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Find a Colorectal Surgeon 
Search this listing by state or country to locate a colorectal surgeon in your geographic area. This online resource is provided and maintained by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.... Details >
Find an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Use this search map to locate an American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons member surgeon. Select a state to view a list of doctors in your area.... Details >
Find an Orthopaedist
Search this web site for an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons® member surgeon. You can search using last name, first name, city, state, zip code, and country. You can also search by a combinati... Details >
Giving Your Informed Consent
This document covers questions you should ask your doctor before consenting to surgery. The topics covered include the indications for the operation, the risk involved, and the result that it is hoped... Details >
Ileostomy, Colostomy, and Ileoanal Reservoir Surgery
This document defines the types of surgeries involved for patients with digestive diseases requiring partial or total removal of the intestines.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Joint Replacement Surgery and You
This site provides answers to the most frequently asked questions related to Joint Replacement Surgery, it includes information such as what happens during and after surgery, research being done, and ... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Know Your Anesthesiologist
Tips for patients on how to learn as much as possible about their anesthesiologist prior to a surgical procedure. The fact sheet explains the role of the anesthesiologist, how to choose an anesthesio... Details >
Public Information and Patient Resources - American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
This site provides answers to important questions for those preparing to undergo surgery and receive anesthesia.... Details >
Publications - National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers
NOCIRC Publications... Details >
National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers
Questions to Ask Before Surgery
Qualified medical professionals welcome and encourage questions about surgical procedures. In fact, studies have shown that well-informed patients heal faster and report a better overall surgical expe... Details >