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[AmyHOH3]

Forgive me for posting on this forum - if I posted in the wrong one, let me know. I'm new to this forum.

I recently established a social communication with someone stating that he is a navy doctor. How do I know he is real in his occupation? I'm not a doctor but I use to be an EMT so I have some knowledge in the medical field. Is there a test question I can ask him and know what the response is to it? I'm just skeptic...

Thanks for ANY advice.

~Amy~

 

[Birdstrike]

I don't think this is the right forum for this question. Regardless, you can check any doctor's board certification status here:

Is My Doctor Board Certified? Check a Doctor's Board Certification

 

[AmyHOH3]

Thanks and sorry about that.

 

[Apollyon]

Actually, though, without looking at @Birdstrike's link, if the dude is a Navy doc, he might not yet be board certified, especially if he is out in GMO (General Medical Officer) land. He must have a state license, somewhere, though.

 

[MechEDoc]

Look for a NPI number. This is public. You can google their name and NPI. Should help get you started.

 

[Winged Scapula]

Closing as this is not appropriate fodder for SDN