Physician License Defense FAQs

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What Happens When You Lose Your Texas Medical License?

When you lose your Texas medical license, you immediately lose the legal right to practice medicine, which can significantly impact your career and livelihood. This process involves several steps, including investigations, hearings, and potential appeals, before any final decision is made. Knowing your options during this time is imperative. Even if your license is revoked, depending on the circumstances, you may still be able to seek reinstatement or appeal the decision. Working with an Texas...

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What Evidence Is Important to Gather for a Physician License Defense Case?

Knowing what evidence is important to gather for a physician license defense case is key. From employment records to expert witnesses, compiling supporting documentation is essential for rebutting any damaging claims made against you. A Texas physician license defense lawyer can help. Whether allegations involve substandard care, over-prescribing, sexual misconduct, fraud, substance abuse, or other offenses that jeopardize licensure, evidentiary proof is the backbone of a strong defense strategy. Important Evidence a Physician License Defense...

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What Is the Timeline for Resolving a Complaint Against a Physician Assistant?

The timeline for resolving a complaint against a physician assistant varies depending on the circumstances. Resolving a complaint can easily take several months. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) must conduct its preliminary investigation into the accusations within 45 days of receiving the complaint. A Texas physician assistant license defense lawyer from Bertolino LLP can guide you through the process of responding to a complaint. If you need legal help, contact our Client Success Liaison. From...

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What are the Potential Outcomes of a Physician License Defense Case?

Potential outcomes of a physician license defense case can range from license reinstatement to permanent revocation and potential criminal penalties. You may also have to complete continuing medical education (CME) requirements, undergo a period of probation, or practice under supervision. From claims of medical malpractice or professional misconduct to issues with substance abuse or criminal charges, the potential threats to a physician's license are numerous and varied. You can hire a Texas physician license defense...

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What Is a Physician License Defense Lawyer?

A physician license defense lawyer defends medical practitioners facing disciplinary action up to and including revocation of their license to practice medicine. The loss of your medical license can be permanent and prevent you from continuing in your career and earning a living. When facing a threat to your license, hiring a Texas physical/occupational therapy license defense lawyer can be critical. When you hire a physician license defense attorney to help you defend your medical license,...

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I did Not Receive a Renewal Notice for my Physician Assistant License – What Should I Do?

As of 2018, you are required to renew your Texas physician assistant license defense lawyer every two years. If you were a licensed physician assistant before 2018, your license number tells you when you must renew it. If your license number is an even number, you must renew your license in even years; if it is odd, you renew in odd years. Bertolino LLP employs very skilled and experienced professional license defense attorneys. They will...

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What Is the Process of Defending a Physician Assistant License?

If your physician assistant license is under investigation, we are here to help. The attorneys of Bertolino LLP are here to protect your reputation and career. A Texas physician assistant license defense lawyer from our firm can help strategize the best course of action to safeguard your livelihood. Who Oversees the Disciplinary Process for Physician Assistants in Texas? The Texas Medical Board (TMB) oversees the disciplinary process for physician assistants. The TMB was created to...

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Patients Complaints Against Physician Assistants

A complaint can have extreme consequences. It can threaten your livelihood and your career. Patients can, and do, file complaints against all medical professionals to the Texas Medical Board. If you are facing a complaint to the Medical Board, the best thing for you to do is retain legal counsel. Bertolino LLP provides aggressive legal defense for medical professionals who are facing disciplinary action by the Medical Board. If you need help with your professional...

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What Are the Main Reasons My License Can Get Revoked?

Your physician assistant license may be revoked due to misconduct, malpractice, or criminal allegations. A medical license defense is key to protecting your career, starting with understanding these potential issues. If you're a Texas physician assistant, facing these challenges can be overwhelming. That's why having a Texas physician assistant license defense lawyer on your side is imperative. We can help clarify your situation and represent you in any proceedings with the Texas Medical Board to protect...

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Texas Physician Assistant License Defense FAQs

Physician Assistants (PAs) are required to comply with Texas state laws and standards. Failure to do so can lead to license probation, suspension, or even revocation. If you've received a complaint or are under investigation for professional misconduct, your career could be in jeopardy. At Bertolino LLP, we can help you defend your medical license. Our attorneys have litigated PA license defense cases in Texas since 2007. We know what it takes to protect your...

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