Dybata v. Kistler

In this medical malpractice case, plaintiff challenges an order of the trial court barring the proposed testimony of her expert witness as to the claim made against defendant, Ole Kistler. We affirm.

In her complaint, plaintiff alleged that on September 4, 1979, she consulted Dr. Kistler, a doctor of osteopathy in general practice, because of uterine bleeding, discharge and pain. Dr. Kistler allegedly diagnosed functional uterine bleeding and treated accordingly. On September 11, 1979, Dr. Kistler referred plaintiff to Dr. David Prigg, a doctor of osteopathy specializing in obstetrics and…