Already Scheduled my BA and Found out Troubling Info About my Seattle Area Surgeon. To Cancel and Lose Money or Diff Surgeon??

I live 2.5 hrs away from Seattle but know 3 people who've gone to my clinic. Surgery is scheduled for Monday and paid in cash. Googled my actual surgeon's name today and found troubling news. A sanction: Failure to complete continuing medical education in Michigan. Surrender of license. Most troubling: Board action history found, Substandard Care, Incompetence or Negligence (10/9/2008), Action Taken: Physician Monitoring. I read someone died from dvt under his care. Do I take the chance?

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I'm sorry to hear about the stressful position you are in. I would suggest that you do additional “homework” in regards to your surgeons training, certification, experience, and Medical Board history. Once you have completely done your due diligence and if you still have concerns then it will be in your best interest to cancel surgery. Undergoing a surgical procedure with a surgeon that you do not have confidence in is not a good idea. Best wishes.