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JOAN'S PERSONAL DOC ON TMZ

elated — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 22:47:40 GMT

<h1 class="hf1">Joan Rivers</h1> <h3 class="hf2-case">Personal Doc During Fatal Procedure</h3> <h2 class="hf3">ENT to the Stars</h2> <h5 class="article-posted-date">9/17/2014 11:25 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF</h5>

EXCLUSIVE

Joan Rivers' personal doctor who was working on Joan when she stopped breathing is Dr. Gwen Korovin, who treats the biggest celebs in the world ... multiple sources tell TMZ.

We're told Dr. Korovin was not authorized to practice medicine at Yorkville Endoscopy center. CNN has reported Joan's personal physician took a selfie while performing a biopsy on the comedienne.

Dr. Korovin's patient list reads like a celeb who's who. Her patients include Celine Dion, Lady Gaga, Hugh Jackman, John Mayer, and Brooke Shields.

Dr. Korovin's Facebook page has a pic of the doc in her office with pics of her celeb patients lining the walls.

The doctor has done interviews in which she says she brings a black bag to the dressing rooms of A-list stars and administers "on-the-spot treatment."

We reached out to Doctor Korovin's office and were told, "We do not comment on matters related to patients."

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Vivian — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 23:01:04 GMT

One would think that a person who goes through medical school would have enough smarts to make good decisions. Obviously, that is not always the case. If the information posted here is correct, then a combination of fame worship and professional ego led this doctor down a road that should have been closed after the Michael Jackson tragedy and the jailing of his doctor. We often think celebrities get the best possible medical care that money can buy. However, it seems that sometimes there are doctors who will take short cuts or break the rules in the name of celebrity.

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gazelle77 — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 23:02:53 GMT

She need the bags under her eyes done!

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Mom2Dogs — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 23:04:39 GMT

On 9/17/2014 gazelle77 said: She need the bags under her eyes done!

ha! that was the first thing I noticed.

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mousiegirl — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 23:08:47 GMT

On 9/17/2014 gazelle77 said: She need the bags under her eyes done!

She needs help from Joan's plastic surgeon!

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Black Cat Back — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 23:30:27 GMT

If she's so concerned about patient privacy as stated in her office's comments to TMZ, why does she have pictures of her patients on her walls and publicly displays them. And if she did take a selfie, that is a total violation of patient privacy rights.

My aunt has a urologist who treats famous patients. If you have an appt the day a famous person is there, too bad. You are left to wait and treated like a 2nd class citizen. This doctor will personally go to the lobby to greet the celebrity and take them back to his office, but not the "regular" patient. Doctors love the notoriety and being in the company of the rich and famous. Conrad Murray wasn't the first and won't be the last who is obsessed with fame and fortune at the expense of his patients.

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MomCat — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 23:34:21 GMT

sickening

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SuesCat — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 23:47:21 GMT

I'm certainly not trying to take sides or defend anyone. I did hear a doctor discussing the unauthorized biopsy. He said that if a physician doing an endoscopy sees something that looks alarming enough, they may do the biopsy right then and there. He said that if the patient is an 81 yr old, all the more reason rather than risking another general anesthesia. My understanding is that the swelling that occured as a result - is what caused oxygen to be cut off. 'Wonder why they didn't do a trach if that was the case unless the point of swelling was too low. So sad, and such a great loss. I started crying talking about it the other night.. MrSuesCat thought i was nuts!

Btw, in the second photo in the op, that sure looks like our Kathy Levine's picture on the wall!

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blossompie — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 00:33:33 GMT

If I was one of her celebrity clients I'm not so sure I'd want her anywhere near me. I find taking selfies with a famous patient not awake is repulsive and Joan I highly doubt would have wanted that.

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blossompie — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 00:38:16 GMT

On 9/17/2014 Vivian said: One would think that a person who goes through medical school would have enough smarts to make good decisions. Obviously, that is not always the case. If the information posted here is correct, then a combination of fame worship and professional ego led this doctor down a road that should have been closed after the Michael Jackson tragedy and the jailing of his doctor. We often think celebrities get the best possible medical care that money can buy. However, it seems that sometimes there are doctors who will take short cuts or break the rules in the name of celebrity.

Not only Michael Jackson but Elvis,Marilyn Monroe,Anna Nicole Smith and the list goes on with celebrity doctors who IMO don't have their clients best interests. Allegedly taking selfies and performing non-consented surgery is IMO a crime.

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KathyPet — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 00:38:21 GMT

Why are you,all making a assumption that this story is true??? Another unsubstantiated rumor From a source well known for posting pure gossip.

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blossompie — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 00:39:48 GMT

On 9/17/2014 mousiegirl said:
On 9/17/2014 gazelle77 said: She need the bags under her eyes done!

