Somerset County Doctor Has License Revoked For Over Prescribing 'Addictive Painkillers'

Dr. Ali G. Mansour has two years until he can reapply for his medical license after the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners revoked it for accusations of over prescribing narcotics and putting his patients at risk for addiction, according to a press release from the  New Jersey Attorney General's office. 

He's also ordered to pay $100,000 to the state in civil penalties and $50,000 to cover the costs of the states investigation and attorney fees. 

Although he will have the chance to reapply for his medical license, Mansour will be prohibited from prescribing Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) in New Jersey indefinitely, according to the release.  

“This doctor allegedly continued to make large quantities of narcotic painkillers available to patients, despite evidence of apparent drug abuse. This is a violation of his oath to do no harm, and his obligation to help patients who show signs of addiction,” Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman said in the release.  “The Board of Medical Examiners took the right action in revoking his license.” 

Mansour is accused of prescribing large quantities of addictive narcotics to patients who did not necessarily show symptoms that warranted them - even to those who showed signs of addiction and tested positive for certain "street drugs" such as heroin or cocaine. 

The release also states Mansour allegedly ignored data found through New Jersey’s Prescription Monitoring Program (NJPMP) which revealed some of his patients were "doctor shopping" for narcotics. 

In order to have his license reinstated, Mansour will need to complete the following: 

• Complete Board-approved classes on prescribing and on record keeping.
• Comply with the findings of a skills and competency evaluation by either Albany Medical College or the Center for Personalized Education of Physicians (CPEP).
• Appear before a committee of the Board.
• If reinstated, a two year probation period.