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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. ROBERT GUIRGUIS, MD
4730 N. Habana Ave.
US

Court Case # 16-CA-990

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201989556
Claim Number : 2015023118
Date Submitted : 8/7/2019
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
ALLIED WORLD SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
51-0331163  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Joyce M Palmisano
Street Address
1690 New Britain Ave. Suite 101
City State Zip
Farmington CT 06032
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(860) 284 - 1382 1382 (860) 284 - 1383 Joyce.Palmisano@awac.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualROBERT GUIRGUIS
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed5767 49th St. North
CityStateZip CodeCounty
SAINT PETERSBURGFL33709Pinellas
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
0303-2472$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS9146Internal Medicine - Minor Surgery 

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Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FHillsborough
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Other Outpatient FacilityTampa Pail Relief Center, Inc.
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
4/3/201511/2/2015
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Degenerative disc disease, scoliosis, osteomyelitis
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Steroid injections
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged negligence in failing to: (1) timely diagnose and treat osteomyelitis, (2) follow up for MRI results before proceeding with additional injections, (3) timely review the results of the MRI and communicate those results to Patient, (4) timely follow up with other healthcare providers regarding her suspected osteomyelitis, and (5) timely refer Patient for proper treatment of osteomyelitis.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Plaintiffs claim this delay caused Patient spinal collapse and deformity, requiring the need for additional surgeries and life-long antibiotics.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Minor - Loss of fingers, loss or damage to organs. Includes non-disabling injuries.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
2/2/201616-CA-990
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hillsborough7/23/2019
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Messer, Andrew
Orthopaedic Associates of West Florida, P.A.
Tampa Pain Relief Center
Armenia Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC
Surgery Center Holdings, Inc.
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
More than 90 days, after suit filed and prior to or during the course of mandatory settlement conference.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
8/5/2019
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$250,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$75,370
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$0
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$0$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Worked closely with defense counsel to resolve claim.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

Court Case # 07-CA-018219

Indemnity Paid: $99,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200850634
Claim Number :24572
Date Submitted :8/27/2008
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
MAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
58-1449198 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeEntity Name
EntityMAG MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Street Address
8427 South Park Circle Suite 130
CityStateZip
OrlandoFL32819
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(407) 370 - 3813 (407) 370 - 2247cwehner@magmutual.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRobert Guirguis
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed4730 N. Habana Ave.
CityStateZip CodeCounty
TampaFL33614Hillsborough
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
PSL 1601463 03$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Osteopathic Physician 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS9146Anesthesiology - Pain Management3575

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Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FHillsborough
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
8/11/200510/3/2006
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Morphine headache
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Morphine injected into abdomen
Diagnostic Code :784.0
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
Alleged failure to insure proper placement of needle into interthecal pump
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Morphine headache
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Slight - Lacerations, contusions, minor scars, rash.No delay.

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Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
1/31/200807-CA-018219
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hillsborough8/8/2008
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Tampa Pain Relief Center Inc.
Armenia Surgery Center, Inc.
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
More than 90 days, after suit filed and prior to or during the course of mandatory settlement conference.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
8/14/2008
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$99,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$15,822
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$6,512
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$99,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$25,000$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Risk management has counseled insured
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

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Court Case # 11007150

Indemnity Paid: $0.00

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number : M201783298
Claim Number : FP4103503
Date Submitted : 10/5/2017
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer Name Coverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC Primary
Insurer FEIN Professional License Number
59-6614702  
Insurer Contact Information
Type First Name MI Last Name
Individual Kelly   Andrews
Street Address
12724 Gran Bay Parkway, W., Suite 400
City State Zip
Jacksonville FL 32258
Phone Ext Fax E-Mail Address
(904) 360 - 3038     kandrews@thedoctors.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualRobert Guirguis
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
Licensed5501 Gray Street
CityStateZip CodeCounty
TampaFL33609Hillsborough
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
FP-CL103501$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
OS9146Anesthesiology - Pain Management 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FHillsborough
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Physician's Office 
Name of InstitutionCode
  
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Patients' Room 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
12/31/20082/16/2011
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Spinal Stenosis with chronic back pain unrelieved by conservative treatment.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Epidural morphine pump trial.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
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Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Hospital admission after a fall at home during the course of epidural morphine pump trial.
Severity Of Injury
Temporary: Major - Burns, surgical material left, drug side effect, brain damage. Recovery delayed.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
7/7/201111007150
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Hillsborough9/29/2017
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Yaacoub, MD, Chadi
Otero, MD, John
Rivera, MD, Abraham
Tampa Pain Relief Center, Inc.
Armenia Surgery Center
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
More than 90 days, after suit filed and prior to or during the course of mandatory settlement conference.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
No Payment Made
Court DecisionOther
No Court Proceedings. 
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
 
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?No
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$0
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$30,190
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$9,339
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$0
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$0$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Patient Safety referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
No updates found.

 

 

*NR: Prior to 04/28/1999 this field was not required in submitted claims.

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