Every state in the U.S. has a medical board that oversees licensing of physicians and handles consumer (patient) complaints. As a rule of thumb, I never see a physician until I've checked out their license. (It doesn't hurt to check out which medical school they went to either. . .)
[]>Survey of Doctor Disciplinary Information on State Medical Board Web Sites -- listed by State, Address and Phone
The Health Research Group (HRG), an arm of the Public Citizen group formed by Ralph Nader, conducted a survey of the 51 medical boards regulating physicians in the United States to determine the current state of Internet-accessible disciplinary information. They conducted phone interviews (using a structured questionnaire) and examined each of the websites. Based on what they found, they assigned a grade of "A," "B, "C," "D," "F," or "X." Only 1 state received an "A" -- Maryland. Read how YOUR state was rated and check out the commentary provided on how each state could improve their information dissemination efforts.
Be sure to go to this site; and take a look at the information that is listed for the state, where you live!!