Question:
How can I find out if the surgeon that I am considering has been sued for malpractice

...or had complaints filed with a medical association against him/ her?    — Mariee H. (posted on June 19, 2002)

June 19, 2002
well, you can contact your state's department of health services, or the american medical association. remember though, that just because a doctor has been sued for malpractice or has complaints lodged against him/her, this does NOT mean that they were guilty of the malpractice or the complaint. people make all kinds of accusations against doctors and they arent necessarily true. so be careful and ask a lot of questions if you're in doubt.
   — Nancy D.

June 19, 2002
Go to http://www.docboard.org. This provides information on providers from various states
   — Rosario T.

June 19, 2002
You could check with your state medical licensing board to see if the medical license is in good standing and if their has been any disciplinary action against your physician. Most state licensing boards allow you to access this information on-line by entering the last name of your physician.
   — Andrea C.