Pete, is there any way that you can find out what other states will allow sex offenders to be licensed medical practitioners? I'm very worried that my very twisted state may also allow this.

wow people be careful who your doctor is... And remember parents do never ever let your kids go alone to any kind of doctor just to be on the safe side you never know who the doctor can turn up to be.

Pete Kotz said:

This is the only time I've ever heard of it, Concerned. In most states there's no way the medical board would give a sex offender a license, regardless of the law. I think Tennessee's board might just be filled with Goobers who put rules over the public good.

Lucy, you said it - PARENTS NEVER LET YOUR CHILDRED GO INTO THE DOCTORS APPOINTMENT ALONE. If we have learned anything its that, reguardless what they are going for, protect them.

This really gives me a bad view of Tennessee. (A place I've always loved visiting.) I don't believe I will be going to any doctors there anytime soon.

It makes me so mad that this guy wasn't just overlooked, but that they KNEW what he did and still gave him his license. It's like they are saying we just dont give a damn or they're saying we support perverts like this. Either one isn't a good sign for that state.

Whew, thanks Pete. Alabama can be messed up too sometimes.

To Gina and Lucy: Children that go to an OB/GYN are usually teenagers and at that point, it's up to the child whether the parent can go into the room or not. Therefore, as a parent, we can't always be in the examination or consultation rooms. Because of this, we must make sure that we know as much as possible about the doctors that our children visit. If the child is younger and doesn't have the option to kick you out, then by all means, you must ensure that you are by their side the whole time. Not just because of the fear that the doctor is a perv, but because it is also important to be 100% involved in the medical care for your child.

c'mon... it's Tennessee. They have inbreeding here, so the guy was accepted easily here *sarcasm off*

An OB/GYN should be accompanied by a nurse during every examination. I have never, not once, been to an OB/GYN when their nurse was not present during examination. That goes for both male and female doctors I've had. I thought this was a law! I guess not. (Note to self: {Last time I went to see OB/GYN, she stuck her finger in the back hole, and I was like WHAAAAA? WTF was that for?}, Find new OB/GYN, but check sexual offenders register prior to making a decision!)

Now, the regular internist I go to does not have a nurse present unless I ask him to do the ole pap whilst I'm there. Then he has the nurse come in too.

How the hell did this guy EVER get malpractice insurance too?

Concerned Citizen- I wasnt aware that he did infact enter the OB/GYN feild. I know he was trying to and was refused, but when I read that the 8 year olds mother got the vibe he was a pervert I just assumed he wasn't that type of doctor. I forgot children that age sometimes need to go in for that sort of thing.

That should have been to Concerned not Concerned Citizen.

And I know before I said that as parents you should go in with your children reguadless what they are there for, but I don't usually consider teenagers as children. But thats only because I have yet to have children and still see people in three groups - kids, teens, adults. But to tie in a little of what Jadensmokes said, if it is a teen its probably a good idea to research the doctor before they decide to go in alone.

Gina, I have posted under Concerned and Concerned Citizen, but it appears that someone else has posted under the same name. Therefore, I'm going to post under another name from now on. In response to your comment, pre-mother, I understand the classification as far as child, teen, adult. However, now, as a parent, I know that even a teenage child of mine would still receive the same concern from me as a younger child. Also, I may have been confused by the story and you are correct that he may not have been practicing as an OB/GYN, just that he was trying to in the other two states.

Jaden, one time, when I was younger, I went to the local health department for a pap because I didn't have insurance and needed a check-up. Well, that doctor was female and didn't have a nurse in the room with us. At the time it didn't seem odd to me at all. She also, is the ONLY doctor that ever stuck a finger in the exit only hole. I was so freaked out. I have never been back to a public clinic. Until I got insurance, I just had to save up for doctor visits. In essence, I completely understand your uncomfort! I know that was TMI. Sorry guys.

I know some moms that have said the reason they start their doctors out at OB/GYN's is as they get older they learn to trust him/her and are open with them. So maybe he is an OB/GYN. Or he could not be. Not really sure. I also took from it that he was. And that's just scary! I agree that they not only over looked his criminal record, but it also seems they just didn't care. Thank God that mother had the creepy "uncle" vibe, as I call it, and looked him up. How many other women/children would have seen had this creep not have been fired. Whatever reason he was fired for, I'm glad he is gone.

Concerned and jadensmokes,

I haven't ever had that experience but it seems to me that a woman doctor would know not to do that! I mean they all go to school for years, but come on! A woman does it to another woman?!?! That's just kinda weird! They have the same equipment as us!

Concerned,

How are we gonna know its you if you change your name?!?! I like you. You don't hold anything back and are generally right about things!

Marie, I'm now posting under this name. I'm not changing because of anything other than to keep the confusion down. The other person(s) that posts under that name doesn't always share my views and I don't want to confuse people. It would cause mass chaos if two Concerneds were arguing back and forth. It would look like we were having a debate with ourselves! Imagine the puzzling comments that would ensue. It might be fun for a while, but it would get old.

