Pediatrician Suspended: What to Know About Board Investigations and License Defense
What happens if accusations result in your license being suspended? That’s what some professionals are wondering after a Newton, Massachusetts pediatrician’s license suspension. The pediatrician was accused of inappropriate relations with female family members of patients.
The LLF National Law Firm Team helps medical professionals protect their license against disciplinary action. We have a comprehensive understanding of how board processes work. If your medical license is at risk, don’t delay. Give us a call at 888-535-3686 or fill out our confidential contact form to get in touch.
Physician Suspended After Boundary Allegations
Dr. Jonathan A. Benjamin is an established physician in the Newton area, having held his license since 1981. But recent accusations of inappropriate contact with females led to his license being suspended by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine.
While details of the accusations are limited, the pediatrician has been charged in criminal court with indecent assault and battery on a person over 14. As a result, the board issued a summary license suspension, stating that Dr. Benjamin poses a threat to public health, safety, and welfare.
Understanding the Board Complaint Process
License complaints can come from a variety of sources. If you’re facing criminal charges related to your medical license, your state board will likely take action without a direct complaint. But members of the public, colleagues, and employers can submit complaints directly to your board, with some even allowed to remain anonymous.
Once a complaint arrives, the board will launch an investigation. If the board deems you a risk to the public, an emergency license suspension might be issued as a protective measure. The best course of action when you’re aware of an investigation is to contact the LLF National Law Firm Team.
How an Experienced License Defense Attorney Can Help
Our Professional License Defense Team represents licensed medical professionals across the country in all stages of board action. We’ll work with you from the start to develop a defense designed to minimize penalties against your license.
Whether you’re facing license revocation, suspension, or milder sanctions, our team can help with:
- Preparing written responses to board inquiries
- Helping prepare for interviews, depositions, and hearings
- Defending against emergency suspensions
- Negotiating consent agreements or settlements
- Appealing board decisions
We understand the stakes you face when your license is under investigation. We also know that, unlike criminal cases, board investigations don’t require proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Since these decisions are left up to the board, you could find yourself facing disciplinary action based solely on something called the preponderance of evidence.
Learn More About Defending Your License
The LLF National Law Firm Professional License Defense Team knows board processes and can help with your defense. As the Newton, Massachusetts case demonstrates, board investigations can move swiftly, with disciplinary action sometimes imposed before a hearing takes place. It’s important to have an attorney on your side as early in the process as possible. If your medical license is at risk, give us a call at 888-535-3686 or fill out this form, and we’ll be in touch.