WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2001: Re: how would I confirm a doctor's credentials?

Re: how would I confirm a doctor's credentials?

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 25 Jul 2001 12:59:32 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 25 Jul 2001, MM wrote: >
>I have a long-standing chronic pain condition stemming from
>neuromuscular damage sustained in a traumatic childbirth. My own OBGYN
>has been of little help since he is not conversant with musculoskeletal
>issues. My physical therapists and pain neurologist are tremendously
>dedicated but do not have the knowledge or ability to guide the medical
>process.
>
>I have found the name of an OBGYN on the Internet who supposedly has
>expertise in myofascial pelvic floor and related issues. He appears to
>be Board Certified and has a number of published articles and abstracts
>and sits on several advisory boards (maybe even this one, come to think
>of it!) Going to see him involves a 3 hour drive and I would like to be
>sure it is worthwhile.
>

There are several avenues to check him/her out. You can contact your state board of medical examiners, you can see if he is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. You can ask his office for his credentials... Lynn >Is there any way to reliably confirm a doctor's credibility and
>expertise? Usually it takes a few months to get in to see someone with
>high stature in a certain area, yet when I called I was offered an
>appointment within the week. Does this mean anything? I have a
>complicated condition and want to make sure I am in good hands.
>
>Thank you for your response.

--
Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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