Patient
I was involved in a minor car accident with Dr Matthew Cholankeril, who was driving the wrong way down a street in an effort to not wait in traffic. He was wearing scrubs and seemed so genuinely apologetic, apologizing repeatedly at the scene. Believing him to be a person of good character, I chose not to call the police, thinking we could resolve a simple fender bender without a formal report. Unfortunately, that trust was completely misplaced. Once I filed a claim with his insurance company, he completely changed his story. He is now claiming the accident didn't happen where it did, despite the fact that it was a clear-cut incident with cameras on three of the corners. My good faith effort to be reasonable has been met with a complete lack of integrity on his part, turning a minor inconvenience into a frustrating and time-consuming dispute. This experience taught me a valuable lesson. When you are in a position to choose a person to trust--especially with your health--their character is the most important factor. If this person cannot be relied upon to be truthful about a minor accident, think about what that says about their honesty. Consider this a warning: a minor lie about a fender bender might be a glimpse into a much deeper lack of integrity.