By Gary Motykie, MD

RealSelf Top Doctor Award

RealSelf Top Doctor (TOP) status is awarded to less than 10% of the RealSelf doctor community.  This status is earned by achieving high patient satisfaction (as reported in RealSelf reviews), getting favorable feedback on their expert answers, and after investing significant time in Q&A and other doctor activity.  Minimum Contribution Standards* must be met to be eligible for this status.

RealSelf Top Doctors are eligible for annual RealSelf Top Doctor awards by completing the minimum contribution standards:

• 75 minimum answers overall
• 10 minimum answers every 90 days
• 3 minimum patient reviews
• High ratio of “helpful votes” to answered questions

Since its founding in 2006, RealSelf has created the world’s largest community for learning and sharing information about cosmetic surgery, dermatology, dentistry, and other elective treatments. The site has an extensive collections of reviews, photos, and doctor Q&A and has become a trusted resource for those who are looking for help beyond the beauty counter.