Physician

On December 18, 2023, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily restricted, with notice, the Texas medical license of Michael Patrick Gallagher, M.D., (Lic. No. N1322) after determining his continuation in the unrestricted practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public welfare. The restriction was effective immediately.

On December 20, 2023, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the Texas medical license of Khursheed Haider, M.D. (Lic. No. T0800), 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 or around November 30, 2023, Dr. Haider was indicted for distribution and possession of child pornography.

At its December 8, 2023 meeting, the Texas Medical Board disciplined 18 licensed physicians.  

The disciplinary actions included: three orders related to unprofessional conduct, five orders related to quality of care, one voluntary surrender/revocation, two revocations, two orders related to nontherapeutic prescribing, one order related to peer review action, and four orders related to other states’ actions. The Board also ratified two cease and desist orders.  

On December 6, 2023, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the Texas medical license of Jeffrey Norman Colvin, M.D. (Lic. No. H2313), 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 or around November 18, 2023, Dr. Colvin was arrested in Lubbock County on the charge of Indecent Assault, a Class A misdemeanor.