TIMELINE: When did a Houston doctor who tested positive for cocaine start showing signs of impairment?
Court records claim Dr. Nathan Starke was performing surgery on a patient when he first “showed signs of impairment.” He was suspended a month later and a month after that, he tested positive for cocaine and kratom.
Texas Doctor Accused of Being High During Surgeries Loses License After Testing Positive for Cocaine
A Houston urologist lost his medical license after testing positive for cocaine and kratom amid allegations of performing surgeries while impaired.
Houston doctor suspended for being impaired during surgeries could get his medical license back
A Houston surgeon has had his medical license suspended after testing positive for cocaine and facing allegations of impairment during surgeries, raising concerns about patient safety.
Houston Methodist doctor suspended after testing positive for cocaine
The Texas Medical Board has announced a urologist has been suspended after determining that he was performing surgeries while impaired.
Houston doctor suspended after testing positive for cocaine, state board says
Dr. Nathan Robert Starke tested positive for cocaine on Oct. 15, according to the Texas Medical Board. HOUSTON — A Houston doctor was suspended after the Texas Medical Board determined that he was performing surgeries while under the influence of drugs.
Doctor who failed drug tests no longer employed at Houston Methodist
A Houston doctor is no longer employed at Houston Methodist following failed drug tests and the suspension of his license.
Houston doctor suspended by Texas Medical Board after positive cocaine test
The Texas Medical Board suspended Nathan Robert Starke, a Houston urologist, after he tested positive for cocaine.
Texas Medical Board temporarily suspends Houston surgeon after he tested positive for cocaine
The Texas Medical Board has announced a surgeon has been temporarily suspended without notice, according to a release.
Urologist seemed impaired during biopsy, tests positive for cocaine, Texas officials say
In a separate incident, the Texas Medical Board said the doctor missed all but 3 minutes of a surgery for which he was the attending physician.
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Patients and co-workers shocked Houston urologist was accused of being impaired during surgeries
Patients and co-workers say they're shocked that Dr. Nathan Starke's license was suspended after he was accused of being impaired during several surgeries at Houston Methodist.
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Dr. Nathan Robert Starke accused of being impaired during several surgeries at Houston Methodist, Texas Medical Board says
Dr. Nathan Robert Starke tested positive for cocaine while on suspension and is accused of being impaired during several ...