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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 August 06, 2004

Description: Press Release August 06, 2004 A (PDF File)

Document: 2004 Press Releases Friday, August 6 , 2004 Medical Board Panel Restricts License of James David Key, Sr., M.D. A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners has temporarily restricted the license of James David Key, R., M.D., License #E3339, after determining that Dr. Key's continuation in ...

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Title: Press Release August 10, 2007

Description: Press Release August 10, 2007 B (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 10, 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 Cesar E. Maldonado, M.D., of ...

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Title: Press Release August 11, 2008

Description: Press Release August 11, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 11, 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 El Paso Board also will Offer Licensing Se ...

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Title: Press Release August 12, 2005

Description: Press Release August 12, 2005 (PDF File)

Document: 2005 Press Releases Friday, August 12, 2005 Medical Board Suspends License of Carlos H. Fernandez, M.D. A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners temporarily suspended the license of Carlos H. Fernandez, M.D., license #D9438, of Houston, after determining that Dr. Fernandez's continuatio ...

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Title: Press Release August 14, 2006

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

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 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 Hrishi Kesh Maewal, M.D., of F ...

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Title: Press Release August 15, 2007

Description: Press Release August 15, 2007 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 15, 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 David Mark McClellan, M.D ...

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Title: Press Release August 16, 2004

Description: Press Release August 16, 2004 (PDF File)

Document: 2004 Press Releases Monday, August 16 , 2004 Medical Board Suspends License of David G. Watson, M.D. A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners temporarily suspended the license of David Gregory Watson, M.D., License #K4605, of Tyler, after determining that Dr. Watson's continuation in t ...

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Title: Press Release August 18, 2008

Description: Press Release August 18, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 18, 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 SAN ANTONIO Board also will Offer Licensin ...

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Title: Press Release August 19, 1997

Description: Press Release August 19, 1997 (PDF File)

Document: ... Aug. 7-9 board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 62 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: 16 suspensions, with eight of those suspensions stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; two revocations, one of which was stayed ...

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Title: Press Release August 20, 2002

Description: Press Release August 20, 2002 (PDF File)

Document: 2002 Press Releases Tuesday, August 20, 2002 Medical Board Suspends License of Midland Physician The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners has temporarily suspended the license of Lydia H. Grotti, M.D., (license #J6122) of Midland. The action was taken Wednesday, August 14, under the Board's autho ...

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Title: Press Release August 20, 2003

Description: Press Release August 20, 2003 (PDF File)

Document: ... ust 14-15 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners took disciplinary action against 54 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: 11 surrenders/revocations, with one stayed under certain terms and conditions; 11 suspensions, with three stayed under certa ...

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Title: Press Release August 20, 2004

Description: Press Release August 20, 2004 (PDF File)

Document: ... ust 12-13 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners took disciplinary action against 37 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: two surrenders/revocations; 13 suspensions, of which seven were st ayed under certain terms and conditions; eight restrictio ...

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Title: Press Release August 20, 2009

Description: Press Release August 20, 2009 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 20, 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 Odette Louise Campbell, M. ...

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Title: Press Release August 21, 2002

Description: Press Release August 21, 2002 A (PDF File)

Document: ... ust 15-16 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 41 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: 11 surrender/revocations, of which three were stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; three suspensions, of which one was stayed ...

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Title: Press Release August 25, 2008

Description: Press Release August 25, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 25, 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 Galveston Board also will Offer Licensing ...

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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.       ”