Some foot doctors market themselves with web site infomercials that overstate their qualifications and surgical results. Don't be fooled!
Testimonials are selective and always positive.
“Virtually painless” does not mean painless. Like virtual reality is not really reality.
“Documented” does not mean published in a peer reviewed medical or podiatric journal.
Pictures of a foot immediately after surgery may be misleading as to the long term results.
Before you chose a doctor, make sure that you ask the following questions:
- What hospitals are you on staff and in good standing?
- How many years of surgical training have you completed?
- Have you ever had your license revoked or suspended?
- Are you currently under probation by your Medical Board?
- Have you been published in a nationally recognized peer reviewed journal? Ask for a copy.
Information regarding whether a California doctor has had his or her license revoked or suspended is available on line at:
http://publicdocs.medbd.ca.gov/pdl/mbc.aspx.
