If you could go to any doctor in New York area for a HT who would you pick?

[amadeus]

Of course you can be sued, you are distributing defamatory and potentially liableus statements on a public forum about Dr. Feller. How stupid are you? What the hell are you thinking? WOW!

[JustTheTip]

It is true that Dr. Feller has sued and/or threatened litigation against several of his former patients. This can all be easily referenced on other hair loss websites such as the Hair Transplant Network. Not to mention that Dr. Feller has openly admitted as much...

Currently, Dr. Feller is initiating legal action against an HTN member whose username is Jessie1. His lawsuit is frivolous and doesn't stand a chance in any court. However, it's enough to scare most people into submission, which is exactly the case with Jessie1.

I highly suggest that you view for yourself the threads on the HTN regarding Jessie1 so that you can make an informed decision before undergoing a procedure with Dr. Feller.

Also, while you're at it, I suggest that you look into other dissatisfied patients of Dr. Feller, including, but not limited to: Badluck, JustAGuy, NotHappy, Jessie1, LondonHTSeeker, and Trooper.

All of the above mentioned patients are recent and posted their bad experience with Dr. Feller within the past year or so...

I recommend that you chose a different doctor. Do not let location determine your decision. There is just too much baggage that comes along with Dr. Feller. If you had a bad result like the above mentioned patients, you don't want to be sued in a court of law for honestly posting about it online.

Also, don't forget that Spex is an employee of Dr. Feller's. He is a sales rep whose job is to troll the online forums to drum up business for Dr. Feller.

No need to worry though, there are a lot of options in North America. Good luck with your decision.

[wylie]

Of course you can be sued, you are distributing defamatory and potentially liableus statements on a public forum about Dr. Feller. How stupid are you? What the hell are you thinking? WOW!

You have GOT to be kidding me!

What the hell are YOU thinking?

A bit of advice: Read first, type second. And read SLOWLY

[TheFirst17]

Omgosh...
And Dr. Feller is apart of the http://www.iahrs.org/
I'm going in with another doctor whose on that site.
Doctor True.
Anyone know any info about him and his work?
I go in on Tuesday.

[Delphi]

God only knows why these people are all of a sudden coming out of the woodwork to bash Feller, I can really care less, but he does have one of the better reputations as a hair transplant doctor. Don't believe everything you read from some of the people that only have a couple of posts and all of a sudden come to a forum to bash someone, especially when they refer you to that fraud hair transplant sales site. Could be those sleazy moderators trying to drum up more business. Maybe they are mad with Feller for not paying his bill or something.
Dr. True has a very good reputation, you’ll be fine.

[JustTheTip]

God only knows why these people are all of a sudden coming out of the woodwork to bash Feller, I can really care less, but he does have one of the better reputations as a hair transplant doctor. Don't believe everything you read from some of the people that only have a couple of posts and all of a sudden come to a forum to bash someone, especially when they refer you to that fraud hair transplant sales site.

Excellent point Delphi... I couldn't agree more!

No one should take any poster at his/her word. We must all be less gullible and more skeptical. We have to ask hard questions...

For this reason, I suggest that JudeL and anyone else who doubts my statements simply go see for themselves. This way they will be able to see in Dr. Feller's own words how he handles such cases.

You see, Dr. Feller is an avid poster on the HTN. He has an account under his own name and frequently participates online. A simple search of the usernames I mentioned above will yield several results in which you and anyone can see direct, primary evidence of the fact that Dr. Feller has sued or threatened to sue several of his dissatisfied patients. This is not my opinion, but rather a simple fact that Dr. Feller proudly admits.

If you take issue with any specific statement that I made, please inform me and I will gladly provide you with a link to any and all such threads, provided I am allowed to do so under the T&Cs of The Bald Truth.

Lastly, I couldn't agree with you more about your opinion of the HTN. I too regard it as a sales/fraud site. There is a clear agenda and bias at the HTN. However, that is irrelevant to the topic at hand because I was referring to threads in which Dr. Feller himself directly participates. So it's not my opinion, but rather a simple fact.

