Fake doctor charged for treating thousands without a medical license, DA says

This is *** photo of 44 year old Stepan Gian who the L *** County District Attorney's Office says illegally provided medical care without *** license to thousands of patients at his office in Toluca. Lake Gian is facing five felony counts of practicing medicine without certification at pathways medical, which is an alternative medicine provider. Is this the person you've been seeing? Yes, we met two patients who told us they were never given prescription drugs, just IV drips and vitamins following some blood work. I wouldn't want to see any other doctor. But you know, this person right here, the da's office says Gian offered treatment for serious medical conditions like cancer and they say an undercover investigator got *** consultation from Gian last November. Gian Alleg failed to detect abnormal levels of *** hormone that could have indicated medical problems. Al Petrosian says Georgian successfully treated his wife for *** thyroid issue on one side. So it's not *** good thing on the other side like we've been blessed with his treatments. Gain's attorney released *** statement that reads in part criminal charges by their very nature are unproven accusations. It's important to acknowledge that what is thought to be known or understood early on is not always the case. In the end, we went to the Studio City mansion that's listed as the mailing address for Gin's Business. *** woman who identified herself as his mother answered the door. So is your son *** doctor? He, he uh graduated in Mexico. Yeah, he's *** doctor. He's *** doctor. Uh not in, in here. But yeah, don't give me any questions when we try to clear up *** few things. And this is, I don't like this. OK? Because he's *** picture. You can't touch me. OK. In the meantime, the D *** s office provided us with Gin's photo to ask anyone who believes they may have been *** victim to come forward.

A California man was charged last week for falsely claiming to be a licensed doctor and practicing medicine on thousands of individuals, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón announced in a news release Monday.Stephan Gevorkian, 44, was charged with five felony counts of practicing medicine without a certification for several years at his clinic, Pathways Medical in North Hollywood, the release said.The clinic "conducts blood tests on patients, advises them on treatments and offers treatment for serious conditions including cancer and viral infections," the release said.The charges come after an undercover investigator saw Gevorkian for a consultation in November 2022. During the visit, Gevorkian "allegedly failed to accurately address abnormal levels of hormones that would indicate a serious medical condition," the release said.The case is also being investigated by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, according to the release.Gevorkian pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Friday, where the judge released him on his own recognizance on the condition that he not practice medicine, Tatevik Tigranyan, a spokesperson for the DA's office, told CNN.CNN has reached out to Gevorkian's attorney, Pathways Medical and the Department of Consumer Affairs for comment."Practicing medicine without a license is not only criminal activity in California, it can cause irreparable harm to the health of unsuspecting people," Gascón said in a statement.The DA's office encouraged anyone who thinks they may be a victim in the case to call the Consumer Protection hotline at 213-257-2465.A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 24, the release said.

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Stephan Gevorkian, 44, was charged with five felony counts of practicing medicine without a certification for several years at his clinic, Pathways Medical in North Hollywood, the release said.

The clinic "conducts blood tests on patients, advises them on treatments and offers treatment for serious conditions including cancer and viral infections," the release said.

The charges come after an undercover investigator saw Gevorkian for a consultation in November 2022. During the visit, Gevorkian "allegedly failed to accurately address abnormal levels of hormones that would indicate a serious medical condition," the release said.

The case is also being investigated by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, according to the release.

Gevorkian pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Friday, where the judge released him on his own recognizance on the condition that he not practice medicine, Tatevik Tigranyan, a spokesperson for the DA's office, told CNN.

CNN has reached out to Gevorkian's attorney, Pathways Medical and the Department of Consumer Affairs for comment.

"Practicing medicine without a license is not only criminal activity in California, it can cause irreparable harm to the health of unsuspecting people," Gascón said in a statement.

The DA's office encouraged anyone who thinks they may be a victim in the case to call the Consumer Protection hotline at 213-257-2465.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 24, the release said.

Fake doctor charged for treating thousands without a medical license, DA says

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