A one-star account of an appointment that never happened

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What was posted

A detailed review described an appointment and staff who do not match my office.

What actually happened

There is no such patient, and I cannot call it a fiction without acknowledging a relationship that never was.

Impact

It sits at the top of my listing dragging my average down.

Steps taken

I reported it several times to no effect.

Reported impact on this provider

Reputation Damage

Three others reported Reputation Damage

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