Question:
What does FACS stand for or mean after a Dr's name?

   — Kim N. (posted on August 20, 2005)

August 20, 2005
I believe it is Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (or Surgery).
   — vitalady

August 20, 2005
For A Cracy Surgeon ------- joking. Just thought you would like a laugh.
   — Malissa

August 21, 2005
From: http://www.facs.org/about/corppro.html Membership Members of the American College of Surgeons are referred to as "Fellows." The letters FACS (Fellow, American College of Surgeons) after a surgeon's name mean that the surgeon's education and training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation, and have been found to be consistent with the high standards established and demanded by the College.
   — Chip Locke

August 21, 2005
Thanks, Chip, that's a good definition. We typically join a candidate group for 4-5 years and then "sit" before a board of our peers in order to join. To "sit" one must have passed all boards, be of good standing in the community, and have completed all appropriate training. BTW.."P.A." stands for "professional asssociation" which means that the doctor's practice is being referred to. So I answer my posts "P.A." on behalf of my prcatice, even though I am a "F.A.C.S." And I'm a "Jr" so can't be having the whole alphabet after the name! To my patients, it's just Dr. L.!
   — DrL

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