Rajan Sood – Substance Abuse/Unjustifiable Prescriptions

Rajan Sood – Substance Abuse/Unjustifiable Prescriptions           

ACTIONS TAKEN:

Suspension Terminated 12/21/2010     

Suspension 7/23/2009, all but 9 months stayed 

Summary Suspension 7/23/2009

BOARD AWARE OF ISSUE:

Physician’s complaint 1/30/2007                      

QUOTES FROM DISCIPLINARY ACTION DOCUMENTS:

--“Suspension terminated; probation for a minimum period of 5 years and until terms and conditions are met. The physician complied with the conditions of suspension.”

--“The Board took emergency action based on its investigative findings, including but not limited to the physician being addicted to CDS, having difficulty working due to a physical ailment, overdosing on narcotics in December 2008, writing multiple prescriptions to family members and office staff without maintaining medical records, and allowing patients to create and keep their own medical records.”    

TIME LAG ON ACTION:  

2 YEARS, 6 MONTHS

Prior Actions:

Suspension Terminated - 12/21/2010

Suspension - 07-23-2009

Summary Suspension - 02-13-2009