When choosing to have breast surgery, one of the most important decisions a patient must make is which breast surgeon they will choose to perform their breast surgery. Unfortunately, there are many different medical societies and associations that breast surgeons can belong to.

When researching breast surgeons, many of these societies or associations can look and sound very similar. The fact is, however, there is only one board that is part of the American Board of Medical Specialties.

The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) is the only medical board that certifies plastic surgeons. A certification from the ABPS shows that the breast surgeon has demonstrated their knowledge, as well as completed the necessary amount of education to be certified by the medical board.