How should someone who is considering spine surgery go about choosing the right surgeon for their needs?
When selecting your spine surgeon, it is important to determine if your surgeon is A) board-certified and B) fellowship-trained in SPINE SURGERY. BOARD CERTIFICATION The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), are recognized as the “gold standard” for physician certification. Orthopedic surgeons should be board certified by either: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS) Neurosurgeons should be board certified by either: American Board of Neurologic Surgery (ABNS) American Osteopathic Board of Neurological Surgery (AOBNS) These organizations set the standard for certification. Surgeon members of these boards voluntarily participate in lifelong learning to keep their skills and knowledge current.
