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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. |
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.
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Important Numbers/Web Addresses to Remember
The
Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery
www.mybeautifulbody.com
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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