Our Best American Doctors finder service is designed to help you choose a primary care doctor, dentist or medical specialist that can meet your standards for caring, quality healthcare. Please select your doctor carefully. We encourage you to ask questions and ensure that a physician has the training and background that meet your needs.  Also, look for a physician that has privileges at the hospital of your choice. Carefully judge whether the physician and his staff are courteous, respectful, and answer your questions clearly.

Your primary care doctors can refer you to a specialist if you need one; however, it's never a bad idea to review their qualifications. In addition, you may find it necessary to seek a specialist for a second opinion.

We can help you narrow your search by ensuring that you begin with our Best American Doctors.  All physicians listed have either been highly recommended by other healthcare professionals, have privileges at one of America's top teaching hospitals, or they meet our special profile:

1.  A minimum of 4 years experience as a board certified
     physician.
2.  Complete at least 40 Continuing Medical Education credits or  
     equivalent during past 24 months.
3.  Hospital privileges in their specialty.
4.  No civil or legal charges filed, settled, or pending in past seven
     years, unless such cases were dismissed without merit.
5.  No adverse citations by the State licensing board.

The selection process for BestAmericanDoctors.com is completely independent of fiduciary considerations. There is no fee required for a physician to be listed.  Our purpose is to provide consumers with information they can trust to make an informed decision when seeking the Best American Doctors  and Choice Award Hospitals.