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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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