1. Ask another doctor who is not from the same specialty (as there are professional jealousies) – to recommend you the best doctor in the field of your interest. For example ask from the best known lung specialist that “ Who is the best skin specialist in town?” Get some references from other patients or a few other doctors – about the doctor you are going to see – if they all speak about the doctor very high – he is most likely very good.

2. Ask the doctor about his qualifications – if he gets offended, he is probably not the one you want to be treated by. Most good doctors are happy to show you their achievements and the degrees they earned. In fact they take pride in doing so..

3.Ask the doctor very specifically “ How long was your training in the field of Cosmetic Surgery”. Was it a few days course or a proper degree. Remember, in the United States, the only credible qualification is the” American Board Certification” by a specialty board like American Board of Dermatology – for which the doctor has to work in the United States in training for at least three years or more and then pass the Board certification examination. Also, ask the doctor if he has or ever had a license to practice in the United States – and check the license. (It can be verified on line as well).