Legal news for Maryland medical malpractice lawyers—A cardiologist performed additional medical procedures on patients at St. Joseph Medical Center.
Baltimore, MD (NewYorkInjuryNews.com) – Angry patients are suing one doctor who allegedly performed unnecessary medical procedures and surgeries at a Towson hospital, announced January 22, 2010 by WBAL-TV.
One patient is reportedly filing a lawsuit against one cardiologist and St. Joseph Medical Center for having unneeded surgeries. Government investigators and a hospital review discovered hundreds of patient files where the patients had received stents in their arteries, which were not medically required.
The cardiologist identified as Dr. Mark Midei reportedly made an appearance on 11 News multiple times to elaborate on the different health issues with the heart in order to offer an explanation. A questioning patient spurred an investigation into the practice and the hospital. One patient who claimed to be a victim of this unneeded surgery filed a claim with the Healthcare Alternative Dispute Resolution Office with an attorney. The patient underwent surgery for one heart stent, which was necessary but another stent was also inserted for no medical purpose.
Dr. Mark Midei could allegedly be charged with fraud, medical malpractice, negligent hiring and retention along with negligence. A medical professional with St. Joseph’s Medical Center said that the doctor is no longer affiliated or works with the hospital. The hospital has a reputation and an ethical and moral obligation to let their patients know what is going on. The hospital also has a mission statement upheld by core values. The doctor was asked to comment about the case, but he declined to comment.
A hospital spokesperson commented on the situation stating that,”questions about potential liability remain to be resolved. SJMC takes its responsibility to patients very seriously, which is why we conducted a review and notified patients and physicians. Our focus has been and will continue to be to put patients first.” The investigation continues.
Bridget Hom
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