Dr. McGee filed the lawsuit against Alonzo Williams, MD, a former gastroenterologist, in Little Rock, Ark., on Jan. 14, alleging improper practices, fraudulent billing, sexual misconduct, racial discrimination and retaliation under the Arkansas Civil Rights Act. The Arkansas State Medical Board revoked the license of Dr. Williams in August following accusations of sexual harassment and improper prescription practices.
United Surgical Partners International was also named as a defendant in the lawsuit, along with Suzette Siegler, RN, a nurse manager who worked with Dr. Williams at Arkansas Diagnostic Center in Little Rock. USPI acquired ADC’s management services provider, Covenant Physician Partners, in July 2024.
The lawsuit alleges that Ms. Sielger defamed Dr. McGee’s practice by maliciously filing a false complaint against him with the state medical board in 2023. It also alleges negligence, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and retaliation against Covenant Physician Partners.
Becker’s has reached out to USPI and will update this article if new information becomes available.
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