The State Board of Medical Examiners has permanently revoked the medical license of John R. McGee, M.D., following multiple allegations of professional misconduct. The decision was announced by Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs.
According to a Final Consent Order filed on September 9, Dr. McGee was accused of maintaining an inappropriate relationship with a patient, failing to meet standards in his operation of medical spas, improperly prescribing controlled dangerous substances using other physicians’ prescription pads, and indiscriminately prescribing and compounding medications such as semaglutide, which is used for weight management.
Earlier this year, Dr. McGee’s license was also revoked in California after he misrepresented the status of his New Jersey license on sworn statements submitted to that state’s medical board. The New Jersey Board cited this out-of-state disciplinary action along with the misconduct allegations in New Jersey as grounds for permanent revocation.
Dr. McGee had previously faced discipline from the Board in August 2016, when he received a five-year suspension—one year active—and a permanent cease and desist order from prescribing human growth hormone and controlled dangerous substances.
Under the terms set by the Final Consent Order, Dr. McGee surrendered his license with prejudice and is permanently barred from reapplying for licensure in New Jersey. He must immediately stop all patient contact, cannot charge or receive fees for services rendered by others in New Jersey, must notify patients about how to access their medical records, and is prohibited from managing or influencing any medical practice in the state.
“New Jerseyans deserve to know that their healthcare providers meet the highest standards of professionalism and integrity,” said Attorney General Platkin. “This permanent revocation ensures that this physician can no longer endanger patients or compromise public trust in the medical profession.”
“The Board’s decision reflects its ongoing commitment to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of patients,” said Elizabeth Harris, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. “Physicians who engage in serious misconduct or disregard the rules governing medical practice will be held accountable.”
The State is represented by Deputy Attorney General Daniel Evan Leef Hewitt under Section Chief Doreen A. Hafner within the Division of Law’s Professional Boards Prosecution Section. The Enforcement Bureau within the Division of Consumer Affairs conducted the investigation.
Patients who believe they have been treated improperly by a licensed professional can file complaints online with the State Division of Consumer Affairs or call 1-800-242-5846 (toll free within New Jersey) or 973-504-6200.
