Texas Surgeon Now Accused Of Performing Surgeries High On Cocaine

Houston, Texas has an elite list of medical facilities like the world's largest hospital Texas Medical Center to top rated MD Anderson, and countless other healthcare options throughout the neighboring communities. Recently, a surgeon at Houston Methodist was suspended by the Texas Medical Board for allegedly performing multiple surgeries while high on cocaine.

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According to this KHOU article, the doctor appeared to be impaired over the course of several operations he was performing in the months of August and September, and the hospital suspended him just after labor day. About 6 weeks later, he tested positive for cocaine on October 15th.

I am no cocaine expert, but it is probably safe to assume our physician friend here has a problem if he is still doing cocaine 6 weeks after being suspended for doing cocaine.

Texas Surgeon Now Accused Of Performing Surgeries High On Cocaine

I have a friend that is a surgeon, and the reason these doctors get paid the most is because lives are in their hands every day. He does not even drink because he needs to have absolute control over his coordination reflexes at all time.

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Dr. Nathan Robert Starke is currently waiting his fate with the Texas Medical Board as a hearing will be held at some point to determine whether or not his temporary suspension will remain in place. I imagine there will be a path towards reinstatement that will most likely require some form of rehab because the issue appears to be a perpetuating problem.