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Gastonia Gynecologist Shares Pictures Of Patients And Is Allowed To Keep His License

Author Catherine Lane

I am more than scratching my head over this one. A Gastonia gynecologist shared pictures of one of his patients at a bar no less. And with some hoops to jump through, will allegedly get to keep his medical license. Here’s what we know so far. Mad yet? I know I am.

Gastonia Gynecologist Shares Pictures Of Patients

According to our source, wsoctv.com, documents were obtained from the state medical board about Dr. Sean Lynch. Lynch worked for CaroMont Regional Medical Center. These complaints were filed against him awhile ago. Reportedly, there were two complaints filed within three days of each other back in 2023.

And Is Reportedly Allowed To Keep His Medical License

I have had very vulnerable surgeries before. And just hearing that this reportedly took place makes me feel victimized for these women. The complaints against Lynch reportedly claim he had graphic photos of patients on the operating table. And he shared the (what I’m assuming are confidential) pictures with people while sitting at a bar.

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According to medical board documents Lynch was formally reprimanded. But he will get to keep his medical license “if he follows several terms”. Huh? Here are some of those terms directly from Channel 9 in Charlotte,” He must be professionally monitored by the state professionals’ health program, and complete a 16-hour medical education course.”

Of course we don’t know all the details, but any other women out there outraged by this? We trust our doctors to be ethical. We assume it. And certainly expect photos while under anesthesia to be kept private unless medically necessary. For details, get them here from the people who did the investigating, wsoctv.com.

Opinions expressed here are those of the author and not her employer, based on facts given and experiences had.

Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.


2024 North Carolina Hospital Safety Grades

No one likes going to the hospital. Many times you don’t plan on it either. But when you need to go, you want the absolute best care you can receive. And you certainly want that experience to be safe. Which is where North Carolina Hospital Safety Grades come in.

That’s why The LeapFrog Group has made it the company’s mission to help you make the best decisions regarding your health care. For over 20 years  they have “collected, analyzed, and published hospital data on safety and quality in order to push the health care industry forward.”

RELATED: A, B, C? Here’s How North Carolina Hospitals Scored For Safety

This puts a sense of transparency into the healthcare industry leading to higher quality of care and hospitals making “giant leaps forward in the safety, quality, and affordability.”

And The LeapFrog Group just released its 2024 Hospital Safety Grades. They have ranked each hospital in the nation as either an A, B, or C. You can read the full methodology on these scores here.

Most of the Charlotte area hospitals received A grades though a few did receive B and even C grades. Does this mean you won’t get good care? No. But it’s information consumers have a right to know.

RELATED: Best Children’s Hospitals, Here’s Where North Carolina Hospitals Stand In Latest US News Rankings

All grades are the determination of The LeapFrog Group and you can view those and ones from any other city and state in the US here.

Keep reading to see the North Carolina Hospital Safety grades as determined by The Leap Frog Group. Hospitals included on this list are in the greater Charlotte area. The two closest South Carolina Hospitals are also included on this list since they are technically in the Charlotte area.

North Carolina Hospital Safety Grades 2024 (Charlotte Area)

  • A's

    A

     

    • Atrium Health Union (600 Hospital Dr, Monroe)
    • Caromont Regional Medical Center (2525 Court Dr, Gastonia)
    • Catawba Valley Medical Center (810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory)
    • FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Richmond (925 Long Drive, Rockingham)
    • Iredell Memorial Hospital (557 Brookdale Drive, Statesville)
    • Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center (10030 Gilead Rd, Huntersville)
    • Novant Health Matthews Medical Center (1500 Matthews Township Parkway, Matthews)
    • Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center (8201 Healthcare Loop, Charlotte)
    • Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center (200 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte)
    • Novant Health Rowan Medical Center (612 Mocksville Avenue, Salisbury)

  • B's

    B

    • Atrium Health- Mercy (2001 Vail Ave, Charlotte)
    • Atrium Health Cabarrus (920 Church Street, Concord)
    • Atrium Health Cleveland (201 East Grover Street, Shelby)
    • Atrium Health Lincoln (433 McAlister Rd, Lincolnton)
    • Atrium Health Pineville (10628 Park Rd, Charlotte)
    • Carolinas Medical Center (1000 Blythe Boulevard, Charlotte)
    • Frye Regional Medical Center (420 N Center St, Hickory)
    • Lake Norman Regional Medical Center (171 Fairview Rd, Mooresville)
    • MUSC Health- Lancaster Medical Center (800 W. Meeting Street, Lancaster, SC)

  • C's

    C

    • Atrium Health University City (8800 N Tryon Street, Charlotte)

  • D's

    D

    • Piedmont Medical Center (222 S. Herlong Ave, Rock Hill)
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