How to pick a good doctor? Any suggestions?

[coolred]

I actually need to find both a Neurosurgeon for myself and a dentist for my family(which includes a 2 year old, so they must be child friendly). I know I could probablly find a dentist by word of mouth, but I don't know many others that have kids. But what I am most concerned about is a neurosurgeon. I mean thats a brain doctor, you don't want just anybody messing with your brain. Is there any like doctor review site, or something like that where you can check on doctors and stuff? I am in Columbus, OH if that helps. Thanks

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

I don't have the slightest clue, however, I just e-mailed someone who worked for a neurosurgeon in Arizona for 20 years. I will PM you tommorow.

 

[glen]

Morgage the house and have it done at Wash U.

 

[upsciLLion]

Originally posted by: coolred
I mean thats a brain doctor, you don't want just anybody messing with your brain.

Which is why they go to school for a loooooooooooooong tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiime...

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[AnyMal]

Ask them what their mortality rate is and if they offer any extended warranties on surgeries

 

[Pliablemoose]

Honestly, neurosurgeons are pretty rare, the fellowhsips are very competitive, and the odds of getting a bad one are pretty low.

If you have a family doctor, ask them to recommend one.

Or plug in your county here: Ohio Medical Board