For immediate release:    12/23/2013  (13-172)

Contacts:

Marqise Allen, Communications Office              360-236-4072
Kelly Stowe, Communications Office                 360-236-4022

Bothell physician suspended for smoking methamphetamine

OLYMPIA — A Bothell physician’s license has been immediately suspended on charges of smoking meth.
The Medical Quality Assurance Commission alleges that methamphetamine, glass pipes, and marijuana were seen at Timothy James Smith’s (MD00018800) house over the summer. Smith was also seen smoking meth in August, according to the statement of charges.

Smith can’t practice as a physician in Washington until the charges are resolved. He has 20 days to respond to the charges and request a hearing.

Legal documents in this case are available by calling 360-236-4700 or online by selecting the link to “Provider Credential Search” on the agency home page.

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