American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory
Surgery Facilities, Inc.
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An organization that insures surgical facilities meet rigid guidelines and requires that the practicing physicians are certified in plastic surgery with operating privileges at a local accredited hospital. |
American Board of Plastic Surgery
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Certification requiring three years of general surgery, two years residency in plastic surgery and the successful completion of written and oral exams. |
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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A national medical specialty society requiring ABPS certification as a condition for membership. Members of this society must adhere to rigid guidelines to maintain an active membership. |
Lipoplasty Society
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Each of its members is certified in plastic surgery, is active in the ASPS, and has completed at least one of the specialized lipoplasty symposiums sponsored by the Lipoplasty Society of North America. |
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
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To become a Fellow, a surgeon must meet stringent requirements in education, professional ethics and surgical proficiency. |
Fellow of the International College of Surgeons
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To become a Fellow, a surgeon must meet stringent international requirements in education, professional ethics and surgical proficiency. |
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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ASAPS members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and concentrate their professional efforts in performing aesthetic surgery to help enhance the quality of life for patients. |
Important Numbers/Web Addresses to Remember
The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery
713-799-9999
Toll Free 1-877-707-2277
Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
www.docboard.org
1-512-305-7010
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
(ASPS) 1-800-635-0635
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
www.surgery.org
(ASAPS) 1-888-272-7711
American Medical Association (AMA)
www.ama-assn.org
American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
1-800-776-2378
www.certifieddoctor.org
American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory
Surgery Facilities, Inc.
www.aaaasf.org
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