She needs help from Joan's plastic surgeon!

Lol for real! First thing I noticed. She looks like Lon Chaney

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StuffnSuch — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 01:56:57 GMT

On 9/17/2014 blossompie said:
On 9/17/2014 mousiegirl said:
On 9/17/2014 gazelle77 said: She need the bags under her eyes done!

She needs help from Joan's plastic surgeon!

Lol for real! First thing I noticed. She looks like Lon Chaney

I love this....that second photo has to be one of the most unflattering pics I've seen. If it was a candid shot, it's awful; if she posed for it, she should have insisted on Photoshop.

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HHC1 — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 02:12:48 GMT

On 9/17/2014 KathyPet said: Why are you,all making a assumption that this story is true??? Another unsubstantiated rumor From a source well known for posting pure gossip.

TMZ has broken huge stories that turned out to be TRUE! For example, they were the first media outlet that confirmed that Michael Jackson had passed away. While other stations, made the announcement hours later. People used to trash the National Enquirer too....Until they caught John Edwards visiting his mistress. Hey they are not always right, but they have been dead on in recent years.

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milly1 — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 02:38:03 GMT

Sounds like neither the clinic or Joan's ENT felt like they had to follow any rules or procedure when it came to a famous patient.

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lovesallanimals — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 02:39:35 GMT

OMG! I was wondering if Dr. Korovin performed the surgery since she was her Dr. I know this because I saw Dr. K. about 10 years ago when I was having a problem with my throat and she was recommended to me as being the best there is. She charged me $1,000 just to walk in the door (and she does not accept insurance), I nearly had a stroke but figured I am not playing with my health and she was indeed very good. That being said, there are photos all over her office of everyone and I mean everyone from ex presidents, to the top names in theatre, movies, opera, etc. There was an autographed photo to her from Joan and I asked her what she was like and everyone raved about her saying how she would refuse to use the VIP entrance and would sit in the waiting room and chat with everyone. She would also bring the receptionist and Dr. K's assistant bee pins every time she came. The news kept referring to her Dr. as a he so I was wondering why Dr. K. was not the doctor in this case. And OMG, it was her! I am shocked that she would stoop to such a low level, risk losing her zillion dollar practice and her credibility and integrity. Unbelievable.

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blossompie — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 02:40:11 GMT

On 9/17/2014 HHC1 said:
On 9/17/2014 KathyPet said: Why are you,all making a assumption that this story is true??? Another unsubstantiated rumor From a source well known for posting pure gossip.

TMZ has broken huge stories that turned out to be TRUE! For example, they were the first media outlet that confirmed that Michael Jackson had passed away. While other stations, made the announcement hours later. People used to trash the National Enquirer too....Until they caught John Edwards visiting his mistress. Hey they are not always right, but they have been dead on in recent years.

Your right. Infact most major respectable media get their news from tmz first.

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aprildreams — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 02:41:36 GMT

On 9/17/2014 Vivian said: One would think that a person who goes through medical school would have enough smarts to make good decisions. Obviously, that is not always the case. If the information posted here is correct, then a combination of fame worship and professional ego led this doctor down a road that should have been closed after the Michael Jackson tragedy and the jailing of his doctor. We often think celebrities get the best possible medical care that money can buy. However, it seems that sometimes there are doctors who will take short cuts or break the rules in the name of celebrity.

I'm in the medical field and there's always a saying we use....."somebody has to graduate at the bottom of the class".

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blossompie — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 02:43:22 GMT

On 9/17/2014 loveour4leggedfriends said:
OMG! I was wondering if Dr. Korovin performed the surgery since she was her Dr. I know this because I saw Dr. K. about 10 years ago when I was having a problem with my throat and she was recommended to me as being the best there is. She charged me $1,000 just to walk in the door (and she does not accept insurance), I nearly had a stroke but figured I am not playing with my health and she was indeed very good. That being said, there are photos all over her office of everyone and I mean everyone from ex presidents, to the top names in theatre, movies, opera, etc. There was an autographed photo to her from Joan and I asked her what she was like and everyone raved about her saying how she would refuse to use the VIP entrance and would sit in the waiting room and chat with everyone. She would also bring the receptionist and Dr. K's assistant bee pins every time she came. The news kept referring to her Dr. as a he so I was wondering why Dr. K. was not the doctor in this case. And OMG, it was her! I am shocked that she would stoop to such a low level, risk losing her zillion dollar practice and her credibility and integrity. Unbelievable.

That's what usually happens people with power they tend to get sloppy when their heart isn't in the right place. And I don't know this woman but she seems to take more pride in her autograph collection than her medical degree.

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KarenQVC — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 03:37:03 GMT

I would never go to a doctor who had those photos on the walls. They are clear proof her priorities are not in the right place.