License of Dover doctor suspended after reportedly violating probation

A Dover doctor who was placed on probation back in October for several infractions, has reportedly had his license suspended. Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock and the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline says there is now a temporary order put into place, suspending the medical license of Dover physician Dr. Lindsay Brathwaite.

Back in October, Dr. Brathwaite’s license was put on probation for 5 years, after Officials say they found that he performed hundreds of biopsies and surgical procedures without any legitimate medical need, unsterile practices, and writing in appropriate prescriptions. While on probation, the Board instructed Dr. Brathwaite to not perform any biopsies or surgical procedures, obtain training and education, and pay a $10,000 fine, but it was reportedly found that he continued performing biopsies on a daily basis, and surgical procedures on a weekly basis.

“This behavior had previously demonstrated a real risk to the health and safety of both current and potential patients of this doctor. This blatant disregard for the restrictions placed on his practice by the Board only heightens that risk and the need to take action,” said Secretary Bullock, who can, along with the President of the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, order the immediate, temporary suspension of a professional license.

Officials say the suspension will last 60 days. During that time there will be a disciplinary hearing to determine what comes next.

According to the report, Dr. Brathwaite’s status will be updated on the Division of Professional Regulation’s online license verification service, which lists thestatus of tens of thousands of Delaware-issued professional and occupational licenses. For more information, visit the DPR website.