BIZARRE PSYCH NEWS
Said Farzad Threatened to Blow Up an Insurance Office
KIRO-TV Tacoma psychiatrist's suspension extended By Kevin McCarty TACOMA, Wash August 19, 2014 Psychiatrist Said Farzad When Tacoma psychiatrist Dr. Said Farzad spoke to KIRO 7 last May, he didn’t deny threatening to blow up an insurance office and kill people who worked there. He said he didn’t remember doing it. “I have absolutely no memory,” said Farzad during a May 12 interview. “I still don’t have a memory that I have said something.” That claim helped convince the Washington state Department of Health to continue a suspension of Farzad’s licence to practice medicine. Farzad is under investigation by [...]
Keith Ablow – Psychiatrist Criticized for Calling Michelle Obama Fat
Huffington Post CNN's Brian Stelter Slams Fox News Psychiatrist Who Called Michelle Obama Fat By Ryan Grenoble August 17, 2014 Psychiatrist Keith Ablow CNN's "Reliable Sources" host Brian Stelter called out Fox News psychiatrist Dr. Keith Ablow Sunday, condemning the doctor for remarks he made earlier this week regarding Michelle Obama's weight. "I watch Fox News every day," Stelter said, opening the segment, "and I learn a lot about conservative politics ... but may I strongly suggest that you not take its medical advice." "Speaking as a guy who was overweight growing up and who lost 90 pounds a [...]
Curtis Steele – Psychiatrist took naked photos of a 14-year-old patient
Canadian Press Halifax psychiatrist accused of taking nude photos of teen loses licence; Doctor loses licence over nude photos July 17, 2014 Psychiatrist Curtis Steele HALIFAX - A Halifax psychiatrist accused of taking naked photos of a teenage patient has had his licence taken away and cannot apply to practice in the province again. In a settlement agreement, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia said Curtis Steele agreed to surrender his licence and admitted to professional misconduct. The settlement says Steele took photos of a 14-year-old girl who was referred to him after showing rage towards [...]
Paul Termansen – Psychiatrist – required to have chaperon when “treating” female patients
From the notice mentioned in the below story: "Termansen's office reception and patient encounter rooms will have legible signage posted about the chaperone requirement for female patients." The Province North Vancouver psychiatrist ordered to have chaperon present when treating female patients By The Province June 29, 2014 Psychiatrist Paul Termansen A North Vancouver psychiatrist has been ordered by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. to have a chaperon present when treating female patients. The college imposed the interim condition on Dr. Paul Eric Termansen on June 16 after complaints from three former patients. The allegations included kissing [...]
Lowell Finkelstein – NYC Psychiatrist Arrested – Strangulation of Nude Man in his Apartment
The New York Times PSYCHIATRIST, 33, HELD IN SLAYING October 27, 1985 469 West 57th Street, NYC A 33-year-old psychiatrist was arrested yesterday in connection with the apparent strangulation of a man found nude in the psychiatrist's apartment in Manhattan, the police said. The police said they expected the psychiatrist, Dr. Lowell Finkelstein, to be charged with second-degree murder. Officers went to Dr. Finkelstein's apartment at 469 West 57th Street off Tenth Avenue at 8:42 A.M. yesterday after neighbors reported hearing the sounds of a struggle, the police said. A police spokesman said Dr. Finkelstein answered the door in the [...]
Robert E Bell Jr – Head Psychiatrist Arrested Over Cans of Tuna
The Miami Herald PRISON PSYCHIATRIST JAILED AFTER ALTERCATION May 22, 1991 By Herald Staff Florida State Prison's head psychiatrist was in jail Tuesday on charges of breaking into a Bradford County home and threatening his former girlfriend at knife-point. Robert E Bell Jr, who has worked at the Starke prison since 1988, was arrested after Donna Lee Brannen reported that he broke into her home. Investigators said he threatened to stab and kill her unless she returned items he claimed she had taken: chocolate syrup, several cans of tuna and some cigarettes. Bell was charged with armed burglary and aggravated [...]
Louis Tsavaris – License Revoked for Killing Patient
The Associated Press State Revokes Tsavaris' Medical License By Ken Klein October 11, 1982 Psychiatrist Louis Tsavaris State medical authorities have revoked the license of a Tampa psychiatrist because he was convicted of manslaughter in the death of a female patient, officials said Monday. Dr. Louis J. Tsavaris was barred from practicing medicine by the Florida Board of Medical Examiners at its meeting in Bal Harbour over the weekend. Last year, Tsavaris was sentenced to 15 years in prison after a jury found him guilty in the death of Cassandra "Sally" Burton, who died in 1975. Tsavaris is being [...]
Robert M Thompson – Psychiatrist, Got 200 Years in Prison
United Press International Dateline: Little Rock, Arkansas October 2, 1982 A psychiatrist convicted for homosexual abuse of a 13-year-old boy was sentenced to 200 years in prison and fined $200,000. "I'm still shocked," Dr. Robert M. Thompson said as he was led from the courtroom Friday. "I must be a pretty bad guy. I didn't know this was worse than murder." Thompson, 48, of North Little Rock received the maximum fine and prison sentence on each of 20 counts of carnal abuse. Deputy prosecutor Lloyd King said the 200-year sentence was one of the longest handed down and the fine [...]
Video – Wisconsin Sleazebag Psychiatrist Ronald Rubin Smokes Pot with Teen Patient – “He’s a nightmare,” Patient’s Mother Says. Had Sex with another Patient. Overprescribed Adderal.
fox6now.com Psychiatrist accused of smoking pot with patient, overprescribing ADD meds April 27, 2014 by Meghan Dwyer Psychiatrist Ronald Rubin MEQUON (WITI) — Even the best kids can be difficult teenagers. But Debra Wilcox doesn’t blame puberty for her daughter’s transformation. She blames something else. “I think he thought he was God,” Wilcox said. Four years ago, her daughter got hooked on Adderall, a potent amphetamine prescribed for Attention Deficit Disorder. “I had a messed up daughter after this,” Wilcox said. She was prescribed 90 milligrams a day — more than twice the maximum recommended dose for an adult. [...]
Illinois Psychiatrist Gabriel Telot Surrenders his License when Confronted with Mysterious Disciplinary Action
Pantagraph.com Normal psychiatrist gives up license in face of board inquiry April 30, 2014 By T. J. Fowler Psychiatrist Gabriel Telot SPRINGFIELD — A psychiatrist in Normal has given up his medical license after facing unspecified claims by a state medical board. Dr. Gabriel Telot agreed to have his physician and surgeon license permanently relinquished, according to a report issued Wednesday by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. The report doesn't specify any of the allegations made against Telot, but says that the Illinois Medical Disciplinary Board may find him in violation of state law if the [...]