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Post by Girlrocker on Aug 16, 2013 12:08:03 GMT -5
Sunday, August 18 Newly revised below to add some surgeon names mentioned in feedback posts and clarify purpose. If anyone has knowledge, information, knows someone who was a patient, would be great to have that shared, or ask if the patient you know might be willing to share if they are not a member here. Thanks! Saturday, August 17 - Great feedback! In that spirit, I asked Kelly to take down the other cross posts, while we work on making a master post here that includes all the comments, further distinguishes what defines a revision, and which surgeons do what. Thanks to all for posting, and let's keep it coming! This thread is being created in light of the increasing number of revisions surfacing, and the frequently asked questions that arise, particularly regarding surgeons. The list below is a work in progress of vetted surgeons who perform the most complex revisions, RNY (the most complex), lapbands (some very complex based on band damage) and VBG (stomach stapling). It's important to note, particularly with the RNY or a very serious lapband, VBG revision, no one should consider a revision with any surgeon not on this list. This is not compiled from personal preference or favor, but speaks to the serious nature of these procedures which must also factor in any possible damage done, and the mission of this site as a fact driven source of bariatric information and support. It's a short list and often travel is required. There are many on this board who have done so and can share experience and suggestions. Fixes for a procedure that tweak/refine the procedure but don't change it are not considered revisions (for example, going from a proximal to a distal RNY, changing bands). Going from a VSG/sleeve to a full DS is a more complex surgery, but essentially considered the second stage completion of the DS, and can be performed by any vetted DS surgeon, and the sleeve shoud be checked to see if it needs to be adjusted. If anyone has anything to add, a name, experience with a surgeon to share, by all means, please post. Once we have a good comprehensive start, Kelly will make this a sticky as a permanent resource that can be updated. WEST COASTDr. John M. Rabkin - Oakland/San Francisco, in Northern Californiawww.paclap.com/pacific-laparoscopy/dr-rabkin.cfmDr. Ara Keshishian - Glendale, Pasadena (out of his Glendale office) Delano (near Bakersfield) in Southern Californiawww.dssurgery.com/Dr. Steven C. Simper - Salt Lake City, Utahwww.utahbariatrics.com/about/meet-our-surgeons/***Dr. Daniel Cottham/Salt Lake City, Utahwww.bmiut.com/meet-our-bariatric-team/daniel-cottam-md-bariatric-surgeon/***NOTE All revisions; feedback from one patient here, and his bio notes he was a pioneer of the gastric sleeve, in addition to some other ground breaking work in bariatric surgery. Name not listed as a vetted DS surgeon, but the other source (DSfacts.com) is also behind in updating. If you have experience to share, please post. EAST COASTDr. Mitchell Roslin/Westchester/Mt. Kisco, New Yorknwhsurgicalweightloss.org/default/meet-our-surgeonDr. Roslin's Keynote, "Does the partient fail the procedure or does the procedure fail the patient"weightlosssurgery.proboards.com/i....lay&thread=3804Dr. David Greenbaum, MD/Willingboro, New Jerseywww.duodenalswitchdoc.com/Dr. Hazem Elairny/Vienna, Virginia (serving Washington DC metro area)www.alagsa.com/staff.htmlMIDWESTDr. Henry Buchwald/Minneapolis, Minnesotawww.fairview.org/Providers/Bio/D_121637Dr. Paul Kemmeter/Grand Rapids, MichiganNOTE Believe he has begun doing them, RNY to DSwww.grandhealthpartners.com/default***SOUTHWESTDr. Folahan Ayoola/Northern Texaswww.weightlosssurgeon.com/about-surgical-weight-loss-dallas-fort-worth/dr-folahan-ayoola***NOTE: Dr. Ayoola is the partner of vetted surgeon Dr. Darryl Stewart, who sadly recently passed away. It has been noted that he is now performing revisions, but as of yet this board does not yet have any information, documentation on how many revisions he has performed or heard from any of his patients; if you have information and experience to share, please do***Dr. Erik B. Wilson/Bellaire, Texas (south Texas, 11 miles from Houston)www.memorialhermann.org/physiciansearchmh/PhysicianDetail.aspx?provid=72121***NOTE Vetted DS surgeon, and it has been noted that he is now performing revisions, but no knowledge of how many, or heard from anyone as of yet who has been a patient.***MEXICODr. Gilberto Ungson Bertrancirugiadeobesidadcima.com/Doctor/GUngson***NOTE no RNY to DS revision***CANADADr. Michel Gagner/Montrealwww.fairview.org/Providers/Bio/D_121637***NOTE pioneering surgeon, but there have been issues posted about dealing with his office, schedule as he travels extensively
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Post by cserwalt on Aug 16, 2013 16:37:22 GMT -5
Dr David Greenbaum from NJ should also be on the list of vetted surgeons for revisions.
