Summary of Known Disciplinary Record for: JAYANT M. PATEL, MD

1984 During his residency, Dr. Patel was disciplined by the New York State Board for Professional Medical Conduct (BPMC) for entering patient histories and physicals without examining patients, failing to maintain patient records and harassing a patient for cooperating with the New York board’s investigation. The BPMC ordered a six-month license suspension with a stay, three years probation and a fine on each charge.

1989 Dr. Patel applied for an Oregon medical license. The Oregon Board of Medical Examiners (BME or “Board”) received letters of recommendation regarding Dr. Patel, including one from the chief of surgery at Rochester (N.Y.) Hospital, and one from a Buffalo, N.Y. hospital where he finished his training program. These letters gave Dr. Patel superlative reviews.

1989-1998 Dr. Patel practiced in Portland hospitals.

1998 Kaiser Permanente, Portland, sent the BME a complaint regarding Dr. Patel after conducting a peer review of 79 patient cases handled by Dr. Patel. The BME hired a consultant and investigated the case.

2000 The Board disciplined Dr. Patel for gross or repeated acts of negligence and unprofessional conduct*. The Board also restricted his ability to perform surgeries. The Board reported these disciplinary actions to three (3) national data banks.

2000-2001 No new cases.

2001 – June Dr. Patel resigned from Kaiser Permanente.

2005 – Early spring Dr. Patel surfaced in the Australian state of Queensland. Australian authorities failed to check with the BME.

April 12: Dr. Patel’s Oregon license was made inactive.

* ORS 677.190 (14)