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Wisconsin Psychiatrist David Houlihan, Fired, Was Chief of Staff at Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Nicknamed “Candy Man” for handing out psych drugs like candy
New York Times V.A. Hospital Leader in Wisconsin Fired Over High Painkiller Doses By Associated Press October 31, 2015 Psychiatrist David Houlihan MADISON, Wis. — The chief of staff at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Wisconsin, who was nicknamed “candy man” by some patients for allegedly handing out excess narcotics, will be fired, officials said. The administrator, David Houlihan, was placed on leave in January while the Department of Veterans Affairs investigated allegations of overprescribing narcotic pain medications and retaliatory behavior at the medical center in Tomah, Wis. The department told Wisconsin’s congressional delegation that based on [...]
Chowdhury Azam, NJ Psychiatrist, Suspended – Inappropriately touched Patient’s Boobs – says the patient’s claim and subsequent board actions “ruined my livelihood” and “destroyed” his life.
The Record Discipline is spotty for abusive doctors in N.J. By JEAN RIMBACH October 24, 2015 One doctor won his medical license back after he served time in prison for sexual crimes against female patients. He is a registered sex offender on lifetime parole supervision. Another physician accused of sexual impropriety is restricted from having patients remove their underwear during exams — or be alone when treating girls age 10 or older — under a confidential agreement that hides his name from the public. And a third, who pleaded guilty to sexual contact with three female patients, was barred from [...]
David Bourne, Maine Psychiatrist, Charged $70,000 for Research and Testimony about a woman he never met for the losing side of a legal case
Seacoastonline.com Doc charged $70K for losing testimony in cop's inheritance case By Elizabeth Dinan November 4, 2015 Psychiatrist David Bourne PORTSMOUTH — A Maine psychiatrist billed $70,000 for his research and testimony about the late Geraldine Webber, who he never met, for the losing side of a legal case that ended with dismissal of Webber's $2 million inheritance to now-fired police Sgt. Aaron Goodwin. Portland psychiatrist David Bourne submitted five bills, to be paid by Webber's estate, totaling $70,120, according to court records. He testified on the last day of a 10-day probate hearing to dispute Webber's estate and [...]
NY Psychiatrist Nasreen Kader – pleads guilty to selling prescriptions – ordered to undergo mental health counseling – repeatedly offered undercover investigators prescriptions for Psych Drugs
NewsDay State AG: Central Islip psychiatrist pleads guilty to selling prescriptions By William Murphy November 5, 2015 Psychiatrist Nasreen Kader A psychiatrist from Central Islip pleaded guilty Thursday to three counts of criminal sale of a prescription for a controlled substance, the state attorney general said. Nasreen Kader, 49, of Central Islip, a psychiatrist, agreed in Suffolk County Court to undergo mental health counseling for 18 months. If she completes that program successfully, she will have to serve six months under house arrest and 5 years on probation, the attorney general said. Kader also agreed that she would not [...]
NJ Psychiatrist Theodore Jasper agrees to suspension – accused of sex with patient
The Record Clifton psychiatrist accused of having sex with bipolar patient agrees to license suspension October 14, 2015 By MARY JO LAYTON Psychiatrist Theodore Jasper, 1010 Clifton Ave # 102, Clifton, NJ 07013 A Clifton psychiatrist who allegedly had sexual relations with a patient who has a bipolar disorder agreed to the temporary suspension of his license Wednesday, the acting attorney general said. Dr. Theodore F. Jasper entered into a consent order with the state Board of Medical Examiners and will not practice pending a hearing to consider further disciplinary action, officials said. “There is no place in the [...]
California Psychiatrist Joel Dreyer, Serving 10 years in Prison – his drug crimes are now being blamed on his brain condition
Newser Did Our Justice System Fail a Sick Psychiatrist? CSM digs into case of convicted drug dealer Joel Dreyer By Arden Dier Oct 18, 2015 Psychiatrist Joel Dryer Excerpt: Back in the 1980s, Joel Dreyer was a devoted family man and a respected psychiatrist who testified as an expert witness in criminal trials. Today, he's serving 10 years for his stint as one of the biggest prescription drug dealers in California's Riverside County. How did it all go wrong? It started with some odd behavior around 2000 when Dreyer was 63, the California Sunday Magazine reports in a [...]
“World’s Sexiest Psychiatrist”, Theodore F. Jasper, Loses License After Sex With Patient
Wayne Patch 'World's Sexiest Psychiatrist' Loses License After Sex In Passaic County Office With N.J. Patient By Tom Davis October 26, 2015 A New Jersey psychiatrist lost his license after having sex with a patient in his office and elsewhere, according to a state Attorney General’s Office release. The complaint alleges that Theodore F. Jasper and a patient - referred to as “L.S.” - began to engage in a sexual relationship in late 2013. L.S. had been a patient of Jasper for over 10 years and had been treated largely for bipolar disorder, through the use of a variety of [...]
Michigan Psychiatrist Mamoun Dabbagh – traded prescription pills for sex with adult entertainers
Detroit News Rare harp seized in case involving shrink, sex and pimp By Robert Snell October 26, 2015 Michigan Psychiatrist Mamoun Dabbagh A Southfield psychiatrist bought a rare 19th Century harp with cash generated from his lucrative drug ring that traded prescription pills for sex with adult entertainers, according to federal court records. Federal agents seized the French harp, cash, paintings, sculptures and vases during an ongoing investigation of the psychiatrist, Mamoun Dabbagh. The U.S. Attorney’s Office asked a federal judge Monday to have the cash and antiques forfeited to the government, saying they were purchased with money from [...]
California Psychiatrist William Munn Ends 43 years of Psychiatry – Surrenders License – put public health at risk by excessively prescribing drugs to five patients
Daily Republic Psychiatrist surrenders license, ends 43-year practice By Ryan McCarthy October 30, 2015 FAIRFIELD — A psychiatrist in private practice since 1972 has surrendered his license and can no longer practice, according to the Medical Board of California, which said William Munn put public health at risk by excessively prescribing drugs to five patients. The state agency’s decision became effective at 5 p.m. Wednesday. The Medical Board, on Oct. 21, adopted a settlement Munn signed with the state that included surrendering his physician and surgeon certificates and his admitting the allegations against him. Munn’s license was temporarily suspended in [...]
Paul Porter, Ontario Psychiatrist, License is on the line – Accused of Sexual misconduct with a patient – was previously accused of sexual abuse of two other women
National Post Ontario psychiatrist’s licence on the line after alleged romantic relationship with third patient By Joseph Brean September 27, 2015 Psychiatrist Paul Porter TORONTO — As a gesture of caring and affection to start their sessions, the alleged victim of a sexually abusive psychiatrist would occasionally bring him a doughnut. This detail, which prompted the woman to crack a smile, was a rare moment of levity in testimony that veered from panic to tears, as she told a tribunal how Dr. Paul Michael Porter of Ontario’s Niagara region allegedly manipulated her emotions by pledging his love, confessing private [...]