Outdated, said a review pointing to a rival surgical group

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What was posted

A review called my approach outdated and steered readers to a competing group by name.

What actually happened

The strategy-like language did not read as a patient, but the platform required proof I am barred from producing.

Impact

In high-stakes surgical referrals, one such review can quietly redirect cases.

Steps taken

I brought documentation of the promotional tone and it changed nothing.

Reported impact on this provider

Lost ReferralsLost Revenue

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