Plastic Surgeon Has Been In Trouble Before!

We have EXCLUSIVELY learned that the doctor who performed the cosmetic surgery on Kanye West's mother has been in trouble before. Documents that we have obtained, which we have quoted below, show that Dr. Jan Adams had a disciplinary action filed against him earlier this year. It also shows that Dr Adams paid close to $500,000 in malpractice judgments against him.

Licensee Name: JAN RUDALGO ADAMS, MD
License Type: PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
License Number: A51004
License Status: LICENSE RENEWED & CURRENT
Public Record Actions: ACCUSATION FILED, MALPRACTICE JUDGMENT
Original Issue Date: JULY 23, 1992
Expiration Date: APRIL 30, 2008
Address: 11819 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 215 LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
County: LOS ANGELES

ADMINISTRATIVE DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
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Case Number: 172006175650
Description of Action: ACCUSATION FILED. THE PHYSICIAN HAS NOT HAD A HEARING OR BEEN FOUND GUILTY OF ANY CHARGES.
Effective Date of Action: APRIL 10, 2007

Disciplinary Actions Taken by Other State or Federal Government
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Felony Convictions
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Misdemeanor Conviction
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Administrative Citation Issued
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Hospital Disciplinary Actions
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MALPRACTICE JUDGMENTS
A malpractice judgment is a payment for damages and does not necessarily reflect that the physician's medical competence is below the standard of care. The Medical Board reviews all such reported judgments and action is taken only if it is determined that a violation of the Medical Practice Act occurred. The Medical Board is prohibited by law from releasing a copy of the judgment report or any other information concerning the judgment. For more information contact the court of jurisdiction listed below.

Complaint Number: 172004160214
Court: LOS ANGELES CO. SUPERIOR COURT
Docket Number: SC036483
Judgment Amount: $217,337
Date of Action: SEPTEMBER 07, 2001

Complaint Number: 172002136517
Court: LOS ANGELES CO. SUPERIOR COURT
Docket Number: SC059832
Judgment Amount: $250,000
Date of Action: AUGUST 13, 2001

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