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News  Massachusetts Board of Medicine Takes Disciplinary Action

Disciplinary action ordered at the May 21, 2020 meeting of the Board
5/21/2020
  • Board of Registration in Medicine

WakefieldAt its meeting on May 21, 2020, the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine took disciplinary action against the medical license of Russell L.R. Ryan, M.D.

The Board accepted Dr. Russell L.R. Ryan’s resignation of his right to renew his medical license. Resignation is a disciplinary action that permanently removes a physician from the practice of medicine. Dr. Russell was first licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth in April 1980. He practiced at Massachusetts General Hospital until 2018.

The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine licenses more than 40,000 physicians, osteopaths and acupuncturists.  The Board was created in 1894 to protect the public health and safety by setting standards for the practice of medicine and ensuring that doctors who practice in the Commonwealth are appropriately qualified and competent. The Board investigates complaints and determines sanctions. More information is available at www.mass.gov/massmedboard, or you may contact the Board at borimmedia@massmail.state.ma.us.

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