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Lackawanna Co. Doctor Sentenced for Medical Fraud

Lackawanna Co. Doctor Sentenced for Medical Fraud - Monday, October 26, 2009 at 6:05PM EST

Reported by: Andy Mehalshick
Monday, Oct 26, 2009 @ 06:05pm EDT
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A well-known Lackawanna County doctor was sentenced in federal court in Wilkes-Barre for medical fraud.

Dr. Gregory Salko pleaded guilty to falsifying records of two elderly patients. Monday he was put on probation and must pay a hefty fine.

Salko was the owner operator of the Whites Crossings Medical Group in Carbondale. He was originally charged by indictment in July of 2007 with two counts of health care fraud and 17 counts of making false statements relating to the treatment of two elderly Medicare patients in 2005 and 2006.

Salko plead guilty last April to making up medical records for a patient he was not even treating at the time. Federal prosecutors also say Salko tried to get medical information from a former patient.

Monday he was sentenced to two years probation, he must pay a $20,000 fine and perform 100 hours of community service.

His lawyer says Salko wants to make things right. ÒI think the bottom line is Dr. Salko is a good concerned doctor who serves his clients and patients well for over 30 years. Hopefully he'll be able to return to the practice of medicine in the near future," said Sal Cognetti, Jr.

Salko surrendered his medical license last year. He may be able to have it returned sometime by the of the year.

Last April Salko also entered a plea in connection with the death of an elderly AlzheimerÕs patient of the Birch Hills Residence Home in Simpson.

Salko, along with his company, Phoenix Healthcare, pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence and prescribing drugs.
 


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