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.

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Common Procedures We Evaluate

Colonoscopy

Cataracts

Knee Replacement

Cholecystectomy

C-Section

Hip Replacement

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

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.

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.

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.

We don’t accept advertising or payment from surgeons or hospitals, ensuring you receive completely objective insights for informed surgical decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • SurgeonCheck recommends only those surgeons who meet both our minimum case volume requirements and our high‑quality performance criteria. If a surgeon you’re expecting to see does not appear on the list, it may be for one or more of the following reasons:

    • Claims not available: In rare cases, we do not have claims from a specific surgeon and therefore cannot evaluate their performance.
    • Insufficient case volume: The surgeon may not have performed the minimum number of procedures required for us to make a statistically reliable quality assessment. This minimum varies by procedure type.
    • Does not meet our high‑quality rating criteria: We evaluate multiple outcomes and performance indicators. If a surgeon does not meet our quality thresholds, they will not appear on the recommended list.

  • 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. Primary care doctors are generalists and do not have in-depth knowledge of a surgeon’s specific outcomes with your particular procedure. Their surgeon recommendations may be based on factors like convenience and in-network status or professional relationships. By utilizing SurgeonCheck’s objective and outcomes-driven recommendations, you can feel confident in your selection.

  • 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. Here’s why: SurgeonCheck’s evaluation is heavily weighted to outcomes. This means surgeons recommended on our site have a history of successful procedures.

  • SurgeonCheck is a resource designed to help you find high-performing surgeons for elective procedures. Here’s how it works and why you can trust our recommendations:

    How SurgeonCheck Evaluates Surgeons:

    • Focus on Outcomes: SurgeonCheck goes beyond simply looking at a surgeon’s credentials. We use nearly 300 outcome-focused measures – developed and reviewed by a team of board-certified and fellowship-trained surgical specialists – to evaluate surgeon quality.
    • Tailored Approach: Our measures consider various aspects, including complications, appropriateness, operative method, and diagnostic method, among other factors. Importantly, the metrics are customized for each procedure, recognizing the unique nature of each surgery.
    • Benchmarking: SurgeonCheck compares each surgeon’s performance against national benchmarks established by peer-reviewed medical literature and validated or adjusted via SurgeonCheck’s machine learning algorithms and binning. National benchmarks ensure that all patients are directed to surgeons with the best outcomes and they allow us to identify “Surgeons of Excellence” locally.

    Why You Can Trust SurgeonCheck Recommendations:

    • Rigorous Development: Our team dedicated over six years to developing and rigorously testing the evaluation logic and quality measures before entering the marketplace. 
    • Advanced Data Analysis: SurgeonCheck utilizes machine learning to address potential biases in data sets due to varying case volumes among surgeons. This further strengthens the validity of our ratings.
    • Commitment to Improvement: Our team continuously refines the platform and measures to maintain its position as the leading resource for surgical recommendations.

  • If your question wasn’t addressed here, please contact us at help@surgeoncheck.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.