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--Tiffany D., Reference

Finding the Right Doctor Using ABMS Directory

Many callers to Reference ask about a physician's background.  ABMS Directory provides a comprehensive way to find and compare doctors using this helpful database.  Looking for a plastic surgeon to repair a damaged hand who is located near the Headquarters of St. Louis County Library?  Proceed to the library's home page, then click on the Research tab.  On the left hand side of the web page, pick Databases A-Z, then A and select ABMS Directory.  In the search boxes, insert zip code 63131 and select plastic surgery as the board specialty.  31 doctors show up on the list.  Some show subspecialties for hand surgery.  Selecting two for comparison (using the Compare Specialists button), Richard Crandall and Edmond Cabbabe, we find that they are not subcertified for hand surgery.  Returning to the list, we find that Dr. David German is subcertified for hand surgery by the American Board for Plastic Surgery.

In some cases, the site has information on where the specialist trained and went to school.  For a truly comprehensive search, users should check Missouri Case.net, the Missouri Courts website, which allows users to check court cases, such as malpractice suits, involving the doctor.  With all information, the user can make an informed decision.

In conclusion, the ABMS Directory is handy for doctor evaluation.

--Harry C., Reference

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