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News Release — May 2,2008
MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA
May 2, 2008
Medical Board of California revokes former Burbank physician's
license for felony conviction
SACRAMENTO — The medical license of Byron Flores has been revoked by the Medical Board of California, effective May 2, 2008. "The mission of the Medical Board is public protection, and this action reflects the board's ongoing commitment to that mission," said Barb Johnston, executive director of the Medical Board.
On December 23, 2005, an Accusation was filed by the Medical Board charging Flores with gross negligence in the care and treatment of three diabetic patients. Flores was alleged to have administered steroids and antibiotics without documenting justification. Flores wrote brief, illegible notes in his patients' records, lacking important details, such as patient history, physical examination, findings, clarifying information, etc.
A First Amended Accusation was filed on September 29, 2006, when, in a criminal proceeding on July 14, 2005, Flores was charged with five felony counts of violating Business and Professions Code section 2052(b), conspiring, aiding, or abetting the unlicensed practice of medicine. Flores had permitted an unlicensed employee, posing as "Dr. Flores," to treat four pediatric patients. Flores entered a plea of nolo contendere, and a judgment was entered for four misdemeanor charges of violating B&P Code section 2052(b).
A Second Amended Accusation, was filed on April 12, 2007, adding charges of gross negligence and dishonesty, based on the care provided to four pediatric patients, and his unethical and unlawful arrangement with his employee.
A Third Amended Accusation was filed on December 20, 2007, adding a felony conviction for violating Welfare and Institutions Code section 14107(b)(1), presenting false Medi-Cal claims.
The public record documents in this case can be accessed on the Medical Board's Web site at www.mbc.ca.gov under the heading "Enforcement Public Documents."
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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, and, to promote access to quality medical care through the Board's licensing and regulatory functions.
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