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Ex-Doctor From Area Admits To Posing As Westchester Orthopedic Surgeon Ex-Doctor From Area Admits To Posing As Westchester Orthopedic Surgeon
Ex-Doctor From Area Admits To Posing As Westchester Orthopedic Surgeon A convicted felon from the Hudson Valley who previously surrendered his medical license is facing more prison time after posing as a credible orthopedic surgeon and collecting nearly a million dollars to review patient files. Hopewell Junction resident Spyros Panos, a former surgeon who practiced in Poughkeepsie, pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud, health care fraud, and aggravated identity theft, in connection with a scheme in which he obtained more than $876,000 to review files related to healthcare appeals and Workers Compensation cases.  Panos was previously been convicted of …

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by Zak Failla