Texas Medical Board Suspends Physician Giraldi Over Public Threat
Summary
The Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended Dr. Rodolfo Garma Giraldi's medical license effective April 13, 2026, after finding his continuation in practice poses a continuing threat to public welfare. The suspension stems from his arrest and indictment for aiding or abetting the unlicensed practice of medicine, deviations from standard of care affecting 10 patients, and medical recordkeeping violations. The temporary suspension remains in place until the Board takes further action.
What changed
The Texas Medical Board's disciplinary panel issued a temporary suspension of Dr. Giraldi's medical license (Lic. No. J0503) effective April 13, 2026, after determining he poses a continuing threat to public welfare. The panel found Dr. Giraldi was arrested and indicted for aiding or abetting in the unlicensed practice of medicine, deviated from the standard of care for 10 patients, and engaged in medical recordkeeping violations.
Healthcare providers and physicians in Texas should note this enforcement action as an example of the Board's willingness to act quickly when patient safety is at risk. The suspension remains in effect until further Board action, which may include additional disciplinary proceedings. Other licensed physicians should ensure their practice complies with standard-of-care requirements and maintain proper medical records to avoid similar enforcement.
What to do next
- Cease practice of medicine in Texas
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April 16, 2026 On April 13, 2026, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, with notice, the Texas medical license of Rodolfo Garma Giraldi, M.D. (Lic. No. J0503), 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 Dr. Giraldi was arrested and indicted for aiding or abetting in the unlicensed practice of medicine, deviated from the standard of care for 10 patients, and engaged in medical recordkeeping violations.
The temporary suspension remains in place until the Board takes further action.
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