Sent from my HTCONE using proboards
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Post by Girlrocker on Aug 16, 2013 17:04:50 GMT -5
Dr David Greenbaum from NJ should also be on the list of vetted surgeons for revisions. Sent from my HTCONE using proboards Great, I knew someone was missing! Can anyone weigh in about Ungson and Aceves in Mexico? My memory is fuzzy about past posts about them, I want to say one of them, I think Ungson, changed what he was doing? And that they would be vetted for sleeve to full DS, but not necessarily RNY, lapband?
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Post by larra on Aug 16, 2013 17:35:31 GMT -5
There are actually a lot of surgeons who will revise from lap band. I can't think offhand of any that won't, though we've certainly seen some people end up with two revision operations when the scarring from the damn band turns out to be horrific. The list you have provided is more for RNY or VBG to DS, with VBG often being just as messy to revise it its own way as RNY.
And Dr. Greenbaum seems to be somewhat selective about RNY to DS revisions, which is his choice.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2013 17:48:59 GMT -5
I think Dr. Cottam in SLC might be doing RNY-DS revisions.
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Post by bboop on Aug 16, 2013 18:04:14 GMT -5
I hate to say this without checking with the doc first...but how about Eric Wilson in Houston?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2013 18:22:00 GMT -5
Hope this is helpful, but I communicated with Dr. Wilson's office very recently about RNY to DS revision. I explained that I already had approval, that I was already scheduled with Dr. Stewart, etc. They left a message stating that they preferred to work with patients in the Houston area only (I'm 4 hours away) and that Dr. Wilson was highly selective about revisions. They were very nice, but I was pretty disappointed that they would not step up to help. In all fairness, I did not speak with Dr. Wilson himself or have a consultation.
Dr. Ayoola, Dr. Stewart's partner, said that he is performing revisions. I did meet with Dr. Ayoola and liked him very much. I would be surprised if he did not end up on the vetted list soon.
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Post by Girlrocker on Aug 16, 2013 18:59:35 GMT -5
There are actually a lot of surgeons who will revise from lap band. I can't think offhand of any that won't, though we've certainly seen some people end up with two revision operations when the scarring from the damn band turns out to be horrific. The list you have provided is more for RNY or VBG to DS, with VBG often being just as messy to revise it its own way as RNY. And Dr. Greenbaum seems to be somewhat selective about RNY to DS revisions, which is his choice. Larra Larra- thanks, this is great, I think these are distinctions are important to make on the sticky, and I will update. This is sticky will also appear on the surgery boards. Do you recall anything about Ungson or Aceves, I'm trying to remember what I read that one them, I think Ungson, made some changes, this was a long time ago, want to say when I was recovering from my revision. I'll try to do a search on here and see if I can find the posts I'm thinking of. Elizabeth/EN- Cool, do you know how I/we might be able to get more information on Dr. Cottam in SLC, I'm happy to do the research/leg work if you've seen anything and can point me, or I'll just start looking into it. Actionabledata - totally useful info! I think worth a mention to address if their names come up, and we can continue collecting info.
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Post by larra on Aug 16, 2013 19:11:13 GMT -5
I don't know for sure, but I think Dr. Ungson does revisions from lap band. I could be wrong, though, and hopefully someone else has first hand info.
re Dr.Cottam in SLC, I believe he is fairly new to the DS and doubt that he is doing RNY to DS revisions. I do know of someone that he revised from lap band.
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Post by Girlrocker on Aug 16, 2013 19:22:30 GMT -5
I don't know for sure, but I think Dr. Ungson does revisions from lap band. I could be wrong, though, and hopefully someone else has first hand info. re Dr.Cottam in SLC, I believe he is fairly new to the DS and doubt that he is doing RNY to DS revisions. I do know of someone that he revised from lap band. Larra I think Ungson does them too, but same, I don't remember about him or Aceves, so I didn't want to post anything until sure. And a vetted DS surgeon is fine for a sleeve to full DS.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2013 22:59:34 GMT -5
I'll hail a patient of his to this thread.
