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Its possible perhaps to find it online but I suspect you would require a subscription service. But it goesnt hurt to google “surgeons name, complication rate” or whatever variables you are interested in. Also you may be able to get the info from the office manager, without having to bother the surgeon. My friend is a surgeon, ill ask her if there is another way to get info. Dont hold your breath on getting a timely response.. shes very busy
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@laura1970
Well if you can ask your friend how to if there is a way to find that out that would be great. I also found something called a patient advocate that Medicare pays for and I have my first consultation with someone on Monday evening. Maybe they could help with that kind of thing.
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@laura1970
Do you really think the office manager for a surgeon would be able to tell me the complications for that surgeon? That sounds like something they would not be told to give out to patients. Do you think it's a little unrealistic to think the surgeon has had no complications in any of his surgeries that he's done? That's what he said, none!