A local physician who has worked with Virginia Tech's athletic department was charged with felony property damage Wednesday.
A Blacksburg Police department release said Marc Siegel, 56, was arrested in connection with an Oct. incident at Montgomery Regional Hospital.
Police investigated damage to a staff member's vehicle in the physician's parking lot. Siegel has been charged with one felony count of damage to property and was release on $5,000 unsecured bond.
Siegel is listed as a member of the Tech sports medicine team as an orthopedic surgeon.
His first court appearance is scheduled for Oct. 29, 2009 in Montgomery County General District Court.
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An editor failed to correctly edit the story talk about irony.
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How sad...somebody tries to post the truth about this situation, namely that the charges have been dropped against Dr. Siegel and "Dr" LeBolt is in trouble for lying on a police report, and it gets flagged.
Guess the CT, BPD, and LeBolt don't want the truth coming out...sad!
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So, what is the real story? Was there ever a follow-up to the October 14 story? These dueling docs cause me some concern because my kid is a Hokie athlete who has been treated by both of them. Apparently posts have been removed; did they contain accurate information? Is CT going to gather more information and publish it?
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Not sure if the CT will do a follow up. I can certainly understand your concern. I don't know Dr. LeBolt, but while my son was at VT he was operated on by Dr. Siegel. I don't really understand the situation. Seems like this has nothing to do with Tech. My son told me that the issue has been settled but I haven't read anything else. I hope they work this out...I feel like Dr. Siegel is really an asset to Tech athletics.
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No false allegations were made, except against Dr. Siegel. That is why Lebolt is in both legal and professional trouble. The case against Dr. Siegel has been dropped and the minor damage has been paid (significantly less than the $1000 required for a felony). LeBolt is not a victim of anything, he is equally responsible for what has happened and he has brought his new problems upon himself for lying.
Charges are not currently being pursued against Dr. Siegel...you shouldn't lie unless you are trying to be like your idol LeBolt. The link you posted is update every day, but only with the information that has passed through the clerk's office. The dismissal of charges can take two weeks to be processed. This is a system that you obviously don't understand so you should try to inform others.
Who from Dr. Siegel's family was commenting? I would be interested to hear your ridiculous guess. Are you sure it's not the hundreds of people that have written to the local papers/hospital/VT in support of Dr. Siegel? I mean, your the expert right?
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Not exactly ironic, but isn't it strange that a media source like the CT that thrives on free speech has decided to censor this story and the comments by removing the ones the editors don't agree with.
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Siegel's felony court date according to the montgomery county general district court is 9:30am Dec 3rd if Dr. Lebolt lied why is the court date still scheduled? I would think police and commonwealth attorney would have something more than somebodies word to bring charges like this
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Minor damages have been paid and charges dismissed. In Virginia, the basis of any charge is an affidavit from a complaining party. In a preliminary appearance, the court will determine if sufficient evidence exists to maintain the charge. If an individual gives false or misleading information in the complaint, they are subject to either felony or misdemeanor charges. The CA office determined, in this case, that there was no reason to sustain the charge if restitution was made. It is likely that Lebolt will not face charges for lying as the issue has been resolved and charges dropped. I do not know why the court date is still listed other than the a lack of diligence on the part of the Mont. Co. Court clerk.
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If you really think that the court date is still on, just show up in the 3rd and find out. It seems that you are hell bent on insisting that your ability to use the internet qualifies you to understand all of the intricacies of the court system. On Dec. 2 the court website will probably still list the court appearance although the charges have been dropped for weeks at that point. Seriously, just show up on the 3rd if you are so concerned. Dr. Siegel won't be there but maybe I'll come by to keep you company.
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According to hospital staff, Siegel was caught on camera urinating on and keying car. Either way, both Lebolt and Siegel need lessons on maturity and professionalism. Siegel has been our doctor for 14 years. We will not be going back and our records will be transferred elsewhere. Another embarrassment for Hokie athletics.
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According to the hospital staff, you are lying. There is a video of Dr. Siegel walking past Lebolt's car and it appears he put his hand on the car as he passes. This is the point where he allegedly scratched the car.
