A wrong-surgeon review that landed under my name

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What was posted

A review described an implant surgery at a location that is not mine, clearly a different oral surgeon with the same last name.

What actually happened

The rating still dragged down an average I built over years.

Impact

One prospective patient mentioned it before booking.

Steps taken

I submitted the discrepancy and the platform declined to referee it.

Reported impact on this provider

Reputation Damage

Three others reported Reputation Damage

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