Anybody here know anything about----
Leah,
Speaking from a Private Detectives perspective, I would suggest you may want to check out the following PUBLIC ACCESS link to the Johnson County Court System at http://www.jococourts.org/index.aspx
1) Select Public Record Search
2) Enter Last Name - First Name - Select Civil
3) Select Case # 05CV09880 AND 02LA05409
NOTE: the first case 05 is still going on - case 02 was back in 2002.
05CV09880 LOPEZ JESSE DEF WEIGHT LOSS SURGICAL CENTER LLC,ET AL VS LOPEZ,ET AL
02LA05409 LOPEZ JESSE DEF OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENT VS LOPEZ,ET AL
Now, this really does not mean anything. Anyone with $120.00 can file a case against anyone else and it would show up. However, you have the right to go to the Courthouse and request to read the file if you really want to. I would also suggest going on the KS Licensing Board website (do a Google search).
You would be shocked all of the people you can find on the Johnson County Website. Yes, even I am on the site!! LOL.
The most important thing to do is exactly what you are doing. ASK EVERYBODY YOU MEET! This is the best way to make an informed decision. Being in the business, I do not trust most databases. It is only a small part of what I did when I selected my Dr. of choice. Also, if you are interested, you can check "Casenet" 16 Circuit Court of MO.
I have only heard one comment about Dr. Lopez and it was positive. Good luck with the process - I'm waiting on a date (probably sometime in May). Let me know if I can help!!
Marc
Dr. Lopez was my surgeon and I would recommend him anytime. I've had absolutely no complications and I think that is because of his skill level. He was very thorough with me, he is a great patient advocate with the insurance companies, and overall I think he knows his stuff. Hope that helps!
~Tiffany