Wexler v. Hecht

OPINION BY LALLY-GREEN, J.:

¶ 1 In this medical malpractice action, Appellant, Beverly Wexler, appeals from the summary judgment order entered on December 18, 2002. We affirm.

¶ 2 A brief summary of the factual and procedural history of the case is as follows. On January 18,1998, Appellant underwent bunion-removal surgery and related procedures. Defendant/Appellee, Dr. Paul J. Hecht, performed the operation. Dr. Hecht is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon.

¶ 3 Appellant complained that Dr. Hecht’s surgery caused her foot condition to worsen.1 On November 3, 1999, Appellant filed a medical…