Comments on: Chargers doctor under review, per rules of the CBA

By: fran021

fran021 — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 13:58:47 +0000

It’s easy to do the research, and once you do, you have to wonder if this guy knows where Jimmy Hoffa is buried.

My sister has been an orthopedic operating room nurse for thirty years, and joint replacements run in the family. Nobody touches us without her say-so, because she knows, and we’ve learned, that these Gods of Medicine are very often Jerks of the First Order. Especially orthopedic surgeons, in her opinion. But there is a quality person/surgeon for every screwed-up narcissist. Just get one.

By: noeffinway

noeffinway — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 06:50:27 +0000

“…….Chargers center Nick Hardwick, who is also the team’s union representative…..”
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I’ve always been curious, just what amount of extra work does being a union rep add for a player?

By: arlingtonsynn

arlingtonsynn — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 06:19:10 +0000

This is about balance.

If a player gets a DUI and isn’t a star… he can be cut. He is free to get a new job.

If a doctor gets sued and investigated by the DEA… he also could be cut. He is free to get a new job.

By: chargersdiehard

chargersdiehard — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 03:35:30 +0000

Chao worked on my broken hand when I played high school ball 15 years ago. He is an old school san diegan. I hope he comes thru this with his reputation untarnished.

By: commonsensedude

commonsensedude — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 03:11:16 +0000

Can’t any doctor be sued for malpractice? I know nothing about the charges against him and whether or not they have merit. However, to be sued for malpractice, all that is required is to have a patient in need of money who knows a lawyer in need of work.

By: BigBeachBall

BigBeachBall — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 02:11:07 +0000

This is probably over painkillers… Hes probably a good doctor… Lots of charger haters and virgins here…

By: jameslongstaffe

jameslongstaffe — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 02:02:23 +0000

I don’t trust a person or doctor that has 2 DUI’s, as if 1 was not enough to learn a lesson about responsibility. A person that will write illegal prescriptions to support either his, or his player’s addictions. Philip Rivers had a successful ACL reconstruction, so what? That is a common procedure, & Rivers runs like bambi. I have a different idea of what a good doctor is.

By: chargerz4life

chargerz4life — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 01:55:31 +0000

I have had 3 surgeries and my wife 1 from Dr. Chao, all successful. The media and people slamming him for the successful malpractice lawsuits need to do their due diligence and research the lawsuits. He and his staff are very professional and have not done me and my family wrong and I know a least a dozen others personally that would say the same thing!

By: arbiterflick

arbiterflick — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:52:22 +0000

Rivers’ surgery aside, Chao is a criminal and a crook, a drunk, and a fraud.

This is one of the most rare of circumstance, where fans agree with the NFLPA.

By: spedracr15

spedracr15 — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:18:25 +0000

I don’t get this – the San Diego Union rep says he likes the doctor, the star QB says he likes the doctor … who decided Chao should be investigated?

So much for the players controlling the union. De needs to go.

By: patssteelersorgiants

patssteelersorgiants — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:33:16 +0000

“I’m comfortable our doctors make the best possible decisions for the players.”

Yeah I’m sure RGIII feels that way, Roger.

By: generalherald

generalherald — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:08:02 +0000

Can someone please explain the “read between the lines” version of this? I am not versed in anything union, anytime I hear of some ‘dispute’ it confuses me completely.