SurgeonCheck has launched an innovative surgeon recommendation tool. By visiting www.surgeoncheck.com, patients can easily find personalized suggestions for top surgeons in their area, powered by an extensive analysis of clinical data from 10.3 billion claims and 148 million procedures. The recommendations are updated biannually with refreshed data.SurgeonCheck has introduced an innovative tool designed to address a long-standing issue in patient care: the lack of objective data in surgeon selection. Traditionally, patients have relied on personal referrals from primary care doctors, family, and friends, often based on anecdotes or “good experiences.” However, these recommendations lacked critical, data-backed insights into surgical quality. SurgeonCheck changes this dynamic by providing an evidence-based platform that empowers patients to make informed decisions when selecting their surgeon.
“Our mission is to usher in a new era of healthcare transparency,” said Marc Granson, M.D., Founder and Chief Quality Officer of SurgeonCheck. “Patients deserve the information necessary to make well-informed choices about their care. By providing access to high-quality surgeon recommendations, we aim to improve patient outcomes while helping to reduce healthcare costs.”
SurgeonCheck is dedicated to ensuring patients can access reliable and accurate information. Jessica Granson Ridings, CEO of SurgeonCheck, emphasized the company’s commitment to accuracy. “We are focused on connecting patients with ‘Surgeons of Excellence,’ those who consistently achieve superior outcomes,” she said. “Our team has spent over six years developing and testing our evaluation logic and quality measures to make sure we are meeting the needs of patients at every step of their healthcare journey.”
The platform evaluates individual surgeon performance using a set of nearly 300 quality measures. These measures are carefully tailored to each specific procedure, as surgery is not a “one size fits all” treatment. The criteria are outcome-focused and draw on the latest peer-reviewed medical literature and clinical guidelines. All the measures are vetted by board-certified and fellowship-trained surgical subspecialists, ensuring their relevance and accuracy.
“Gone are the days when you had more information buying a car or choosing a hotel than you do when selecting a surgeon,” Dr. Granson stated. “With SurgeonCheck, patients can make their choice based on real, data-driven insights. We’re excited to be at the forefront of this healthcare revolution.”
SurgeonCheck is not only a valuable resource for patients, but it also offers surgeon transparency solutions for health plans, health systems, employers, and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). By providing a comprehensive, data-driven evaluation of surgeons, the company supports healthcare organizations in enhancing the quality of care and optimizing their service offerings.
Additionally, SurgeonCheck is expanding its leadership team with the appointment of Mark Gumz as an advisor. Gumz, former president and CEO of Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a leading provider of medical and surgical devices, will assist with strategy and business development efforts. His experience in the healthcare sector will further strengthen SurgeonCheck’s position in the market and help guide the company’s future growth.
By providing access to reliable and data-driven surgeon recommendations, SurgeonCheck is playing a pivotal role in transforming the patient decision-making process. Through transparency, accuracy, and a focus on improved outcomes, the company is helping to shift the healthcare industry toward a more patient-centered approach. With ongoing improvements and a commitment to excellence, SurgeonCheck is setting a new standard for how patients choose their healthcare providers, ensuring better results and more informed choices for those in need of surgical care.
