the visit to the timonium spa located on deerreco road came after the patients came down with invasive group a strept. they will be looking at the people who work there, the equipment and the policies to find the source. >> we don't know exactly where it comes from. that's why it's important to stop everything and figure out what's going on before someone else dies. >> reporter: monarch medspa sent a statement saying they are cooperating fully with the health department and the safety and well-being of their patients is a primary concern and that they evidence thousands of procedures without complications. and they said anyone showing symptoms should call the doctor and the health department. joce sterman, abc2 news investigators. >> let's take a look at weather last night. i know we don't want to do this again but the severe weather rolled through the area. look at all the rain. the storm brought heavy rain and wind and knocked out power to lots of us in the area. severe weather pounded d.c. last night. check out the video from arlington, virginia, right across the bridge. you can see

. >>> we want to dig deeper into a story about a med spa in timonium. monarch med spa closed right now because of infections with their patients one even dying. so direct examination michael cohen with -- dr. michael cohen is with the cosmetic surgery center of maryland. you have a lot of experience. so thanks for coming in. >> you're welcome. >> all right, first things first when a patient is going to look for a procedure, what kind of questions to ask their doctor and what to look for in a center? >> well, i think it's twofold. you should is your doctor about his -- ask your doctor about his creditables and also where they're going to be offering. you want the doctor to be operating at a hospital or a credited ambulatory surgical center. the places that have the most regulations, protocols, and are scrutinized bightssies like the -- by agencies like the state and private accreditation bureaus. >> does it get pend on what you're getting done or just across the board would you suggest no matter what someone is doing, go see somebody who's accredited? >>

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