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Is there a way to check a specific surgeon's track record, success rates, etc.? specifically for cardiothoracic surgery. thank you!
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TRACK RECORD: This is possible trough the surgeons office but likely only if he works in an academic institution. Sometimes it can be confusing as they usually see the most difficult patients that have a higher complication rate.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Sure: Ask, him or her. There are some general, sts databases. There are medicare hospital !data. There are some unreliable web sources. Ask your pcp.
Answered 3/25/2013
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