Investigators, with More Resources, Dig for Evidence of Abuse, Impairment, Health Issues and Errors Beyond Received Complaints
According to the Medical Board of California’s 2022 Sunset Review, the Medical Board of California conducted nearly 10,000 investigations in its 2021-2022 fiscal year. According to the report, during the pandemic the Board struggled with investigations. The
In response to a patient complaint, a report of a large malpractice settlement, or a report of a loss of privileges, among other reasons, the Medical Board of California may choose to investigate patient care. Often, to an unsuspecting California physician, the first sign of trouble is receipt of a request for patient records from
The Medical Board of California investigates complaints against physicians using its team of investigators who work from its headquarters in Sacramento and from its field offices. Complaints may come from CURES reports reviews, 805 reports, lawsuits, or patient complaints. For many complaints, an assigned investigator will contact the physician and ask the physician to
The California Medical Board routinely investigates criminal convictions and often even criminal arrests suffered by California physicians. These investigations are handled by Board investigators out of field offices throughout California, including offices in Tustin, Cerritos and Valencia in southern California. Thoughtful preparation for one of these interviews can make the difference between receiving a career