Doctor accused of botched penis enlargments
Dr. Gary Rheinschild, 75, faces possible discipline that could range from a public reprimand to loss of license. Rheinschild is accused of gross negligence in his treatment of three men and of practicing despite signs of cognitive impairment."
Prepare to cringe.
"In 2005, Rheinschild performed surgery on a 21-year-old from Maryland. The patient reported that Rheinschild's hands sometimes shook and he had trouble remembering information. About five weeks after the $8,000 surgery to lengthen his penis and thicken it with a skin graft, the wound burst open and the penis began to shorten and curve, the documents say. The patient asked to come to California for a follow-up and Rheinschild refused to see him. Later the patient underwent two reconstructive surgeries, the documents say."
Due to his age, if Rheinschild lived in Illinois, he'd have to take a road test every time he tried to renew his driver's license. Yet, in California he was allowed to continue to perform, uh, delicate surgery as long as he so desired. Well, I'd say Dr. Rheindschild failed his proverbial "road test." Three times.
A dunce cap should also go to the three men who saw no problem letting a man with "signs of cognitive impairment" operate on their junk. Bad Idea, gentlemen. Bad Idea.
I'm willing to bet that ol' Doctor Disfigure was sharp as a tack about 30 years ago. He is probably a man with a long list of accomplishments, but one should really start to question his abilities with sharp instruments and human organs at the age of 75. Personally, I'd get a second opinion. Would you?
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