Medical board seeks action against psychiatrist Thomas Cotsen following cocaine bust

September 22, 2013

On June 13, 2012, the Medical Board of California issued and Accusation against psychiatrist Thomas A. Cotsen.

According to information contained in the Board’s document, On October 23, 2012, Cotsen pleaded guilty in Los Angeles County Superior Court to possession of cocaine and received a deferred judgment.

During investigation of Cotsen’s conviction, the Board acquired records which showed that Cotsen self-prescribed Ambien.