Directories

AMA Physician Select

AMA Physician Select provides basic professional information on virtually every licensed physician in the United States and its possessions, including more than 690,000 doctors of medicine (MD) and doctors of osteopathy or osteopathic medicine (DO). AMA member physicians are offered an "expanded" listing that contains additional information such as office hours, practice philosophy, physician achievements, and other helpful information for visiting consumers. All physician credential data have been verified for accuracy and authenticated by accrediting agencies, medical schools, residency training programs, licensing boards, and other data sources.
 

American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS): Who's Certified

The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is an organization of 24 approved medical specialty boards.  The intent of the certification of physicians is to provide assurance to the public that those certified by an ABMS Member Board have successfully completed an approved training program and an evaluation process assessing their ability to provide quality patient care in the specialty. 
 

Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)

The Association of American Medical Colleges is a non-profit association founded in 1876 to work for reform in medical education. Originally representing only medical schools, the AAMC represents the nation's 126 accredited medical schools, nearly 400 major teaching hospitals, more than 105,000 faculty in 98 academic and scientific societies, and the nation's 66,000 medical students and 97,000 residents.
 

Best Hospitals Finder

America's Best Hospitals 2003 U.S. News and World Report
If you're looking for the best in medical care, check out the 14th annual edition of "America's Best Hospitals. They rank 170 top medical centers in 16 specialties.

 
DIRLINE

The National Library of Medicine’s directory of health organizations online.  You can search by specific diseases.

 
Health Grades

HealthGrades is a healthcare quality ratings, information and advisory services company. Our clients include healthcare providers, employers, health plans, insurance companies and consumers.

 
Medicare Nursing Homes

From the US government’s official Medicare website, this section provides visitors with information relating to Medicaid and Medicare certified nursing homes throughout the United States. It includes information on payment and patient rights, and a nursing home checklist, which will help you evaluate the nursing homes that you visit.


Medicare Participating Physician Directory

A free database of physicians who accept Medicare patients.