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Board Action Search

“... link below will allow a search of any Texas Medical Board action issued (Board order, remedial plan, cease and desist, etc.), issued to physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, medical radiologic technologists, non-certified radiologic technicians, respiratory care practitioners, medi ... ”

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Verified Information

“... erified the physician’s graduation from the medical school listed here.  Electronic RX Waiver Expiration Date: Expiration date of the electronic prescribing waiver, if such a waiver has been requested and issued. ”

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IMLC FAQ - Tab #1 General

“... of the application fee is possible from the Texas Medical Board for those individuals who are active-duty military. To receive this refund, within the first 90 days after your license is issued you will need to submit to us a copy of your active military orders when requesting a refund of your appli ... ”

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CME - MD - NEW CME Requirements - Tab 5

“... mplete certain specific opioid related continuing medical education.  These new CME requirements outlined above apply to the renewal of a license on or after September 1, 2020.     New Human Trafficking Prevention CME Requirements House Bill 2059 (2019) requires physicians, physi ... ”

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Education

“... eported name, location and graduation date of all medical schools attended by the physician.   Also displayed is the physician reported graduate medical education taken in the US or Canada, including the following: Program name, Location, begin and end date, Type of program (residency, fellowsh ... ”

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Interstate Medical Licensure Compact

“The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) is a voluntary, expedited pathway to licensure for qualifying physicians who wish to practice in multiple states. On June 7, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott signed into law House Bill 1616 which was passed by the 87th Texas Legislature, making Texas the 33r ... ”

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E-Prescribing Waiver

“... that a delay would adversely impact the patient's medical condition; or before January 1, 2021.   A physician may apply for a waiver from the electronic prescribing requirement by: submitting a waiver request to the TMB and providing required information, and demonstrating circumstances neces ... ”

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Specialty Board Certification

“... a board that is a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists. ”

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Medical Physicist Quick Links

“Before you apply Medical Physicist Sample Application ”

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LMRT Exam FAQs

“... ligible to apply to become certified as a Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist.  A list of certification requirements, as well as a link to the online application for the LMRT certificate is located on our website at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/licensing-limited-medical-radiologic-techn ... ”

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Gold Designated Practice Status

“... as without obtaining a certificate from the Texas Medical Board (TMB).  Certain exemptions apply and can be found in Texas Occupations Code (TOC) §168.002.   A pain management clinic may now apply to be designated as a "Gold Designated Practice." Clinics that choose to apply for the & ... ”

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Continuing ED Tracking

“... uing Education Tracking with CE Broker. The Texas Medical Board is partnering with CE Broker, an online continuing education compliance platform, to provide our licensees with an additional tool to help them more easily find, track, and report continuing education coursework. Beginning June 1, 2024, ... ”

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Title: Press Release July 11, 2011

Description: Press Release July 11, 2011 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2011 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 UT resident Scott Freeman, M.D., temporarily suspended by Board On Friday, July 8, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board tem ...

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Title: Press Release July 13, 2004

Description: Press Release July 13, 2004 (PDF File)

Document: 2004 Press Releases Tuesday, July 13 , 2004 Medical Board Panel Upholds License Suspension of Donald D. Hughes, M.D. A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners today upheld the board' s May 13 action in which it temporarily suspended the license of Donald D. Hughes, M.D., License #E8575, ...

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Title: Press Release July 14, 2006

Description: Press Release July 14, 2006 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 14, 2006 Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018 Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of Peter C. Okose, M.D. The Texas M ...

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Title: Press Release July 14, 2008

Description: Press Release July 14, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 14, 2008 Media contact: Patrick Shaughnessy at (512) 305-7173 or patrick.shaughnessy@tmb.state.tx.us. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 TMB Exceeds Legislative Target for Licenses The medical licenses issued by th ...

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Title: Press Release July 17, 2002

Description: Press Release July 17, 2002 (PDF File)

Document: 2002 Press Releases July 17, 2002 Medical Board Suspends Licenses of Two Physicians The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners has temporarily suspended the licenses of Jorge A. Martinez, M.D., of Edinburg, (license #H1801) and Andrew Blinkov, M.D., (license #K1368) of Houston. The actions were tak ...

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Title: Press Release July 19, 2002

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Document: 2002 Press Releases July 19, 2002 Medical Board Suspends License of Arlington Physician The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners has temporarily suspended the license of Roland F. Chalifoux, Jr., D.O., of Arlington (license #J8953). The action was taken today under the Board s authority to tempor ...

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Title: Press Release July 21, 2008

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Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 21, 2008 Media contact: Patrick Shaughnessy at (512) 305-7173 or patrick.shaughnessy@tmb.state.tx.us. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 TMB to Host Town Hall Meeting in Lubbock Board also will Offer Licensing Sem ...

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Title: Press Release July 28, 2004

Description: Press Release July 28, 2004 (PDF File)

Document: 2004 Press Releases Wednesday, July 28 , 2004 Medical Board Panel Suspends License of Stuart A. Bergman, M.D. A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners on July 27, 2004 temporarily suspended the license of Stuart A. Bergman, M.D., License #D5914, after determining that Dr. Bergman's con ...

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Title: Press Release July 28, 2008

Description: Press Release July 28, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 28, 2008 Media contact: Patrick Shaughnessy at (512) 305-7173 or patrick.shaughnessy@tmb.state.tx.us. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 TMB to Host Town Hall Meeting in Tyler Board also will Offer Licensing Semina ...

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Title: Press Release July 30, 2010

Description: Press Release July 30, 2010 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 30, 2010 Media contact: Public Information Officer Leigh Hopper at leigh.hopper@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062. Medical Board Suspends License of Felix Nabor Sabates Jr., M.D ...

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Title: Press Release July 31, 2006

Description: Press Release July 31, 2006 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 31, 2006 Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@mb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018 Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Physician Assistant Board Suspends License of PA Donald Hammock A p ...

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Title: Press Release July 31, 2009

Description: Press Release July 31, 2009 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 31, 2009 Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of Dr. Bernard Albina of Houston ...

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Title: Press Release August 01, 2007

Description: Press Release August 01, 2007 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 1, 2007 Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018 Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of John Reagan Woodward, M.D. ...

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Title: Press Release August 04, 2008

Description: Press Release August 04, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 4, 2008 Media contact: Patrick Shaughnessy at (512) 305-7173 or patrick.shaughnessy@tmb.state.tx.us. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 TMB TO Host Town Hall Meeting in Dallas Board also will Offer Licensing Sem ...

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Title: Press Release August 05, 2008

Description: Press Release August 05, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 5, 2008 Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of Dora B. Crandall, M.D., of N ...

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Are there any additional requirements that I need to complete before I request to return my retired physician license to an active status?

“... wship or other structured program; passage of the Medical Jurisprudence Examination; and/or such other remedial or restrictive conditions or requirements which, in the discretion of the board, are necessary to ensure protection of the public and minimal competency of the applicant to safely practice ... ”

What amount of detail must be in the documentation of the PMP check?

“As with all medical records documentation, the notation must be contemporaneous, legible and provide complete information.  In this case, complete information would include the date of the review and the identity of the provider who reviewed the information. ... ”

Does everyone at my practice have to apply for a waiver or just the medical director?

“Currently, each individual physician who needs a waiver will have to apply for their own individual waiver. Although this may change in the future, TMB is currently unable to track waivers by group.       ”