Surgeons in California

Who regulates care in California

• Physician licenses: Medical Board of California
• Work injuries: California Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC)
• Medicaid program: Medi-Cal

Choosing a surgeon in California

• Check the license with the Medical Board of California. Look up any physician on DocInfo.org.
• Ask how many of your specific procedure the surgeon does each year, and where (hospital or surgery center).
• Ask what non-surgical options were tried first and what recovery and physical therapy look like.
• A second opinion before elective surgery is normal and most plans cover it.