Which ABMS board certifies general surgery physicians?
ABMS lists the American Board of Surgery as the member board, with certificates in General Surgery; Vascular Surgery.
General Surgery board certification and credentialing
ABMS lists the American Board of Surgery as the member board for general surgery. A credentialing office verifies the physician’s license, board certification with that board, any subspecialty certificate the physician claims, and the privileges requested.
ABMS facts
- ABMS member board
- American Board of Surgery
- Certificates
- General Surgery; Vascular Surgery
- Subspecialty certificates listed by ABMS
- Complex General Surgical Oncology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Surgical Critical Care
ABMS lists a critical care subspecialty certificate for this board. See the critical care guides.
What a credentialing office verifies
- The physician’s medical license.
- Board certification with the American Board of Surgery.
- A subspecialty certificate, only if the physician claims one.
- The privileges the physician is requesting.
Credentialing, privileging and payer enrollment are separate steps; see credentialing vs privileging vs payer enrollment.
Licensing
Board certification does not replace a state license. See physician licensing by state and the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact guide.
NPs and PAs
NPs and PAs in the same service line are credentialed separately; see the NP and PA offer checklist.
Sources
Check the ABMS list and the named board for current certificate details.
Frequently asked questions
Which subspecialty certificates does ABMS list for the American Board of Surgery?
Complex General Surgical Oncology; Pediatric Surgery; Surgical Critical Care. Check the ABMS list and the named board for current certificate details.
Does a credentialing office verify subspecialty certificates?
Only when the physician claims one. The office also verifies the license, board certification and the privileges requested.