Surgeon Accused of Torture Quits Practice

[shawn703]

A plastic surgeon whose procedures had been likened to "human torture" and who had been the target of several civil lawsuits has agreed to stop practicing medicine and surrendered his medical license.

William Watkins, who was not board-certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery, gave up his license late last month. The Medical Board of California accused him of failing to follow the customary practice of using general anesthesia for plastic surgery.

Patients charged that they kicked and screamed in pain during procedures done under local anesthesia. And other problems were found with Watkins' office.


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http://abcnews.go.com/wire/US/ap20040616_876.html

[boobooday]

1. But wait! Before he quits, one more important referral!

http://www.wgoeshome.com

[koopie57]

2. he really was

"practicing" medicine I guess. Hummm think he could be related to old crazy frist?

[newscaster]

3. I hate to break into a serious thread, but.....

I couldn't help notice the Abbott and Costello picture. That is Bud Abbott but I have a strong feeling that is NOT Lou Costello.
Has anyone ever mentioned this before?

[shawn703]

6. It's his body

Look closely at the face... resemble anyone you know? ;)

[newscaster]

9. Ahhhh thank you.

I should have recognized.

That man is truly ugly.

[soothsayer]

4. doctors say among themselves that surgeons would be serial killers

or more likely whatever you would call someone who enjoys cutting into bodies, had they not found surgery as a profession. Happily they've found a way to take their evil tendencies and use them for good. except for this guy. And frist, who enjoyed killing cats, I have no doubt.

[KittyWampus]

5. THIS Is What It Takes To Get Kicked Out Of The AMA?

no wonder insurance costs so much.

[stickdog]

7. Can you say "Brazil"?

There's a job waiting for this man in US offshore interrogations ...

[KamaAina]

8. There's gotta be an opening for a medic at Abu Ghraib

right? :evilgrin: