Whether you’ve been injured in a car accident, or are dealing with an illness that causes severe back pain, an orthopedic surgeon in Panama City FL (or your local area) can help relieve your pain and give you the quality of life you deserve. Here are some tips on how to choose the best surgeon for your needs:
Get a referral from your primary health care provider:
Your doctor knows your condition better than anyone and can refer you to a specialist that can deal with your specific health issue. If possible, ask for at least two names so you can interview more than one. Ask for your doctor’s opinion on who they think might be the best surgeon for your condition.
Ask questions!
Asking the right questions will help you decide who the best surgeon is, and whether surgery is even the best option for you. Make sure you get all of your questions answered. Ask about what you can expect before, during and after surgery; recovery time; rehabilitation that will be needed; and the most important one, the success rate of the surgery. Is it actually going to help? Bring a notepad to record the answers, and bring someone with you to lend moral support and ask anything you may not have thought of.
Experience matters:
When choosing a surgeon you want to make sure they have plenty of experience. Their success rate matters too. You don’t have to choose the first surgeon you find. Trust your instinct and do your research; this is your health and you have every right to say yes or no when it comes to your health care providers, surgeries and procedures. An experienced surgeon is one who exudes confidence, explains things in a way that people understand and gets the best results and outcomes for their patients.
