a link to their site.
Good luck and I hope your daughter at least reads some research on this. Surgeries are forever.
Chutz
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Looking for a Qualified Surgeon? Here's How Find a Member of the American College of Surgeons
Most of us have some criteria for making important decisions in life. But suppose that your doctor recommends that you consider having an operation. How do you go about
finding a qualified surgeon? If you or someone you know is considering elective surgery, you should be aware that there are some ways to objectively evaluate your surgeon. The American College of Surgeons—the largest international organization of surgeons in the world—recommends that you look for the following criteria: 1) board certification 2) hospital or ambulatory center accreditation and 3) Fellowship in the American College of Surgeons.
Check for Board Certification
In order for a physician to become board certified in a surgical specialty, they must complete the required years of residency training in that specialty, and then demonstrate their knowledge by successfully completing a rigorous comprehensive examination. Specialty boards certify physicians that meet certain published standards. There are 24 specialty boards that are recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA).
A specialist has graduated medical school and received a MD (Medical Doctorate) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathy). The physician then completes three to eight years of additional training in an accredited residency program. Each specialist must pass a written examination given by a specialty board. Fifteen of the specialty boards also require an oral examination. All of the ABMS Boards issue a time-limited certificate, which are valid for six to 10 years. In order to retain certification, physicians must become recertified and must show continuing education in the specialty. You can review a brief descript
ion of the surgical specialty areas on the American College of Surgeons Web site. Visit: Guide to Surgical Specialties."
www.facs.org/public_info/yourhealth/findadoc.html