West suburban OB-GYN accused of performing exams drunk, lawsuits filed

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West suburban OB-GYN accused of performing exams drunk, lawsuits filed
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OB-GYN Dr. Vincent Cannon, who treated patients in the west suburbs, has been named in multiple lawsuits accusing him of performing exams while drunk.

An OB-GYN in Wheaton has been named in multiple lawsuits and accused of performing exams on women while drunk.As an OB-GYN Dr. Vernon Cannon treated female patients at a number of offices in the western suburbs, including the Wheaton office formerly known as DuPage Medical Group which is now called Duly Health and Care.

"Dilated pupils, slurred speech, wasn't making good eye contact with me," said patient Karin Stordz, who is among those suing. "If a physician is intoxicated that physician is not practicing medicine," said attorney Michael Mertz. IN a statement, a spokesperson for the group said in part, "We are aware of new cases alleging misconduct by Dr. Vernon Cannon....Patient care and safety are our top priorities. We take any and all allegations of misconduct seriously. Due to the nature of these matters and out of respect for the parties involved, we will not comment further."

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