According to the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Upland doctor Vinod Patwardhan was recently found guilty of one count of conspiracy, three counts of smuggling and two counts of introducing misbranded drugs into interstate commerce with intent to defraud or mislead. While he could have received up to 71 years in federal prison, he was sentenced to five years probation (nine months of which would be house detention), the lightest possible sentence, but at least one civil case is being pursued against him and his license could be investigated by the Medical Board of California.
The family of Veronika Lind, a former patient of Patwardhan that died in his care, is suing the doctor, accusing him of medical malpractice, wrongful death, willful misconduct, elder abuse and fraud. According to the family’s attorney, the family is outraged at the punishment Patwardhan received.
