Lawrence H. Hansen (inactive)

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Abortionist Lawrence H. Hansen, MD worked for the FPA chain of abortion clinics. In 2008, he was sued for malpractice after an abortion patient delivered a live baby even though she had undergone two abortion procedures in an attempt to terminate the pregnancy.  The baby was born with Down’s Syndrome and injures from the botched abortions. The case resulted in a $6.2 million settlement.

In addition to his abortionist career, Hansen also worked for a scandal-plagued plastic surgery clinic.  In 2008, 83-year-old Dr. Hansen attempted vaginal reconstruction surgery, but perforated the patient’s artery during surgery. The patient, a 39-year-old mother of five, went into cardiac arrest, and died the same day from an intra-abdominal hermorrhage.  Dr. Mark A. Knight, another plastic surgeon at the same office with a history of botched surgeries, was stripped of his medical license for allegedly fondling patients and engaging in sex with a patient on the exam table.  The CA Medical Board accused Hansen of gross negligence, incompetence, and other violations in the death of his patient. In 2011, the Board placed the 85-year-old Hansen on probation and prohibited him from performing surgery.

In 2010, Hansen was discovered to be selling prescriptions for marijuana in illegal, unlicensed “clinics” set up in garages.  The Executive Director of the Medical Board of CA filed charges against Hansen for practicing in an unlicensed clinic and prescribing marijuana without an examination.  In Feb. 2013, the CA Medical Board ordered Hansen to cease practicing medicine.  On March 26, 2013, the Board ordered the 87-year-old Dr. Hansen to surrender his medical license.

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  Calif. doc accused of negligence in surgery performed in unaccredited center, 8-11-2010
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  Doctor disciplined in plastic surgery death, 2-15-2011

  CA Medical Board places Lawrence H. Hansen, MD on probation for 35 months following the death of his patient.
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  Doctor faces discipline from illegal pot clinic, 4-10-2012

  The CA Medical Board and law enforcement agencies raid an illegal marijuana "clinic," and seize large amounts of the drug. Lawrence Hansen, MD who worked at the clinic, faces discipline for prescribing marijuana without examining patients, and working at an unlicensed clinic.
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  Dr. Lawrence Hansen, 85, Agrees to Probation to Settle Vaginal-Reconstruction Death Case, 2-16-2011
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  Dr. Lawrence H. Hansen, 87, Gives Up License 5 Years After Fatal Vaginal Reconstruction, 4-3-2013

  The CA Medical Board orders Dr. Hansen to surrender his medical license, after violating the terms of his probation, and breaking CA laws at an unlicensed marijuana clinic, which was raided by undercover medical board agents.
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  Dr. Mark A. Knight, Anaheim Hills Plastic Surgeon Accused of Sexy Time with Patients and Botched Surgeries, Surrenders his Medical License, 12-10-2010

  Dr. Hansen's co-worker at the plastic surgery clinic is stripped of his medical license. The CA Medical Board continues investigating Dr. Lawrence Hansen, after the death of his patient.
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  Vitals.com – Dr. Lawrence H. Hansen – former address
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  NPI #1629160932 – Lawrence H. Hansen, MD
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  USNews.com – Dr. Lawrence H. Hansen – background and credentials
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  Doximity.com – Lawrence Hansen, MD – education
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  Luz Elena Escalante v. Family Planning Associates Medical Group — Baby survives two abortion attempts, mom sues abortionists, clinic after baby born alive
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  USPlaces.com - Fresno, CA abortion clinic - Listing for Lawrence H. Hansen (see "other places near FPA medical group")

License Restrictions

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  Lawrence Hansen -- California Medical License -- surrendered

Disciplinary History

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  Cease Practice Order, Med Board of CA, 2-8-2013

  The CA Medical Board orders Lawrence H. Hansen, MD to cease practicing medicine. Hansen failed to complete the requirements set forth in the Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order of Feb. 9, 2011.
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  Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order, 2-9-2011

  CA Medical Board places Lawrence Hansen, MD on probation for 35 months, with stipulations, and meanwhile prohibits him from performing surgery. The Board accuses Hansen of gross negligence, incompetence, and other violations after he punctured a patient's artery during surgery. The patient went into cardiac arrest and died the same day of an intra-abdominal hemorrhage. See pages 5 and 20.
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  Stipulated Surrender of License and Order, 3-26-2013

  The CA Medical Board orders Lawrence H. Hansen,MD to surrender his CA medical license. Hansen failed to complete the stipulations in a previous disciplinary order. The attached Accusation also states that Hansen was working in an illegal marijuana sales business. This violated his requirement to abide by the laws of the state of CA. The various marijuana "clinics" were visited by undercover agents, posing as customers. The clinics were found to be operating out of garages and selling marijuana prescriptions to the public. A doctor would pretend to examine a customer, and thereupon issue a prescription for marijuana. The doctor and other unlicensed sales personnel received a percentage of each day's sales profits. See pages 5 and 18.

Malpractice History

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  Botched Abortions Lead to $6.2 Million Payout, 5-9-2012

  Abortion patient Luz Escalante wins a malpractice lawsuit against the Family Planning Associates Medical Group and abortionists, including Dr. Lawrence Hansen, MD. Escalante underwent two failed abortion attempts by clinic abortionists. Her daughter Alexis was subsequently born with Down's Syndrome, and injuries from the botched abortion attempts. The court ruled in the patient's favor, and ordered the abortionists to pay $6.2 million to the patient Luz Escalante and her daugher Alexis.