Dr. Adams Cuts and Runs from Larry King

He was supposed to finally discuss the death of his most famous patient, Dr. Donda West, but Dr. Jan Adams bailed on "Larry King Live" instead -- walking off the set live on the air.


Adams did not come out for the first segment of the show -- as he was scheduled. He appeared after the first commercial break, and told Larry King that he would not speak.

Adams then took off his earpiece and walked off the set. Larry quickly threw to commercial.

Later in the show, Alan Tenenbaum, an attorney for Dr. Adams, explained that Adams received a letter from attorneys representing the West family. The letter asked him not to appear on the show.

King left open the possibility that Adams could appear on the show again Wednesday.

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91. Larry King TURNS ugly? Hell, he's been ugly forever.

Posted at 4:14PM on Nov 29th 2007 by Tom

92. There is a record of a case a few months ago in Fountain Valley, California. A woman nearly lost her life following one of his cosmetic surgeries. According to the woman she never was properly examined by this doctor before or after the surgery, her diabetes was not properly monitored but she was required to pay an exorbitant up-front fee. She was discharged, unmonitored, to a hotel room after a long procedure and had to call 911 for help the night of the procedure. If the medical board or a competent investigative journalist does his job, perhaps this sort of behavior by arrogant indivuals can be stopped

Posted at 8:23PM on Nov 22nd 2007 by california doctor

93. This guy is full of himself and is only being careful speaking where Kanye's mother is concerned because Kanye is famous. Look at how he speaks of the other women who he has botched up to imply it was their fault. I think he only cares about himself and he should not be allowed to perform surgeries. I saw pictures of those women who he messed up and their bodies looked terrible I guess that was their fault and what about the women who he packed her breast with gauze and forgot to take it out. I hope Kanye get him thrown out of the plastic surgery business.

Posted at 10:00AM on Nov 21st 2007 by Lynn

94. So Kayne is protecting him? I dont understand. I dont believe it either.



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Posted at 10:09AM on Nov 21st 2007 by FlyonTheWallTMZ@aol.com

95. Kat and star should smoke some herb!!! I bet Dr Death smokes the Gonj! He is cool. That woman who died should have just smoked some cronic instead of having that operation!! WEED RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 10:14AM on Nov 21st 2007 by Weedman

96. What was a Dr. thinking to advise ANYONE to get a TUMMY TUCK ( a major procedureby the way) , lipo & breast reduction, ALL AT ONCE.

Firstly he may have said get it over with all at once and that is ludicrus! And I don't mean the Singer, a tummy tuck alone hurts like Hell and I saw people recouping on the plastic surgery ward when I went for a hysterectomy!
I am NOT a medical proffdesional but 3 procedures loped together at one time and the amount of anesthsia neede and length of time under??
From what I understand the longer under the longer the risk , and only HER DR> could have approved such a procedure.
So wonder he cut and Ran ..and I say BOARD CERTIFIED ONLY!!!
They must answer questions to their peers and makes them more credable in my eyes.

My sympathies to the West family...it is so sad.
This is becoming more common lately...think & research well before you cut it could kill you!!

Posted at 10:18AM on Nov 21st 2007 by Karen26

97. I am a patient of Dr. Adams and I have had three procedures from him since July 2007. Lets get one thing straight. During the consultation he asks you about serious medical problems. If you tell him no that is the answer he provides. he provides outpatient surgeries to his clients. that is why people choose to go to him so that they don't have to stay in a hospital. he also REQUIRES pre-tests. these tests are in case of blood loss, pregnancy. Again he is not responsible as a PLASTIC SURGEOn to go digging up medical records. it doesn't matter if you are a celebrity mom a homegirl from the hood or a middle class woman such as myself. he also explains every body scars differently. there may be a second procedure needed to follow-up in the event scars don't heal. He also talks about what may happen after surgery-- death being one of them. thats the risk we take. so each patient including Donda west she is no different because she is a celebrity has to sign that she understands all this-- and the fact that she could die and the fact that she did not tell him of any pre-existing conditions. ANother thing-- I have been in the office and seen people who have had wonderful turn-outs including celebrities and plastic surgery-- especially a tummy tuck which i had is very serious and can cause death. u also sign a paper indicating you will have 24 hour watch immediately after surgery. HINT: to decrease the chances of popping vicodine. yes he tells you that there is a limit to what you take for the pain. i remember i took at least 10 most likely a no no-- granted i had no one with me. he does call to check on you the following morning- he said two things me get out of the bed--you have to move and do not take so much of the vicodine and eat. hell i kept eating crackers and juice and couldn't move I know the pain she had.
I say all this to say the man is an excellent professional in this industry. Oprah and the discovery show had no bearing on my decision to choose this man. it was his INTEGRITY and HONESTY about what could happen and the results. his professionalism throughout the procedure was incredible. So with all that yeah he may have a DUI or all that other BS but that has no bearing on his ability to practice i am a teacher and a wedding planner and i have had drama in my life but that has no bearing on what i can do when it comes to my career. the decision to walk off last night-- I was shocked because knowing him personally i thought he would at least comment on the other things-- but as a professional honoring his clients wish he made the right decision. even after the autoposy reports come out-- it will clearly vindicate him of all things. this is just one procedure that death was explained and happened. she knew that going in that was why she was so hestitant until he put her sleep. she knew she had the condition and she knew she might not live to see her new self. of course kanye may never know that-- but common sense will prevail. for the other suits against him-- i have seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears-- these are women who though dr. adams can make them look like halle berry and again he explains every body is different every one scars different-- and yes we pay a WHOLE LOT Of money so what perfect opportunity do we as americans come to we say oh i dont like what did so i am going to sue him it is classic and it happens in every arena all the time-- so what better way to ride on donda's coat tail and use their story to get their money back. For future notes pay attention to what you sign pay attention to what he says before you sign on the dotted lines and slide the plastic these are life threatening procedures. oh and one last thing celebrities are in and out of his clinic like its mcdonalds-- have his practice hidden makes a lot of sense why would Halle Berry, Oprah Winfrey, Denzel Washington or whoever want some geek going into subway saying her look who went into the plastic surgery clinic than there is all this speculation in people magazine about sex changes, and all that. TO the west family-- you'll get through it-- and Dr. Adams you will also get through it continue to be the wonderful professional and man that i have observed you to be.

