When searching for Cosmetic Surgery you should  ask the fallowing questions Before

Choosing a Plastic Surgeon:

*    IS YOUR PLASTIC SURGEON BOARD CERTIFIED?
Has your Surgeon Meet the standards of one of the boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA); completed four years of medical school and several years of a supervised residency in his specialty. To verify certification call (800)776-2378 or email www.certifieddoctor.com  Dr. Culbertson is a diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and  A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He completed eight years of residency training in General and Plastic Surgery.

*    IN WHAT SPECIALTY IS YOUR SURGEON?
Only the American Board of Plastic Surgery can certify Plastic Surgeons. Call (215)587-9322 to verify. Dr. Culbertson  became certified in 1994 by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

*    ASK TO SEE BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS.
These will show the doctors quality of results and aesthetic sense. Dr.Culbertson has well documented Pre and Post Operative Photo¹s for your review at GaryCulbertson.com and at our Facility. Click Hear to see our before and after Images.
*    DOES YOUR PLASTIC SURGEON HAVE HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES TO PERFORM THE PROCEDURE YOUR ARE CONSIDERING?
Rigorous screening process by specialty committees and departments ensure qualifications of surgeons who are allowed to have surgical privileges at a hospital. These privileges should exist even if they have his/her own facility. Dr. Culbertson has hospital privileges in South Carolina at several Hospitals.  He is the Medical Director of The Iris Surgery Center.

*    IS THE PLASTIC SURGEON'S ON-SITE FACILITY/OPERATING SUITE ACCREDITED?
The Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation (JACHO) mission is to continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided to the public through the provision of health care accreditation and related services that support performance improvement in health care organizations. JACHO is the same credentialing agency which certifies and credentials Hospitals throughout the USA. Call the Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation (JACHO) at (630)792-5000 or visit www.jacho.org. Dr. Culbertsons facility has received the JACHO Gold Seal of Approval and JACHO Accreditation for Office Based Surgery. Visit our facility.