Carotid Endarterectomy
Quality Indicators
Board Certification of Physicians performing CEA
Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) may be performed by different types of surgeons, such as vascular surgeons, neurological surgeons or general surgeons.
A board-certified physician has completed an approved educational training program and an evaluation process, including an examination designed to assess the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to provide quality patient care in that specialty. A specialty certificate is issued by a medical specialty certifying board, which is valid nationwide. Although certification is not required for an individual physician to practice medicine, most hospitals and managed care organizations require that at least a certain percentage of their staff be "board certified." (American Board of Medical Specialties)
Are UVa physicians who perform CEA board certified?
Yes. All UVa surgeons who perform CEA are board certified in their specialty.
