Why You Should Trust SurgeonCheck
Transparency is at the heart of SurgeonCheck.
The days of blindly choosing a surgeon are over.
Our Comprehensive Methodology
SurgeonCheck’s advanced analytic platform evaluates individual surgeon performance using nearly 300 quality measures. These measures are:
- Outcome-focused
- Informed by the latest peer-reviewed medical literature and clinical guidelines
- Carefully vetted by board-certified and fellowship-trained surgical sub-specialists
- Tailored to each specific procedure
Our longitudinal evaluation examines data from pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative periods to capture a patient’s complete care journey.
We assess diagnostic methods, complications, appropriateness of care, and the operative methods chosen, enabling us to determine a surgeon’s adoption of cutting-edge technological advances.
Surgeon-Led, Surgeon-Developed
Who better to evaluate surgeons than surgeons themselves?
SurgeonCheck is led by a surgeon with 33 years of operating room experience, including 22 years as Chairman of Surgery. This translates to vast experience managing and evaluating hundreds of surgeons to ensure patient safety and quality.
We recognize that academic medical literature doesn’t always reflect real-world situations. That’s why our quality measures are vetted by surgeons who understand the nuances of surgery. Our medical advisors are board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeons from esteemed institutions such as Duke University, the University of Virginia, and the University of Pennsylvania, with over 500 years of combined surgical experience.
Results Driven, Not Pay-to-Play
Our recommendations are based solely on results—not pay-to-play.
Unlike other sites and “Best Of” lists, surgeons can’t buy their way onto our recommended list. No exceptions, no loopholes.
We compare each surgeon’s performance against national benchmarks established by peer-reviewed medical literature and validated or adjusted via SurgeonCheck’s machine learning algorithms. These benchmarks ensure all patients are directed to surgeons with the best outcomes and allow us to identify “Surgeons of Excellence” locally.
Data-Driven Recommendations
We analyzed over 10.3 billion insurance claims and 148 million surgeries to inform our recommendations. This data is updated every six months with millions more claims, ensuring you receive the most relevant and timely recommendations.
Beyond Anecdote and Subjectivity
Traditional referrals from well-meaning primary care doctors, friends, and family are often based on anecdotal evidence, “good experiences,” and relationships. Our recommendations are completely objective and based on what truly matters – a surgeon’s results.