A Checklist For Finding a Doctor For Your Condition
Once an injury occurs, it is imperative that the victims obtain the appropriate medical care in a timely fashion.  Some basic rules of thumb to follow in order to locate the appropriate medical care are as follows:

A..  PRELIMINARY STEPS:
1. Ask friends, relatives and acquaintances if a specialist who cares for these types of injuries has treated them.
2. Ask your family physician to recommend a specialist.
3. Ask your attorney if he/she has heard any feedback regarding a doctor's qualifications.
4. Look through the telephone book, internet and other sources of information to acquire names.

B. THE APPOINTMENT (Don't be afraid to ask questions):
1. Ask the doctor how many patients he/she has treated with your condition.
2. If surgery is an option, ask how many operations the doctor has performed of this type.
3. Ask the doctor if he/she is Board Certified in this field of specialty.
4. Ask if the doctor will actually be performing the procedure or if there is a chance a less experienced doctor in the office may be called in to perform the procedure.
5. Find out what professional organizations the doctor is a member.

C. GO FOR A SECOND OPINION:
 1.  If surgery is an option, always seek a second opinion.