ARIZONA COAST EAR & THROAT, LTD.
DEVIN M. CUNNING, M.D, FACS; MICHAEL E. PRATER M.D
1830 MESQUITE AVENUE, SUITE B
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ 86403
(928) XXX-XXXX; FAX (928) XXX-XXXX

November 17, 2002

Board of Medical Examiners
State of Arizona
9545 E. Doubletree Ranch Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

RE: A. ABE SAIZ, M.D.

To To Whom It May Concern:

We are writing in behalf of A. Abe Sail, M.D. We realize that many of our colleagues have already verbalized their support. As physicians of conscience, in our practices and within our community, we must assist in illuminating what is clearly a travesty of the medical justice system.

We have worked along side Dr. Saiz for a combined five years. We have called upon
Dr. Saiz's expertise on innumerable occasions. As head and neck surgeons, it is always a comfort to have Dr. Saiz's vascular and thoracic surgery skills ready for immediate backup.

It has been stated by many top University professors of surgical fields and authors of core is that `if you don't have complications, then you are not actually operating.' These are important words that none of us who call ourselves "surgeons" like to acknowledge in our hearts. Howeverit is with a heavy heart that our minds know it is true. Instead of judging Dr. Saiz only on these particular unfortunate deaths and areas of documentation, rather evaluate him on the countless lives he has saved. No one denies that the Board of Medical Examiners makes its best effort to protect the community. Consider the lives of the people who needlessly die 'on-route' to Phoenix, and the personal and financial hardship on our patients who must be `shipped out' due to lack of available surgical services. You are certainly protecting our citizens and the surrounding areas by allowing the continued practice of our most valuable surgical asset.

Dr. Saiz deservedly holds the title general surgeon, vascular surgeon, Chief of Surgery, friend, mentor, and lifesaver. Please do not strip this community of one of our most valuable medial assets. Render you decision in this particular situation with the most careful consideration. The potential ramifications of your decision affect not only the life of an esteemed surgeon, but also the overall health of an entire community.
Sincerely,

Michael E. Prater, M.D.
DEVIN M. CUNNING,MD. FACS

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