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Illinois Doctor Charged in Indiana for Unlicensed IV Treatments
5/6/2026, 10:26:56 PM
Indiana Felony Charges Against Dr. Michael Close
On May 4 2026, Kosciusko County prosecutors filed felony charges against Michael Close, a 62-year-old physician licensed in Illinois, for allegedly delivering intravenous treatments at a private home in Warsaw, Indiana. The indictment lists two counts of practicing medicine without an Indiana license, one count of unlawful possession of a legend drug, and a battery charge. A complaint letter alleged the patient received IV NAD therapy, a wellness product that state regulations require physician oversight.
Licensing Background and Prior Violations
Close’s Illinois medical license has been suspended twice. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation removed his license on March 3 2026 for at least 12 months after a 2021 consent-order violation. In 2013 the board suspended him for failing to account for more than 21,000 dosage units of controlled substances, and federal records show earlier DEA violations related to controlled-substance handling.
Official Statements & Responses
Kosciusko County prosecutors stressed that practicing medicine without an Indiana license constitutes a felony. The Illinois licensing board confirmed the March 2026 suspension and cited the earlier consent-order breach. Warsaw police described the investigation as ongoing and asked the public to provide any further information.
Criticism & Opposition
The complaint letter warned that NAD IV therapy was being administered without proper medical supervision, raising safety concerns. Health-care advocates note that such treatments, while popular in wellness circles, require physician oversight to ensure safety and efficacy.
On-the-Ground Findings
Detectives who responded to the Warsaw residence found syringes and vials inside Close’s car and recovered several prescription medications. Close admitted injecting the woman but told officers the injection was vitamin B-12, not NAD.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The complaint alleges NAD was administered, while Close claimed the injection was B-12, creating a factual discrepancy. The woman’s identity and health status remain undisclosed, and the quantity of seized prescription drugs is unspecified. Details of the battery charge have not been released.
Impact and Public Concern
The case highlights risks of unlicensed medical services, especially when marketed as wellness treatments, and underscores the role of state licensing boards and law-enforcement in protecting patients from potentially unsafe practices.
Verbatim Quotes
- “delivers advanced restorative medicine through personalized NAD+ therapies” — Michael Close, website.
- “If you have any more information, you’re asked to call 574-372-9515.” — Warsaw Police Department.
- “Police say a detective went to the home and found syringes and vials inside Close’s car.” — WNDU report.
- “He admitted he injected the woman, telling police it was B12, which is a vitamin.” — Police interview.