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Post by Girlrocker on Aug 17, 2013 16:55:46 GMT -5
I'll hail a patient of his to this thread. That would be great Elizabeth!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2013 18:06:26 GMT -5
Dr Daniel Cottam at the BMI clinic in SLC Utah has been doing revisions for some time. He has an excellent reputation as a surgeon and has taught others to do weight loss surgery. He does accept Medicare patients. That being said, the post op nutrition, diet information, and his Nutritionist are predictably geared towards the RnY. He does accept Medicare patients.
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Post by Girlrocker on Aug 18, 2013 17:42:19 GMT -5
Dr Daniel Cottam at the BMI clinic in SLC Utah has been doing revisions for some time. He has an excellent reputation as a surgeon and has taught others to do weight loss surgery. He does accept Medicare patients. That being said, the post op nutrition, diet information, and his Nutritionist are predictably geared towards the RnY. He does accept Medicare patients. Hi DeeDee, thanks for the info. I read about Dr. Cottham on the Bariatric Institute website that he is part of. Sounds like he has a lot of history in bariatric surgery and procedures, and it states he was a pioneer of the VSG. Do you know when he started doing the DS, by chance?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2013 20:16:16 GMT -5
I can comment about Dr. Cottam that he is a co-author of a number of peer-reviewed articles about very complex surgery technique issues. They are not DS or revision-specific, and he is the lead author on only one article I found, but the interest in the subject matter speaks to a high degree of experience and skill in complex abdominal surgery.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2013 20:31:31 GMT -5
A Medline search of Dr. Wilson shows him as a junior author on seven published articles regarding bariatric surgical procedures. Two of these addresses issues specific to complications and revisions of non-adjustable gastric bands.
He is the lead author of a 2004 article published in "Surgical Innovations" titled "Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas: A New Concept in Fellowship Training." This is not a research article; I would classify this as essentially a specialized piece of journalism.
That "lead author" spot does not necessarily indicate that someone did the bulk of the work. Nor does junior author listing indicate a lesser contribution. Authorship listing can be a matter of seniority, status grabbing, deference, etc.
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Post by Girlrocker on Aug 18, 2013 22:05:57 GMT -5
Really interesting, Elizabeth, thanks for sharing. From the very minimal reading I did about both Wilson and Cottham on their sites, it seemed like they had some pretty impressive credentials.
Do you know, or does anyone else here, how the DSfacts.com vetted list was compiled, and how this present one with revisions came to be?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2013 22:50:06 GMT -5
The DS Facts list was mostly taken (with some tiny bit of editing) from duodenalswitch.com.
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Post by nyuboi on Aug 19, 2013 1:06:31 GMT -5
I know everyone will attack me for suggesting this, lol.
But Dr. George Fielding at NYU is the surgeon at NYU that does all the revisional procedures for the group. I am positive he has done at least 80 DS's in the U.S. He actually did a study of 80 BPD-DS patients versus 80 BPD patients.
Might be worth getting more data from him, or requesting he answer specific questions about his experience on an email to him. Maybe he'd be willing to share stuff if he knew it was for a research forum.
Just a thought, which I know many will jump at because of the wrongful death lapband suits against him. (BTW, a lot of these doctors have such stories, usually quietly settled.. I know Roslin had deaths, a lot of these can be accessed on court databases).
A lot of celebs are referred to him. He just did New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Also did Rex Ryan.
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Post by PrettyGirlBounce on Aug 19, 2013 4:08:19 GMT -5
I know everyone will attack me for suggesting this, lol. But Dr. George Fielding at NYU is the surgeon at NYU that does all the revisional procedures for the group. I am positive he has done at least 80 DS's in the U.S. He actually did a study of 80 BPD-DS patients versus 80 BPD patients. Might be worth getting more data from him, or requesting he answer specific questions about his experience on an email to him. Maybe he'd be willing to share stuff if he knew it was for a research forum. Just a thought, which I know many will jump at because of the wrongful death lapband suits against him. (BTW, a lot of these doctors have such stories, usually quietly settled.. I know Roslin had deaths, a lot of these can be accessed on court databases). A lot of celebs are referred to him. He just did New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Also did Rex Ryan. Explain to me again why you think that any surgeon still happily dishing out disgusting, dangerous lap-bands (famous patients or not) without a conscience should be considered on a list of trusted surgeons to perform one of the most complex revision surgeries on the planet? NEVER. Sorry, just my opinion as a post-op revision patient.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2013 8:22:12 GMT -5
Let's see....I put George Fielding, M.D. into Google and the TOP hit after his full name was "George Fielding malpractice." The hits include such lovely bits as this: www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2323916/Chris-Christies-weight-loss-doctor-sued-deaths-FOURTEEN-patients.html. ONE such lawsuit MIGHT be an anomaly. A dozen-plus? I think almost every reader can figure out that there is a pattern here. So I look up malpractice claims for Mitchell Roslin, M.D. Can't find a single one. If someone can find more detailed information, I'd be happy to see it.
