Update on Dr. Christopher Parker Gay

On July 3, 2009, we first blogged about Dr. Christoper Gay of Sheffield:

A Danger to His Patients?

The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners made these two rulings concerning Dr. Gay:

On May 27, (2009) the Commission entered an Order summarily suspending the license to practice medicine or osteopathy of Christopher P. Gay, DO, license number DO.687, Sheffield, AL, until such time as the Administrative Complaint of the Board shall be heard and a decision rendered thereon.

On Sept. 9, (2010) the Commission entered an Order placing on indefinite probation the license to practice medicine in Alabama of Christopher P. Gay, DO, license number DO.687, Sheffield, AL, with certain restrictions.

After the September 2010 ruling, Dr. Gay reopened his practice in the Helen Keller Medical Complex with a small staff. The restrictions placed on Dr. Gay involved his prescribing or dispensing certain narcotics, namely oxycodone and hydrocodone.

Reportedly, Dr. Gay was still infrequently in his office, and patients/concerned individuals contacted us to determine the status of Dr. Gay's practice. We can say that the phone has been turned off in his office. Upon calling Helen Keller Hospital, we were referred to the administrative offices who refused to comment on the status of Dr. Gay's practice or his relationship with the hospital.

A staff member has anonymously commented that Dr. Gay tested positive for Valium abuse and closed his office just before April 7th. He is not residing in the state at this time, but does plan to return to "fight" any charges.

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If you should need to contact the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners for any reason, you may do so at:

P.O. Box 887
Montgomery AL 36101-0887
Tel: (334) 242-4153
Fax: (334) 242-4155



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