(Scottsdale, AZ)- The Arizona Medical Board convened on June 30, 2010, and summarily suspended the medical license of Gabriel U. Ogbonnaya, MD. This order prohibits the physician from practicing medicine until the Board completes its investigation and resolution of this case. The Board believes that the physician may pose an imminent danger to the public. Dr. Ogbonnaya retains the right to an administrative hearing on this matter.

The Board originally became aware of allegations against Dr. Ogbonnaya following his arrest by the Mesa Police Department on June 9, 2010. After obtaining information and interviewing alleged victims, the Board convened on June 15, 2010 to consider summary action regarding those allegations. On June 16, 2010, Dr. Ogbonnaya signed a Practice Restriction which required that a female licensed healthcare professional be present during office visits with female patients. It also required that Dr. Ogbonnaya complete a psychosexual evaluation at a Board Approved residential treatment facility within 30 days.

Following Dr. Ogbonnaya’s second arrest by the Mesa Police Department on June 25, 2010, the Board obtained information regarding additional victims of alleged sexual assault and abuse. Due to the increased number of alleged victims and the seriousness of the recent allegations, the Board believed the public was best protected by a suspension of Dr. Ogbonnaya’s license.

A copy of the full order can be viewed at the Board’s website at www.azmd.gov. Click on Recent Actions at the top of the page, or use the Doctor Search button on the left of the page.