Fwd: TMB Release: Medical Board Suspends License of Merrimon W. Baker, M.D., of Cleveland, TX

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Has anyone seen this turkey?Jill Wiggins wrote: Subject: TMB Release: Medical Board Suspends License of Merrimon W. Baker, M.D., of Cleveland, TXDate: Wed, 8 Nov 2006 11:13:00 -0600 Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, November 8, 2006 Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins

at jill.wiggins@... or Non-media contact: or Medical Board Suspends License of Merrimon W. Baker, M.D., of Cleveland, TX A panel of the Texas Medical Board suspended the license of Merrimon W. Baker, M.D., license number G4807, after determining that Dr. Baker’s continuation in the practice of medicine presents a continuing threat to the public welfare. The temporary suspension hearing took place yesterday under the Board’s authority, granted by S.B. 104 of the 78th Legislature, to suspend or restrict a physician’s license without notice when it determines the physician’s continuation in practice would constitute a continuing threat to the public welfare. The suspension is effective

immediately. The action was based on the fact that Dr. Baker performed spine surgery, Kyphoplasty, on October 10, in violation of an agreed order approved by the board on October 6 restricting him from performing any spine surgery. Dr. Baker’s attorney attended the October 6 board meeting, and Dr. Baker had notice of entry of the order. The length of a temporary suspension is indefinite and remains in effect until the board takes further action. -30- The Texas Medical Board, the state agency that regulates physicians, physician assistants, surgical assistants and acupuncturists, provides consumer protection through licensure, investigation and disciplinary action. The Board, under President a M. Kalafut, D.O., and

Executive Director W. , M.D., J.D., and mandated by Senate Bill 104 of the 78th Legislature and S.B. 419 of the 79th Legislature, is strengthening and accelerating the disciplinary process for licensees who fail to meet the required standards of professional proficiency and behavior. Information on filing a complaint is on the agency web site at www.tmb.state.tx.us or by calling .

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