California man accused of treating thousands while impersonating a physician 

A Los Angeles man has been indicted on charges of falsely claiming to be a licensed physician and treating thousands of patients for serious medical conditions, according to an April 24 Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office press release. 

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Stephan Gevorkian owns and operates Pathways Medical, which conducts blood tests and offers treatments for conditions including cancer and viral infections. During an undercover investigation, an agent received a consultation where Mr. Gevorkian allegedly failed to accurately address abnormal hormone levels that could indicate a serious medical condition.

He faces five felony counts of practicing medicine without a license for several years. His hearing is scheduled for May 24.

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