OBGYN performed unnecessary, irreversible hysterectomies on patients to rake in millions
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The longtime doctor also falsified records to induce pregnant patients’ labor to earlier than what is recommended
Coronavirus
March 27, 2020
UConn doctor intentionally coughs on nurses at outpatient clinic
A doctor at UConn Health in Farmington, Connecticut, was arrested Thursday and charged with breach of peace after he allegedly intentionally coughed on and hugged nurses at an outpatient surgical clinic, the Hartford Courant reported. Cory Edgar, 48, is an orthopedic team physician at the university and an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at the …
Bad Doctors
February 13, 2020
Pediatrician leaves behind suicide note suggesting he didn’t vaccinate children despite parents’ wishes [Reports]
An Illinois doctor who took his own life last year hinted in his suicide note that he may not have immunized children despite parents’ requests to do so, according to reports. Dr. Van Koinis, 58, a pediatrician, reportedly killed himself in September. He suggested in his suicide note that he may have doctored and forged …
Court
December 30, 2019
‘Doctor of the Year’ accused of killing 25 patients SUES hospital for defamation
An Ohio doctor who is facing 25 murder charges for allegedly using fentanyl to kill critically-ill patients filed a civil lawsuit against his former employers on Thursday. Dr. William Husel, 44, is seeking at least $50,000 from the Mount Carmel Health System, its parent organization, Trinity Health Corporation, and its former CEO. The doctor, who …
Bad Doctors
November 11, 2019
OBGYN gave patients unneeded hysterectomies without consent: Docs
A Virginia OBGYN is accused of performing tubal litigations and unneeded hysterectomies on patients without their consent. Javaid Perwaiz, 69, was arrested on Friday on charges of health care fraud and making false statements relating to health care matters. Perwaiz’s victims told authorities that they were unaware of the surgeries he had performed until afterward, …
Sex Crimes
October 5, 2019
Vegas doctor accused of sexual assault IN HIS OFFICE. Cops say he may have more victims.
North Las Vegas police believe a doctor they arrested for a sexual assault may have committed more such attacks and are asking for the public’s help. Michel Rantissi Jr., 46, was booked on sexual assault and open and gross lewdness charges on Thursday, 3News Las Vegas reported. Police launched an investigation on September 16 when …
Technology and Crime
July 12, 2019
Felony charges for mom who posted doctor’s office video of daughter licking tongue depressor & putting it back in jar
A Florida woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly posting a video to Snapchat showing her 10-year-old daughter lick a tongue depressor and place it back into a jar at a clinic. Cori Ward, 30, who was charged with tampering with a consumer product without regard for possible death or bodily injury, was ordered to stay …
Bad Doctors
July 8, 2019
‘Unimaginable mishap’: IVF patient gives birth to other couples’ babies, lawsuit alleges
A New York couple expecting twin girls sued a fertility clinic after they reportedly had two boys who they had to return to their biological parents. The unidentified Asian-American couple reportedly underwent in vitro fertilization at CHA Fertility Clinic and gave birth in March. They’re now accusing the clinic of concealing a mix-up which not …
Bad Doctors
October 24, 2018
Doctor borrows $300k from patient—then diagnoses her with dementia when she asks to be paid back: Report
A doctor in Tennessee has retired her medical license amid allegations that she borrowed $300,000 from a female patient then diagnosed her with dementia when she requested repayment. According to the Tennessean, Dr. Suellen Lee, 79, retired her license last month as the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners dealt with her case. Government attorneys accused …
Bad Doctors
June 18, 2018
‘Wow! He must be dead’: ER doctor mocks, berates patient who says he can’t breathe in disturbing video
An emergency room doctor in California has been suspended after she was reportedly caught on camera berating a man who was suffering from an anxiety attack and claiming he couldn’t breathe. ABC News reported that Samuel Bardwell, 20, was rushed to El Camino Hospital in Los Gatos after he experienced a severe anxiety attack and passed …
Bad Doctors
May 25, 2018
VIDEO: ‘Dancing doctor’ allegedly left patients maimed, brain-damaged with cosmetic surgery
Dr. Windell Davis Boutté, the Georgia dermatologist who has gone viral with videos of herself dancing while performing surgery, is facing numerous malpractice lawsuits. Per WSB-TV, Dr. Boutté is facing at least seven lawsuits, which include claims that she used unqualified staff during medical procedures that allegedly left her patients disfigured. Two additional lawsuit settlements are …
Sex Crimes
January 31, 2018
Police to apologize to Larry Nasser accuser for not believing her in 2004, when she was 17
According to reports, police in Meridian Township, Michigan, will apologize to Brianne Randall-Gay, who was 17 years old when she filed a report claiming Larry Nasser sexually abused her during an examination. The former USA Olympic gymnastics doctor has been accused by hundreds of individuals, including popular Olympic athletes, who say he molested them or …