THERMOS

Disciplinary Actions against Alexander Thermos, D.O.

In 2011, Alexander W. Thermos, D.O., D.C., agreed to relinquish his Colorado osteopathic medical license. The stipulation and order (shown below) indicates that (a) from 2003 through 2008, he treated a young woman with excessive amounts of tranquilizers and narcotic painkilling drugs, and (b) he failed to document objective findings for diagnosing the patient with interstitial cystitis, fibromyalgia, and chronic abdominal pain. The agreement states that after two years he can apply for reinstatement provided that the Colorado Physician’s Health Program clears him as safe to continue practice. Thermos acquired a California license in 2009 and subsequently worked at various clinics that offer a range of nonstandard methods. In 2013, based on Colorado’s action, the Osteopathic Medical Board of California issued a stipulated settlement and …