Doctors in the Matthew Perry case, investigated by the medical board, are still licensed
The two doctors have been charged in connection with Matthew PerryThe children’s deaths are under investigation by the Medical Board of California, but their licenses have not been suspended… at least not yet.
Dr. Mark Chavez And Dr. Salvador Plasencia are the two doctors accused of illegally conspiring to supply ketamine to the late ‘Friends’ star.
The state medical board tells TMZ they are aware of the criminal charges against Dr. Chavez and Dr. Plasencia and are investigating the matter.
In the meantime, the Board tells us that the medical licenses for both physicians remain active… and that no discipline has been taken against their licenses.
TMZ.com
As we reported…Chavez has already done that make a deal with prosecutors and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine.
Dr. Chavez admitted the drug to Dr. Plasencia, and prosecutors say he obtained ketamine by writing fraudulent prescriptions.
Prosecutors say Dr. Plasencia, a doctor at an urgent care center, often injected Matthew with large doses of ketamine… and even administered the drug at Perry’s home.
Dr. Plasencia is charged with conspiracy to distribute ketamine, distribution of ketamine resulting in death, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and altering and falsifying records relating to a federal investigation. He has pleaded not guilty.