The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) protects the privacy of patients' health information. When patient privacy is violated by a healthcare provider, it can have serious consequences and threaten the healthcare provider's licensing. This was the case with Dr. Gabriel Hernandez Roman, 33, of Iowa.

In February of 2024, the Iowa Board of Medicine suspended the license of Dr. Gabriel Hernandez Roman, a University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics resident for “dishonesty and for abusing his status as a physician by accessing the medical records of women he dated”. In January, the Board issued an emergency order immediately suspending Roman's license, stating that the order was necessary to protect the public. The suspension follows his termination for these actions and other unprofessional behavior and also includes a $7,500 civil penalty.

Doctors and other healthcare providers depend upon their medical licenses in order to do their jobs. Their careers and livelihoods depend on whether these licenses remain valid. The experienced Professional License Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm fights to defend the medical licenses of healthcare providers nationwide, protecting their rights and negotiating with state medical boards. Call the Lento Law Firm at 888-535-3686 or contact us online to learn how we can help you defend your medical license.

Medical License Suspensions: A Skilled Lawyer Can Appeal and Negotiate

Each state's Board of Medical Examiners can investigate a healthcare provider for an allegation that they violated the terms of their medical licenses. Medical boards may suspend a doctor's license for several reasons, including—but not limited to—the following:

• Medical Malpractice
• Violating Patient Privacy
• Failure to Maintain Licensing Requirements
• Unprofessional Conduct
• Violating Medical Ethics
• Falsifying Records
• Violating Laws and Regulations
• Substance Abuse
• Criminal Conviction

When a healthcare professional is facing disciplinary actions concerning their medical license, this can severely damage both their personal and professional standing. Navigating the complexities of the medical board investigation, inquiry, and hearing process can be daunting without a skilled attorney skilled in professional license defense.

If you are a medical professional who has been informed by the licensing board of an investigation into your license for allegations of medical misconduct, a violation of patient privacy, or another matter, the Lento Law Firm can help. Our experienced Professional License Defense Team will assess the complaint and conduct an investigation into the charge, including obtaining witness testimony and testimony from medical experts. Our team aggressively advocates on your behalf in all licensing board proceedings. Don't wait to get the help you need to preserve your license—tell us about your case. The skilled Professional License Defense Team at the Lento Law Firmhave been helping medical professionals across the country for many years. Call the Lento Law Firm today at 888-535-3686 to schedule your consultation.