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Hunt for the specialist's specialist. You don't just want a doctor who is comfortable with performing a particular surgery as part of a wide repertoire; you want the surgeon who is OBSSESIVELY focused on the exact technique you need done.

Today, one surgeon can gain so much experience with one very specific surgery that her patients have fewer COMPLICATIONS than the national average. Aside from asking your regular doctor to point you to the maestro of your surgery, doing Internet research can help you locate such a hyper-specialized surgeon. You just have to hope that one works at your hospital(and takes your insurance plan), or a road trip might be in store. And make sure your hospital is Joint Commission accredited for quality and safety.