Tulsa surgeon accused of negligence, fraud allowed to keep license
By SHANNON MUCHMORE World Staff Writer on Sep 12, 2013, at 12:35 PM
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OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision approved an agreement Thursday that will allow a Tulsa surgeon accused of negligence, incompetence and fraud to keep his license.
A complaint against Dr. Steven C. Anagnost, who specializes in orthopedic surgery, lists 23 patients with complications after he performed surgery on them.
Two patients were paralyzed and one patient subsequently died, according to the complaint.
Anagnost's case has been pending before the board for more than three years.
The vote to accept the agreement was four to three, with G. David Casper, J Andy Sullivan and Chuck Skillings voting no.
As part of the agreement, Anagnost will be required to go through continued medical education and will pay a fine.
He has agreed to not practice until completing a spine fellowship.
Anagnost and his lawyer declined to comment on the agreement.
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Medical board documents show that Skype is not approved as a telemedicine communication system.
