Fla Man sues surgical center over denial of hair transplant

A South Florida man is suing a Broward hair transplant surgeon on grounds that they denied him a hair transplant because he is HIV.

28 year old Diego Del Rio suit argues that Dr. Brett Bolton, of the Age Defying Surgical Center, refused him treatment after an initial consult and examination had been completed, and after he revealed his condition. Del Rio says he told Bolton he was HIV positive.

He says a "staffing medical coordinator" later told him over the phone that the office would not treat him.

Del Rio is suing for $15,000 or more in damages and compared his treatment from the center to being "belittled and disrespected" like he was by Bolton and his staff.

I just don't get the merit of this lawsuit. We live in America, in which you can go to virtually any doctor, based on your condition (unless you're covered by an HMO of course). This guy rather than going to another doctor that would make him look youthful again, prefers to sue? Certainly, he could find another doctor that would be willing to give him care, if he invested the same energy being expended into placing the suit, into his own well-being. I would question whether or not his intent is even genuine. I understand that HIV patients should not be discriminated against just like anyone else, but what if the procedure puts the surgeon or his other patients at risk? The surgeon not only has an obligation to the patient treated but to other patients as well. I say hats off to health care providers that treat HIV patients, as I have personally known a dentist that did, and I know personally, that that wouldn't have sit well with his other patients.

Personally, I think this doctor should have the right to refuse this patient if they are not prepared for the risk because it its not like this procedure is a necessary procedure, its cosmetic. What do you think?