CHECKING CREDENTIALS

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CHECKING CREDENTIALS

If you know nothing of your doctor’s

reputation, it’s a good idea to find out if there have been any

complaints against him or her. You can often get this information from the

State Board of Medical Examiners in the state where the doctor practices. (I

have also seen the term as Board of Registration in Medicine. The name may

vary). I have sometimes been given information over the phone while some states

required I send a written request. You can also call 1-800-776-CERT to find out

if a doctor is board certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Their website is www.certifieddoctor.org.

There is also a manual entitled " The Official ABMS Directory of Board

Certified Medical Specialists. " Your local library may have one

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