| Physician Last Name: | Kaufman |
| Physician First Name: | Ira |
| Physician Middle Name: | S |
| Address: | 5757 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77057 |
| License Number: | 108953 |
| License Type: | MD |
| Year of Birth: |
1945
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| Effective Date: | 11/20/1995 |
| Action Description for DOH Webpage: | License suspension for two years stayed with probation for ten years commencing upon the active practice of medicine in New York State. |
| Misconduct Description for DOH Webpage: | The physician admitted to having been disciplined by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners for fraudulently prescribing controlled substances and practicing medicine while impaired by drugs and alcohol. |
| License Limitations or Conditions for DOH Webpage: | During the period of probation the physician must refrain from the use of drugs and alcohol and have a designated individual monitor compliance.The physician must also engage in mental health therapy with a therapist who evaluates his progress and compliance with therapeutic recommendations |
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