| Finding a hand surgeon is much like searching for | | | | person giving the recommendation, you may be |
| any medical specialist. You'll have to ask around, | | | | able to meet up with them for coffee to discuss |
| spread the word that you're on the prowl for a | | | | their experiences with the hand surgeon and the |
| good surgeon, and possibly meet with a few duds | | | | procedure. Getting a first-hand account can give |
| along the way. While the process can be | | | | you plenty of insight and tips on what to expect |
| frustrating, there are many different things you | | | | and what to look for in a quality surgeon. |
| can do to help you find the best one for your | | | | Your general doctor is also a great place to start |
| particular needs. Here's how to get started on | | | | in order to get a recommendation. They can |
| your search. | | | | refer you to one or a few potential hand |
| Internet | | | | surgeons within the area that they have personal |
| Although it isn't always the most reliable source | | | | experience dealing with. They can also give you |
| for information, the internet allows you to access | | | | tips on some to avoid or that may have a bad |
| various websites with ease. You can compare | | | | reputation. |
| rates, experience, and other important factors | | | | Consultations |
| side by side in the comfort of your own home. | | | | Once you've done some research and picked out |
| The internet is the best place to start your | | | | a few hand surgeons, you'll probably want to visit |
| search for information about potential doctors. | | | | and consult with two or three before settling on |
| You may find some reviews by former patients | | | | one that makes you feel comfortable and |
| as well, which while useful to a degree, are not | | | | confident. They'll go over the procedure in detail |
| always honest. Be wary of excessive praise or | | | | with you, their experience, and what you can |
| damnation in client reviews. Sometimes one | | | | expect of the recovery and results. In turn, you |
| spurned patient can seek revenge through | | | | should ask them plenty of detailed questions |
| excessive negativity on the internet. While some | | | | about the procedure and their work as well. |
| unscrupulous ones may use fake, glowing reviews | | | | Remember that often the best and most sought |
| to plaster internet search engines with false | | | | after ones have long waiting lists, even for just |
| praise. | | | | consultations. If you have an emergency and |
| Recommendations | | | | need to undergo a procedure quickly, you may |
| By far one of the most reliable and best ways is | | | | have fewer options to choose from. If a particular |
| through former client recommendation. This may | | | | doctor does have a long waiting list, be sure to |
| come from a close friend or family member, or | | | | explain to the person in charge of booking to call |
| can come through a party that is far removed | | | | you if there are any cancellations, which can help |
| (for example, your cousin's co-worker's former | | | | speed up the process and is quite a common |
| sister-in-law). Even if you are not familiar with the | | | | occurrence. |