Federal Prosecutors Charge a "Virginia" Physician of Performing Unnecessary Surgical Procedures on Women Without Their Knowledge or Consent

By Prince George's County Ex-Pat

Sat, Nov 9, 2019 6:36 p.m.

Federal prosecutors are accusing a Virginia physician of performing unnecessary surgical procedures on women without their knowledge or consent. A U.S. magistrate ordered 69-year-old Javaid Perwaiz of Chesapeake

Va. doctor accused of unnecessary surgeries on women without their knowledge or consent NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Federal prosecutors are accusing a Virginia physician of performing unnecessary surgical procedures on women without their knowledge or consent. A U. S. magistrate ordered 69-year-old Javaid Perwaiz of Chesapeake held without bond until at least an upcoming detention hearing. The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk reported Perwaiz was arrested Friday and charged with one count each of health care fraud and making false statements relating to health care matters. wjla.com