It is, however, my opinion to disagree with your statement that Feller has "one of the better reputations as a hair transplant doctor." In my opinion, he has one of the worst reputations due to his inability to accept criticism, crude treatment of his former patients who have dared to publicly post less than optimal results or outright failures at the hands of Dr. Feller, and most importantly, the fact that he is one of the only doctors that I have ever heard of that actively sues former patients of his.

Whether you or JudeL chose to believe me is of little consequence to myself, but of great consequence to you should you chose to go ahead with Dr. Feller. It’s your head after all...

So don't believe me, but by your own criteria, you are equally incredulous. Therefore, as I stated in my initial post, it is important for JudeL to do the research himself and not believe any of us. He seems like an intelligent person, I'm sure it's a task he can handle; I'm also quite sure that I know what he'll find...

[Delphi]

I read the posts you suggested over at the hair transplant network fraud sales site and all I can see Feller being guilty of is stupidity and a total lack of self control, which is a sign of emotional immaturity. Who really knows what went down with the people posting the complaints? Man that site is a circus! To be honest, I am a little suspect of any new poster who comes on here bashing a doctor after making only a few posts. Looks very suspicious.
I do understand your point though, I would not feel comfortable going to have a hair transplant with a surgeon who would sue me at the drop of a hat if I question my experience with him on a public message forum. But I do think it’s more about his stupidity to post that publically then anything else. I would not trust him mainly because of that.

[JustTheTip]

I read the posts you suggested over at the hair transplant network fraud sales site and all I can see Feller being guilty of is stupidity and a total lack of self control, which is a sign of emotional immaturity. Who really knows what went down with the people posting the complaints? Man that site is a circus! To be honest, I am a little suspect of any new poster who comes on here bashing a doctor after making only a few posts. Looks very suspicious.
I do understand your point though, I would not feel comfortable going to have a hair transplant with a surgeon who would sue me at the drop of a hat if I question my experience with him on a public message forum. But I do think it’s more about his stupidity to post that publically then anything else. I would not trust him mainly because of that.

Again, I do not dispute, nor do I disagree with anything that you have said. Your reasoning sounds clear to me... even the part about my new membership. This is precisely the point that I'm trying to make. Posters, sales reps, doctors, moderators and forums are not to be trusted. One should only give credence to people that you meet in person and/or posters that reveal their identity...

This is why it is fair game to say what I said about Feller... because it's not hearsay! Anyone can easily go read for themselves what Feller has said and draw their own conclusions...

As for your conclusion that Feller is only guilty of "stupidity and total lack of self control" all I can say is that I understand why and how you have come to that conclusion. However, I see it differently. I don't think it's stupidity, I think his remarks are calculated threats designed to intimidate any detractors or overly critical posters out there. The simple fact of the matter is that Feller has the wherewithal and motivation to sue just about anyone who crosses him... and he's not shy about letting all of us know it.

Oh, and in regard to my new membership here on the Bald Truth, let me say that just because I'm new here, doesn't mean that I'm new to the industry. I've been on several forums over the years and it is only just now that I have decided to join and contribute to this one.

I'm sure you'll understand my reasons... uh, lack of transparency on other forums, doctor bias, unethical practices, sales driven, etc... I'm no dummy. I know what goes on with the other forums too. So please, just because I may mention something that was said or done on another forum, please do not interpret that as me endorsing said forum. It couldn't be further from the truth....

You will be seeing more of my contributions to all aspects of hair restoration, not just the shaddy elements, but also the successes and inspirations. I do believe in URFUT / URFUE and I think that these procedures have done a lot of good for a great many men in the world... I should know, I'm one of them!

[Delphi]

You definitely have a suspicious agenda coming to this forum to bash Feller, I can tell simply by how you phrase things and how you refer to FUE and FUT. Something does not smell right here. This stinks of a smear campaign, but it’s certainly good reading. Feller probably deservers it for being so stupid.

I trust this forum the most, as I am sure most people do because it allows discussions like this and is not controlled by thug hair transplant/used car salesman like hair transplant network.

[JustTheTip]

I have my opinions, you have yours... I don't need your validation.

I also think it's kind of suspicious how you regard yourself as some sort of authority figure... as if you have more credibility because you have simply made more posts? Really? Is that how your reasoning works? If so, I take back what I said about you being of sound reason.

