Choosing a plastic surgeon is a big decision. Dr. Alan Larsen is a double board-certified surgeon with years of experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Then moved across the country and began his 5-year general surgery residency at the University of Florida, Jacksonville campus.
After just 4 years as a general surgery resident, he advanced to the chief resident during his 5th year. Soon after he was granted admission to the plastic surgery fellowship at Wake Forest University’s Baptist Hospital. Which happens to be one of the country’s most demanding plastic surgery programs. This early success clearly demonstrates the dedication to his skill set and also his patient care.
After his plastic surgery fellowship, Dr. Larsen traveled throughout the country and trained with some of the most renowned cosmetic surgeons in the nation. Eventually, he settled in Atlanta where he established his cosmetic surgery practice in the prestigious Buckhead district of north Atlanta.
Today, Buckhead Plastic Surgery houses 2 distinct options in a single building to better serve its growing patient base. Buckhead Plastic Surgery and LUX Med Spa. All of these work together to fulfill Dr. Larsen’s vision of personalized whole-body care in a beautiful and comfortable environment.
What is a double board certified plastic surgeon?
When researching plastic surgeons you’ll likely see a list of credentials. For example, Dr. Larsen is double board certified. But what does that mean for you? To become a surgeon you need to become “Board Certified” this refers to the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Larsen has been board certified for general surgery and also obtained certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Very few doctors have done the extensive and rigorous work needed to obtain double certification and Dr. Larsen is one of them.
Why is it important?
Whenever you are considering any type of surgery you should always seek the advice and care of the most qualified medical professionals. Although many plastic surgeons practice under the umbrella of state licensing, only double board-certified plastic surgeons have the surgical skill set, knowledge, experience, and training required to perform specialized procedures while also delivering consistent results.
If you are considering plastic surgery, you should only consider candidates with double-board certification. The results of cosmetic surgery are permanent and can be life-changing. You should do everything within your power to work with the best of the best when your body, health, and quality of life are going to be affected. Dr. Larsen takes that responsibility very seriously.
What is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon?
Obtaining board certification for facial plastic surgery is a difficult process and includes the completion of the following, an undergraduate degree, passing the medical college admissions test (or MCAT), a medical school degree, completing the requirements for state licensure, completing a 5-6 year residency program, and finally completing a 1-year facial plastic surgery fellowship. However, this is not the same as receiving a board certification for plastic surgery.
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What is the difference?
Each of the steps to become a certified and licensed surgeon requires hard work, dedication, skill, and significant time investment. Board certification is also only awarded to surgeons who pass rigorous oral and written examinations.
Most doctors and respected surgeons have worked for years simply to obtain state licensure. But only the most qualified surgeons are able to become board certified in more than one area.
What does it mean to maintain board certification?
The board certification process is not new. In fact, it was created more than 100 years ago. It was designed as a comprehensive independent evaluation of a physician specialist’s experience, knowledge, and skills. It ensures that physicians are meeting the highest standards set by their peers practicing within their medical specialty. This is important because medical standards and practices are continually improving and standards are always becoming more rigorous.
Board certification is evidence of specialty-specific training beyond basic medical licensure. It is a voluntary process (not mandatory) that demonstrates a physician’s commitment to meeting a higher standard.
The standard of their peers not just in the medical community but their peers within their area of surgical expertise. In addition to graduating from medical school, board-certified physicians have completed additional training that takes years to complete and must be completed through accredited programs. Then they must pass multiple exams given by a member of the board.
Then to maintain their board certification physicians must continue their education. The medical field is ever-evolving and they must continue to update their knowledge while they participate in ongoing professional development.
They must also demonstrate that they are improving the care they provide to their patients and consistently meeting the standards of professionalism. By meeting the requirements of continuing certification, physicians are making a concerted effort to stay up to date and also to sustain and improve the quality of care that they provide.
Why Atlanta Patients Choose Dr. Larsen as Their Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Larsen is a double board-certified plastic surgeon which is prestigious and difficult to maintain status. He has also led a long and decorated career providing excellent patient care and is known for his exemplary surgical skill. He goes above and beyond to work with the best people in the industry and stays on the cutting edge of surgical procedures and developing medical technologies.
Dr. Larsen has a reputation for providing the best possible care for his patients and he takes both patient comfort and surgical success extremely seriously. You will not find someone more capable to perform your cosmetic surgery than Dr. Larsen and the professionals at Buckhead Plastic Surgery.
