What?! Deciding on getting surgery! Dorthea Dix?

Just a little FYI - The word psychosis is used to describe conditions that affect the mind, where there the individual finds it hard to tell what is real from what is not real. When someone becomes ill in this way it is called a psychotic episode. There are different types of psychotic illness. For example, a psychotic episode may be associated with the use of, or withdrawal from alcohol or drugs. This is known as Drug-Induced Psychosis. Sometimes psychotic symptoms arise suddenly in response to a major stress in the person's life and the person makes a quick recovery. This is known as Brief Reactive Psychosis. Schizophrenia refers to a psychotic illness in which the changes in behavior or symptoms have been continuing for a period of at least six months. Contrary to previous beliefs, many people with schizophrenia lead happy and fulfilling lives, with many making a full recovery. There are also other types of psychotic illnesses. Especially when someone is experiencing a psychotic episode for the first time, it is difficult to diagnose the exact type of psychosis because many of the factors that determine the label remain unclear. Everyone's experience of psychosis is different.

Well you guys have been so helpful!  I figure if I am going to be paying out of pocket, I should get to pick who I have do the surgery.  Is there any way to find out a dr's mortality rate?  Thanks a million! Nicole