Posted at 10:30AM on Nov 21st 2007 by La Shawn

98. who is donda west and why should we care what her/his doctor has to say (i can't believe i'm actually commenting on a larry king show guest anyway. man, am i bored at work bring on the turkey)

Posted at 10:29AM on Nov 21st 2007 by spanky

99. who is donda west and why should we care what her/his doctor has to say (i can't believe i'm actually commenting on a larry king show guest anyway. man, am i bored at work bring on the turkey)

Posted at 10:57AM on Nov 23rd 2007 by spanky

100. I hope Dr. Adams loses his medical license. To blame his patients for
his incompetence is low. He's a lousy doctor and now the whole world
knows it. Nobody in his or her right mind will ever allow him to
operate on them. His days of practicing medicine are over. I hope
Kanye West and Dr. Adams' former patients work hard to bring
attention to his medical errors. I hope Kanye sues for millions and
wins even if he doesn't technically need the money. He can always
give it to charity. Donda West was ignorant for having the surgery in
the first place but that doesn't mean she deserved to die at the hands
of a surgeon who isn't board certified to even do plastic surgery. He
has no business operating on her and he knows it. He deserves
whatever he gets from here on.

Posted at 10:35AM on Nov 21st 2007 by Victoria

101. Donda and Kayne West both should have known better. NEVER let a doctor even touch you if he is not board certified. Donda was told that the surgery was too risky, but vanity wn in the end and cost the woman her life. They can NOT blame the doctor and smearing hin is juvenile. She was told NO SURGERY but refused to take no for answer..If Kayne is so protective, where was he when he KNEW that his mother was having surgery done by a doctor who was NOT Board Certified? It's always easier to blame the other guy - Bottom line is that the woman was sick - surgery was a BIG NO, Vanity, as always, won out, and now the woman is dead because of it. When ANY doctor tells you NO, he doesn't say NO just to be a "meanie"..there's a reason why he says no. NOW they understand why the other doctors told Vonda NO,,Your son being famous is not going to make something that could kill you go away and all his money won't save your life. NO means NO - regardless of who you are.. I'm sorry, but the doctor was doing his (non board certified ) job.

Posted at 10:35AM on Nov 21st 2007 by pay attention!

102. Who the hell would want to go on Larry the schmuck King. As I said before he is a poor replacement for Walter Winchell. All Larry needs now is "all the ships at sea". He should be on one to nowhere.

Posted at 10:36AM on Nov 21st 2007 by Wings

103. This is so sad. What is wrong with this man? He could easily have been a responsible physician and gotten certified but chose not to. He should be arrested.

Posted at 10:42AM on Nov 21st 2007 by Donna

104. Too bad he didnt botch Larry Kings plastic surgery..Hopefully he hangs himself by his suspenders in the very near future..

Posted at 10:51AM on Nov 21st 2007 by BigDMan

105. Dr. Jan Adams is truly a mega "quack." He's a butcher with no conscience whatsoever! He killed Kanye's mother, he never checked her medical history, as did the other doctor who refused to do the surgery on Donda West (Kanye's mom) until she brought him a medical clearance that probably was regarding her thyroid, and heart condition. Obviously she didn't get the clearance from her primary doctor, and decided to go to the mega quack, Jan West. He must be held accountable for this murder that he committed. He's a drug user of cocaine, and an alcoholic. He has been to jail because of this problem that he has. How dare he practice medicine, let alone perform major surgery! Kill the bastard, he should be dead, not Kanye's mother. May her soul rest in peace, and may Kanye find comfort in our LORD.

Posted at 11:33AM on Nov 21st 2007 by Linda

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