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Daily Mail
21 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Sickening allegations made against Instagram-famous doctor who is STILL working
An Instagram-famous OB-GYN will be allowed to continue treating patients despite a string of disturbing sexual misconduct complaints. More than half a dozen women allege Las Vegas-based Dr George Chambers, who refers to himself as the 'Vagina Whisperer' on social media, made inappropriate comments or behaved inappropriately with them during examinations. One woman said Dr Chambers, 54, inserted his finger inside her without permission and tried to make her orgasm as she lay frozen in fear on the doctor's table. Another claimed he asked her to squeeze his finger with her vagina to ensure her pelvis was strong enough 'for a good sex life.' Others allege Dr Chambers asked to pay for nude photos and made sexually suggestive comments towards them, including referencing ejaculation and discussing his own sex life. The Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners has ruled Dr Chambers, who has been a registered OB-GYN for 20 years, committed medical malpractice, failed to maintain complete medical records, engaged in disruptive behavior and engaged in conduct that violates the trust of patients. But he will be allowed to continue practicing. He has been ordered to attend ethics and professional-boundaries training and will now need a chaperone present during all examinations. Dr Chambers, who could not be reached by for comment, has previously denied the allegations and accused the patients of a smear campaign. Dr Chambers first came under investigation in September 2022, after three women made complaints about him — including two who said he had offered to pay them $1,000 for nude photos. A third, who was 36 years old, said Dr Chambers had taken photographs of her vagina on her phone and then asked her to send them to him. In September 2023, he was given a two-year license suspension pending completion of ethics and professional-boundaries training. But when he failed to complete the courses he was suspended in July the following year. His license was re-instated that October after he said he couldn't find work that would enable him to pay for the course. Around the same time, a lawsuit was also filed against him by former patient Nicolette Matthews — who went to see the doctor for low libido in 2019, following the delivery of her baby. She alleges that during this appointment Dr Chambers tried to make her have an orgasm, although the reason for this wasn't clear — and then penetrated her with his fingers. She told him it didn't feel good and asked him to take it out, but said the finger still lingered for about another minute while she was 'frozen with fear'. She accused the doctor of sexual battery, sexual assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress and general negligence. Six more women complained about Dr Chambers' conduct in March 2025, with the alleged abuse dating back to 2016. Among the new complaints is a woman referred to only as Patient C who went to the doctor for her routine gynecological exam in 2018. She alleged that during the examination, Dr Chambers asked her to squeeze his finger with her vagina to ensure her pelvis was strong enough 'for a good sex life'. He is also claimed to have asked her whether she would pose for nude photos for the Adult Video News awards — widely considered the 'Oscars of Porn'. Patient F also alleged misconduct after seeing the doctor in 2016 for sexual problems with her husband. During the examination, Dr Chambers is said to have placed one finger into her vagina and asked her to squeeze — which she did. The OB-GYN is then said to have added a second finger and asked her to squeeze again. He also asked Patient F whether he could photograph her vagina because it would 'look good for his advertisements', and to have suggested the sexual problems were clearly with her husband. He said during his first administrative proceedings with the board: 'My name has been besmirched, my professional reputation has been stained, my life has been turned upside down.' He previously had an Instagram account titled with '@vaginawhispererlasvegas', although this has now been removed. In his new Instagram account, called @drcobgyn, he shared a clip in January of himself appearing to examine a patient while the song 'Smooth Operator' by Sade plays in the background. Dr Chambers previously had an account with the handle @vaginawhispererlasvegas, but this has now been deleted. In other allegations, two patients — known as patients D and E — said the doctor asked them to loan him up to $1,000 to help him battle the investigation from the board. And for two other patients, patient B and F, he is accused of keeping incomplete medical records — although no further details were revealed. The Board found that the doctor had committed malpractice, failure to maintain records and engaged in disreputable conduct among others. There is no criminal investigation underway. Dr Chambers has maintained his innocence online, writing on one Instagram video from June 2024: 'To those who tried to destroy my name: "Never plant thorn's on someone's path. Your children may take that route barefooted one day".' And on a post from four days ago of himself with two lions, that appear to be AI generated, he wrote: 'I love animals because they don't have the capacity to be evil like humans'.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Health