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Post by Girlrocker on Aug 19, 2013 9:26:16 GMT -5
The investigations and suits against Fielding seemed to have started in 2010; and his treatment of said 'celebrities' Gov. Christie and NY Jets' Rex Ryan seems to serve as shining a bigger, brighter light on the 12+ malpractice suits filed, digging deeper into them. And celebrity is never a qualifer. Celebrity can be effective in educating the public on various issues; and very unfortunately, in this instance, all bariatric surgery will take yet another hit because of Christie and Ryan, rather then being specific to the surgeon and procedures, practices in question.
I had done Google searches too, to locate the website addresses of the surgeons, and like Elizabeth/EN, not one other surgeon on this list came up with the words malpractice suits, let alone having 12+ filed that stem from at least 2010. Surgeons losing patients happens, a sad fact of life and their profession - it's not bariatric specific. Unfortunately, whatever skill, innovation Fielding has had as a bariatric surgeon is tainted, negated by this downturn. I'd say its valuable to have his name here serving as a major warning note since his name is well known, not as an addition to the vetted list, but why he is not on it.
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Post by ragamuffinb on Aug 19, 2013 10:00:57 GMT -5
This is just an informational post for those looking for a surgeon in N Texas (or anywhere, really). We had dinner this weekend with Dr Ayoola, the surgeon who has been working with Dr Stewart for the past year. Dr A trained as a general surgeon with a focus in abdominal surgeries. He did a bariatric fellowship in Virginia. Since coming to Dallas he has established himself as a general surgeon of good repute and has been Dr S' right hand. He was in a majority of procedures with Dr S. He was also called in to be a second set of eyes in cases of complications. Given that Stewart averages over 100 DS' a year, it is safe to say Dr A has been a part of at least that many. Since Dr S' passing, Dr A has maintained his schedule, doing 6 DSes in 2 weeks, along with other WLS. When discussing revisions, Dr A explained that because of his training in abdominal surgery and his time working with Stewart, he understands the mechanics quite well. However, there is the human element to be considered--ie what the previous surgeon and procedure have done to the body. He states very firmly that if he feels at all unsure about doing a procedure, he will help the patient to a surgeon he can feel confident in. He said not only are we talking risking the life of the patient in surgery but we are talking about him risking his own reputation and career. On a personal note, Dr A is married, has an almost 3 y/o son and a second son due in October. I would guess he is second generation as occasionally you catch the lilt of an accent on certain words. He is as compassionate a man as you could wish and, while many complained or at least commented on Dr S' reticent bedside manner, he is engaging and happy to spend time chatting. So the end result of talking with him is that both Steve and I feel strongly Dr S' practice is in solid hands and patients can come to Dr A in confidence. I might still have a back up plan if you need an RNY to DS revision. To anyone else, though, I recommend him unhesitatingly. Read more: weightlosssurgery.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=dssurgeons&action=display&thread=7291#ixzz2cQYoIPcb
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Post by Girlrocker on Aug 19, 2013 10:12:51 GMT -5
Thanks for cross posting this, fortuitous timing having just started this effort here. And what an aweseome opportunity, to sit at a dining table like this! This is just an informational post for those looking for a surgeon in N Texas (or anywhere, really). We had dinner this weekend with Dr Ayoola, the surgeon who has been working with Dr Stewart for the past year. Dr A trained as a general surgeon with a focus in abdominal surgeries. He did a bariatric fellowship in Virginia. Since coming to Dallas he has established himself as a general surgeon of good repute and has been Dr S' right hand. He was in a majority of procedures with Dr S. He was also called in to be a second set of eyes in cases of complications. Given that Stewart averages over 100 DS' a year, it is safe to say Dr A has been a part of at least that many. Since Dr S' passing, Dr A has maintained his schedule, doing 6 DSes in 2 weeks, along with other WLS. When discussing revisions, Dr A explained that because of his training in abdominal surgery and his time working with Stewart, he understands the mechanics quite well. However, there is the human element to be considered--ie what