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Son's pediatrician lost license to practice

Posted by Kimberly Michalski Posted on: 06/17/09

Son's pediatrician lost license to practice

A couple months ago when I called to schedule an appointment with my son's pediatrician, the receptionist told me his certification was being reviewed and he couldn't see patients. It sounded odd to me, but I scheduled an appointment with another pediatrician in the office.

My hair stylist and I talked about our kids today while she cut my hair. She felt disappointed that her son's pediatrician (who nailed an ongoing issue resulting in her boy's improved health) had lost his license to practice for 18 months. She asked me if I heard about a scandal involving a local pediatrician. I hadn't heard a word. I asked for his name. Small world. It's my son doctor!

Two years ago during an office visit, my boy acted smug and cocky with the (same) pediatrician. He shoved my son in the chest and knocked him up against me. His head hit me in the face. At the time, I was so shocked I hardly knew how to respond. Anyone who knows me well, knows I'm a sensible person and a good parent. The incident ruffled my feathers to say the least, but I let it slide for several reasons. Besides when I told Ed about it later, although it surprised him, he didn't feel it was a huge crime.

I'm wondering if I should have made a bigger fuss about it and whether I should keep quiet about it now? Please don't tell me I'm a horrible person because I didn't address the issue further 2 years ago. That's not going to solve this dilemma. Right now, I'm just trying to determine what the right course of action should be at this point - or whether I should forget it. Obviously, we'll never want him to treat our kids again. But, perhaps he shouldn't ever practice again? His suspension is a result of attempted sexual imposition on a child's mother.

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