# How to see if an MD lost their license?

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [February 16, 2017, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-see-if-an-md-lost-their-license/779991 "2017-02-16T18:02:40Z")\
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**Author:** ![mixdenny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mixdenny/32/2962_2.png) [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2017, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-see-if-an-md-lost-their-license/779991/1 "2017-02-16T18:02:40Z")

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I was discussing an old acquaintance with a friend. I knew the acquaintance had been an MD for many years. I was surprised when the friend mentioned …“ever since he lost his license…” The two had been close and I didn’t pursue the matter. Can you look up somewhere to see if a person still has their medical license?

Dennis

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**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2017, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-see-if-an-md-lost-their-license/779991/2 "2017-02-16T18:25:09Z")

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You can in Florida: [FL DOH MQA Search Portal | Home Page](https://appsmqa.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/Home)

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**Author:** ![mixdenny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mixdenny/32/2962_2.png) [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2017, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-see-if-an-md-lost-their-license/779991/3 "2017-02-16T18:31:25Z")

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I know he practiced in Ohio, and I think Texas.

Dennis

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**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2017, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-see-if-an-md-lost-their-license/779991/4 "2017-02-16T18:35:39Z")

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Ah, here we go! [https://www.sunshineactsoftware.com/physician-license-number-search](https://www.sunshineactsoftware.com/physician-license-number-search)

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**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2017, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-see-if-an-md-lost-their-license/779991/5 "2017-02-16T18:35:54Z")

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See if you can do a person search and narrow down a location, then go to the web page for the Medical Board of whatever state you think this person may be in.

[Here’s a handy page](https://www.healthguideusa.org/medical_license_lookup.htm) with links to each states’ license lookup page.

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**Author:** ![mixdenny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mixdenny/32/2962_2.png) [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2017, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-see-if-an-md-lost-their-license/779991/6 "2017-02-16T23:42:14Z")

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Thanks for the helpful replies. I found out independently that they are still practicing and listed as board certified at the hospital. Specializing in geriatrics. Hmm, I might need a consultation!

Dennis