the previous surgeon and procedure have done to the body. He states very firmly that if he feels at all unsure about doing a procedure, he will help the patient to a surgeon he can feel confident in. He said not only are we talking risking the life of the patient in surgery but we are talking about him risking his own reputation and career. On a personal note, Dr A is married, has an almost 3 y/o son and a second son due in October. I would guess he is second generation as occasionally you catch the lilt of an accent on certain words. He is as compassionate a man as you could wish and, while many complained or at least commented on Dr S' reticent bedside manner, he is engaging and happy to spend time chatting. So the end result of talking with him is that both Steve and I feel strongly Dr S' practice is in solid hands and patients can come to Dr A in confidence. I might still have a back up plan if you need an RNY to DS revision. To anyone else, though, I recommend him unhesitatingly. Read more: weightlosssurgery.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=dssurgeons&action=display&thread=7291#ixzz2cQYoIPcb
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Post by nyuboi on Aug 19, 2013 21:58:54 GMT -5
Let's see....I put George Fielding, M.D. into Google and the TOP hit after his full name was "George Fielding malpractice." The hits include such lovely bits as this: www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2323916/Chris-Christies-weight-loss-doctor-sued-deaths-FOURTEEN-patients.html. ONE such lawsuit MIGHT be an anomaly. A dozen-plus? I think almost every reader can figure out that there is a pattern here. So I look up malpractice claims for Mitchell Roslin, M.D. Can't find a single one. If someone can find more detailed information, I'd be happy to see it. Notice when the article was written. Days after he did New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. In fact, the article is titled "Chris Christie's weight loss doctor sued in deaths." In other words, the only reason the media went after it to make a story was because he had just done a major political figure. It makes for a story when someone famous gets a procedure with them then they look for what they can publish to sell papers. None of these articles were posted at a random time. Last time was after Jets head football coach used him. Any surgeon having a celeb publically back them and quote them (like he did in this article), is going to be looked into with a fine tooth comb. As for Roslin, I can PM you copies of wrongful death documents. I didn't want to get in trouble by posting them. I will say this: The reason I do NOT like NYU/Fielding is there public backing of the lap-band. They do a lot of them. Fielding has done over 5,000. Most top surgeons would agree with me that the lap-band is a dog with fleas. This might be because Fielding himself had one placed in 1999. Good surgeons know the problems with it down the line, and would suggest a sleeve over a band. The reason I do like them is they will operate on low BMI patients with a case of needing it. I remember my lap-band surgeon had to turn down a minor for a band because of their age, because of hospital policy. The mother begged the surgeon (she wanted the son to have what she had done). He wanted to help the 16-17 year old, so he sent the patient to NYU, a research hospital. So there's good and bad but I HATE they do so many lap-bands. I think any good revisional surgeon is going to have skeletons hidden in the closet. After all, they are taking on a segment of the population where they are high-risk patients for surgery to begin with -- Patients other local hospitals and doctors would turn down. Granted, Fielding may have more than normal which is why I'm considering consulting with another surgeon before I have NYU operate in September. The book of mine that publishes the top doctors is based on peer to peer reviews only by other surgeons in the same field. So other NYC bariatric surgeons are speaking highly of Fielding if he's being included as one of the top five in NYC. You cant be bought or pay to be included. Roslin never had a bad thing to say about Dr. Fielding, but he did with Dr. K - very strongly.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2013 22:07:19 GMT -5
Fielding DOES have more than normal. A LOT more than normal. These issues are matters of PUBLIC RECORD. When a patient dies, it gets reported through multiple channels. These are public record. When a lawsuit is filed, it is ALSO a public record. Since you already know, Paul, that Dr. Roslin reads this site, do you not think it might be just a tiny bit smart of you to edit your post to remove your unfounded allegations? You're already on his AND his legal department's radar. This should be a no-brainer.
