I-Team: Fired ER doctor explains reason for not getting COVID-19 vaccine

By Randy Travis
Published Oct. 7, 2021

TYRONE, Ga. - The only Georgia physician known to be fired for defying a COVID vaccine mandate insisted he’s not an anti-vaxxer.

Redwood is well known in the Atlanta medical community. He spent 16 years as medical director of emergency services for Wellstar Kennestone in Marietta. He worked for four years as an emergency room physician at Piedmont.

Just last month, he was reappointed to the medical staff of Piedmont Atlanta with full privileges.

But last week, Redwood says he was fired from working in both hospital systems for failing to follow vaccine mandates for all healthcare employees.

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[mistiinseattle]

He is very careful what he says and not to let them put words into his mouth. He knows more than he is saying about these vaccines.

[maryserrano]

My utmost respects for the ER doctor
standing their ground. I am 76 yo and
refuse to be vaccinated. It's been 3 yrs
and I am well.

[lilyflower]

20 years experience as a Doctor witnessed covid first hand and still won't take it...theres something He's not saying

[cpg]

I was treated by Dr. Redwood at the ER dept at piedmont hospital for another issue a couple of years before Covid, and I remember him being so patient with me, listening intently, and caring for me so well. Can’t say that about some of the other ER physicians at Piedmont or Emory here in Atlanta. Well, it’s their loss, though I’m sure so long as the money flows they don’t give a crap

[michaelshirley]

“If you have to be persuaded, reminded, pressured, lied to, incentivized, coerced, bullied, socially shamed, guilt-tripped, threatened, punished and criminalized ... If all of this is considered necessary to gain your compliance -- you can be absolutely certain that what is being promoted is not in your best interest.” - Ian Watson

[d.h.]

All of these good doctors, nurses, admin and staff that lost their jobs for not getting the jab need to start their own clinic!!

[erockbrox]

Hospitals: We are short staffed.
Also Hospitals: We fired 50% of our staff because they didn't take the shot.

[LisaMaryification]

He made the right choice for two reasons: the shot hasn't been tested long enough and no employer should force you to take it.

[oregonnursenurse]

We won’t take it either. If it’s so good, they wouldn’t need to threaten Or shame people .

[sonilynn]

They are trying to put words in his mouth and he's not taking the bait.

[wandatraver]

He’s not telling all. Choosing his words wisely. He knows specifically why he isn’t taking it and gave up a high paying job for not doing so.

[amandamilne-jones]

My 19 year old nephew had a heart attack from the COVID vaccine. His heart Dr stated the vaccine caused inflammation in his heart. He is now on heart medication for the rest of his life. The damage is irreversible.

[tabithas]

No one should be forced to use any product that is excused from liability.

[denisd]

He's not anti vaccine, he's just not sure of the long term effects of the vaccine. It takes years to determine that.

[biblethumpr]

If its so safe why has all liability been removed from the drug companies?

[annepstocco]

My neighbor got 5 large clots after the shot. Prior to that he was given a clean bill of health. The shot destroyed his life

[jenniferannison]

I don’t want to hear these hospitals whine about staff shortages when they’re letting qualified staff go for such stupid reasons.

[keithlambert]

The reporter tried every gotcha counter argument possible. Dr’s intelligence and careful language deflected. Power to him.

[Armored]

This Doc knows more than hes comfortable to say on camera.

[Jimbo]

This aged very well. Hope these folks sue their pants off with complete back pay.