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California Medical Board Reinstates Doctors with Misconduct Histories

9/10/2025

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The California Medical Board faces backlash for reinstating doctors with sexual misconduct histories, including Dr. Anthony Bianchi.
Patient safety advocate Marian Hollingsworth criticizes the board for prioritizing doctors' protection over consumer safety.
Dr. Samer Kabbani, accused of misconduct, retains a clear license in Florida.
The board claims AB 1636 does not apply to Kabbani due to non-criminal accusations.
Hollingsworth highlights the board's tendency to impose probation rather than revoke licenses.

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The California Medical Board faces backlash for reinstating doctors with sexual misconduct histories, including Dr. Anthony Bianchi.
Patient safety advocate Marian Hollingsworth criticizes the board for prioritizing doctors' protection over consumer safety.
Dr. Samer Kabbani, accused of misconduct, retains a clear license in Florida.
The board claims AB 1636 does not apply to Kabbani due to non-criminal accusations.
Hollingsworth highlights the board's tendency to impose probation rather than revoke licenses.