And the plot thickens:

http://www.nashvillepost.com/news/2009/3/4/doctor_sues_former_practice_over_compensation_slander

Jenn,

Alright, I will try to keep in mind who you are from now on! Yea, your right. It would be kinda interesting to see 2 concerends arguing, but then it probably would get old!

A rectal exam should always be performed when a pap is done. It isn't "weird" (well, the feeling may be weird but the exam is not.)

isnt this guy the safe school czar!

Soobs, I have done a little research on your statement. From many sources I have read, some doctors will, in fact, perform a retal exam, but there are not any sources that say this should always be performed. In fact, there are even some medical journals and government health websites that stated that there is very little gain from performing the exam as standard procedure. My research basically explained why, in all of the paps I have had, I have only experienced a rectal exam once. I have, however, read that rectal exams should be performed more often on people over the age of 50 due to the higher chance of cancer. However, these kinds of exams are not usually performed in the same manner as the exam of which you are speaking during a pelvic exam.

I always thought a nurse was supposed to be present if the doctor was seeing a patient of another sex. I guess not.

Is Tennessee so hard-up for doctors...? Maybe he could be an online doctor, for people who can't afford/access to see a real one. Or maybe he could give medical advice to fellow prisoners.

jadensmokes I am from tn and no we are not in bred. that was an ignorant comment made. have you ever thought that to a certain point the law protects sex offenders he could of vary well sued them for denying him a lic. I am upset they would allow any type of rapist to be a dr but thats a unfair comment. In this day and time we should keep a check on sex offenders list you never know truely the people who are around your child.it is also our jobs as parents to teach are children bout these sick people.our children could b they re first victim or had never been caught. i lived at a place once and when i looked up the sex offender list my very nice neighbor who you would never think could hurt any one no less a child was on there.

I also live in TN and I work in the medical field. All I can say is "EWWWWWWWWWWWWW". I cannot believe he was allowed to have a license after having SEX with his STEP-DAUGHTER for 6 years! Something to point out though, is the state of NY let him plead his case to "sexual misconduct". Maybe since it wasn't a felony conviction they legally couldn't deny him, who knows? And at the risk of your own reputation, why hire him? That shows his partners didn't exactly stand on the high moral ground either.

PLEASE stop referring to the rape of a child as a "relationship"!!It was a 6 year CRIME SPREE if anything.......Do you think his 9 year old step-daughter consensually entered into a 'relationship' with her grown step father???? If you are RAPED & SODOMIZED you are in a romantic/sexual relationship with the criminal perpetrator?
No you are a VICTIM & you have been victimized long enough.......call this what it was: A CRIME **NOT** a relationship!

kiesha, it was sarcasm, please re-read it!

there are a great number of doctors in tennessee. there are a great number of medical teaching colleges in the metro areas as well. so, i would say tennessee doesn't need doctors any more than any other state. we do, however always seem to need nurses.

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While this case is obvious, please be careful when reading published sex offenders lists. Here in Michigan, we have what they call Romeo and Juliet offenses. 17 year old boy has sex with 16 year old girl friend. Irate girl's parents charge boy with statutory rape. Boy is found guilty but sentence suspended. Boy ends up on published sex offender's list. 10 years later has trouble finding job, irate neighbors stick "pervert" signs on his lawn, etc.. The legislature is supposed to be working on modifying who gets on the list, but it's still out there. Have a couple too many in a bar, step outside an urinate behind the trash cans? Cop sees you and arrests you for indecent exposure. You are on the list. It's important to avoid having a knee jerk reaction if you see a neighbor's name on such a list and check into the details. And, no, I am not on any list!!

Marvls, I completely understand your point. A guy that lives a few miles from my home is 20 and is on that list. He isn't in jail anymore, he has served his time. His charges were statutory. My guess was that he had a girlfriend that was too young for him in a legal sense. My question is, without asking the person directly, how do we find out the truth behind their charges?

Oh, and Dylan, that is hilarious! Although, I think the music should be performed by R. Kelley instead.

Must be a thing about the TN medical board. There was a Nashville doctor that recently plead guilty in KY to drug charges. The interesting thing he was convicted of double murder in the mid 80's. It seems that the doctor shot and killed his wife and mother-in-law. The TN board gave him his license back shortly after he was probated.

As his victim all those years ago, and still suffering from it today, all I can say is... closure at last! He abused me from the age of 8 until 15 and was able to get off nearly without punishment. The excuse given was that he was just a poor victim too who had been abused himself and that he didn't belong in jail but in treatment. At 15 I didn't realize how wrong that was. I'm glad now, at 38, he finally will pay a little.

C. Pierce, God bless you for what you've endured. I'm glad that you feel a small amount of vindication for this ass hole that took your childhood and innocence from you. keep on keeping on, dear. life must have some good things in store for you.