What Happened
Gilbert Ross Ghearing, 69, a former physician who owned and operated a clinic in Celina, Tennessee, was found guilty by a federal jury in March 2023 of 45 counts, including 22 counts of prescribing controlled substances without legitimate medical purpose, 21 counts of health care fraud and two counts of obstruction of justice. Evidence showed that between 2016 and 2019 he prescribed Schedule II and IV drugs, including benzodiazepines and opioids, to people with active substance use disorders. After his 2019 indictment he altered patient records. Sentencing had not been set.
“The jury found Ghearing guilty of 21 counts of health care fraud, 22 counts of prescribing controlled substances without legitimate medical purpose”
Related Guidance
- 15 Red Flags of Drug Diversion — Behavioral and transactional indicators of diversion.
- Investigation Playbook — How to investigate suspected diversion inside an organization.