A chiropractor who has faced several allegations of sexual impropriety with patients can continue practicing in Iowa. (Photo courtesy of the Iowa Board of Nursing) An Iowa chiropractor who has faced allegations of sexual impropriety with patients can keep his license while taking periodic lie-detector tests, a state board has ruled. In 2014, the Iowa Board of Chiropractic … [Read more...] about Chiropractor accused of sexual impropriety keeps his license
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Medical board orders Iowa doctor, again, to undergo a competency evaluation
The Iowa Board of Medicine is giving an emergency physician a second shot at complying with a 2019 order to have her professional competency evaluated. (Photo via Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners) The Iowa Board of Medicine is giving an emergency physician a second shot at complying with a 2019 order to have her professional competency evaluated. In May 2019, the board … [Read more...] about Medical board orders Iowa doctor, again, to undergo a competency evaluation
After years of alleged fraud and incompetence, an Iowa surgeon surrenders his license
The case of Dr. Adam B. Smith, a 40-year-old physician who practiced in Sioux City, illustrates how surgeons and other medical professionals can remain licensed in Iowa even after being accused of fraud, negligence and incompetence by colleagues, patients, prosecutors and licensing boards. (Photo by Justin Wan of the Sioux City Journal, courtesy of the Sioux City Journal) … [Read more...] about After years of alleged fraud and incompetence, an Iowa surgeon surrenders his license
Iowa-licensed doctor issued a warning after serving time on felony drug charge
Almost three years after a former Ottumwa physician was charged with felony narcotics distribution, the Iowa Board of Medicine has sanctioned the doctor with a warning. (Photo via Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners) Almost three years after a former Ottumwa physician was charged with felony narcotics distribution, the Iowa Board of Medicine has sanctioned the doctor with a … [Read more...] about Iowa-licensed doctor issued a warning after serving time on felony drug charge