GoLocalProv News Team
A Rhode Island doctor has been fined and reprimanded for performing laser eye surgery on the wrong eye of a patient, according to Rhode Island Department of Health documents reviewed by GoLocal.
“Charles C. Calenda, MD (“Respondent”) has been licensed to practice medicine in the State of Rhode Island since August 8, 1982. On June 28, 2024, a complaint was filed by a patient against [Calenda] alleging that [Calenda] performed a laser procedure on the patient’s wrong eye,” according to RIDOH.
An Investigative Committee of the Board reviewed the medical records relating to the patient. “Respondent also appeared before the Investigative Committee on May 7, 2025, said RIDOH.
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