Find Surgeons With Proven Track Records —Not Just Good Reviews.
SurgeonCheck evaluated billions of claims across hundreds of millions of procedures to provide objective recommendations for high-quality surgeons.
Find a High-Quality Surgeon
Search by Procedure
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair - Open
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair - Stent Graft
- Abdominoperineal Resection
- Achilles Tendon Repair
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
- Aortic Valve Replacement
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Reduction (Therapeutic)
- Bunion Correction
- Cardiac Ablation
- Carotid Endarterectomy - Open
- Carotid - Stent
- Carpal Tunnel
- Cataract
- Cervical Cancer
- Cesarean Section
- Cholecystectomy
- Colectomy
- Colonoscopy
- Colposuspension / Urethropexy
- Coronary Artery Angioplasty/Stent
- Coronary Artery Bypass
- Cystectomy
- Dialysis Access Creation
- Diverticulitis
- Dupuytren’s Contracture
- Endometrial Cancer
- Esophagectomy
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Ganglion Cyst Excision – Hand
- Gastrectomy
- Hemorrhoid Surgery
- Hip Arthroplasty (Hip Replacement)
- Hysterectomy - Benign Disease
- Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Knee ACL Reconstruction
- Knee Arthroplasty (Knee Replacement)
- Knee Medial and Lateral Meniscectomy
- Liver Resection
- Lower Extremity Bypass
- Lower Extremity Endovascular Angioplasty and Stent
- Lumbar Discectomy / Laminectomy
- Lumbosacral Spinal Fusion – Posterior and Posterior Lateral
- Lung Lobectomy
- Mastectomy
- Mitral Valve Repair/Replacement
- Myringotomy
- Nephrectomy
- Nissen Fundoplication
- Ovarian Cancer Resection
- Pacemaker Insertion
- Pancreatectomy
- Parathyroidectomy
- Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion (PCDF)
- Prostatectomy
- Repair of Hammertoes
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Roux En Y Bypass
- Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery/Repair of SLAP Lesion and Capsulorrhaphy
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Thyroidectomy
- Tonsillectomy and/or Adenoidectomy
- Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (Shoulder Replacement)
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Upper Endoscopy
- Urethral Sling - Mesh and Fascia
Common Procedures We Evaluate
What’s In Your Personalized Surgeon Report
When you search for a surgeon on SurgeonCheck, you’ll receive a detailed report showing you a list of surgeons who have met our high-quality standards.
Get High-Performing Surgeons
We have analyzed billions of claims to provide you with a list of only the highest-performing surgeons.
If a surgeon does not meet high-quality standards, they don’t make the list.
Review Performance Measures
Every surgeon is evaluated on what matters for your specific surgery. Each procedure has its own set of quality measures. These include:
- Complication rates
- Good outcomes
- Surgical techniques & methods
- Appropriate care decisions
What It Means for You
We translate the data into real outcomes:
- Potential for a faster recovery
- Lower risk of complications
- Better odds of avoiding repeat procedures
The Problem With Review Sites and Other Selection Methods
Online Reviews
Call out bedside manner and office experience, not complication rates, revision surgeries, or long-term surgical outcomes.
Doctor Referrals
Often refer based on health system relationships and keeping patients in-network rather than objective surgeon performance data.
Friends & Family
Word-of-mouth tells you about one patient’s experience. We analyzed millions.
What Customers Are Saying About SurgeonCheck
“SurgeonCheck’s surgeon recommendation for my mitral valve repair was spot on. I knew I was in good hands, and the entire experience was less stressful thanks to their platform. I’m incredibly grateful for their help.” — Carl S.
“Before my lumbar discectomy/laminectomy, I was in so much pain. Thanks to the surgeon recommendation from SurgeonCheck, my surgery was a complete success. I’m back to golfing and enjoying life to the fullest. I’m so grateful for their platform and the peace of mind it provided.” — Judy D.
“I’m so grateful for the peace of mind I had going into my knee surgery. Getting a recommendation from SurgeonCheck that I knew was backed by data took the anxiety out of choosing a surgeon. The entire experience was smooth and successful, and I’m already back to doing all the things I love – playing tennis and chasing after my grandchildren. Thank you, SurgeonCheck, for helping me find the right care.” — Mary B.
“I’m incredibly thankful for the surgeon recommendation I received from SurgeonCheck. Both of my shoulder replacements were a success, and I can pick up my grandkids again. Their platform made finding the right specialist a breeze, and I couldn’t be happier with the results.” — Jim H.
Every SurgeonCheck Recommendation Checks For…
Clinical Appropriateness
We only recommend surgeons who consistently make the right decision about when to operate.
Clinical Method
The operative method chosen by a surgeon is critical. We assess every surgery to ensure it aligns with current best practices.
Clinical Complications and Outcomes
We use nearly 300 quality measures to evaluate surgeon performance, including infection and revision rates.
Board Certification
Our evaluation includes a review of board certification status alongside performance data.
Our Promise
We prioritize transparency and promise that our recommendations are based solely on a rigorous analysis of data and outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- I’m looking for a specific surgeon in your recommended list. Why isn’t he/she included?
SurgeonCheck recommends only those surgeons who meet both our minimum case volume requirements and our high‑quality performance criteria. - I love my primary care doctor! Should I trust their advice on which surgeon I should see?
While your primary care doctor is a trusted advisor and has your best interest in mind, you should not rely solely on him or her to select your surgeon. - If I choose a surgeon that SurgeonCheck recommends, will my surgery be guaranteed successful?
Your surgery is not guaranteed to be successful if you select a SurgeonCheck recommended surgeon. However, using SurgeonCheck to find a high-performing surgeon increases your chances of a successful surgery. - How does SurgeonCheck evaluate surgeons and how do I know the recommendations are legitimate?
SurgeonCheck is a resource designed to help you find high-performing surgeons for elective procedures.