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Approximately 2 years ago, I placed a post on TOTV suggesting that people avoid seeing a particular cardiologist doing business in The Villages (and elsewhere) who was performing unnecessary procedures. I described the operation, but was reluctant to disclose his name (due to liability concerns). I received several replies to this post, many of which were critical of my perceptions. Tonight on local channel 9, WFTV in Orlando, Dr. Asad Qamar was highlighted as being sued by attorney John Kroner (out of Miami) by a "whistleblower" client. The suit is a multi-million dollar one, claiming Medicare fraud and the performing of multiple unnecessary and life-threatening procedures on patients. The report stated that in 2012, (the year my husband was "treated"..who by the way, has NO cardiac condition of any kind), Dr. Qamar took in over $18,000,000 from Medicare, making him the highest paid cardiologist in the nation. My husband is still having side effects from an unnecessary cardiac cath that was performed by this "doctor". I am putting this post up for public awareness. Thank you. Be aware.