physician_directories
American Medical Association?s DoctorFinder
Online at: http://www.ama-assn.org/aps/amahg.htm
DoctorFinder is a comprehensive directory of United States physicians published by the American Medical Association.
Through the patient portal, search by name and location or specialty and location to find:
- basic contact and office information of AMA-licensed physicians
- self-designated specialties of AMA-licensed physicians
- licensure, certification, medical education and hospital admitting privileges of AMA-licensed physicians
New York State Physician Profile
Online at: http://www.nydoctorprofile.com/welcome.jsp
A great resource, New York State Physician Profile is a directory of physicians licensed in New York State published by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
New York State Physician Profile searches for information about:
- a physician?s medical education
- a physician?s practice information
- translation services at a physician?s office
- legal actions taken against a physician
ABMS Directory of Board Certified Medical Specialists (BoardCertifiedDocs)
Online at: http://www.boardcertifieddocs.com/cn_quicksearch.asp (Subscription access through HUBNET)
A directory published by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
ABMS Directory finds:
- a physician’s certification information from the 24 approved medical specialty boards in the United States
- a physician’s basic contact and practice information
- a physician’s biographical information
- a physician’s medical education
- a physician’s professional memberships
Print version: Reference ? Directories Section ? W22.AA1 D5982
Directory of Physicians in the United States
Health Sciences Library Reference ? Directories Section ? W22.AA1 A512 2005
This print directory lists over 875,000 practicing physicians, residents, administrators, teachers, researchers and retired physicians.
4 volumes compiled from primary sources only
- Volume 1 ? alphabetical index
- Volume 2-4 ? geographical register arranged alphabetically by state and city
America's Top Doctors
Health Sciences Library Reference ? Directories Section ? W22 AA1 A653 2005
A specialized print directory that identifies and provides information on:
- select leading medical centers and specialty hospitals in the US
- ?TOP? specialists for care and treatment of more than 1,700 diseases/medical conditions, 60 medical specialties and subspecialties
- Organized by region
Information provided:
- Name
- Special Expertise
- Address / Phone
- Medical school attended
- Residency
- Fellowship
- Faculty appointment
Canadian Medical Directory
Health Sciences Library Reference ? Directories Section ? W22.DC2 C22 2005
A print directory of Canadian physicians that includes:
- contact information
- position
- specialty
- languages spoken
1 volume divided into 6 sections
- Alphabetically
- Geographic location
- Specialty
- Expert Medical Witnesses
- Hospitals in Canada
- Resources
- Canadian Health Care Associations
Medicare Participating Physician Directory
Online at: http://www.medicare.gov/Physician/Search/PhysicianSearch.asp?CookiesEnabledStatus=True
A directory of Medicare participating physicians who have agreed to accept assignment on all Medicare claims and covered services.
Search by state, county, city, zip code or last name for:
- names
- addresses
- phone numbers
- specialties
- other important information of Medicare participating physicians
20,125 Questionable Doctors: Disciplined by State and Federal Governments
Health Sciences Library Reference ? Directories Section ? W22.AA1 Q5 2000
A 4 volume directory that contains information regarding disciplinary action taken against medical professionals.
Listed alphabetically by state
Editor:Dean Hendrix, MLIS.








