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Thursday, June 23, 2011

Cardiologist Defends Self at Licensing Hearing

The Towson cardiologist accused of placing cardiac stents into patients who didn't need them had a chance to defend himself Wednesday before the Maryland Board of Physicians, which is deciding whether the doctor should retain his license.

The board that oversees physicians' licensing and discipline had charged Dr. Mark G. Midei last June with falsifying patients' records so it would appear they needed treatment.

Hearings are closed to the public, but Midei's lawyer, Stephen B. Snyder, said the doctor "was able to articulate all the issues before the full board, and I think they were receptive."

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