Episode 28: FBI Knocks, Board Snoozes

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Hosted by: Shannen Reyes-Aguayo & Nyleen Flores
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When the FBI comes knocking… and the Board of Medicine hits snooze.

This week, Shannen and Nyleen dive into a gut-wrenching case out of Michigan that left them both sick to their stomachs. A family medicine doctor—trusted to care for entire families—was arrested in an FBI sting operation after allegedly trying to arrange a sexual encounter involving a child.

🚨 The twist? The sting started in June 2025, the arrest happened in September, and yet—the doctor’s medical license remains active and unrestricted.

Join the Credentialing Chronicles duo as they break down how this happened, where the oversight failed, and why federal agents seem to act faster than the boards that are supposed to protect patients.

This episode is heavy, disturbing, and not for minors—but it’s a story that has to be told.

💥 In this episode:

• FBI vs. Medical Board: Who moves faster when danger’s involved?
• The shocking details of Dr's arrest
• How hospitals respond (or don’t) when a physician turns criminal
• Why the “pause button” on medical licenses must be real and immediate
• PSA for patients, physicians, and MSPs on staying alert and proactive

⚠️ Trigger Warning:

This episode contains discussions of child exploitation and criminal behavior that may be disturbing to listeners.

🗣️ PSA Takeaway:

“Innocent until proven guilty? Absolutely.
 But licensed until proven dangerous? Nope.
 The pause button on medical licenses has to be real—and immediate.”

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Resources Mentioned:

Open Payments

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Verify your Nurses' Credentials:

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🔎 Verify Your Doctor’s Credentials

✔️ State-Specific Medical Board License Lookup:
Find your state’s board here:
https://www.fsmb.org/contact-a-state-medical-board/

✔️ Medicare Exclusions List (LEIE) – Check if your provider is federally excluded:
https://oig.hhs.gov/exclusions/exclusions_list.asp

✔️ Set Google Alerts on Your Doctor’s Name:
Create your own Google Alert here:
https://www.google.com/alerts

For Medical Staff Professional:

✔️ FSMB.org – Federation of State Medical Boards Physician Lookup:
https://www.fsmb.org/physician-license-lookup/

✔️ Hospital Websites:
Many hospitals have public directories listing credentialed medical staff. Look for a “Find a Doctor” or “Medical Staff Directory” page.

✔️ Set Google Alerts on Your Doctor’s Name:
Create your own Google Alert here:
https://www.google.com/alerts

🔎 Wanna know if your doctor is actually board certified?
Check for yourself right here:
👉 Verify a Plastic Surgeon

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