I should have mentioned in my first post that several of the patients I spoke with said that Dr. Monegal constantly monitors this forum in an obsessive way. They said Dr. Monegal threatens patients who say they are going to write about their complications and lack of quality care on the forum, while forcing patients to post positive information about him. Looking at all the posts from people who claim to be patients of Dr. Monegal, I think a lot of them are Dr. Monegal himself, and the way they go completely over the top in promoting him should be a huge red flag for everyone.