How to judge a EP

I need to seek second opinion for my father pending lead revision procedure.In the short meeting time,  I would like to know how to judge the doctor is experienced or not. By number of years of practice, or by number of cases he/she has done? In the website of https://health.usnews.com/, there is a section Areas of Expertise. Is this accurate? Since making one appointment takes usually takes one month, I want to be fully prepared. Any suggestions are welcome!

3 Comments

Recommendation is always powerful

by crustyg - 2024-09-26 18:31:00

For lead revision, number of procedures per year and how many in last 3-6months (and M&M figures for these as well as success rates) are the most important considerations, IMHO.

Try to find other patients who have had lead revisions and ask for their experience.

Areas of Expertise are of limited value, I think.  Some use, but not the most powerful guide.

Hope that helps.

Thanks crustyg.

by smopace - 2024-09-26 18:52:16

It is hard to find patients I know. So that is why I ask here/

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by Kathy406 - 2024-09-27 02:52:18

If you have friends in the medical field, ask a nurse.  I have the luxury of being very familiar with the cardiologists and EPs in my town and knew who I wanted.  This was verified by having nuse friend chat with a retired EP nurse. Whenever I need a specialist, I start by asking nurses. I've had 2 ablations only partially successful ( AF returned ), so I'll be getting a pacer next month, followed by an AV node ablation 6 wks later .

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