Coroner Convicted for Distribution of Controlled Substances
Coroner Convicted for Distribution of Controlled Substances
County coroner convicted for illegal distribution of controlled substances - license suspended, and had been restricted twice before.
A federal jury convicted a Kentucky man on September 24, 2022, for illegally prescribing controlled substances Oxycontin, Klonopin, Ambien, and Valium in violation of the Controlled Substances Act.
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Dr. David Suetholz, 71, of Ludlow, unlawfully prescribed controlled substances to his patients outside the usual course of professional practice and not for a legitimate medical purpose. Some patients were prescribed high doses of medication and in dangerous combinations without justification. Suetholz also prescribed to patients without assessing their risks for addiction or their past history of substance abuse.
Suetholz was convicted of 12 counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. He is scheduled to be sentenced on March 22, 2023, and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison on each count. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Where the Diversion Occurred:
Dr. David Suetholz
5522 Taylor Mill Rd, Taylor Mill, KY 41015, USA
Type of Healthcare Facility:
Doctor's Office or Medical Practice
Person Diverting:
Dr. David Suetholz
Profession of the person diverting:
Physician or Medical Doctor (MD)
Has the incident been reported?
e.g. to local law enforcement, county board of health, state licensure board, and/or federal DEA or FDA authorities?
Yes
To whom has the incident been reported?
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Licensure Board (Nursing, Pharmacy, or Medical Board)
