Whether you choose to have conventional surgery or to have a Minimally Invasive Procedure (MIP), it is important that you have a surgeon who is experienced and qualified to perform the procedure. Use the tips below to ensure that your surgeon has the proper credentials²:

• Find out if the surgeon is certified by a national surgical board approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
• Some surgeons also have the letters F.A.C.S. after their names. This means that they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons and have passed a review by surgeons, and that their credentials are consistent with the principles established by the American College of Surgeons.
• Find out if any actions have been taken against your surgeon by visiting your state medical board’s website.

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