- The Independent
11-year-old in remission from leukemia went to the hospital in pain. The prescribed morphine then killed her
The family of an 11-year-old girl who died after surviving cancer was awarded $20.5 million after a jury determined prescribed morphine ultimately killed her. Ava Wilson's family filed a lawsuit against Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation following her death in 2020. On October 31 of that year, Ava died in her sleep 'due to acute combined drug toxicity of morphine, hydroxyzine and gabapentin, the family's attorneys at Salvi, Schostok and Pritchard P.C. said this week. The lawsuit claimed she had lethal levels of morphine in her system. Ava had been discharged from a clinic in Illinois 36 hours before her death. While there, the child was 'crying in pain' and 'had difficulty walking and foot drop,' attorneys said. Medical staff ran tests that later showed Ava had low platelet counts, low blood cell counts, high liver enzymes and low blood pressure, the release stated. Her attorneys claimed her blood pressure had not been rechecked before she was discharged. 'Instead of admitting Ava to the hospital to get her blood pressure, heart rate and pain levels within acceptable and normal limits, Advocate employees sent Ava home with excessive pain medications,' Matthew L Williams, the lead trial attorney, said in a release. 'Ava's body was yelling out to these clinicians, 'help me!', and they just ignored it.' A nurse practitioner at the clinic prescribed Ava 100 mg of gabapentin to be taken three times a day and 15 mg of morphine to be taken every four hours as needed, according to the civil complaint obtained by The News & Observer. The child's oncologist did not examine her but endorsed the nurse practitioner's recommendation. 'Prior to this appointment, all of Ava's prior morphine prescriptions to be taken at home were for just 5 mg. (The nurse practitioner) also increased Ava's gabapentin prescription and sent her home. When taken together, the medications can make each other stronger,' according to a news release from the law firm. In a written statement, Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation told the newspaper, 'Our hearts go out to this family. We are committed to providing appropriate care to every patient. Due to patient privacy, we are unable to comment further.' Ava had been in remission from B-lymphoblastic leukemia. A news release from the attorneys said her 'outlook was positive' and 'she had no detectable leukemia in her blood.'
Fox News
3 days ago
- Health
- Fox News
Dentist was previously on probation before treating 9-year-old girl who died after anesthesia
A California dentist who treated a 9-year-old girl hours before she died following a routine procedure was placed on probation years prior for another procedure mishap, documents show. Back in 2020, Dr. Ryan Watkins was disciplined over a 2016 incident in which a 54-year-old man's heart stopped after Watkins put him under anesthesia during a dental procedure. According to a complaint filed with the Dental Board of California, Watkins engaged in "unprofessional conduct" after "clearly excessively administering drugs or treatment" to the patient, identified only as "MK." The man had seen Watkins approximately three times before the dental surgery and was considered to be in "excellent health" and was a triathlete. However, it was noted that the victim had a low resting heart rate, dental phobia and had a history of fainting, which the complaint said Watkins did not investigate or document. The patient's heart stopped during the surgery where Watkins began CPR to revitalize it until EMS arrived, the documents said. Hospital staff noted that the victim's ribs were fractured due to Watkins performing chest compressions on him. The man was later diagnosed with a mild neurocognitive disorder caused by cardiac arrest, records show. "A doctor concluded that the administration of ephedrine likely caused MK's tachycardia (increased heart rate above 100 bpm) that would have subsided and that the use of adenosine was unnecessary and caused MK's heart to stop (asystole)," the documents read. Watkins was placed under probation for 35 months by the California Dental Board, which still allowed him to keep working at the practice as long as he complied with additional requirements and oversight. According to the decision, Watkins was also ordered to pay more than $19,000 to cover investigative and prosecution costs. Watkins confirmed the previous incident to Fox News Digital, stating that "emergency protocols were immediately activated" once the patient developed cardiac arrhythmia during the procedure. "Following this incident, regulatory proceedings were initiated. Throughout this process, we maintained that comprehensive safety