A Manhattan orthopedic doctor has agreed to pay a $100,000 fine after allegedly manipulating online reviews of his practice to attract prospective patients, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James’s office.
Dr. Mark Mohrmann allegedly worked with his wife, Alexandra, to suppress negative reviews and “artificially inflate” positive reviews of his practice, Highline Orthopedics, on multiple websites including ZocDoc, Google, Yelp, Healthgrades, Vitals, Md.com, RateMds.com, and the Better Business Bureau, in violation of New York’s business laws, according to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).
