Surgical Services

Choosing a Surgeon

Whether you are referred to a physician fo rsurgical care, or you make the choice yourself, don't take your surgeon's qualifications for granted. Make sure your operation is performed by a competent physician whose specialty is surgery. It could be the most important decision you make. Some qualifications to look for:

Board Certification
A good sign of a surgeon's competence is certification by a surgical board that is approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties. When you choose a surgeon who is board certified in a surgical specialty, you are assured that he or she has completed years of residency training in his specialty and has demonstrated his knowledge and competence by successfully completing a rigorous examination.

Fellowship in the American College of Surgeons
The letters F.A.C.S. (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons) after a surgeon's name are an indication to the patient that the surgeon has passed through an evaluation of both professional competence and ethical fitness. Fellows are board certified surgeons. A Fellow has committed himself or herself unequivocally to place the welfare of his patients above any other consideration; to avoid division of fees with other physicians; to make his fees commensurate with the services he renders; and to refrain from performing unjustified operations. In instances where a Fellow has been found to violate these principals, he or she has been subjected to disciplinary action and even has been expelled from the Fellowship.

YOUR PROVIDER OF CHOICE

Surgery patients who choose Lakewood Health System experience exceptional, compassionate care. Our operating room is fully equipped to handle the majority of surgical needs a person may experience in their lifetime.

When in need of surgery, you want quality care and a convenient location. You also want to get back to your normal routine as quickly as possible. That's why Lakewood Health System Hospital is the choice for you. We're known for quality services, board certified surgeons and experienced anesthetists.