Dr. Thomas Charles Weber

1 star is far too generous. Our experience with Dr. Weber was one of the most disturbing medical experiences our family has ever endured. After seeing one bruise of unknown cause on our infant, Dr. Weber initiated an extreme abuse investigation despite knowing our baby had an elevated PTT, which can be associated with bleeding/clotting abnormalities. Our baby was subjected to multiple full-body X-rays and an MRI, while we were left sitting in an ER for approximately 13 hours with virtually no explanation or communication. When we questioned what was happening and advocated for our child, the police were called on us. CPS and the police themselves appeared confused about why they had been brought into the situation. We were eventually transferred to physicians who conducted a thorough and professional evaluation. The investigation ultimately included multiple full-body X-rays, an MRI, and two inspections of our home. After this extraordinarily invasive and traumatic ordeal, the… allegations of abuse were determined to be unfounded. The contrast between the care we received from the subsequent physicians and the way this case was handled in the ER was staggering. Another physician involved in our child’s care expressed serious concern about the conduct surrounding the ER portion of the case and indicated that it would be addressed. There is absolutely a place for protecting children from abuse. There is also a responsibility to use medical judgment, consider the child’s existing medical information, communicate with parents, and avoid subjecting an infant and family to unnecessary trauma. Dr. Weber failed us on every one of those fronts. Our baby went through an extraordinary amount of medical testing. We spent 13 hours terrified and uninformed. Law enforcement and CPS were brought into our lives. And all of this began with one unexplained bruise. We will never forget how our child was treated—or how we were treated for having the audacity to ask questions. I would not trust Dr. Weber with my child’s care, and I would strongly urge other parents to think twice before doing so.