*Correction: WMC Summarily Suspends Out of State Physician
OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington Medical Commission (WMC) summarily suspended the license of Yogesh Patel, MD (Lic. #60309742) and issued a statement of charges alleging unprofessional conduct.
*Patel’s medical licenses were disciplined in the states of Colorado, Illinois, Arkansas, and New York after he was arrested for attempting to engage in sexual activity with a child. The criminal case has not been resolved.
Patel will have an opportunity to defend against the allegations in the statement of charges at a hearing.
Legal documents in this case are available online by visiting the DOH Provider Credential Search.
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**This notice is intended to comply with RCW 18.130.110.
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