Celebrity Justice
Dr. Adams -- Donda OD? I Dunno Yet

Dr. AdamsWhen she left his office, Dr. Jan Adams says that Donda West was suffering "no problems whatsoever" -- but he does have his theories about what might have caused her death.

Adams told the L.A. Times that he prescribed Vicodin to Dr. West for pain, and that she probably had "a rough night" post-surgery. When asked if he thought she could have taken too many painkillers, Adams said, "That's one speculation on my part, yes." Adams also told the paper, "I believe I know exactly what happened to her, but I will not comment on it until I see the final report."

In an odd twist, hours after his interview with the Times ended, he called the paper to say that he had not been talking about West's case in particular -- but rather about a hypothetical patient facing similar problems.

TMZ was the first to speak to Dr. Adams after Donda West died. He told us that her death -- which followed a breast reduction, tummy tuck and liposuction -- was unforeseen and could have been caused by a heart attack, pulmonary embolism, or massive vomiting.

The Los Angeles County Coroner completed a preliminary autopsy report, but hasn't mentioned drugs as having played a role in Donda's death -- the initial review found that West died "as a result of surgery or anesthesia.: They have opened an investigation.

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31. Does this guy have a lawyer?? I mean, he's running his mouth about what he "thinks" happened.....I'd keep my mouth shut if I were him!!

Posted at 3:47PM on Nov 20th 2007 by bugboy

32. Hey, Mr "are you for real" #28

It sounds to me like you are trying to play the race card yourself. Often called "race baiting". It appears that you are trying to get people to think this is something racial, when it is clearly not. I think your goal is to try confuse people by playing the race card. And in this case there are only a few people who would benefit by doing that...

As I said before in # 18. "Hey cut-out the racism here!!! There are good and bad doctors of all races, colors creeds, religions, etc... Stay focused on the real issue at hand."

That goes for race baiting too!

Posted at 3:46PM on Nov 20th 2007 by Dexter

33. I 100% AGREE WITH #29.....

Posted at 3:55PM on Nov 20th 2007 by AUNT DAR

34. All yall need to shut up!

Posted at 4:42PM on Nov 20th 2007 by Shut up!

35. If anything after this Kayne West should sue his butt for the cost of the burial as well as emotioal distress and evrything else. Dr. Adams should never be allowed to practice again.

Posted at 3:59PM on Nov 20th 2007 by crzy4kats

36. This happens all the time, people having plastic surgery and there lives change, but for some it is very disappointing. In this situation it was disappointing and sad to hear that a Doctor that has a televison show and has been seen on many talk shows is allowed to do this. What is the world coming to, maybe it took West situation to bring Dr. Adams down. Lets see what he has to say tonight on Larry King!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whatever he saids cannot account for what he did and was doing to innocent people.

Posted at 4:07PM on Nov 20th 2007 by Time will tell

37. Why is this doctor speaking publicly about this case? Isn't it a violation of patient privacy laws?

Posted at 4:14PM on Nov 20th 2007 by Janicka

38. Unfortunately, arrogant people with substance abuse problems are often not concerned with HIPAA or patient privacy concerns. They also, surprise, don't exactly have a strong grip on reality.

Posted at 4:31PM on Nov 20th 2007 by LG

39. If I remember correctly, HIPA and privacy rules as well as some rules related to medical records do not apply after you die.

So in effect there is no privacy when you're dead!

Posted at 4:51PM on Nov 20th 2007 by echoecho

40. A wise old doctor used to tell me:

NPD (narcissism) and a medical license don't always mix too well.

Posted at 4:51PM on Nov 20th 2007 by Dexter

41. last!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 6:17AM on Nov 21st 2007 by www.shotguncity.co.uk

42. last!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 6:17AM on Nov 21st 2007 by www.shotguncity.co.uk

43. dr adams will come up with great excuses tonite,he is a great actor how else do you think he has been able to stay as popular as he is!!!!! so lets blame it on the vicodin,i wonder if all the other people that sued him took too much vicodin too????i think not he is just a crappy surgeon that should have his license revoked.i have witnessed his work as my friend used him,when it all went wrong he blamed everything but himself!!!!she later used another doctor to fix all the work he did,and yes the new doctor required an over night stay ,something adams does not seem to believe in

Posted at 5:15PM on Nov 20th 2007 by itsme

44. This is a terrible story.... Its sad that it happened to a famous persons mother, but at the same time if she wasn't famous this wouldn't be all over the news, and we would have never known Dr. Adams true colors as a "doctor" Just because he is a well known plastic surgeon, doesn't mean he won't make major and terrible mistakes ......... (famous or not this is a horrible way to pass).....

Also I heard (don't quote me) that she had went to another doctor, that advised her NOT to have the surgery.... So after that she went to another doctor, that allowed it..... I'm sorry but if I had a doctor tell me that it wasn't safe I would not go for the second opinion... but I'm sure there is more to the story. I'm not trying to blame her at all,...... but at the same time you need to look at both sides.

I feel plastic surgery is not really looked at as a dangerous surgery..... Its looked at as a glamorous thing, with the perfect end results..... any surgery can result in deformity or death, and I feel people really need to consider the good and the bad............... I know some people get plastic surgery for life threating reasons and thats acceptable.... but for those who just want big boobs b/c everyone in LA does... or they want that fuller upper lip b/c they wanna look "hot"..... thats gross to me... and u are truly taking a risk on YOUR LIFE jus so u can "look good" to what society wants....

Posted at 5:46PM on Nov 20th 2007 by sad story

45. Ummm... Bet Sharpton or Jackson don't say anything about this....but if her were??

Posted at 5:46PM on Nov 20th 2007 by Curious

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