PHOENIX — A retired Gilbert surgeon has been stripped of his license after the Arizona Medical Board determined missteps led to the deaths of at least six patients.
The 12-member oversight board took away Dr. Dwight C. Lundell's license last week after a five-year review of his prior disciplinary history and an inquiry into allegations of poor patient care and record-keeping.
Lundell had worked as a cardiothoracic surgeon in the Phoenix metropolitan area for about 25 years, performing more than 5,000 heart surgeries.
State records show he was scrutinized in the last decade because of a series of patient or family complaints.
Lundell has the right to appeal the revocation, but said he won't fight it. "I retired four years ago," he said.
Lundell said he feels the board has unfairly targeted him throughout the time it has monitored his performance.
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Since 2000, Lundell has been cited and placed on probation twice, reprimanded once and most recently issued a warning letter after board investigations found poor record-keeping, and in some situations, substandard patient care.
