Military Physician Whistleblower Files

Military Physician Whistleblower Files

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Under leadership of General Kevin Kiley while he was commander at Landstuhl, Germany, in 1995 and 1996, a cover-up of healthcare deficiencies and retaliation against doctors and nurses who reported these deficiencies occurred. I was General Kiley's Chief of Emergency Medicine who was retaliated against. I had reported several life-threatening problems including ambulance deficiencies and unlawful orders by General Kiley's subordinates not to treat medically unstable civilian patients. My allegations were later confirmed by the Department of Defense Inspector General report of 5 May, 2000. Two of General Kiley's subordinates were ordered to receive written letters of reprimand; however, they escaped punishment.

The current military Surgeons General are competing for the powerful new role as Surgeon General of all US military services. General Kiley recently resigned because of the Walter Reed scandal. Navy Surgeon General Admiral Donald C. Arthur has been reported by former Navy surgeon Dr. Eric Gluck as participating in unlawful retaliation against Dr. Gluck for reporting Navy healthcare deficiencies. However, even after several years, Department of Defense Inspector General has not yet been willing to investigate Dr. Gluck's allegations or even to interview retired military officers who have provided sworn affidavits. Senator Joe Lieberman is awaiting the military’s response on behalf of Dr. Gluck. Congressman Henry Waxman’s Government Reform Committee is assisting.

Now that Mr. Robert M. Gates is Defense Secretary, and supervisor of the Department of Defense Inspector General, should not full investigation and disclosure to Members of Congress and the public precede any approval of Surgeons General to the one conjoint surgeon general position?

Stephen Whitlock Smith, MD

Lieutenant Colonel, US Army Medical Corps Retired

8103 Steilacoom Blvd SW PMB#28

Lakewood, WA 98498

Telephone 253-576-6746

swstelemd@aol.com

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General Kiley retires