An oddball case involving a Southwest Michigan physician accused of performing liposuction in a pole barn has resulted in the suspension of that doctor’s license by the state of Michigan. The case stems from an incident on April 20th when authorities were called to assist a patient of Dr. Bradley Bastow who was having trouble breathing properly.
Dr. Bastow anchors his practice in the small Lake Michigan waterfront community of Glenn, just north of South Haven in Allegan Counth.
Effective last Friday, May 12, 2017, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) summarily suspended Dr. Bastow’s osteopathic physician’s license pursuant to the Public Health Code, which provides for the immediate suspension of a health professional’s license when the public health, safety, or welfare requires emergency action.
In conjunction with Attorney General Bill Schuette’s office, LARA filed an Administrative Complaint alleging Dr. Bastow committed numerous violations, including:
- Performing liposuction procedures in unsanitary conditions in an unfinished pole barn;
- Improperly disposing and storing medical waste;
- Improperly dispensing and recording the dispensing of controlled substances;
- Improperly comingling human and animal drugs; and
- Taking a controlled substance from the facility for personal use.
Shelly Edgerton is Director of the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs. She says, “Our investigation found that Dr. Bastow’s conduct was negligent, incompetent and lacked good moral character.” She adds, “Our top priority is the health and safety of Michiganders, and the dangerous and deplorable conditions of Dr. Bastow’s facility warranted an immediate suspension of his medical license.”
To view the Suspension Order and Administrative Complaint click the link below:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/lara/Bradley_David_Bastow_D.O._-_AC__OSS_568767_7.PDF