Governmental Affairs and Communications
TMB Suspends Dallas Physician (Gallagher)
On June 9, 2026, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the Texas medical license of Michael Patrick Gallagher, M.D. (Lic. No. N1322), after determining he was arrested for criminally negligent homicide, a qualifying offense under Section 19.05 of the Texas Penal Code. The suspension was effective immediately.
The Board panel found that Dr. Gallagher was arrested for criminally negligent homicide related to the death of one patient.
TMB Suspends Houston Physician (Mitchell)
On June 5, 2026, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the Texas medical license of Derrick Anthony Mitchell, M.D. (Lic. No. M0828), 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, between February and May of 2026, Dr. Mitchell was detained and/or arrested by law enforcement on multiple occasions exhibiting a pattern of intoxication, mental impairment, and violent behavior.
