On September 9, 2022, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board (Board) temporarily suspended, without notice, the Texas medical license of Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz, Jr., M.D. (Lic. No. H9000), 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 on September 8, 2022, Board staff received information from federal law enforcement engaged in an ongoing investigation involving Dr. Ortiz, relating to serious cardiac complications and one patient’s death connected with Dr. Ortiz’ presence at the Baylor Scott & White Surgicare North Dallas facility from May through September 2022.
A temporary suspension hearing with notice will be held as soon as practicable with 10 days' notice to Dr. Ortiz, unless the hearing is specifically waived by Dr. Ortiz.
The temporary suspension remains in place until the Board takes further action. The Board will continue to swiftly take action to protect the people of Texas while simultaneously ensuring due process of Board licensees.
For more details, view the Order of Temporary Suspension.