Texas Medical Board Suspends Physician License for Child Pornography

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Filed March 11th, 2026

Detected March 18th, 2026

Summary

The Texas Medical Board has temporarily suspended the medical license of An Q. Van, M.D., effective immediately, due to his arrest for possession of child pornography. A hearing will be held to determine further action regarding his license.

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What changed

The Texas Medical Board, on March 11, 2026, issued an immediate temporary suspension of Dr. An Q. Van's medical license (Lic. No. Q4869). This action was taken because Dr. Van was arrested on February 12, 2026, for possession of child pornography, which the Board determined poses a continuing threat to public welfare. A hearing will be scheduled within 10 days to address the suspension further, unless waived by Dr. Van.

This suspension means Dr. Van can no longer practice medicine in Texas. Healthcare providers and compliance officers should note this enforcement action as an example of the Board's zero-tolerance policy for serious criminal offenses that impact public safety. While this is a temporary suspension pending further proceedings, it signifies a severe regulatory action with potential for permanent license revocation.

What to do next

Review internal policies regarding physician conduct and criminal arrests.
Monitor Texas Medical Board's further actions regarding Dr. An Q. Van's license.

Penalties

Temporary suspension of medical license.

Source document (simplified)

March 17, 2026 On March 11, 2026, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the Texas medical license of An Q. Van, M.D. (Lic. No. Q4869), after determining his continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public welfare. The suspension was effective immediately.

The Board panel found that on February 12, 2026, Dr. Van was arrested in Houston for possession of child pornography.

A temporary suspension hearing with notice will be held as soon as practicable with 10 days' notice to Dr. Van, unless the hearing is specifically waived by Dr. Van.

The temporary suspension remains in place until the Board takes further action.