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Finding and Researching a Surgeon and Hospital

By Jennifer Heisler, RN, About.com

Updated July 29, 2008

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If you need a surgery, finding a surgeon and researching the surgeon and hospital are key things you can do to make your decision to have a procedure an educated one. Research surgeons and hospitals with these tools from UCompare Healthcare. You can get free information on the number of surgeries a hospital performs, patient safety measures, physicians' education and more.
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