| It is very unlikely for any doctor to tell you that | | | | 3. Check if there are any lawsuits or malpractice |
| he or she has ever had malpractice judgment | | | | judgments involving this physician. |
| problems. If you want to be sure that a physician | | | | 4. Does he or she have any hospital affiliations, if |
| you plan on visiting has a good practice record | | | | there is it is a good sign. |
| you will have to conduct a full physicians | | | | 5. Does he or she teach at some medical school |
| background check. | | | | or hospital? |
| How to conduct a full background check and can | | | | 6. How long has he or she been practicing |
| you do it for free? It is possible to get some | | | | medicine? Look for doctors with five or more |
| information you may need for free by checking | | | | years of experience. |
| state medical board. However most of the state | | | | 7. Has this physician been awarded for his or hers |
| medical boards offer very limited information | | | | work? |
| regarding doctor background. Only a small number | | | | Many of these information can be found online, |
| of investigation services can offer a full doctor | | | | try to check out hospital, personal physicians and |
| background check and none of them are free. | | | | university web pages. You can also use your local |
| Also there is no way to tell just by looking at his | | | | public library, state medical board and ABMS |
| or hers credentials that this doctor will provide | | | | (American Board of Medical Specialists). |
| you with a high quality health care. But there are | | | | However if you want to find more detailed |
| a few key factors which can help you find a good | | | | information then you will have to use specialized |
| surgeon or physician. | | | | background check services. To conclude, the |
| What to look for? | | | | more time and effort you invest in conducting |
| 1. Check for any disciplinary actions. | | | | your chosen physicians background check the |
| 2. Check if the physician is board certified and | | | | more you can be sure you will receive the service |
| fellowship trained for his or hers specialty field. | | | | and treatment you deserve. |