The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Verify Certification webpage is Primary Source Verification. Any changes made to an ABOS Diplomate’s Board Certification status will be reflected on the same day in the search results. The ABOS does not issue certificate numbers. An orthopaedic surgeon who has passed the ABOS Part I Examination but has not yet passed ABOS Part II Oral Examination is deemed Board Eligible. The ABOS only includes those who have passed the ABOS Part II Examination to become ABOS Board Certified.

To learn why you should choose an ABOS Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, go to My Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon.

If you would like to search for an orthopaedic surgeon in your area, please visit the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

If you wish to learn whether a board certified orthopaedic surgeon is currently performing surgery, please contact the orthopaedic surgeon’s office. For more information, click here.