TEXAS – Unlicensed men and women in the state of Texas have been caught on numerous occasions carrying out extreme medical procedures even though they are not qualified.
Some take part in cosmetic medical procedures, some do dental work without a license and some will even take it as far as to open up practices with no paperwork on themselves.
Those unlicensed professionals guarantee their clients that they are in a safe, medical environment, building trust with them but never revealing where they were certified.
On the extreme side, some patients can even die at the hands of someone who is not certified and has not completed medical school.
It is unclear how this continues to happen across our area but KPRC 2 is here to help protect you before scheduling your next medical appointment.
Here’s how to be sure your medical professional is licensed
The Texas Medical Board has a publicly available search function to find licensed medical professionals.
You can search that database for license and permit information on physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, medical radiological technologists, non-certified radiologic technicians, respiratory care practitioners, medical physicists, and perfusionists licensed by the State of Texas.
You should look elsewhere for medical services if you can’t find them on the website as licensed and in good standing.
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