In a recent report, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has reprimanded and fined a Champaign doctor. Dr. Keith Reisinger-Kindle of Equity Clinic was penalized for a procedure that ended with a patient hospitalized due to complications. Following the surgery, parts of the fetus were found in the patient's body, prompting a medical negligence lawsuit. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the state disciplinary action, dated May 16, mandates that Reisinger-Kindle must pay a $5,000 fine and fulfill 20 hours of continuing medical education.
The suit in question depicts a disturbing series of events. Sued by an Indiana woman known only as Jane Doe, the lawsuit states she was left with half of a fetus inside her and suffered a perforated uterus post-procedure, as reported by the Chicago Tribune. The complication occurred after a two-day abortion procedure that concluded on April 2, 2023.
Following the procedure, Reisinger-Kindle reported that the patient's uterus was empty and that the "products of conception were visibly inspected and confirmed to be complete." Yet, the patient soon reported severe cramping and, upon seeking further medical attention, had the remaining fetal parts surgically removed at Community Hospital South Emergency Room in Indianapolis. These details emerged from the medical negligence lawsuit filed against Dr. Reisinger-Kindle, which is still pending.
The story continued to develop when, allegedly refusing to communicate with the surgical team responsible for the patient's care post-complication, Dr. Reisinger-Kindle faced increasing scrutiny. Having denied any exchange when speaking to the patient that same day, it was found that Reisinger-Kindle refused to answer questions or share information with one of the surgeons, claiming he didn't have the patient’s permission, as detailed by the Sun-Times. A medical report accompanying the lawsuit suggests that the actions of Reisinger-Kindle deviated from a reasonable standard of care. This report was submitted with filings in the ongoing legal matter.
Reisinger-Kindle has yet to publicly respond to the reprimand and fine or previous requests for comment on the lawsuit. An attorney representing Reisinger-Kindle declined to comment as well. Meanwhile, the state's actions underscore the seriousness of the allegations and the regulatory oversight in place to address such instances of medical malpractice.
