I think your best bet would be to call the area hospitals and ask for Dr's Referral and they will give you surgeons names. Another way is to look up the hospitals on the internet in those cities you prefer and look at the Dr's at the hospitals. They usually have a little write up about them. Ex. type in Buffalo, New York hospitals~that will get you started!Let me know and I will help you if you need. I am an RN but I live in Florida. Judy