Psychiatrist Gary Kushner surrenders license in Pennsylvania; imprisoned for fraud

November 13, 2013

On July 23, 2013, psychiatrist Gary G. Kushner surrendered his medical license to the Pennsylvania Medical Board. Kushner, who practiced in Florida, was convicted of a felony related to the health profession. Specifically, Kushner was convicted in August 2012 for his involvement in a scheme which defrauded the Medicare program of $50 million. He was sentenced in March 15, 2013 to 144 months in prison. He relinquished his Florida medical license on March 25.