A vivid account of a surgery that never took place

Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryMOGoogle

Published March 22, 2026

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What was posted

A detailed one star review described an implant surgery and painful recovery with no matching patient.

What actually happened

Whether a mix-up or invention, I cannot disprove it publicly without implying a relationship that never was.

Impact

Referrals softened while it held the top of my results.

Steps taken

I reported it several times to no effect.

Reported impact on this provider

Emotional DistressLost Referrals

Three others reported Emotional Distress

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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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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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