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02-13-2012, 02:18 PM | #1 |
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| Gallstone surgery- M.D. vs M.D., F.A.C.S. I have gallstones. My GP has scheduled me an appointment for tomorrow morning with our surgical group where I live. I think the office didn't specify anyone in particular. It is with an M.D. Now, I have nothing against M.D.s at all. I was looking at their letterhead and saw where there are about 5 M.D., F.A.C.S., and 4 M.D.s. Do you think I should reschedule with someone that has F.A.C.S. after his title of M.D.? Doesn't it mean he has more experience as a surgeon?
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02-13-2012, 04:01 PM | #2 |
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| I'm sorry you have gallstones. I would look at each doctor individually (background) and not just go by MD vs FACS. I have worked for a few leading surgeons in their fields and they didn't list FACS after their names. ETA: I have never seen anyone list this designation after their name, so maybe I behind the times.
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02-13-2012, 05:19 PM | #3 |
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02-13-2012, 05:44 PM | #4 |
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| I had gallbladder surgery about 14 years ago the surgeon did the surgery laproscopic and I was able to go back to work in about 10 days. I don't remember if he had F.A.C.S. after his name or not?? Stupid question but...what is F.A.C.S
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02-13-2012, 05:49 PM | #5 |
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| Awww I am so sorry. My friend went through this recently. She did really well with the surgery. Hugs to you! BTW, found this: F.A.C.S means that a doctor is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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02-13-2012, 05:50 PM | #6 | |
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My understanding was that surgeons do their residency after school and then a fellowship and they call themselves MDs. Maybe a FACS is someone currently doing their fellowship?
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02-13-2012, 05:57 PM | #7 | |
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02-13-2012, 06:00 PM | #8 |
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| It means he is Board Certified in his specialty of Surgery. I only go to Board Certified M.D.'s as they have to take extra CME courses and keep current to qualify for and stay board certified.
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02-13-2012, 06:00 PM | #9 |
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| So sorry that you have gallstones and wishing you the best DR.
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02-13-2012, 07:07 PM | #10 |
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| My opinion, you should do what feels right to you. If it were me, I would ask the particular surgeon how many gallbladder surgerys they have done, what are the risks, etc. If you are not comfortable with a particular doc, never feel bad about choosing another. We are our own best advocates for our care, the more involved we get with it, the better. If you have a choice of doctors, then you should be comfortable choosing the one you feel at ease with. JMO PS, good luck with your surgery, speedy recovery and healing thoughts to you {{hugs}}
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02-13-2012, 07:13 PM | #11 | |
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02-13-2012, 07:47 PM | #12 |
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| Thank you, everyone. I have about 20 questions written down to ask her. So, I'll know after my appointment whether I will be happy with her as my surgeon.
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02-14-2012, 08:11 AM | #13 |
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| Good luck with your surgery, and I speak from experience--if you are bad enough to need surgery, then it really doesn't matter what day you have on, because it will be such a relief to get those thing out! It is such a difference from the "old days" when you would wind up with a hell of a scar, instead of the little "band aid" scars you get from lap surgery! |
02-14-2012, 05:21 PM | #14 |
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| The FACS part means they are certified within a certain field of medicine. For example, a general surgeon who did extra training in laproscopic surgery. Gall-bladder surgery is very common and all general surgeons have to learn them in residency, usually in the early part of their training so having a FACS or not doesn't make them more adept.
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02-14-2012, 07:31 PM | #15 |
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| Well, I found out today that I'm not a likely candidate for laproscopic surgery because of my 13 inch exploratory abdominal scar. She said I will more than likely have a lot if scar tissue. She will try laparoscopic surgery first. So I'm going to have to do it the old fashioned way. Ugh! I need prayers please that the laparoscopic works. Thanks!
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