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Your surgeon is certified by the American Board of Surgery
A surgeon certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS), has specialized:
Alimentary tract
Abdomen and its contents
Breast, skin and soft tissue
Head and neck
Vascular system
Endocrine
Surgical Oncology
Comprehensive management of trauma
Complete care of critically ill patients
The surgeon has knowledge of pediatric, plastic, general thoracic and transplant surgery. The surgeon is capable of employing various endoscopic techniques (viewing or performing operations through tubes with lighted ends).
What is the American Board of Surgery?
The American Board of Surgery is an independent, nonprofit organization founded in 1937 to assess the qualifications of individuals in the field of surgery. The ABS offers primary board certification in surgery (general surgery) and vascular surgery, and secondary certification in several related specialties. Approximately 30,000 surgeons are currently board certified by the ABS.
The ABS is one of 24 member boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Other ABMS member boards provide board certification in other surgical specialties, such as plastic surgery and orthopedic surgery.
What does it mean to be Board Certified?
Not all surgeons are board certified. Board certification by the ABS is a process that demonstrates a surgeon's commitment to professionalism, lifelong learning, and quality patient care. Surgeons certified by the ABS have completed at least five years of residency training following medical school, met all ABS training requirements, and successfully completed a comprehensive ABS examination process.
Board certification by the ABS recognizes individuals who have met ABS standards, specifically in the area of general surgery and its related specialties. Board certification is different from possessing a medical license, which is the minimum required by law to practice medicine and is not specialty specific.
What is FACS?
FACS stands for Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). ACS is an organization that promotes scientific and educational advancement of surgeons. If your surgeon is a member of the American College of Surgeons, he or she is usually Board Certified and complies with educational requirements and quality requirements. For more information see American College of Surgeon's website www.facs.org.