The medical license of a physician in Libby, Montana was suspended indefinitely after he was accused and found guilty of committing professional negligence, an article of The Western News reported on December 24.
The Montana Board of Medical Examiners ordered the immediate suspension of Doctor Clyde Knecht’s license on December 21 pending further investigation into the claims against him. Dr. Knecht is accused by a second medical professional, an addiction specialist, of over-prescribing narcotics. The board also discovered that Knecht negligently failing to properly document the medical histories of his patients and his procedures. Knecht may be ordered to pay hefty fines or have his license revoked if his case is taken to a hearing.
The lawyers of the Leichter Law Firm PC in Austin know how heavily medical providers rely on their professional reputations and licenses in order to practice medicine and provide for themselves and their families. Our legal team works with licensed professionals as they fight undue or exceedingly harsh disciplinary actions following alleged misconduct. If your license is being threatened, please call our offices at 512.495.9995 to learn how we may be able to help you.
