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News Release — April 28, 2006
MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA
April 28, 2006
Medical Board of California Obtains
Suspension of Anaheim Physician's License
SACRAMENTO—In response to a Petition filed by Deputy Attorney General D. Kenneth Baumgarten on behalf of the Medical Board, Administrative Law Judge Julie Cabos-Owen issued a full practice suspension against the medical license of Anthony Tun Lee, M.D. of Anaheim. The suspension order is based on a finding that, among other things, permitting Lee to continue to engage in the practice of medicine would endanger the public health, safety, and welfare. Medical Board Executive Director Dave Thornton stated, "The mission of the Medical Board is to protect healthcare consumers. We work diligently to achieve our mission by vigorously enforcing the Medical Practice Act."
On March 23, 2006, felony complaint No. 06HF0555 was filed against Lee in Orange County Superior Court, Harbor Justice Center. On March 24, 2006, an amended felony complaint was filed charging him with: Count 1 - Sexual battery by fraud, in violation of Penal Code section 243.4(c), a felony; Count 2 - Sexual penetration by means of fraudulent representation of professional purpose, in violation of Penal Code section 289(d)(4), a felony; Count 3 - First degree residential burglary of inhabited dwelling, in violation of Penal Code sections 459-460(a), a felony; Count 4 - Lewd act upon a child under 14, between the dates of January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2004, in violation of Penal Code section 288(a), a felony; Count 5 - Lewd act upon a child under 14, between the dates of February 11, 2001 and February 10, 2002, in violation of Penal Code section 288(a), a felony. In addition to these charges, an allegation was made concerning Counts 4 and 5. It was further alleged that pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.066(a)(8), Lee had substantial sexual conduct with a child under 14 years of age, specifically, oral copulation.
Lee was arrested on March 23, 2006 by the Irvine Police Department (IPD) with bail set at $100,000 and surrender of his passport. Following his arrest, and the publicity generated in Orange County as a result of the arrest, a former female patient of Lee contacted the IPD. The former patient stated that during a "pap" check up, Lee began his examination of her which appeared to be routine, although he did not have a chaperone in the room during the exam. While performing a breast exam, the patient noticed Lee giving her a "strange" look. After completing the breast exam, the patient stated that "all of a sudden" he leaned down towards her, while she was lying on the exam table, and began to "French" kiss her although she did not kiss him back. The patient believed that Lee realized by her "frozen" expression, that she did not want to be kissed and immediately stopped after which he began to act "normal," as if nothing had happened.
A hearing is set for May 24, 2006, at the Office of Administrative Hearings in Los Angeles to determine if the suspension will remain in effect pending the completion of administrative disciplinary proceedings.
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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.caldocinfo.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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