California medical board temporarily suspends license of cardiologist accused of rape

University of California, Los Angeles cardiologist Guillermo Andres Cortes, MD, had his medical license temporarily suspended by state officials after a female colleague accused him of sexual assault while they were working together at the Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. Since then, multiple women have come forward with additional accusations of misconduct.

Cortes’ defense attorney, Tomas Guterres, said his client denies the charges presented to the state medical board. Additionally, Guterres said his client was not notified about the medical board temporarily suspending his license, and the women accusing him of misconduct did not notify law enforcement or superiors in a timely manner.

An administrative law judge ruled Cortes “presents a risk of immediate and serious injury to the public” if he is allowed to continue his work as physician in California, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Cortes has been placed on paid leave. A subsequent hearing on whether his license should remain suspended is scheduled for June 15.

To read the full story on the Los Angeles Times’ website, click the link below.

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As a senior news writer for TriMed, Subrata covers cardiology, clinical innovation and healthcare business. She has a master’s degree in communication management and 12 years of experience in journalism and public relations.

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