Sex Assaults Result in Medical License Permanent Revocation

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals approved the permanent revocation of a doctor’s license as ordered by the State Board of Physicians.

The court found that the board had found on competent evidence that the doctor had sexually assaulted four patients over a two year period. The first victim brought criminal charges that resulted in an acquital. Three patients filed complaints with the medical board and a fourth was brought while the allegations were pending.

The court held that board was not obligated to refer the doctor to a counseling program. Further, the board has the authority to impose the sanction, provided the required process and did not impose permanent revocation arbitrarily or capriciously.  (Mike Frisch)