Checking a plastic surgeon in Hungary
In Hungary, a plastic surgeon should hold the qualification in plasztikai (égési) sebészet on the OKFŐ register. Here's where to check it and what to look for.
The register must be checked by hand; we check societies and hospitals. Last checked 18 October 2026What the titles mean in Hungary
The OKFŐ register publishes the legally defined data of everyone holding a registered healthcare qualification. For doctors, the register number is also their stamp number.
The OKFŐ register needs a captcha for every search, so it must be checked by hand. We check the national society, which admits only plastic surgery specialists.
What we check for Hungarian surgeons
Society membership is voluntary. Not being a member doesn't mean a surgeon isn't qualified.
How to check it yourself
- Enter the surgeon's name on the OKFŐ register search and choose doctor. OKFŐ register search
- Drag the slider to confirm you're not a robot, then search.
- Check the qualifications include 'plasztikai (égési) sebészet' or 'plasztikai és égés-sebészet'.
Common questions
What does the OKFŐ search show?
The publicly accessible data of people holding a registered healthcare qualification. A name or part of a name is required.
Source: OKFŐWhich number identifies a doctor?
For doctors, the register number and the stamp number (pecsétszám) are the same.
Source: OKFŐI'm considering surgery abroad. What should I check?
The same principle applies everywhere: find the official register in that country and look for specialist registration in plastic surgery. See every country we cover