A doctor whose views on COVID-19 vaccinations drew complaints has her medical license reinstated

An Ohio doctor who drew national attention when she told state lawmakers that COVID-19 vaccines were magnetizing people has had her medical license reinstated after it was suspended for failing to cooperate with an investigation.

The Ohio State Medical Board recently voted to reinstate Sherri Tenpenny’s license after she agreed to pay a $3,000 fine and cooperate with investigators.

Tenpenny, an osteopathic physician, has been licensed in Ohio since 1984. She drew national attention in 2021 when she testified before a state legislative panel in support of a measure that would block vaccination requirements and mask mandates.

During her remarks, Tenpenny claimed that COVID-19 vaccines magnetically made their recipients, “interfaced” with cell towers and disrupted women’s menstrual cycles.

About 350 complaints about Tenpenny were soon filed with the medical board, which oversees doctors and can discipline them for making false or deceptive medical statements. An investigation was launched, but Tenpenny refused to meet with investigators, answer written questions or comply with a subpoena ordering her to make a statement.

Tenpenny’s license was suspended in August 2023 for procedural reasons after he failed to cooperate with the investigation. Her lawyer had told the board that she would not participate in an “illegal fishing expedition.”

The board voted 7-2 last month to reinstate her license, with advocates saying she met the requirements for reinstatement.

Tenpenny announced the recovery in a post on the social platform X.

‘Stand strong and steadfast!’ she wrote. “Thank you all for your continued love and support, but especially for your prayers during these challenging times.”