For immediate release: September 9, 2016 (16-103)
Contact: Sharon Moysiuk, Strategic Communications Office 360-549-6471
King County naturopath suspended on charges of sexual misconduct
OLYMPIA – Officials from the Washington State Department of Health suspended the license of King County naturopathic physician, Bruce A. Klein (NT.00000954) pending further action. The Board of Naturopathy transferred this case to the Department of Health because the allegations are related to sexual misconduct.
Charges say Klein inappropriately touched a female patient. Klein cannot practice in Washington until the charges are resolved. He has 20 days to respond to the charges and to ask for a hearing.
The documents can be seen online by clicking “Provider Credential Search” on the Department of Health website; copies can be requested by calling 360-236-4700. Anyone who believes a health care provider acted unprofessionally is encouraged to call and report their complaint.
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