Things to Consider When Choosing a General Surgeon
                     THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN 
CHOOSING A GENERAL SURGEON
General  surgery  covers  surg ica l  procedures fo r  the  t rea tment  of  abdomina l  conten ts  
such  as  the  l ive r ,  s tomach ,  esophagus ,  and  in tes t ines .  When  you come to  know tha t  
you  need  surgery ,  one  of  the  most  c r i t i ca l  dec i s ions  i s  choos ing  a  surgeon tha t ’ s  
r igh t  for  you .  Your  genera l  surgeon wi l l  he lp  you  through  va r ious  dec i s ions  about  
your  hea l th  and  ava i lab le  surg ica l  t rea tments .  
 In this blog post, we discuss some important points to consider when looking to find a surgeon who is right 
for you. Read on.
 1. Credentials
 A surgeon’s credentials indicate their level of training and exposure. When planning to undergo a surgical 
procedure, you need to be sure that your surgeon has proper training in that particular surgery in a 
fellowship training program. Research the surgeon’s medical school, residency, board certification, and 
work history on Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) websites to ensure that you are making the 
right decision.  
 2. Experience
 A surgeon with years of experience acquires wisdom that helps them recognize when a patient is in crisis 
and act accordingly. When a patient is on the surgical table, every passing second matters and an automatic 
response is especially important, which is developed through years of experience. When choosing a 
surgeon, you need to consider the experience each prospect has in performing the surgery you wish to 
undergo.
 3. Quality of Treatment
 The treatment for medical conditions is not only limited to the surgery. It starts quite before surgery and 
continues until you have completely recovered. You may need to take various tests, receive evaluations, 
and require extended follow-ups post-surgery. To make sure the whole process and stages are coordinated 
perfectly, your surgeon will need to have a team that is capable of performing their functions efficiently and 
be available to assist whenever you need help.  
 4. Rate of Success
 One of the most important attributes for any surgeon is delivering consistency in positive surgical 
outcomes. Generally, surgeons keep a record of patients that provide information about patients’ surgical 
outcomes. You can also ask for patient testimonials to learn about their experiences with the surgeon. A 
good success rate and happy patients make for a reliable surgeon.
 The Final Word
 Undergoing surgery can be scary but with the right surgeon, you have very little to worry about. DFW 
Bariatrics has a team of seasoned general surgeons with 
specialization in minimally invasive surgical procedures such as weight-loss surgeries, hiatal hernia surgery, 
and Anti-reflux surgeries. If you are seeking medical advice from a general surgeon in Fort Worth or nearby 
areas, give us a call at 469-620-0222 to book an appointment. You can also email 
[email protected].
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