On June 1, 2023, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the Texas medical license of David Richard Stager, Jr., M.D. (Lic. No. J1572), after determining his continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public welfare. The suspension was effective immediately.
The Board panel found that Dr. Stager’s recent conduct, including an arrest for domestic violence while impaired, indicates he is still suffering from an active substance use disorder that was previously the basis for disciplinary action under his 2018 order.
A temporary suspension hearing with notice will be held as soon as practicable with 10 days' notice to Dr. Stager, unless the hearing is specifically waived by Dr. Stager.
The temporary suspension remains in place until the Board takes further action.