The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) maintains high educational standards for plastic surgeons and was established in 1937 to oversee certification. It works with other medical boards to enforce strict guidelines requiring certified doctors to keep their training current. The ABPS and its umbrella organization help ensure plastic surgeons and other specialists provide safe and qualified medical care.

1. The American Board of Plastic Surgery
By Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery Staff
The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) maintains high educational standards for
certification and includes among its members many of the nation’s most distinguished providers
of plastic surgery procedures. By holding care specialists to rigorous standards, the board ensures
the strong reputation of the industry.
The ABPS began in 1937. It now numbers among the two dozen boards that comprise an
umbrella organization called the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). The ABMS
works with member boards in the United States to enforce strict guidelines that govern the
qualifications of certified doctors. For instance, member physicians must keep their training
current by taking periodic classes.
To check your doctor’s certification status, visit CertificationMatters.org.
Providers at the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) maintain certification with the
American Board of Plastic Surgery, an organization dedicated to the promotion of safe and
qualified medical practice.