A Heated Hearing: Medical Board Investigates Gastroenterologist
In a marathon 9-hour session, nearly a dozen witnesses stepped up to the mic to testify in a hearing by the Arkansas State Medical Board. The board was investigating a Little Rock gastroenterologist accused of sexual harassment and other serious professional misconduct.
The hearing delved into allegations of overprescription of opioids and the overutilization of potentially harmful procedures. Despite the lengthy investigation, the board still had more ground to cover before rendering a verdict.
Among the witnesses were a drug control investigator and an experienced gastroenterologist. Their testimonies shed light on the extent of the accused doctor’s actions. The hearing continued into the next day.
As the board weighs the evidence, the future of the gastroenterologist’s medical license hangs in the balance. Will the accusations prove severe enough to warrant revocation?
Only time will tell. But with such a thorough and extensive investigation, the medical community eagerly awaits the board’s decision.
