Fake doctor treated thousands of patients – including people with CANCER in Southern California
A Southern California man was treating thousands of patients — including those with cancer — without a medical license, prosecutors allege, until he was caught by an undercover investigator.
Stephan Gevorkian, 44, worked as a physician at his own clinic, Pathways Medical, in Toluca Lake. There he treated thousands of people,” a release from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said.
The “doctor” was discovered after an undercover officer visited the clinic in November and obtained a consultation in which Gevorkian “failed to accurately address allegedly abnormal levels of a hormone that could indicate a serious medical condition.”
Gevorkian has been charged with five counts of practicing medicine without a license.
The man’s lawyers oppose the DA’s allegations, saying, “Any suggestion that Mr. Gevorkian posed as a doctor in an effort to mislead and treat unsuspecting patients is misleading and demonstrably false.”
A SoCal man treated thousands of patients — including those with cancer — without a medical license, prosecutors allege, until he was caught by an undercover investigator
Stephan Gevorkian, 44, worked as a physician at his own clinic, Pathways Medical, in Toluca Lake. There he treated thousands of individuals,” a release from the LA District Attorney states
Gevorkian operated out of Pathways Medical in Toluca Lake, California
On its social media pages, Pathways Medical describes itself as an alternative medicine provider specializing in intravenous vitamin therapy.
Prosecutors say Gevorkian saw patients with “serious conditions” for years and treated illnesses such as viral infections for people with cancer.
“The company conducts blood tests on patients, advises them on treatments and provides treatment for serious conditions,” reads a press release.
The undercover agent entered the company on Nov. 17, 2022, and received results that investigators said raised red flags.
The doctor and those in his office did not notice “abnormal levels of a hormone that could indicate a serious medical condition,” the release states.
It’s unclear what the police noticed first, but a Yelp reviewer several years ago questioned the legitimacy of the doctor’s title.
‘I think Dr. G is a scammer,” wrote Yelp reviewer Nicole B. wrote in 2021.
“The only thing that was ‘good’ about my blood work was my vitamin D level. WELL DAMN? Sitting here looking at my estimation for treatments coming out at just under 5K…….I ran,” the woman wrote.
So, that’s my story about Dr. G……… don’t be tempted to support this office and these rude people,’ she continued.
According to prosecutors, Gevorkian (right) saw patients with “serious conditions” for years and treated illnesses such as viral infections for people with cancer
By all other accounts, the “Doctor” was loved in his community.
Pathways has received dozens of rave reviews from patients since 2019 and currently has a 4.5 star rating on Yelp.
‘This place is incredible. They really know what they’re doing and DrG is a game changer in the natural world,” someone wrote in February.
“This company is great,” wrote another reviewer. “The doctor was so kind and understanding of my concerns.”
‘I’ve been coming here for years and I can’t say enough good things about Dr.G and his staff. They go above and beyond and provide unparalleled results and service,” said one woman in 2019.
The five-star reviews did not stop the investigation and complaint against Gevorkian, which was filed on April 19.
Gevorkian’s attorneys were subsequently notified of the warrant.
Gevorkian was charged Friday on the charges against him and was later released on his own admission provided he does not practice medicine.
Gevorkian was never arrested, a DA spokesman told local outlets.
“Unlicensed practicing medicine is not only a criminal activity in California, it can cause irreparable harm to the health of unsuspecting people, some with serious illnesses, who believe they are under the care of a licensed physician,” he said. prosecutor George Gascon.
“Unlicensed practice of medicine is not only a criminal activity in California, it can cause irreparable harm to the health of unsuspecting people, some with serious illnesses, who believe they are under the care of a licensed physician,” he said. DA George Gascon.
Gevorkian’s attorney, Justin E. Sterling, told ABC7 Los Angeles, “Criminal charges, by their very nature, are unproven allegations.”
“It is important to recognize that what is considered known or understood at the outset is not always the case in the end. Mr. Gevorkian is complying with all court orders and looks forward to vigorously defending himself against these allegations.”
Gevorkian will next appear before a judge on May 24 for his first hearing.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is currently pursuing any additional victims.
Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of this incident is encouraged to also call the consumer protection hotline at 213-257-2465.