Personal Injury Law

Illinois Surgeon?s License Suspended

By Jeff Lowe, Esq.

The license of an Illinois surgeon who allegedly tried to fill an OxyContin prescription at a pharmacy using a deceased patient?s name has been suspended.

Last month, Bradford Roberg, 53, a plastic surgeon with the Northern Illinois Plastic Surgery Center, was arrested after he tried to fill the OxyContin prescription at a CVS pharmacy, the Northwest Herald reports in an article written by Tom Musick.

Roberg was subsequently charged with forgery with an intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance, and obtaining a controlled substance by fraud.

The article also states that Roberg settled a wrongful death medical malpractice lawsuit for $180,000 brought by the parents of a patient who died from skin graft complications.

The Illinois Division of Professional Regulation did not provide a reason for Roberg?s suspension. However, the charges are serious. Patients place their lives into the hands of their surgeon and they deserve a doctor whose skill and judgment are not impaired by drugs.

The lawyers of The Lowe Law Firm are experienced in helping families injured by medical negligence. We will seek compensation for past and future medical expenses, past and future wages, pain and suffering, disability and other damages. We also represent family members in wrongful death cases.

We offer a free initial consultation. If you cannot make it to our office, we will come to you at the hospital or at your home.

Contact the lawyers at The Lowe Law Firm today by calling 877-678-3400.

Full post as published by Missouri Injury Lawyer Blog on June 16, 2008 (boomark / email).