- Board of Registration in Medicine
WAKEFIELD — The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine took disciplinary action against the medical licenses of Michael D. Medlock, M.D., Francis J. Scholz, M.D., Lee S. Altman, M.D., and Bernard H. Perlman, M.D.
The Board reprimanded Dr. Michael D. Medlock’s medical license after he agreed, in a Consent Order, that he had committed malpractice during and subsequent to his performing a surgical procedure on a patient. Dr. Medlock is board certified in Neurosurgical Surgery and Addiction Medicine. He has been licensed in the Commonwealth since June 8, 1994. Dr. Medlock was affiliated with Salem Hospital and now practices medicine in a private practice in Peabody.
In another Consent Order, the Board reprimanded Dr. Francis J. Scholz’s medical license after Dr. Scholz admitted that he had taken over the performance of a study on a family member even though he was no longer credentialed at the facility where it took place. Dr. Scholz, a board-certified diagnostic radiologist, has been licensed to practice medicine in Massachusetts since August 3, 1970. He formerly worked at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital.
The Board accepted Dr. Lee S. Altman’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. Altman is board-certified in Psychiatry. He was licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth from January 25, 1995 until March 3, 2025. He previously practiced medicine in a private practice in Stoughton. He had been previously disciplined by the Board.
Finally, the Board ratified the acceptance of Dr. Bernard H. Perlman’s resignation of his medical license. Resignation is a disciplinary action that permanently removes a physician from the practice of medicine. Dr. Perlman, an internist, was first licensed to practice medicine in Massachusetts on April 28, 1993. Until he entered into a Voluntary Agreement Not to Practice on November 19, 2024, Dr. Perlman practiced medicine in a group practice in Allston. He was previously disciplined by the Board.
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 borimmediamassmail.state.ma.us.