Oxford, Mississippi, America, 11 January 2012

Dr. Mukund Patel , an Oxford based NRI Gujarati is arrested and charged with practicing medicine without a license.

Dr. Mukund Patel had once been a full-fledged physician with all the rights and privileges that come with it.

But after reports Patel was using prescription pain killers without a proper prescription, the Mississippi Medical Board eventually revoked his license.

The board reportedly battled with Patel for years about getting treatment for his problem and following the board’s orders.

The group last year reinstated his license but with heavy restrictions, which investigators say he violated.

”We received a complaint from the community who called in and actually received complaints in the past about him and followed up with investigation and uncovered eight counts at this time.” said Keith Davis, Agent in Charge of Lafayette Metro Narcotics.

Investigators say that doesn’t necessarily mean he treated eight patients, but they uncovered eight instances where he prescribed medicines he shouldn’t have.

He reportedly worked out of this apartment just outside Oxford on a rural County Road.

Lafayette Metro Narcotics officers say the charges against Patel are serious, because of the potential dangers. ”In my personal opinion anytime you have someone writing prescriptions to someone without actually being cared for by a licensed physician, it’s extremely dangerous you have possible overdose or allergic reaction because of it.”

Dr. Mook Patel’s next stop will be before a Lafayette Justice Court Judge. Investigators say that Judge will decide what’s next for this doctor accused of practicing medicine without a license.

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