If you are no longer concerned with having the best care by the best, most experienced Orthopedic surgeon in the area, good luck! I hope you are okay with sub-standard care. As for me, I'll stay with the Doc that is one of the top surgeons in the US and frequently teaches other surgeons.
This also has nothing to do with Tech athletics, so maybe you should root for another team, the Hokies don't need your kind.
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How can you label Dr. Lebolt as unprofessional and immature? Siegel's _______ (fill in blank) office staff, wife, son says Dr. Lebolt is lying because their buddy was caught urinating and keying Dr. Lebolt car causing felony monetary damage and people here believe that???
The only thing Dr. Lebolt is guilty of is getting world class training under Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, AL and taking care of patients that "Dr" Siegel didn't. As Dr. Lebolt's patient base grows with former "Dr" Siegel patients, "Dr" Siegel's has shrunk dramatically, hence the jealousy, hence the Dec. 3rd. court date which by my very informed source is still very much on.
The green headed monster or jealousy and insecurity can be a terrible thing and it looks like it caught up with "Dr" Siegel this time.
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I think is it time to let this rest - Dr. Siegel is a fine surgeon and regrets letting his emotions get the best of him. Regardless of what was said or done to cause this unfortunate situation, he feel he should have been the bigger man. Charge is reduced to a misdemeanor due to the cost of the repairs - under $1000 and will be settled in Jan.
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Dr. Siegel, as a matter of fact, did train with Dr. James Andrews and is a very good friend. This situation had nothing to do with medical training or expertise. Dr. Siegel is a first class physician and Tech was lucky to have him as their orthopedic surgeon. There was not urinating on anyones car and a very minor scratch. Please get your facts straight. There has always been problems with DO's feeling inferior to MD's and causing problems. Dr. Siegel is still doing surgery on Tech athletes because they want the best.
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What a laughable comment... DO's feeling inferior to MD's. You've got to be kidding right? Do you have any idea what you're talking about. MD's are getting the training that DO's get after-the-fact. There are no DO's trying to get any additional training at MD schools... they don't need it. DO's have the exact same training/schooling as MD's PLUS!!! Get your facts straight!
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Dr. Siegel's practice is very busy and healthy with patients who have been seeing him for 20 years. Plenty of work for everyone. Settle down.
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Visit this "doctor" at your own risk. Dr. Andrews (now retired) did not offer him a position with his practice in Birmingham....wonder why (high rate of infection in his patients, inability to get along with co-workers). Maybe your ignorant "informed" source should do a little homework. Siegel's practice continues to grow daily because of his experience and training and unparalleled level of work. Anyone who wants the best knows where to go. Now that Labolt is in town, those who want inferior care have someone they can see. There is plenty of room for both of them.
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Dr. Andrews retired? Ha, he must have come out this week to do surgery on about $80 million dollars worth of athletes, including Sam Bradford (Oklahoma's quarterback) and Albert Pujols and must have come out temp. this summer for Brett Favre too????
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So this annonymous poster above must be Lebolt....so you would think he would know how Dr. Andrew's practice works. No wonder he was not offered a job! Dr. Andrews is retired from daily practice. He is consulted and asked to participate in and consult on marquee surgeries with high profile athletes. This is similar to what Dr. Siegel does, except he also continues to see patients
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Glad to see that the charges will be dropped against Dr. Siegel. A great doctor and a great guy.
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Hey, Dr. Siegel is getting some great coverage on national TV for repairing the finger of Nosal. Great job Marc. Glad to see you are getting the respect you deserve.
You are still the top orthopedist in the area.
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Glad to see Siegel in the news in a positive light.... Glad to also hear he is busy and staying in the area - I respect all physicians, but I would only go to and MD for surgery - as would most people in the area, especially VT athletes....
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can't believe they let a felon like Siegel back on the sidelines again
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Where is the coverage??? Was LeBolt fired from Tech Athletics?
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Can't you people let this go already, Siegel is very sorry for his actions and has paid his penalty, LeBolt resigned his volunteer role when Siegel was brought off suspension at VT..They are both still practicing at mont hospital..let it go people this is a year old already
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