protocols were followed, all medications were administered according to manufacturer guidelines based on the patient's age and weight, and the patient received continuous monitoring," Watkins explained in a statement. He added that "in an effort to resolve the matter and focus on patient care," a settlement was reached without admission of wrongdoing and probation orders were completed. "This experience has reinforced our unwavering commitment to patient safety. We continue to maintain rigorous adherence to established emergency response procedures, comprehensive safety protocols, and continuous patient monitoring systems to ensure the highest standard of care for all our patients." Watkins is still practicing at Dreamtime Dentistry and reiterated that he was not at fault for 9-year-old Silvanna Moreno's death and not aware of her health issues. "The coroner's report showed her death to be an accident due to a pre-existing medical condition of which none of the parties were aware prior to the procedure," the statement from Watkins read. "While the Medical Examiner has ruled this an accident, we take this outcome with the utmost seriousness," the statement continued. Watkins added that a thorough internal review of Moreno's case is being conducted and that they are consulting with leading experts in dental anesthesia to ensure patient safety is provided. "The safety and well-being of our patients will always remain our highest priority. We are committed to learning from this tragic event and will implement any additional safety measures that may help prevent such occurrences in the future," Watkins said. Moreno had been referred to the practice for dental treatment under general anesthesia "due to her young age and situational anxiety," on March 18, where she was seen by Watkins, according to a previous statement obtained by Fox News Digital. Watkins said that "the dosage administered was appropriate for the patient's age and weight, following established medical protocols." "Any interactions or negative side effects were not due to dosage but instead due to her rare but undiagnosed/undetected medical condition," Watkins shared in a statement with Fox News Digital. According to an autopsy report from the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, authorities ruled that her manner of death was an accident caused by "methemoglobinemia in the setting of recent nitrous oxide administration." "We are profoundly saddened by the tragic loss of Silvanna Moreno, and our hearts continue to go out to her family during this incredibly difficult time," Watkins said. Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
The Independent
4 days ago
- Health
- The Independent
Judge tosses defamation case brought by Ohio doctor who was acquitted of killing patients
A former Ohio doctor who was fired before being found not guilty on murder charges in the deaths of 14 patients lost a defamation lawsuit against his former employers on Monday, after a judge stepped in for a jury on grounds the evidence presented by the defendants was incontrovertible. Franklin County Judge Stephen McIntosh issued his directed verdict against former doctor William Husel, whose attorneys accused Michigan-based Trinity Health and Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus of orchestrating a campaign to destroy his reputation. Husel was seeking more than $18 million from the health care companies. His attorney, David Vermillion, said in a statement that Husel's legal team was disappointed that McIntosh would prevent the jury from making a decision in the case after weeks of evidence and testimony had been presented. He said issuing the directed verdict, a procedural move requested by the hospital, 'effectively silences the voices of those who came seeking justice.' 'This is not the outcome that any reasonable person expected, nor is it one that reflects the strength of the evidence presented," he said. 'We are evaluating all legal options, including appeal. This case has always been about more than one courtroom or one ruling. It is about truth, accountability, and the right of every individual to defend their name against false and damaging accusations.' Mount Carmel issued a statement that said simply, 'We are pleased with the judge's decision.' Mount Carmel Health System fired the doctor in 2018 after it concluded he had ordered excessive painkillers for about three dozen patients who died over several years. He initially was charged with murder in 25 deaths in one of the biggest cases of its kind ever brought against a U.S. health care professional. Eleven counts were dismissed before trial. Husel, now 49, maintained he was trying to help patients deal with their pain, sometimes in the last moments of their life, not speed up their deaths. Despite being found not guilty by a jury on murder charges in 2022, he permanently surrendered his medical license. He filed multiple lawsuits against his former employer, accusing Trinity Health and Mount Carmel of defamation and malicious prosecution. As part of the defamation lawsuit filed in 2019, Husel's attorneys said Trinity Health repeatedly spread lies and false information to convince the public and law enforcement that Husel was a killer, even though health system officials knew that was not true. 