A review from Dr. Robbins after completion of the board examination by Dr. Seiler for ABLS certification: I am a board certified plastic surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. My practice is 100% cosmetic in nature and lasers encompass a large portion of my practice. I elected to pursue Board certification by the ABLS for several reasons. First, I have always performed lasers in my practice but we were expanding the number, variety and type of lasers we offered so I wanted to have something that distinguished me from the rest of the practitioners out there performing laser procedures. I also wanted to become more knowledgeable about our current and new lasers in order to provide the most effective results in a safe manner to my patients. Dr. Seiler was extremely helpful during the application process, the written test, as well as the final oral board test. The board examination was acceptably challenging. I became much more knowledgeable about laser physics and safety. During the oral boards, Dr. Seiler focused on a broad range of topics but emphasized laser safety and staff education and training. The entire process was great. I look forward to having a wealth of information available to me through the ABLS.

David Robbins, M.D.
Des Moines Plastic Surgery