Surgeons and doctors listed on SurgeryPlanet undergo credential verification. This policy describes what we verify, how we verify it, and what we do not verify.
What We Verify
- Medical license: Active, unrestricted license with the national medical council of the country where they practice
- Board certification: Certification in claimed specialties from the recognized national specialty board
- Disciplinary history: Absence of active disciplinary actions, license suspensions, or revocations
- Basic credentials: Medical school, residency, and fellowship training as claimed
How We Verify
- Direct verification with national medical council online registries and databases
- Review of board certification with relevant specialty boards
- Periodic re-verification — surgeons must maintain active, unrestricted licensure to remain listed
What We Do NOT Verify
- Outcomes data: We do not independently verify surgeon-reported complication rates, success rates, or mortality rates
- Procedure volumes: We do not independently verify claimed procedure counts
- Patient satisfaction: We do not independently verify patient reviews or testimonials
- Continuing education: We do not track ongoing continuing medical education
Limitations
Our verification is a starting point — it is not a guarantee of surgical skill, outcomes, or quality of care. We strongly recommend that patients independently verify surgeon credentials, ask about procedure-specific experience and complication rates during video consultations, and speak with previous patients when possible.