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Post by nyuboi on Aug 19, 2013 22:16:52 GMT -5
Fielding DOES have more than normal. A LOT more than normal. These issues are matters of PUBLIC RECORD. When a patient dies, it gets reported through multiple channels. These are public record. When a lawsuit is filed, it is ALSO a public record. Since you already know, Paul, that Dr. Roslin reads this site, do you not think it might be just a tiny bit smart of you to edit your post to remove your unfounded allegations? You're already on his AND his legal department's radar. This should be a no-brainer. I don't think Dr. Roslin came across my posts on here, I don't think he's on here that often and think someone emailed him a link to the posts. I can't get in trouble because I was speaking truth, not slander, not "unfounded allegations," a matter of public record. Most of these suits for surgeons has to be found on court databases. Google is only going to have it if it got media attention. Most are settled in order not to go to the media. I am not bashing Dr. Roslin, I think he is a EXCELLENT surgeon. I was just saying he too has had lawsuits filed to try to make a point. I personally referred my best friend to Roslin, and he's doing his DS in September.
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Post by nyuboi on Aug 19, 2013 22:34:12 GMT -5
your unfounded allegations? So I look up malpractice claims for Mitchell Roslin, M.D. Can't find a single one. If someone can find more detailed information, I'd be happy to see it. 9 public cases against him. They just didn't get media attention cause he didn't operate on anyone famous enough for the media to dig. And Roslin is a great surgeon, I am just saying all surgeons who do high-risk surgery are going to have something. And surgeons who do public figures will be attacked by the media on this stuff. EN, you said you'd be happy to review more detailed information. I can pull up the lawyers that represented him and the motions they filed (and decision) for most of these. Next court date is 9/13/2013. Court: Bronx Civil Supreme Index Number: 018088/2000 Case Name: JEFFERSON-WRIGHT,KIM vs. ROSLIN,MITCHELL M.D. Case Type: Medical Malpractice Track: Complex Court: Bronx Civil Supreme Index Number: 027264/2002 Case Name: BAXTER,ANN vs. ROSLIN,MITCHELL S. DR. D. Case Type: Medical Malpractice Track: Complex WebCivil Supreme - Motion Detail Court: Kings Civil Supreme Index Number: 044258/2001 Case Name: LORA,GUSTAVO vs. ROSLIN,MITCHELL S. M.D. Case Type: Medical Malpractice Track: Complex Court: Kings Civil Supreme Index Number: 034660/2003 Case Name: BRUNETTO-KAVANAGH,NANCY vs. ROSLIN,MITCHELL M.D. Case Type: Medical Malpractice Track: Complex Court: Kings Civil Supreme Index Number: 005404/2006 Case Name: OBERLANDER,LIEBIE vs. ROSLIN,MITCHELL S M.D. Case Type: Medical Malpractice Track: Complex Court: Kings Civil Supreme Index Number: 008787/2006 Case Name: ROSENBLATT,HAYLEY vs. ROSLIN,MITCHELL S. MD Case Type: Medical Malpractice Track: Complex Court: Kings Civil Supreme Index Number: 006143/2011 Case Name: COBB,AISHA vs. ROSLIN,MITCHELL, M.D. Case Type: Medical Malpractice Track: Complex Court: New York Civil Supreme Index Number: 108396/2004 Case Name: GOLDBERG, BARRY vs. ROSLIN, MITCHELL Case Type: Medical Malpractice Track: Complex Court: New York Civil Supreme Index Number: 111180/2004 Case Name: ISACOWITZ, SHARI vs. ROSLIN, MITCHELL STEVEN
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Post by goodkel on Aug 20, 2013 2:01:11 GMT -5
The investigations and suits against Fielding seemed to have started in 2010; and his treatment of said 'celebrities' Gov. Christie and NY Jets' Rex Ryan seems to serve as shining a bigger, brighter light on the 12+ malpractice suits filed, digging deeper into them. And celebrity is never a qualifer. Celebrity can be effective in educating the public on various issues; and very unfortunately, in this instance, all bariatric surgery will take yet another hit because of Christie and Ryan, rather then being specific to the surgeon and procedures, practices in question. I had done Google searches too, to locate the website addresses of the surgeons, and like Elizabeth/EN, not one other surgeon on this list came up with the words malpractice suits, let alone having 12+ filed that stem from at least 2010. Surgeons losing patients happens, a sad fact of life and their profession - it's not bariatric specific. Unfortunately, whatever skill, innovation Fielding has had as a bariatric surgeon is tainted, negated by this downturn. I'd say its valuable to have his name here serving as a major warning note since his name is well known, not as an addition to the vetted list, but why he is not on it. Perhaps we need a "hall of shame" list, too, to place references and data about surgeons who at first glance might seem attractive to a pre-op.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2013 10:23:22 GMT -5
I like that idea, Goodkel!
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