| Unless otherwise indicated, this information has been self-reported and has not been
verified by the Board of Medicine.
Disclaimer:
When considering malpractice paid claims data, please keep in mind:
Some studies have shown little correlation between the existence of a malpractice paid claims history and the practitioner's competence to provide care.
Malpractice paid claims histories tend to vary by specialty. Some specialties are more likely than others to be the subject of litigation.
Some doctors work primarily with high-risk patients. These doctors may have malpractice paid claims histories that are higher than average because they specialize in cases or patients who are at very high risk for problems.
Settlement of a claim may occur for a variety of reasons, which do not necessarily reflect negatively on the professional competence or conduct of the practitioner. A payment in settlement of a medical malpractice action or claim should not be construed as creating a presumption that medical malpractice has occurred.
The incident causing the malpractice paid claim may have happened years before a payment is finally made. Sometimes, it takes a long time for a malpractice lawsuit to move through the legal system.
Presentation of Required Data:
As of July 1, 2007, practitioners are required to report all paid claims over
$10,000 in the last 10 years. For doctors practicing less than 10 years, the data
covers their total years of practice.
To provide perspective regarding the reported data, the Board displays information about the paid claims experience of the practitioner's specialty along with the practitioner's history of paid claims. In reporting the data in this manner, each practitioner is seen relative to other practitioners in the specialty, rather than to all practitioners in all specialties.
Paid claims are not expressed in dollar amounts. Each paid claim has been analyzed and assigned to one of three statistical categories: below average, average, or above average. This analysis was made relative to the other claims in the specialty in which the claim occurred.
The information provided, in the manner provided, should offer perspective about this aspect of medical practice. You could miss an opportunity for high quality care by excluding a doctor based solely on the presence of a malpractice history. You may wish to discuss information provided in this report, and malpractice generally, with your doctor.
Paid Claims in the last ten years
Last Updated 11/14/2022
The licensee has reported the following paid claims in the past ten years:
Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Location: norfolk, va
Year: 2014
SettlementAmount of this claim is: Above Average
Practitioner Comments: This settlement resulted from complications during labor. There was a communication breakdown from nurses to physician regarding the complications which resulted in an adverse outcome.
4759 Practitioners with same specialty
5.36% Practitioners with claims in this specialty
Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Location: CHESAPEAKE, VA
Year: 2015
SettlementAmount of this claim is: Below Average
Practitioner Comments: Liability was denied at all times on the grounds that Dr. Geary adhered to the standard of care and did not negligently cause the bowel perforation. Experienced Virginia gynecologists and urogynecologist review the evidence and supported Dr. Geary's care in all aspects. The experts explained that the minor intraoperative bowel injury did not become a perforation for 24 hours or more after the su
4759 Practitioners with same specialty
5.36% Practitioners with claims in this specialty
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