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Allison Walker

Texas Doctor Accused of Being High During Surgeries Loses License After Testing Positive for Cocaine

Dr. Nathan Robert Starke, a former Houston urologist, lost his medical license after allegations of impairment during surgeries. (Credit: FOX26 Houston)

A Houston urologist had his medical license revoked after testing positive for cocaine, following previous allegations of him performing surgeries under the influence.

Dr. Nathan Robert Starke reportedly exhibited signs of impairment while consulting a patient before a prostate biopsy in August 2024. Records indicated he was absent for all but three minutes of one surgical procedure, despite being the attending physician, as reported by KTRK.

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