How do you research a dr's malpractice record?

 Hi all,

I have never researched a surgeon before and I want to be as thorough as possible before making a decision on having WLS. How do you research malpractice suits that have been filed against a surgeon? 

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Hi Beagle mamma....You can check out the ST of CT Dept of Public Health website..link below.. just type in the surgeon's name and his profile will come up displaying his education, any malpractice suits, etc.   Hope this helps.   Angie

http://www.physicians.dph.state.ct.us/web_public/web_public.show   

 Thanks so much for the link. Looks like we have the same surgeon. Good to know he has a clean record. 

I take it that you have a beagle from your name. My baby girl just turned 6 on the 14th. I love Dr. Aranow and have only heard one complaint about him that I ignored because of what it was.

I am not sure which surgery you are having with Dr. Aranow, but I am sure you will be very happy.  I had Lap Band surgery with Dr. Aranow and I can't say enough good about him!  He took my gallbladder out several years ago and I wouldn't have gone to another doctor.  I have onlyhad surgery 3 times in my life and Dr. Aranow was the surgeon for 2!

Good luck!

 Kathy,

I sure do have a beagle! She's the light of my life! She'll be 7 (*sniff*) in May. She's still all puppy in my eyes though. :)

Cindy, that's good to hear about Dr Aranow. My one-on-one is on Tuesday so I'll report back on what he says. 

I have a picture of mine in my profile. I feel the same way, she's still a puppy.

I also had my RNY and then had my gall bladder out by Dr. Aranow. I couldn't have imagined going to someone else for the gall bladder. At my one year check up I found out I have a hernia starting. So it will be a hernia repair and a TT with him too.

You're in good hands with Dr Aranow...not to worry...he covers EVERY base thoroughly.

paula

 The first thing that reassures me is that you all are healthy and happy with your surgery. The second is  -- look at how successful you've all been! You all look great and your weight losses are absolutely astonishing! 

Safety, safety, safety is my primary concern. I had posted this on another board but I am coming from a unique situation where my MIL died from complicated related to RNY several years ago. For that reason, I haven't broached the subject of getting lap-band with my husband yet because I know he will be scared and anxious and may not fully support my decision. After I meet with Dr Aranow and if we decide that I am a good candidate, then I will discuss my feelings with my husband. Having so many positive outcomes to share with my husband about this surgeon is very important in allaying his fears.

This will be a heavy decision for us as a couple to make. Having support here on the board and being able to discuss the surgery with real patients is so helpful.

Many thanks

Ok, not to try to start anything but ya need to do what you feel is right. My hubby was against it but for different reasons. I still knew in my heart of hearts it was the best thing for me to do. He really didn't support my decision until Jan 15, 2008. And yes, that is my surgery date. When he saw what I went thru just to get an IV so I could have this done he knew I was serious. Actually, now that I think about it, it was for a similar reason. He was afraid I would die but not because of knowing someone who had died from it.