Reviews that stopped being about care and named my family

Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryWVGoogle

Published April 9, 2026

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What was posted

One individual left repeated reviews that turned personal and eventually referenced my family.

What actually happened

I could not respond without risking disclosure about the encounter.

Impact

My sleep deteriorated and I cut back hours to protect my health.

Steps taken

I documented the pattern and consulted an attorney about the threatening tone.

Reported impact on this provider

BurnoutEmotional DistressLost Sleep

Three others reported Emotional Distress

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He Refused the ER—and His Family Believed We Sent Him Home

Pt with chief concern of urinary retention. He had obvious evidence of head trauma on exam (abrasions and a black eye if I recall…

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Hate Symbols, Threats, and a Restraining Order

There was no demonic events during hospitalization.

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LAGoogle

She Requested an Unnecessary Exam. I Couldn’t Explain Why I Refused.

The patient requested an exam that was not appropriate for her age. I declined to perform the exam she requested.

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