Maryland Board Notified of Surgeon's Irish Restrictions
The Maryland Board of Physicians was informed of a voluntary medical practice undertaking by Baltimore-based Dr. Connor Green.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Children’s Health
The Maryland Board of Physicians received notice that Dr. Connor Green has agreed to a voluntary undertaking not to practice medicine in Ireland. This follows his 2026 resignation from Children's Health Ireland amid an investigation into surgical complications.
Why it matters
The notification ensures that Maryland medical regulators are informed of professional restrictions placed on physicians who relocate from abroad. Authorities are currently reviewing surgical outcomes to address concerns regarding patient safety and the use of unauthorized medical devices.
A Health Information and Quality Authority report identified that 3 children received unapproved, non-medical-grade springs during surgeries. The Health Service Executive is currently reviewing all patient procedures conducted between 2016 and 2023.
The players
Dr. Connor Green
He is a surgeon currently employed at LifeBridge Health in Baltimore who previously practiced at Children's Health Ireland.
Maryland Board of Physicians
This is the state agency responsible for licensing and disciplining medical practitioners in Maryland.
Irish Medical Council
This is the regulatory body tasked with protecting the public by promoting and ensuring high standards of professional conduct and education among doctors in Ireland.
Health Service Executive
This organization is responsible for the provision of public health and personal social services in Ireland.
Prof. Selvadurai Nayagam
He is an expert commissioned to conduct an upcoming report on the orthopaedic work performed by the surgeon.
The details
Concerns first emerged in 2023 regarding postoperative complications and the use of unapproved springs in surgeries performed at Children's Health Ireland. Dr. Connor Green is currently employed at LifeBridge Health in Baltimore, Maryland, following his departure from the Irish institution.
Timeline
Between 2016 and 2023, surgeries were conducted that are now under review.
In 2023, concerns regarding complications led to a referral to the Irish Medical Council.
In 2025, the Health Information and Quality Authority published a report on the matter.
In 2026, Dr. Connor Green resigned from his position at Children's Health Ireland.
On October 27, 2026, the report regarding the regulatory notification was published.
Health Landscape
This regulatory update follows the precedent set by the Health Service Executive's ongoing surgical review, which examines systemic patient care issues. The situation highlights the challenges of cross-border medical oversight when practitioners move between international jurisdictions.
Patients of LifeBridge Health may have concerns regarding the oversight of their medical providers following this notification. The ongoing Health Service Executive review serves as a reminder for patients to verify the credentials and history of surgical staff when undergoing complex procedures.
The takeaway
Maintaining transparency across international medical boards is essential for patient safety when surgeons change practices. Residents should feel empowered to ask their healthcare providers about their professional history and any ongoing regulatory reviews.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Irish Times.
