Michael Alan Stuart

Mike boasts a comprehensive background in the tech sector, having had the opportunity to work as both a designer for enterprise applications and a corporate executive. He is the founder and former CEO of AssetWorks Inc., a Fortune 500 facility management solution, and resides on the Texas Coast. Mike holds a BSEE from Ohio State University and served as an officer in the Electronic Security Command of the U.S. Air Force.

Deny and Defend in VA Community Care

by

The “deny and defend” response occurs when healthcare institutions prioritize protecting themselves over acknowledging and correcting medical errors. Rather than taking a transparent, patient-centered approach to addressing mistakes, institutions deploy a strategy of institutional self-protection that often compounds the original injury. Here’s how it typically unfolds: Initial Response: When complications arise, the healthcare system’s first … Read more

The Dallas VA put me in a Wheelchair

by

This document includes the process of obtaining a VA disability rating for spinal fusion, focusing on a veteran’s case involving alleged medical negligence. The 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) criteria is used by the VA to assess disability, emphasizing range of motion limitations, pain levels, and functional impairment resulting from the fusion. … Read more

Flat back Syndrome from Failed Fusion Surgery

by

Flatback syndrome is characterized by the loss of normal lumbar lordosis, resulting in a flattened lumbar spine. This document aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the condition, including its potential causes, symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment options, with a focus on Mr. Stuart’s case. Causes of Flatback Syndrome: Degenerative Changes: Including age-related degenerative disc … Read more

Post Surgical Pain Management in the Opioid Crisis

by

Frustrations of Post-Surgical Care Amidst the Opioid Crisis Navigating post-surgical care in the current climate of the opioid crisis has become an excruciatingly challenging experience. Recently, I underwent a major spine surgery involving both Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) from L3 to S1 and Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF) from T10 to the pelvis. While the … Read more

My Doctor Operated on the Wrong Vertebra and Tried to Conceal It

by

Comprehensive Overview of Surgical Encounter, Deviations, and Records Deletion The Case of Michael Alan Stuart vs. Dr. Kesterson and the Center for Neurological Disorders. Reference the JPS Surgery Records for August 3, 2021: These records were initially part of the hospital’s official documents but were subsequently removed by Dr. Kesterson and JPS Hospital. Context of … Read more

Lawsuit against Dr. Kesterson and the Center for Neurological Disorders

by

Medical negligence lawsuit filed by Michael A. Stuart, the plaintiff, against Dr. Oliver Lee Kesterson and the Center for Neurological Disorders (CND), the defendants. The case is filed in the Tarrant County Judicial District, Texas. Plaintiff’s Background: Michael A. Stuart, a veteran officer of the United States Air Force, is currently under medical care at … Read more

Why would a hospital delete Medical Records?

by

My hospital deleted incriminating medical records after being notified of the malpractice lawsuit “Doctors and hospitals often employ deny and defend strategies, acting with a sense of impunity to avoid accountability for their mistakes. This approach disregards ethical standards, legal obligations, and the resulting harm to patients.” – See deny and defend presentation There are no … Read more

Top 7 Surgical Preventable Adverse Events

by

The Top Texas Preventable Adverse Events (PAE) Preventable Adverse Events, also known as PAEs, can happen in health care, but they are not supposed to happen. An example would be surgery on the wrong body part, or a bad injury from a fall. Health care workers try hard to make sure PAEs don’t happen. The … Read more

Healthcare Challenges of Michael Stuart

by

Michael Stuart’s health has been severely impacted by degenerative disc disease, which worsened significantly following an unsuccessful surgery on August 3, 2021. This surgery, conducted by a VA Community care practitioner, involved critical errors, including the fusion of incorrect spinal levels and the improper fitting of pedicle screws. The delay in rectifying these errors extended … Read more