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Doctor Sentenced for $118 Million Healthcare Fraud Scheme

5/27/2025

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Dr. Jorge Zamora-Quezada, a 68-year-old rheumatologist from South Texas, faces a decade behind bars for orchestrating a staggering $118 million healthcare fraud. He exploited patients with false diagnoses and unnecessary treatments while obstructing justice. In a decisive blow, authorities seized his luxury assets, including a private jet and Maserati, and revoked his medical licenses across several states.

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Dr. Jorge Zamora-Quezada, a 68-year-old rheumatologist from South Texas, faces a decade behind bars for orchestrating a staggering $118 million healthcare fraud. He exploited patients with false diagnoses and unnecessary treatments while obstructing justice. In a decisive blow, authorities seized his luxury assets, including a private jet and Maserati, and revoked his medical licenses across several states.