Roy E. Kerry, M.D. Charged with Unprofessional Conduct
Roy Kerry, M.D., who ordered the chelation therapy that killed five-year-old Abubakar Tariq Nadama, has been charged by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine with unprofessional conduct and breaching the standard of care. The boy, who was autistic, died in July 2005 during his third chelation session at Kerry’s Advanced Integrative Medical Center in Portersville, Pennsylvania. The Board’s Order to Show Cause why Kerry should not be disciplined (shown below) includes the following information: Kerry diagnosed Tariq with “Autistic Syndrome, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Candidiasis, Multiple Food Allergies” The treatment included intravenous injections of disodium EDTA (Endrate) even though Endrate is not FDA-approved for the treatment of heavy metal toxicity. The Endrate was administered over a 5- to 10-minute period despite the manufacturer’s instructions that administration …
Continue Reading >Roy E. Kerry, M.D. Disciplined for Killing Child
In July 2009, Roy Kerry, M.D., who ordered the chelation therapy that killed five-year-old Abubakar Tariq Nadama, signed a consent agreement under which his medical license was suspended for six months, after which he must serve probation for 2 1/2 years. The agreement (shown below) also bars him from chelating anyone under age 18. During the probation period, he is required to undergo a fitness-to-practice evaluation and have his practice monitored by another doctor. Documents in the case indicate: The boy, who was autistic, died in July 2005 during his third chelation session at Kerry’s Advanced Integrative Medical Center in Portersville, Pennsylvania. Kerry diagnosed Tariq with “Autistic Syndrome, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Candidiasis, Multiple Food Allergies” The treatment included intravenous injections of disodium EDTA (Endrate) even …
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