Anaheim Doctor Faces Potential Loss of California Medical License
Dr. Andrew Rutland, an OBGYN from Anaheim faces allegations before the California Medical Board for negligence in a case where a woman died during an abortion.
Rutland, had already lost his California medical license in 2002 after the death of a newborn, allegations he performed unnecessary hysterectomies, lied to patients and has sexual intercourse with a patient in his office.
As a result of these accusations, Rutland agreed to give up his medical license after a two year investigation. However, Dr. Rutland applied to have his license reinstated which was granted by the California Medical Board.
The current investigation which poses a potential loss of Dr. Rutlands medical license stems from an incident where a 30-year-old woman died last year allegedly after Rutland gave her anesthesia without knowing what dosage was safe. In addition, Rutland was found to be practicing in an unlicensed office and performing surgery outside of a hospital without malpractice insurance.
The California Medical Board is seeking to have a Rutlands license suspended until the medical board investigation is compete and an Accusation is filed saying Rutland “imminent danger to public health.”
