An anesthesia billing surprise, blamed on my surgery
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What was posted
A one star review was about a separate anesthesia bill, not the surgery, which went well.
What actually happened
I do not control the anesthesia billing, but the rating attaches to my surgical name.
Impact
Prospective patients read it as a judgment on my competence.
Steps taken
We chased down the billing issue, but the review remained.