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Texas Medical Board disciplines Lubbock cardiologist
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from KCBD News
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock cardiologist who previously paid more than a million dollars to settle federal drug prescribing allegations is facing new punishment from the Texas Medical Board. Dr. Juan Kurdi, an interventional cardiologist in Lubbock, is accused of leaving a thin guidewire us...
Key takeaway Juan Kurdi, an interventional cardiologist in Lubbock, is accused of leaving a thin guidewire used in heart procedures inside a patient after a pacemaker surgery in 2022.
Why this matters in The Lubbock
The Texas Medical Board's disciplinary action against Dr. Juan Kurdi raises concerns for patients in the Lubbock area who rely on him for cardiac care. As a cardiologist with a history of disciplinary cases, Kurdi's ability to provide safe and effective treatment is under scrutiny. The fact that he left a guidewire inside a patient after a pacemaker surgery in 2022 and did not discover it until a year later is alarming. The requirement for Kurdi to complete extra training on pacemaker patient management and risk management may help to mitigate such errors in the future. However, the fact that he is still barred from supervising physician assistants, nurse practitioners, or surgical assistants suggests that the board has ongoing concerns about his judgment and ability to oversee others. Patients in Lubbock should be aware of Kurdi's history and take steps to inform themselves about their care options, particularly when it comes to complex cardiac procedures.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: KCBD News ·
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What is this story about? LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock cardiologist who previously paid more than a million dollars to settle federal drug prescribing allegations is facing new punishment from the Texas Medical Board. Dr. Juan Kurdi, an interventional cardiologist in Lubbock, is accused of leaving a thin guidewire us...
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