When the reviews turned personal and then threatening

Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryAZHealthgrades

Published May 12, 2026

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What was posted

One person left escalating reviews that moved from a care complaint into personal, then threatening, language over several weeks.

What actually happened

I could not respond without risking disclosure of who they likely were, so the reply box was closed to me by law.

Impact

My sleep suffered and I grew more cautious about my routines.

Steps taken

I documented everything and spoke with an attorney and local police, but the posts sat within the platform's rules.

Reported impact on this provider

Emotional DistressLost Sleep

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