Dr Nicholas Caro
Chicago, Illinois
Dr. Nick Caro's attempt to sue a former patient for $2Mil FAILED!
Dean Kantis explains his story at http://www.lifeafterlasik.com/.
Case Dismissed!!
Nick Caro, MD & Saint George Vision Laser SIEZED!
In addition to Dean, There have been 50+ lawsuits filed against Dr. Caro. Please note that although some or most of these cases may have been dismissed for ‘lack of merit’, or withdrawn, the fact these cases were filed in the first place warrants some questioning of one's professional ability (?). The state of Illinois seems to think so...
01/29/1993 - 1993-L-001199 - CALAMARAS L vs. CARO NICHOLAS
08/29/1997 - 1997-L-010344 - BOUBOUREKAS vs. SAINT GEORGE CORRECTIVE V
11/04/1998 - 1998-L-012699 - WARD vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
09/12/2000 - 2000-L-010443 - SMITH B vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD DBA
11/16/2000 - 2000-L-013302 - BARRIOS vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
12/28/2000 - 2000-L-015069 - PRATT vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
02/09/2001 - 2001-L-001625 - GUERRERO vs. CARO NICHOLAS C
02/09/2001 - 2001-L-001687 - RIVERA vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
11/02/2001 - 2001-L-014122 - THIEL vs. CARO NICHOLAS MD
11/15/2001 - 2001-L-014829 - KLOTTER vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
04/10/2002 - 2002-L-004498 - CALOMINO vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
10/15/2002 - 2002-L-013104 - FARINA vs. CARO NICHALAS C MD
03/14/2003 - 2003-L-003167 - CARDENAS vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
04/11/2003 - 2003-L-004416 - BRITO vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
07/17/2003 - 2003-L-008683 - DEMMA vs. CARO NICHALS C MD
12/08/2004 - 2004-L-013719 - WEINSTEIN S vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
05/06/2005 - 2005-L-005064 - LAPORTA R vs. CARO NICHOLAS MD
03/24/1997 - 1997-L-003437 - KOULIS vs. CARO NICHOLAS MD
03/02/1995 - 1995-L-004971 - CALLAS vs. CARO NICHOLAS MD
02/16/2001 - 2001-L-001954 - KOLK vs. CARO NICHOLAS MD DBA
09/13/1999 - 1999-L-010231 - CARVAJAL vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
03/07/1995 - 1995-L-005945 - HINOJOSA vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
10/25/1999 - 1999-L-011972 - WEINSTEIN S vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
10/25/1999 - 1999-L-011973 - KEHOE S vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
05/24/2004 - 2004-L-005836 - ZITO vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
07/02/1998 - 1998-L-007784 - MITCHELL P vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
12/21/1998 - 1998-L-014726 - CARDENAS E vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
01/10/2000 - 2000-L-000305 - DELAGARZA G vs. CARO NICHOLAS DR
03/02/1995 - 1995-L-005296 - GENOVESE E vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
08/14/2000 - 2000-L-009285 - WILLIAMS D vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD DBA
03/05/1999 - 1999-L-002588 - SALINAS O vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
03/24/1999 - 1999-L-003332 - IRVAN E vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
04/16/1999 - 1999-L-004249 - BONGIOVANNI R vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
05/16/2000 - 2000-L-005602 - HARMS C vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
08/04/2004 - 2004-L-008791 - WEINSTEIN S vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
09/10/2004 - 2004-L-010333 - RAEVALO RAUL vs. CARO NICHOLAS C
06/28/2001 - 2001-L-007797 - PUCEK N vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
06/21/2001 - 2001-L-007419 - PUCKEK N vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
10/19/2004 - 2004-L-011829 - RIVERA J vs. CARO NICHOLAS C.,M.D.
07/13/2000 - 2000-L-007952 - YAGODA M vs. SAINT GEORGE CORRECTIVE V
02/03/1998 - 1998-L-001349 - CASTROVILLARI N vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
12/13/1996 - 1996-L-014530 - KOPINSKI R vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
12/10/1996 - 1996-L-014340 - SALINAZ A vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD
11/22/2005 - 2005-L-013284 - TEAGUE K vs. CARO NICHOLAS C MD NC
05/06/2005 - 2005-L-005064 - LAPORTA R vs. CARO NICHOLAS MD
12/01/1992 - 1992-M5-002287 - ANESTHESIA 1-2-3 vs. CARO NICHOLAS
07/12/1996 - 1996-M1-139514 - UNIVERSAL OUTDOOR vs. CARO NICHOLAS C
06/02/1994 - 1994-M1-132141 - ALCON SURGICAL INC vs. CARO NICHOLAS M D
06/24/1994 - 1994-M5-001376 - COZZIE F vs. THE SAINT GEORGE C
01/27/2006 - 2006-L-000973 - THIEL vs. CARO NICHOLAS / ST. GEORGE EYE
Dr. Nick Caro BBB and Attorney General's Office Complaint by Dean Andrew Kantis :
Complaint Filed Against Dr. Nicholas Caro with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation August 17th, 2005 Attn: Investigator Joe Annerino (Medical Enforcement) Illinios Department of Professional Regulation James R. Thompson Center 100 West Randolph, Suite#9-300 Chicago, Illinios 60601 w: 312-814-4526 F: 312-814-3145 Thank you for your reply to my initial complaint #200504961 against...
