Well, it’s not called disbarment, but the state medical board (if that’s what it’s called) can yank a doctor’s medical license away. Although I’m not sure that committing a crime not related to the practice of medicine would warrant it.

I used to work for a criminal defense law firm that also handled quite a few professional license defenses. Though I can’t recall the specifics, felony criminal convictions (of any kind) are grounds for yanking most professional licenses, including MDs. They’re covered under a moral turpitude clause; even misdemeanors (DUIs, etc.) can prove problematic. I would expect that if these charges in particular were brought to the attention of the state licensing board, they’d be quite interested.

That’s true. Medical professionals earn licenses and certificates that can always be revoked, especially under circumstances like these. We can only hope the victims lawyers bring it up to the board. Chances are, if he has the tenacity to do such a thing (hit bicyclists cause he’s a douche), he’s probably a dick doctor that treats his fellow staff members and patients like shit, and his license deserved to be revoked. I know the type. I work with them.

Coincidentally, I just finished defending a family care physician against the Medical Board’s (totally bogus) allegations against him for gross negligence and incompetence. Any physician charged with any crime is automatically reported to the Medical Board, which then determines what penalties or disciplinary proceedings to impose. Under section 2236.1 of the California Business and Professions Code, a physician’s license is suspended automatically if convicted of any felony. At that point, the Medical Board will determine what disciplinary proceedings to impose, including outright revocation of the physician’s license to practice.