Are you a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons?
Asking a surgeon which societies they belong to
Ask the surgeon whether they belong
The surgeon is the one who can say whether they belong to a society, so put the question to them directly. It is a fair question for anyone you are considering for ear surgery, and the society can tell you how to check the answer.
Membership next to the rest of the picture
Membership is one detail among several, so read it alongside the rest of what a surgeon tells you. The society named in the question has its own ear surgery page, which is useful background for the questions you bring to a consultation.
For plain-language reading on the operation, see the otoplasty overview and recovery guide. A second professional organization also publishes an otoplasty page, so you can compare how different groups describe the same procedure.
Societies and boards are separate questions
- Ask the surgeon which professional societies they belong to.
- Ask for their board certifications as well, since membership and certification are different questions.
- Confirm any answer with the organization, not only with the practice.
- If you are choosing between offices near Redmond, ask each one the same questions.
Credentials and your own case
Check a surgeon's credentials directly, and talk with a licensed surgeon about your own case.