Alert The ABOto has received reports that BoardCertified.com has invoiced physicians regarding their online listing service of board certified physicians. This notice was not done on the ABOto’ s behalf and in no way affects Board Certification. The best means to verify Certification is to contact the Board directly or select Verify Certification above on this website.   What is an Otolaryngologist? An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for adult and pediatric patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose and throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems, and related structures of the head and neck. Click here for more information.   The mission of the American Board of Otolaryngology (ABOto) is to assure that, at the time of certification and recertification, diplomates certified by the ABOto have met the ABOto's professional standards of training and knowledge in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery.   What does it mean to be Board Certified? While licensure by the individual states sets the minimum competency requirements to practice medicine, it is not specialty specific. Board certification is a voluntary program in which specialists seek to improve their performance and demonstrate a commitment to their profession. Click here for more information. Founding member of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) 5615 Kirby Drive, Suite 600 Houston, Texas 77005 * 713-850-0399 * 713-850-1104 (fax)