How to Choose a Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon

A Handy Checklist for Your Consultation

1. Is the surgeon board certified in plastic surgery? (accept no other certification)	Yes No

2. Does the surgeon have privileges to do your procedure at an accredited hospital?	Yes No

3. Did the surgeon make you feel comfortable?	Yes No

4. Is the operating facility accredited?	Yes No

5. Has the surgeon been willing to answer all of your questions and address your concerns?	Yes No

6. Did the surgeon and his/her staff act professionally?	Yes No

7. *Is the surgeon a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons?	Yes No

8. *Is the surgeon a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery?	Yes No

9. Is the person who is doing the consult, the surgeon that will be performing the procedure?	Yes No

Please note: The questions with the asterisks (*) are suggested but not mandatory.

Call for a complimentary consultation:

John F. Farella, MD., F.A.C.S

(914) 241-7111
Lexington Avenue Suite 104 - Mount Kisco, NY 10549

(914) 997-9090
311 North Street Suite 408 - White Plains, NY 10605

(718) 548-5200
3333 Henry Hudson Parkway Suite 1-A - Riverdale, NY 10463

http://www.drfarella.com