PORT CHESTER, New York (WABC) -- A woman from Westchester County, New York, is suing her doctor, who she claims was talking on his cellphone during an operation.
Mary Edwards, 70, of Port Chester, was treated for a varicose vein in September by Dr. Eric Fishman of Westmed Medical Group.
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According to the lawsuit, Edwards heard Fishman on his phone speaking in English and Spanish. Edwards said Fishman told her afterward he was taking a language proficiency exam since he has many Spanish speaking patients.
The lawsuit claims Edwards suffered emotional distress, describing Fishman's conduct as "beyond all possible bounds of decency."
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Citing privacy laws, Westmed issued a statement saying, it "doesn't comment on patient care or pending litigation."