Texas Medical Board Suspends El Paso Doctor License
The board took immediate action following the arrest of a physician on a felony indecent assault charge.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Sex Crimes
The Texas Medical Board has suspended the medical license of Edward A. Michelson following his recent arrest. The action follows a felony charge of indecent assault by a health care service provider filed against the doctor.
Why it matters
The board issued the suspension without notice, citing an immediate threat to public welfare. This regulatory step follows an accusation regarding an incident involving a patient at University Medical Center.
Edward A. Michelson was arrested on Sept. 30 and faces a felony charge of indecent assault. A disciplinary panel suspended his license effective Oct. 14, with a temporary suspension hearing expected to follow.
The players
Edward A. Michelson
He is a physician who was practicing in El Paso before his license was suspended following an arrest for indecent assault.
Texas Medical Board
This is the state agency responsible for the licensure and discipline of physicians in Texas to ensure public safety.
University Medical Center
This hospital in El Paso served as the location where the alleged incident involving the physician occurred.
The details
The disciplinary panel acted after Michelson was accused of inappropriately touching a patient on Aug. 28 while at University Medical Center. Authorities allege the incident occurred during the course of his duties as a health care service provider.
Timeline
August 28, 2026: The physician allegedly touched a patient.
September 30, 2026: Edward A. Michelson was arrested.
October 14, 2026: The medical board suspended the license.
Legal Context
This suspension follows the regulatory standards mandated by the Texas Medical Practice Act, which governs emergency license actions for healthcare providers. Such measures are part of a broader legal framework designed to protect patients from misconduct.
Patients who were under the care of this physician should contact the hospital to determine how this affects their ongoing treatment or medical records. The license suspension ensures the doctor cannot practice, directly impacting access to care for his former patients.
The takeaway
Patients should always feel empowered to report inappropriate behavior to hospital administration or state medical boards immediately. This case highlights the importance of institutional reporting mechanisms in maintaining healthcare safety standards.
What happens next
A temporary suspension hearing with notice is expected to be held regarding the status of the physician's license.
Further reading
For more context on how state boards handle allegations of professional misconduct, see the Sex Crimes section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KDBC.
