North Carolina Medical Board to Investigate Surgeon With History of Malpractice

By Daniel Hawn

Published on August 02, 2005

Richard P. Greenberg, 61, is the subject of the medical board's investigation. The board commenced their examination of Greenberg's history following a newspaper series by The News & Observer, a Raleigh based media publication.

The series detailed Greenberg's record of malpractice lawsuits. It also highlighted the fact that Greenberg suffers from colorblindness and is nearly blind in one eye.

Greenberg has responded to the investigation by saying that his visual irregularities do not affect his ability to perform the requirements of his job. He said that it is probably difficult for people to understand how a person with vision such as his, "can adapt and do a good job."

The current investigation centers on whether Greenberg was honest when he applied for a license to practice in North Carolina. As an applicant, he was required to reveal any malpractice claims that have been filed against him. The North Carolina Medical Board would not comment on whether they first learned of Greenberg's malpractice settlements through the News & Observer series on him.

The medical board director said that if Greenberg knowingly withheld information about his past, "the likely outcome would be charges authorized by the board.''

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