Medical Specialists

Other Places To Get Help

Organization

American Board of Medical Specialties
1007 Church Street
Suite 404
Evanston, IL  60201-5913
Phone:	1-866-ASK-ABMS (1-866-275-2267) toll-free (847) 491-9091
Fax:	(847) 328-3596
Web Address:	http://www.abms.org/
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is the umbrella organization for the 24 approved medical specialty boards in the United States. The ABMS provides information to the public concerning issues involving specialization and certification in medicine. This organization can help you verify whether your doctor is board-certified.

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Author:	Sabra L. Katz-Wise	Last Updated: October 30, 2006
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
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