Texas Medical Board temporarily suspends Houston surgeon after he tested positive for cocaine

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The Brief

Suspension without notice: The Texas Medical Board has temporarily suspended a surgeon without notice due to concerns about his continued practice posing a threat to public welfare.
Impairment concerns: The surgeon allegedly participated in surgeries while impaired and subsequently tested positive for cocaine.
Investigation ongoing: The Medical Board will hold a hearing to determine further disciplinary action against the surgeon.

HOUSTON – The Texas Medical Board has announced a surgeon has been temporarily suspended without notice, according to a release.

Officials said Nathan Robert Starke, a urologist, posed a continuing threat to public welfare.

The Medical Board found that Starke participated in several surgeries in August and September 2024 while appearing impaired, officials stated.

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