Posted in Refractive Surgery News on August 17, 2005 08:15 AM
Dr. Nicholas Caro Sued for Medical Malpractice by "N.K."
Plaintiff claimed that after undergoing LASIK surgery on her right eye on April 30, 1999, she experienced difficulties with a serious candida fungal infection which she followed-up with him on several occasions, which consisted of cap cleanings, prescription of several antibiotics and a steroid, until the following June 11th, her last visit. She subsequently had to undergo a corneal transplant.
Posted in Refractive Surgery News on December 3, 2004 06:41 PM
Dr. Nicholas Caro Sued for Medical Malpractice by "S.W."
These husband and wife plaintiffs are claiming that during one of two, or possibly both bilateral LASIK surgeries performed by Dr. Nicholas Caro on September 22, and October 5, 1999, metallic particles were left embedded in both of Mrs. W's corneas. Although her treatment subsequent to the discovery of the alleged particles was not yet disclosed in this file at the time it was copied, it is possible that she had to undergo corneal transplantation.
Posted in Refractive Surgery News on March 19, 2004 06:47 PM
Dr. Nicholas Caro Sued for Medical Malpractice by "R.C"
Plaintiff alleged that during her treatment consisting of multiple refractive surgeries to both eyes at St. George Corrective Vision Center between August of 1993 and September of 1997, Dr. Nicholas Caro and/or other personnel affiliated with him, among other things, performed two surgeries that have a well known poor success rate (hexagonal keratotomy and/or automated lamellar keratoplasty), failed to properly inform her about the experimental nature of each surgery performed which ultimately necessitated corneal transplantation, and also didn't inform her that an excimer laser, apparently manufactured by PDI Laser, was not approved by the FDA and that the FDA had denied Dr. Caro's application to use it, and went ahead and used it on her anyway.
Posted in Refractive Surgery News on August 25, 2003 08:20 AM
Dr. Nicholas Caro Sued for Medical Malpractice by "E.L.I."
Plaintiff alleged that on March 27, 1997, she underwent bilateral LASIK eye surgery without being given adequate informed consent regarding possible problems with her connective tissue disorder, rheumatoid arthritis and dry eyes. As a result she allegedly had severe loss of vision in both eyes from "corneal melting" and there was a period of about two and one-half months when she was legally blind.
Posted in Refractive Surgery News on July 23, 2003 09:12 AM
Dr. Nicholas Caro Sued for Medical Malpractice by "G.D." and "M.H." :
Plaintiff alleged that two weeks after Dr. Nicholas Caro performed LASIK surgery on both of his eyes on January 2, 1998, his left eye began to turn red, vision became decreased, the pupil turned white, and due to a corneal infection, developed a corneal ulcer.
Posted in Refractive Surgery News on March 31, 2000 08:25 AM
U.S. Marshalls Seize "Homegrown" Laser Owned by Dr. Nicholas Caro
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES May 15, 1997 Food and Drug Administration 2098 Gaither Road Rockville, MD 20850 WARNING LETTER Nicholas C. Caro, M.D. 4145 W. Peterson, Suite 200 Chicago, Illinois 60640 Dear Dr. Caro, The Food and Drug...
Posted in Refractive Surgery News on May 15, 1997 11:58 AM
Dr. Nicholas Caro Sued for Medical Malpractice by "E.G."
Plaintiff claimed that during the second of two lamellar keratectomy (LK) surgeries on his left eye on August 26, 1994, Dr. Nicholas Caro cut too deeply into it causing severe damage to the cornea and iris. He also claimed that Eye Technology manufactured a defective machine that was used during the procedure.
Posted in Refractive Surgery News on August 26, 1994 09:25 AM
Dr. Nicholas Caro Sued for Medical Malpractice by "G.C."
Plaintiff alleged that on February 23, 1994, Dr. Nicholas Caro, among other things, improperly performed a lamellar keratoplasty on him without giving proper informed consent by warning him of the risks involved which include blindness and also failed to inform him of alternatives. He is now blind in his left eye.
Posted in Refractive Surgery News on February 3, 1994 08:34 AM
August 17th, 2005 Attn: Investigator Joe Annerino (Medical Enforcement) Illinios Department of Professional Regulation James R. Thompson Center 100 West Randolph, Suite#9-300 Chicago, Illinios 60601 w: 312-814-4526 F: 312-814-3145 Thank you for your reply to my initial complaint #200504961 against St. George Corrective Vision Center/Dr....