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Floresville Doctor has License Suspended by Texas Medical Board for Concerns to Public Welfare

Floresville Doctor has License Suspended by Texas Medical Board for Concerns to Public Welfare

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A Doctor in Floresville, Texas had her license suspended for concerns with her practice and it being a potential “threat,” to public welfare, per the Texas Medical Board (TMB). The specific statements by the TMB are below:

“Williams, Machelle Elaine, D.O., K4608, Floresville
On July 7, 2020, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the Texas medical license of Machelle Elaine Williams, D.O., after determining her continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public welfare. The suspen- sion was effective immediately. The Board panel found that Dr. Williams’ intemperate use of alcohol and noncom- pliance with her Texas Physician Health Program agree- ment constitutes a continuing threat to public welfare. A temporary suspension hearing with notice will be held as soon as practicable with 10 days' notice to Dr. Williams, unless the hearing is specifically waived by Dr. Williams. The temporary suspension remains in place until the Board takes further action.”
“Williams, Machelle Elaine, D.O., K4608, Floresville
On September 11, 2020, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board convened and temporarily restricted, with notice, the Texas medical license of Machelle Elaine Wil- liams, D.O., after determining her continuation in the un- restricted practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public welfare. The restriction was effective September 14, 2020. Dr. Williams is prohibited from engaging in the practice of medicine, including telemedicine, until she completes an independent medical evaluation by a pre- approved board certified psychiatrist and follows all rec- ommendations made for continued care and treatment. Dr. Williams is also prohibited from supervising or dele- gating prescriptive authority to a physician assistant or advanced practice nurse or supervising a surgical assistant that is engaged in the practice of clinical medicine. Upon completion of the required evaluation, Dr. Williams will be required to appear before the board and provide evidence and information that adequately indicates she is physical- ly, mentally, and otherwise competent to safely resume practice. The Board panel found that Dr. Williams’ non- compliance with her Texas Physician Health Program agreement and impairment constitute a continuing threat to public welfare. Dr. Williams’ license was previously tem- porarily suspended as Dr. Williams had not signed an inter- im drug testing agreement with the Board. The panel con- sidered Dr. Williams’ willingness to cooperate with drug and alcohol screening and a medical evaluation. The temporary restriction remains in place until the Board takes further action”

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