'Obviously, these false allegations destroyed Dr. Husel's life,' the lawsuit said. Husel gave up his medical license because his lawyers said that he knew the damage to his reputation would prevent him from working as a doctor. In court documents filed two years ago, Husel said he had been unable to find work and was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. Trinity Health had asked a judge to toss the lawsuit, but a Franklin County judge ruled there was enough reason to move forward. Husel, who worked in the intensive care unit, was charged in cases that involved the use of at least 500 micrograms of the powerful painkiller fentanyl. Prosecutors said ordering such dosages for nonsurgical situations indicated an intent to end lives. His colleagues who administered the medications at Mount Carmel West Hospital in Columbus weren't criminally charged, but the hospital said it fired 23 nurses, pharmacists and managers after its internal investigation and referred various employees to their respective state boards for disciplinary action. The hospital reached settlements in multiple cases involving relatives of the patients who died. ___
Associated Press
4 days ago
- Health
- Associated Press
Judge tosses defamation case brought by Ohio doctor who was acquitted of killing patients
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A former Ohio doctor who was fired before being found not guilty on murder charges in the deaths of 14 patients lost a defamation lawsuit against his former employers on Monday, after a judge stepped in for a jury on grounds the evidence presented by the defendants was incontrovertible. Franklin County Judge Stephen McIntosh issued his directed verdict against former doctor William Husel, whose attorneys accused Michigan-based Trinity Health and Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus of orchestrating a campaign to destroy his reputation. Husel was seeking more than $18 million from the health care companies. His attorney, David Vermillion, said in a statement that Husel's legal team was disappointed that McIntosh would prevent the jury from making a decision in the case after weeks of evidence and testimony had been presented. He said issuing the directed verdict, a procedural move requested by the hospital, 'effectively silences the voices of those who came seeking justice.' 'This is not the outcome that any reasonable person expected, nor is it one that reflects the strength of the evidence presented,' he said. 'We are evaluating all legal options, including appeal. This case has always been about more than one courtroom or one ruling. It is about truth, accountability, and the right of every individual to defend their name against false and damaging accusations.' Mount Carmel issued a statement that said simply, 'We are pleased with the judge's decision.' Mount Carmel Health System fired the doctor in 2018 after it concluded he had ordered excessive painkillers for about three dozen patients who died over several years. He initially was charged with murder in 25 deaths in one of the biggest cases of its kind ever brought against a U.S. health care professional. Eleven counts were dismissed before trial . Husel, now 49, maintained he was trying to help patients deal with their pain, sometimes in the last moments of their life, not speed up their deaths. Despite being found not guilty by a jury on murder charges in 2022, he permanently surrendered his medical license . He filed multiple lawsuits against his former employer, accusing Trinity Health and Mount Carmel of defamation and malicious prosecution. As part of the defamation lawsuit filed in 2019, Husel's attorneys said Trinity Health repeatedly spread lies and false information to convince the public and law enforcement that Husel was a killer, even though health system officials knew that was not true. 'Obviously, these false allegations destroyed Dr. Husel's life,' the lawsuit said. Husel gave up his medical license because his lawyers said that he knew the damage to his reputation would prevent him from working as a doctor. In court documents filed two years ago, Husel said he had been unable to find work and was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. Trinity Health had asked a judge to toss the lawsuit, but a Franklin County judge ruled there was enough reason to move forward. Husel, who worked in the intensive care unit, was charged in cases that involved the use of at least 500 micrograms of the powerful painkiller fentanyl. Prosecutors said ordering such dosages for nonsurgical situations indicated an intent to end lives. His colleagues who administered the medications at Mount Carmel West Hospital in Columbus weren't criminally charged, but the hospital said it fired 23 nurses, pharmacists and managers after its internal investigation and referred various employees to their respective state boards for disciplinary action. The hospital reached settlements in multiple cases involving relatives of the patients who died. ___ Seewer reported from Toledo.