Besides, Feller isn't my only concern, he just happens to be in the limelight at the moment because he is suing one of his former patients. Wait until you hear what I have to say about Armani, Bolton and Larry Shapiro! LOL!

There is nothing in my post that can be considered a smear. I invite everyone to simply read Dr. Feller's own statements regarding the aforementioned cases and come to their own opinion. I don't think anyone should trust me, or you. However, they should definitely read up on these cases so as to make an informed opinion... all you have to do is use the "search" function and you will see... don't take my word for it, just see for yourself...

I've said what I wanted to say in regard to Feller. Now it's time for me to move on.

[JustTheTip]

I trust this forum the most, as I am sure most people do because it allows discussions like this and is not controlled by thug hair transplant/used car salesman like hair transplant network.

By the way, why do you trust it so much more?

I agree that the HTN is run by thug-like trolls, but why is this one so special? Aren't the moderators going to delete all the negative posts about Feller, including mine?

Who moderators this forum anyway? And what makes them so special and honest?

[TheFirst17]

Thank you for the feedback on Doctor True.
Going in on tomorrow for 400 grafts, via FUE. In New York.
I am praying all goes well.

[Delphi]

By the way, why do you trust it so much more?

I agree that the HTN is run by thug-like trolls, but why is this one so special? Aren't the moderators going to delete all the negative posts about Feller, including mine?

Who moderators this forum anyway? And what makes them so special and honest?

Well, like you I have been around for a while. I know a corrupt forum when I see one. Any forum that offers free online consultations for hair transplant doctors and sells hair loss products is a prime example. And how can you not know who runs this forum if you have been around the “industry” for so long as you say?
I just think that this forum runs differently. It’s very professional, no crazy moderator wars, just a very well run site. I also highly doubt that your statements about feller will be removed if they are true. I’ve been reading a posting here for a couple of years and it's a VERY honest place, much different then all the other sites. You’ll see what a great place this is.

[Papillion]

For what its worth I think there are a lot of unstable people within the hairloss community, by definition they are bound to have issues, hell I know all about that.
Now Im not suggesting research isnt very important and a lot of thought needs to go into actually going ahead with having a transplant, but sometimes people forget that it isnt a magic bullet. I cant see any issue that seemed unreasonable with regards my experience with having Dr.Feller do mine. Its understandable that there is a disclaimer, the man is good at what he does but he isnt god, he will honestly do the best he can do for people depending on their situation and I got the sense he was a man who believed in his work and was completely honest.
The people who bag him need to ask, what makes them think it would have turned out any better elsewhere?

[Delphi]

For what its worth I think there are a lot of unstable people within the hairloss community, by definition they are bound to have issues, hell I know all about that.
Now Im not suggesting research isnt very important and a lot of thought needs to go into actually going ahead with having a transplant, but sometimes people forget that it isnt a magic bullet. I cant see any issue that seemed unreasonable with regards my experience with having Dr.Feller do mine. Its understandable that there is a disclaimer, the man is good at what he does but he isnt god, he will honestly do the best he can do for people depending on their situation and I got the sense he was a man who believed in his work and was completely honest.
The people who bag him need to ask, what makes them think it would have turned out any better elsewhere?

I agree with you completely. There are many unstable people who frequent these forums. It seems that the more unstable ones gravitate towards forums that are moderated by the more sleazy people like that guy Bill and takingtheplung over at HTN who are selling hair loss products and trying to take advantage of desperate people, or sites like hairsite, but there is crossover and I have seen my share here too. I personally think that Dr. Feller handles himself in a very unprofessional manner on the hair transplant network fraud site. He seems to act more dignified here, the few times I have seen him post, but I assume it’s because Spencer Kobren owns the site and it probably would not be tolerated and he would have his ass handed to him by the admin. Kobren is the most powerful person in the hair loss industry so Feller probably would not say a word out of turn.
I do not think Feller’s hard earned good reputation should be dragged through the public mud based on a couple of unhappy patients, but I can see why people would question his judgment by the way he acts in public. It’s very unprofessional and even immature. Being that Feller is in the IAHRS it is because he is one of the best hair transplant surgeons in the world, so I think we should at least give him credit for that. He can always work on his personality