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Bad Docs Give Up Licenses, But Not Medical Practice

More than 250 surrender licenses in one state, but still practice in another

Nov 30, 2018
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How One Troubled Doc Found a Home in New York

Trail of allegations and disciplinary actions against John Kidd stops at state border

Nov 30, 2018
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State Boards Turn Blind Eye to FDA-Sanctioned Docs

Dozens got warning letters for serious ethical lapses, but nearly all faced no state discipline

Aug 16, 2018
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Calif. Medical Board Acts on Doc With Risky MS 'Cure'

Physician featured in States of Disgrace series

Jul 31, 2018
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In Virginia, He's an Addict. In New York, He's Treating Them

"They keep it all very quiet. It's not part of the public record"

May 22, 2018
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Multiple Lawsuits, Multiple Deaths, $900k from Medicare

'More than 15, less than 30' malpractice suits, he said

May 21, 2018
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Medicare Slow to Boot Docs with State Sanctions

Federal program keeps paying physicians found incompetent or unethical

May 17, 2018
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Docs, Medical Boards Ignored FDA Warning Letters on CCSVI

Fueled by YouTube, bogus MS 'cure' peddled by docs licensed in multiple states

Mar 28, 2018
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Seven Surgeries, Two Deaths... and Still Practicing

License surrendered in Wisconsin, doc pops up in N.Y.

Mar 26, 2018
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Reprimanded and Fined in N.J., No Problem in N.Y.

Dermatologist found using expired drugs and unqualified staff

Mar 22, 2018
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NPDB Records Often Ignored in Docs' Licensing

Most medical boards rarely look at Practitioner Data Bank

Mar 07, 2018
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Suspended for Drug Offenses, Now an Addiction Specialist

While on probation for prescription drug issues, doc gets new license in Florida

Mar 02, 2018
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From Rehab to Pill Mill

Investigated for addiction in one state, now in federal prison after working in another

Mar 01, 2018
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Lifetime Chaperone in New York, Endowed Chair in Wisconsin

Sex with patient brings 'moral unfitness' decision in one state; another calls it 'minor'

Feb 28, 2018
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