Convicted Arlington psychiatrist has license revoked
By JAN JARVIS
STAR-TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER
The state medical board has revoked the license of Arlington psychiatrist Donald Hughes who in 2004 was accused of inappropriate sexual contact with three juvenile patients. Hughes also has been sentenced to three five-year prison terms after he pleaded guilty to three charges of indecency with a child.
Hughes, 55, practiced in Arlington and Fort Worth. The Texas Medical Board also ordered him to pay a $55,000 penalty and nearly $2,400 in transcript costs. The decision comes two years after Hughes' license was suspended by the board after the panel deemed that allowing him to continue practicing medicine would pose a public threat.
Hughes was among seven Tarrant County doctors of the 99 disciplined since June by the board.
In his case, the board’s decision followed a hearing by an administrative law judge and was based on findings that “Hughes committed unprofessional or dishonorable conduct that injured the public, that he became personally and financially involved with a patient and that he engaged in sexual contact with patients,” according to board records.
Hughes may file a motion for rehearing within 20 days of entering of the order by the board. If the motion for rehearing is filed and the board denies it, the order is final.