Physician Representation

Representation for Physicians and Other Healthcare Professionals

Physicians and other healthcare professionals may require the assistance of an attorney to protect their interests when facing many types of licensing board or hospital disciplinary actions. Our practice assists healthcare professionals with:

• Licensing Board Investigations
• Licensing Board Application Issues
• Maintenance of Licensing in Other Jurisdictions
• Formal Board Complaints
• Chemical Dependency and Impairment
• Medicare and Medicaid Fraud
• Medicare and Medicaid Civil Recoupment Actions
• Disciplinary Hearings
• License Reinstatement
• Medical Malpractice
• Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License Reinstatement
• National Practitioner Data Bank Reports
• Hospital Peer Review Representation
• Criminal Defense
• License Appeal Defense

If you are a physician or other healthcare professional needing help in any of these areas, we encourage you to contact Frances Cullen, P.C. for high-quality representation before your professional licensing board and in a court of law.

Assistance Beyond Malpractice Insurance

Your malpractice insurance policy will provide you with an attorney to defend you against a malpractice claim, but there may be times when an attorney with specialized training in professional license defense can help oversee and guide you through the litigation process. Some malpractice insurance policies provide additional coverage for independent legal counsel to assist with collateral matters impacted by a malpractice case, including repercussions to your license to practice medicine.

Physicians also should seek legal counsel when faced with any potential action by a hospital peer review committee, especially during the early stages of an investigation. Physicians should obtain a complete copy of the relevant medical file, thoroughly discuss the matter with their attorney, and be prepared for the peer review hearing.

Chemical Dependency & Impairment

Our practice is extremely sensitive to the special needs of physicians and other healthcare professionals who have a history of substance abuse or mental illness. Physicians and health care professionals with a history of chemical dependency or impairment should consult Frances Cullen, P.C. as these are serious concerns for all boards and regulatory agencies. We can guide you through the difficult and uncertain process that you must take to mitigate or minimize licensure problems. Whether you have just started treatment for chemical dependency or have a history of long-term sobriety, we can help you evaluate your options and represent your interests before the medical licensing board.

In addition to the licensing issues medical professionals face due to substance addiction, they also can face criminal charges. Our firm's experience allows us to effectively represent healthcare professionals against criminal accusations of writing improper narcotic prescriptions, using controlled substances or diverting drugs from the workplace.

Representation for Hospital Medical Staff Issues and Before Professional Organizations

A healthcare provider today can face many challenges that call for the sound advice of a qualified legal professional. Hospital medical staff review or action by a professional organization has the potential to severely impact a provider's practice and reputation and could prompt a licensing board action and report to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). Physicians and other healthcare personnel should seek legal advice as soon as they become aware of a potential peer review action and before meeting with any medical staff committees.

Professional Practice Issues and Physician Contract Review

There are many facets of professional practice that demand the attention of a well-qualified healthcare attorney. Physicians managing a professional practice may need assistance with employment or contract issues or advice on how to respond to a patient complaint. A physician or other healthcare provider should always have a legal professional review any employment contract.

Qualified Legal Help for Healthcare Professionals

As an experienced healthcare firm, Frances Cullen, P.C. is well qualified to provide representation for these legal matters. We provide physicians and other healthcare professionals with sound advice and are a forceful advocate when a professional is faced with potential criminal or civil action by a patient, a state licensing board, a hospital peer review committee, Medicare or Medicaid.

If you are a physician or other healthcare provider facing legal action, please contact Frances Cullen, P.C. at your earliest opportunity.

Frances Cullen, P.C.

The Candler Building
127 Peachtree Street, Suite 905
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-523-2044
Fax: 404-523-1684
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