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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 5/2/2024
The licensee has reported the following paid claims in the past ten years:
Specialty: Colon & Rectal Surgery
Location: ATLANTA GEORGIA
Year: 2016
SettlementAmount of this claim is: Unable to be ranked. The
Practitioner Comments: Mr. Steve Martin was a 55 yo long-standing patient of mine who underwent elective surgery for an incarcerated incisional hernia. He was s/p elective colon resection for diverticulitis and had a previous hernia repair with mesh. Unfortunately, the patient had a work-related injury causing a recurrent hernia.
My initial evaluation after the work related injury was not impressive and I did not o
551 Practitioners with same specialty
0.73% Practitioners with claims in this specialty
Specialty: Surgery
Location: Ronceverte, West Virginia
Year: 2019
SettlementAmount of this claim is: Average
Practitioner Comments: 59 yo female presented with RUQ abdominal pain. Physical exam and diagnostic imaging were consistent with acute cholecystitis with common bile duct stones. After admission to the hospital and 2 days of NPO and IV antibiotics, I attempted an ERCP after proper informed consent. Unfortunately, she was found to have an impacted stone at the ampulla and extraction was not safe or feasible.
I took h
5774 Practitioners with same specialty
3.48% Practitioners with claims in this specialty
Specialty: Surgery
Location: Lewisburg WV
Year: 2019
JudgmentAmount of this claim is: Average
Practitioner Comments: Iatrogenic transection of common bile duct during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Patient was repaired successfully.
5774 Practitioners with same specialty
3.48% Practitioners with claims in this specialty
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