I was a patient of Dr. Braverman when he practiced as an OB/GYN. I had a history of infertility problems, and several miscarriages. I was treated for infertility by Dr. David Kreiner, who was then affiliated with L.I. IVF. I cannot say enough positive things about Dr. Kreiner. Unfortunately, I do not hold the same opinion of Dr. Braverman. In May 1996, I finally had a pregnancy that reached term, and at 11 days past my due date, my baby was stillborn. I was absolutely devastated, to say the least. At the time, I was so emotionally distraught, I did not want to believe that a doctor whom I had trusted so implicitly could have any culpability in this matter. I had been urged by family members to file a lawsuit, but I was so emotionally spent and being 35 at the time, I wanted to concentrate my efforts and energy on trying to get pregnant again and have a child. I did not think I could take on becoming involved in a legal embroilio. In the years that followed, well after any statute of limitations had run out, several doctors told me that I should have been treated as a high risk patient, should have been monitored more closely, and absolutely never should have had my pregnancy go past term. I eventually did go on to have 2 healthy children. Years after my stillbirth, I was doing an internet search for Dr. Braverman's telephone number for a GYN appointment, and came upon a link to a legal transcript of a case involving Dr. Braverman that was so similar to my case that I was just stunned. As I have stated, the statute of limitations had run out, and I did not believe I had any legal recourse any longer. Needless to say, I immediately ceased my relationship with Dr. Braverman and his office. I understand that he no longer delivers babies and now is practicing as a fertility specialist. I should mention that at the time I was undergoing infertility treatment, Dr. Braverman asked me about what I was doing, what I was taking, and then remarked "you know more about this than I do". It appears to me that he just moved on to another field of medicine that was more lucrative, or maybe he was forced out of obstetrics due to his negligence. I am both extremely disappointed and enraged when I think that had I been handled differently by Dr. Braverman, our daughter would be here to celebrate her 19th birthday this May. Instead, that day has become a sad mile marker for our family. Although we have two wonderful, healthy boys, I personally have suffered severe PTSD and have been taking anti-depressants for over 15 years. Take all of this into consideration before entrusting your health to this doctor.
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I was a patient of Dr. Braverman when he practiced as an OB/GYN. I had a history of infertility problems, and several miscarriages. I was treated for infertility by Dr. David Kreiner, who was then affiliated with L.I. IVF. I cannot say enough positive things about Dr. Kreiner. Unfortunately, I do not hold the same opinion of Dr. Braverman. In May 1996, I finally had a pregnancy that reached term, and at 11 days past my due date, my baby was stillborn. I was absolutely devastated, to say the least. At the time, I was so emotionally distraught, I did not want to believe that a doctor whom I had trusted so implicitly could have any culpability in this matter. I had been urged by family members to file a lawsuit, but I was so emotionally spent and being 35 at the time, I wanted to concentrate my efforts and energy on trying to get pregnant again and have a child. I did not think I could take on becoming involved in a legal embroilio. In the years that followed, well after any statute of limitations had run out, several doctors told me that I should have been treated as a high risk patient, should have been monitored more closely, and absolutely never should have had my pregnancy go past term. I eventually did go on to have 2 healthy children. Years after my stillbirth, I was doing an internet search for Dr. Braverman's telephone number for a GYN appointment, and came upon a link to a legal transcript of a case involving Dr. Braverman that was so similar to my case that I was just stunned. As I have stated, the statute of limitations had run out, and I did not believe I had any legal recourse any longer. Needless to say, I immediately ceased my relationship with Dr. Braverman and his office. I understand that he no longer delivers babies and now is practicing as a fertility specialist. I should mention that at the time I was undergoing infertility treatment, Dr. Braverman asked me about what I was doing, what I was taking, and then remarked "you know more about this than I do". It appears to me that he just moved on to another field of medicine that was more lucrative, or maybe he was forced out of obstetrics due to his negligence. I am both extremely disappointed and enraged when I think that had I been handled differently by Dr. Braverman, our daughter would be here to celebrate her 19th birthday this May. Instead, that day has become a sad mile marker for our family. Although we have two wonderful, healthy boys, I personally have suffered severe PTSD and have been taking anti-depressants for over 15 years. Take all of this into consideration before entrusting your health to this doctor.
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