Fwd: TMB Release: Medical Board Suspends License of Arturo A. , M.D. of Houston

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Has anyone seen this doc?Jill Wiggins wrote: Subject: TMB Release: Medical Board Suspends License of Arturo A. , M.D. of HoustonDate: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 13:17:59 -0600To: "Jill Wiggins" Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Media

contact Jill Wiggins at or jill.wiggins@... Non-media contact: or Medical Board Suspends License of Arturo A. , M.D. A panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended the license of Arturo A. , M.D., license #H2085, of Houston, after determining that Dr. ’ continuation in the practice of medicine presents a continuing threat to the public welfare. The action was based on the panel’s finding that Dr. is a real danger to his patients and to the public because of his admitted

physical and mental impaired status and his history of smoking crack cocaine. The temporary suspension hearing took place Friday and the suspension was effective immediately. The length of a temporary suspension order is indefinite but it remains in effect until the board takes further action. -30- The Texas Medical Board, the state agency that regulates physicians, physician assistants, surgical assistants and acupuncturists, provides consumer protection through licensure, investigation and disciplinary action. The Board, under President a M. Kalafut, D.O., and Executive Director W. , M.D., J.D., and mandated by Senate Bill 104 of the 78th Legislature and S.B. 419 of the 79th Legislature, is strengthening and accelerating the disciplinary process for licensees who fail to meet the

required standards of professional proficiency and behavior. Information on filing a complaint is on the agency web site at www.tsbme.state.tx.us or by calling .

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