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News Release — March 9, 2004
MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA
March 9, 2004
Medical Board Investigators Arrest
Unlicensed Practitioner in Orange County
SACRAMENTO—On March 8, 2004, investigators for the Medical Board of California served a search warrant at a residence in Santa Ana concerning the unlicensed practice of medicine. The investigators were assisted by the Santa Ana Police Department and the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
The arrest occurred after an undercover officer was diagnosed and treated by Maria Torres, a 53-year-old female with no medical training or license. She was arrested at the location for the unlicensed practice of medicine and transported to the Orange County Jail, where she is being held on $20,000 bail. Investigators searching the residence, located at 810 Halladay Street, Santa Ana, seized large quantities of unapproved Mexican pharmaceuticals, hypodermic needles, syringes and $8,000 in cash.
The arrest and search warrant were executed without incident. The investigation is continuing and anyone who has received treatment from this person is asked to call the Medical Board at (714) 247-2126.
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The mission of the Medical Board is to protect healthcare consumers through the proper licensing and regulation of physicians and surgeons and certain allied healthcare professions and through the vigorous, objective enforcement of the Medical Practice Act.
If you have a question or complaint about the healthcare you are receiving, the Board encourages you to visit its Web site at www.medbd.ca.gov or for questions call the Consumer Information Line at (916) 263-2382, or with complaints call (800) 633-2322.
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