Poole was the only non-partner physician at Affiliates.ĭr. Michele Garant, Randy Smith, and Ben Zivney. Poole worked for Affiliates, she was one of four doctors, Drs. The Affiliates clinic is connected to the College Station Medical Center, which is referred to in this opinion as "the Hospital." Affiliates doctors treat their own patients at the Hospital and also work "on-call" hours there, treating the patients of other Affiliates doctors. BackgroundĪffiliates for Women's Health is a medical practice specializing in obstetrics and gynecology in College Station, Texas. The reasons for these rulings are explained below. The breach-of-contract claim and the Americans with Disabilities Act discrimination and retaliation claims, as well as the failure-to-accommodate claim, may go forward. Poole's failure-to-accommodate claim.īased on a careful review of the pleadings, the motion and response, the summary judgment record, and the applicable law, Affiliates's motion for partial summary judgment, (Docket Entry No. Affiliates did not move for summary judgment on Dr. Poole has responded, arguing that there are factual disputes material to deciding those claims. Poole's breach-of-contract claim and her claims for discrimination and retaliation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. She alleged that her termination for failing to perform her duties was a pretext for disability discrimination.Īfter the parties completed discovery, Affiliates moved for summary judgment on Dr. Poole, Affiliates ridiculed and questioned her accommodation requests and did not explain, document, or engage in interactive dialogue when it denied them. Poole alleged that she asked Affiliates for several accommodations, some of which were granted, some denied.
She has experienced headaches, weight loss, difficulty sleeping, emotional anxiety, paranoia, flashbacks, and fear in certain circumstances. She alleged that her disabilities have substantially impaired her capacity to work, sleep, care for herself, and interact with others. Poole alleged that she has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder ("ADD"), migraines, and posttraumatic stress disorder ("PTSD") due to an assault. (2) retaliation under the Act (3) failure to provide reasonable accommodations for her disabilities and (4) breach of contract. Poole asserted four claims: (1) discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. She alleges that Affiliates denied her reasonable accommodations for her disabilities and terminated her because of discrimination based on her disabilities. Rebecca Poole-Ward, worked as an obstetrician and gynecologist for Affiliates for Women's Health, a medical practice in College Station, Texas. Brazina is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, he believes in providing his patients with the best quality of care, the newest most effective surgical techniques and the latest in conservative care.įirst and foremost, his emphasis is always on the patient's individual needs.ĭr.The plaintiff, Dr. Brazina, “The Jock Doc”, specializes in arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, and industrial medicine. He uses minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery and a quicker return to work and sports. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery the Arthroscopy Board of North America and the American College of Surgeons. He also serves as an Agreed Medical Examiner.
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DR GARY AGENA PROFESSIONALīrazina has treated some of the world’s top amateur professional athletes. He has served as a medical consultant to the U.S. Olympic Committee, Red Bull Athletes, Cirque du Soleil “Kooza”, Dancing with the Stars, The Southern California Cheetahs Track Club, and Second Opinion for the NFL Players Association. He has also served as Team physician for the L.A.
Gary Agena, an OB/GYN near Madisonville, LA, offers comprehensive care for the reproductive system in women across two converging areas of medicine: gynecology & obstetrics. Heat Football Team and the Los Angeles Blades.ĭr. Obstetrics is the word for women's care throughout the prenatal & pregnant states, while gynecology refers to the care of general women's health in a non-pregnant state. Brazina has extensive experience in the Medical Legal aspects of Orthopaedic Surgery including PI, IME examinations and all aspects of Workers’ Compensation. He lectures extensively on utilizing AMA Guidelines.ĭr. Brazina writes and lectures to the profession and for the public. He is editorial consultant and contributor to Max Fitness Magazine, Women’s Fitness Magazine and has been featured in articles published in Redbook, Shape Magazine, Sports Illustrated and Elle.
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