What Does Board Certified Mean?

To a doctor, board certification means excelling in their chosen area of medicinal study. Dr. Sanjeev Kaila recommends you choose a doctor who is board certified from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada to ensure the highest quality treatment as a patient.

A doctor or physician is usually licensed to perform any medical work in any area of medicine. They have met a standard or minimal level of competency or training in their field. However, with board certification, a physician’s credentials surpass an ordinary doctor by completing additional education required to meet board certification membership. This includes studies in a residency program, earning a M.D. from a recognized school of medicine, and passing a written exam administered by the board.  

Board certification is significant for both professional and public purposes. A physician or doctor certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada is fully dedicated to lifelong learning and continuously keeping up to date with the latest advances and activities in their chosen specialty. Doctors who are not board certified are still competent but do not have the same credentials as their board certified colleagues. This does not, in any way, limit their knowledge and experience as they may be equally competent, but they have decided not to retain board certification membership. It could also mean they are not able to meet the qualifications.

Choosing a doctor with the right qualifications and credentials is important whenever you are having surgery. Board certified doctors, such as Dr. Sanjeev Kaila, have met the level of criteria necessary to deliver high quality medical care to Canadians. He is board certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada with an extensive background and education. He is also currently an active member of the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons. You can contact him at the Bluewater Surgical Centre in Sarnia, Ontario.

Private Clinics vs. Hospitals

If you are considering undergoing cosmetic plastic surgery of any sort, deciding where to have it performed is your next step. A private clinic may be your best and safest option. Dr. Sanjeev Kaila recommends that the private clinic be fully accredited by the Canadian Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Inc (CAAASF).

Private clinics are the most efficient alternative to a public hospital when having cosmetic surgical procedures. Although public hospitals are safe, they generally do not have a focus towards cosmetic plastic surgery and the cosmetic surgery expertise may be lacking. A CAAASF accredited private clinic ensures patients that they will receive top quality (with an emphasis on safety) in an environment designed for their optimal comfort.

A private clinic is beneficial to the patient for many reasons. A CAAASF accredited clinic must meet (and may possibly exceed) specific standards such as having a Royal College of Surgeons of Canada qualified surgeon to perform any surgical or non-surgical procedure. As well, any procedure requiring anesthesia must be administered by a board certified anesthesiologist. The environment must also be fully equipped with an operating suite and include necessary equipment to perform any procedure. The environment and surgery setting must be prepared for proper emergency evacuation in the event of fire or power outages.

A private clinic will protect you from any problems associated with surgery and provide you with the utmost safety and patient standard care set forth by the CAAASF. By choosing the proper private clinic, you’ll be ensuring the facility meets all standards and guidelines necessary for your surgery. Contact Dr. Sanjeev Kaila at the Bluewater Surgical Centre for answers to any questions you may have on your surgery – you’ll be glad you asked!

Time to Recuperate

Dr Sanjeev Kaila recommends that after your plastic surgery you take some time for yourself and let your body heal.  Even before your procedure start to look forward to your recuperation time- start to consider it your personal time away. 

As most forms of plastic surgery require rest afterward there is no harm in you allowing yourself to enjoy the time.  Prepare prior to your procedure by having a favourite book on hand.  Allow yourself the time to read that best seller that you have not been able to fit into your busy schedule or to watch those movies that everyone else has been talking about but you have just not found the time to see.  

Let schedules fall by the wayside for a week or two.  Arrange to have someone help you with light housekeeping and laundry.  Prior to your surgery prepare a few meals that can be put in the freezer and then thawed when you need them.  Arrange for someone else to take care of any errands that may to need to be attended to.

Plastic surgery is something that you do for yourself- to make you feel better about yourself.  Do not limit that to the procedure itself.  Allow your recuperation to be about you.  Relax and look forward to the new you that is about to emerge!    

If you are ready to do something for yourself and move forward with your plastic surgery give Dr Sanjeev Kaila a call at the Bluewater Surgical Centre.  He understands that we all want to feel and look our best.

Your Teams

Preparing for surgery can be quite stressful and time consuming.  Dr. Sanjeev Kaila feels that it is very important to keep in mind that you need two teams working for you.

Team 1: The surgical team of doctors and nurses

Team 2: Support team made up of family and friends 

Your surgical team needs to consist of caring, knowledgeable surgeons and nurses.  It is important that your surgeon be Board Certified to guarantee that he or she is using the most up –to-date techniques and technologies available.  It is also important that your surgeon be experienced in the type of plastic surgery that you are looking for- whether that be reconstructive or cosmetic surgery. 

The nurses are your surgical team will: provide you with medical advice; administer medications; review post-operative care with you; provide support to you while in the hospital or surgical centre.  

Another important member of your surgical team is the anesthesiologist who should also be Board Certified to provide you with the peace of mind that he or she will provide you with the care that you deserve.

The second team that you must assemble for yourself will consist of family members and friends and this team is no less important than your surgical team.  There is no doubt that support is necessary.  You need a sounding board prior to your decision to have plastic surgery-someone to run your concerns by; someone who will listen to what your expectations are from the surgery.   You will need someone who will understand your hopes and your fears with regard to your plastic surgery.

It is also helpful to have someone with you the day of the surgery.  This trusted member of your team can help to diffuse any anxiety that you may be feeling about the procedure by keeping your mind occupied with conversation about anything but the surgery.  It is also helpful to have a driver to and from the surgical centre. Most importantly, however will be the support that you receive from your team once you are home.  You will need someone to tell you sit still and let yourself heal instead of getting up to clean the house when you are feeling stronger! 

If you are ready to assemble your teams for a cosmetic surgery procedure contact Dr Sanjeev Kaila at the Bluewater Surgical Centre- he understands the importance of teamwork!