The North Carolina state medical board has suspended the license of Dr. Paul Drago indefinitely following dozens of accusations of medical malpractice for botched plastic surgeries he performed.
Drago is trained as an ear, nose and throat doctor but was actually performing cosmetic procedures and, judging by the number of complaints being lodged against him, was in way over his head.
In addition to his lack of training, according to board documents, Drago was operating on patients while he was suffering numbness in his hands and feet. So far there have been ten medical malpractice lawsuits filed against him, and several more pending.
Perhaps most concerning, though, is that although Drago’s been stripped of his license in North Carolina, he is still able to practice in South Carolina. He is restricted, however, to only being able to practice the medicine he’s trained in: ear, nose and throat.
Drago is denying all allegations of medical malpractice.
This story helps to reiterate the importance of researching and doing your due diligence when selecting a doctor. Just because someone is licensed to practice medicine doesn’t mean you should automatically put your trust in them. If you were unfortunate enough to be harmed by a doctor’s negligence, talk to a medical attorney right away to learn about your rights.
