A physician's livelihood is his or her license to practice medicine. Accordingly, when the Medical Board initiates an investigation, it is crucial that a physician retain experienced healthcare counsel immediately, before responding to the Board's inquiry.
Medical Boards have significant authority, up to and including suspending a physician's license. Oftentimes, an investigation will be initiated by a letter from the Medical Board requesting a patient's medical records. Medical Board investigators also have the authority to subpoena additional records and interview the provider and witnesses.
We have been representing physicians before the Georgia Medical Board for well over a decade, with the majority of these matters having been closed with no discipline. In addition to our deep understanding of healthcare, we leverage the professional relationships we have built with Medical Board investigators and attorneys to accomplish the most favorable outcome for our physician clients.
The Medical Board has sweeping authority to investigate complaints, subpoena records, impose emergency suspensions, and discipline licensees, which means a single complaint can quickly become a serious professional-licensing case—often before a provider even realizes they’re under investigation.
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