What factors do patients consider when choosing a hand surgeon?

Monika DebkowskaBrian C LynchJeremy RuskinDavid KomatsuSamuel CaradonnaEdward WangSamantha Muhlrad

Published in: Case reports in plastic surgery & hand surgery (2023)

This study evaluated what patients consider in choosing a surgeon. A survey was given to 303 patients. Most found their hand surgeon through a medical or family/friend referral ( p < .05). Surgeon credentials and accepted insurance were statistically more likely to be rated first ( p <.001). We recommend educating referring physicians about our practices.

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