Robert Van Boven Coverage

Tracking the Chronicle’s continuing coverage on Dr. Robert Van Boven.
Embattled Doctor Prevails Against the Texas Medical Board
Embattled Doctor Prevails Against the Texas Medical Board
The little guy wins

June 23, 2022

Van Boven Wins at Texas Supreme Court
Van Boven Wins at Texas Supreme Court
Justices rule Medical Board violated doctor’s rights

June 6, 2022

Dr. Van Boven Goes to the State's Highest Court
Dr. Van Boven Goes to the State's Highest Court
Beleaguered doctor appeals personally to clear his name

Sept. 29, 2021

Van Boven vs. the Texas Medical Board: Now At the State's Highest Court
Van Boven vs. the Texas Medical Board: Now At the State's Highest Court
Hearing latest step in doctor's lengthy fight

Sept. 28, 2021

Lakeway Hospital Investors Settle With DOJ, HUD
DOJ LRMC Settlements
Fraud settlements backed by whistleblower complaint

Sept. 30, 2020

Dr. Van Boven's Attempt To Clear His Name Loses at Third Court
Dr. Van Boven's Attempt To Clear His Name Loses at Third Court
Court endorses Medical Board appeal, rejects unlawful sanction claim

Jan. 18, 2020

Van Boven, Medical Board Meet Again
Van Boven, Medical Board Meet Again
The case heard before the 3rd Court of Appeals, thanks to Attorney General appeal

Oct. 3, 2019

Another Front in the Van Boven War
Van Boven Update
Bill requires Texas Medical Board to clear doctor’s name

June 6, 2019

Medical Malpractice Suit Filed Against Lakeway Hospital
Medical Malpractice Suit Filed Against Lakeway Hospital
Facility charged in 2018 case

April 25, 2019

Abbott Finally Appoints SOAH Chief
Abbott Finally Appoints SOAH Chief
Kristofer Monson tapped as the state's new Chief Administrative Law Judge

March 28, 2019

Bills Filed to Limit Authority of Texas Medical Board
Bills Filed to Limit Authority of Texas Medical Board
Van Boven case inspires lawmakers to push for more oversight

March 21, 2019

Van Boven Fallout Continues
Van Boven Fallout Continues
While appeals proceed, Baylor professor campaigns to save SOAH

Jan. 10, 2019

State to Appeal Decision in Van Boven Case
AG Appeals Van Boven Ruling
Court ruled doctor’s suit against TMB can proceed

Dec. 11, 2018

Bucking the Blacklist
Bucking the Blacklist
Robert Van Boven back in court against Texas Medical Board

Nov. 29, 2018

Liability Claim Filed Against Lakeway Hospital
Liability Claim Filed Against Lakeway Hospital
Rawney McVaney’s story continues

Sept. 20, 2018

The Doctors in Van Boven's Corner
The Doctors in Van Boven's Corner
Baylor Scott & White disputes amicus submission in Van Boven hospital litigation

Aug. 23, 2018

More Trouble for Medical Board and SOAH
More Trouble for Medical Board and SOAH
Dr. Van Boven sues TMB staff and hearings agency hemorrhages

Aug. 9, 2018

Sunset Commission Reports on Texas Medical Board
Sunset Commission Reports on Texas Medical Board
Follow-up review issues light recommendations

June 21, 2018

Texas Medical Board Defends Itself
Texas Medical Board Defends Itself
Responding to complaints, agency renews attack on critics and judge

June 14, 2018

Van Boven Still Trying to Clear His Name
Van Boven Still Trying to Clear His Name
Appeals to HHS clearinghouse to overrule TMB

May 17, 2018

Can’t Convict the Defendant? Convict the Judge.
Can’t Convict the Defendant? Convict the Judge.
Chief judge defends Burkhalter firing

May 3, 2018

Dr. Robert Van Boven, the Whistleblower
Dr. Robert Van Boven, the Whistleblower
Lakeway neurologist battles hospitals, officials, and the "culture of silence"

April 19, 2018

Medical Board Loses a Case ... and Attacks the Judge
Medical Board Loses a Case ... and Attacks the Judge
Burkhalter forced to resign by State Office

March 14, 2018

Van Boven Case Goes to Court
Van Boven Case Goes to Court
Medical whistleblower accused of breaching settlement

Feb. 15, 2018

Van Boven vs. the Texas Medical Board … the Sequel
Van Boven vs. the Texas Medical Board … the Sequel
Despite exoneration, Medical Board fails to clear doctor’s name

Jan. 25, 2018

Van Boven Cleared of Mistreating Patients
Van Boven Cleared of Mistreating Patients
Texas Medical Board reluctantly accepts ruling of admin judge

Dec. 12, 2017

Robert Van Boven Remains in Limbo
Robert Van Boven Remains in Limbo
Judge declines restraining order against Texas Medical Board

Nov. 16, 2017

Van Boven vs. the Texas Medical Board
Van Boven vs. the Texas Medical Board
TMB delays exoneration of Lakeway doctor

Oct. 26, 2017

Judge Clears Van Boven of Mistreating Patients
Judge Clears Van Boven of Mistreating Patients
Whistleblower “vindicated” after charges of sexual improprieties

Sept. 20, 2017

Whistleblower Sues Lakeway Hospital for Illegal Actions
Whistleblower Sues Lakeway Hospital for Illegal Actions
Neurologist's saga continues

Sept. 7, 2017

The Doctor vs. the Hospital
The Doctor vs. the Hospital
Whistleblower fights legal war of attrition with Lakeway Medical Center

July 6, 2017

$4 Million Later
$4 Million Later
Austin loses lab to Waco

July 3, 2009

Robert Van Boven
U.S. House Investigates Local Lab
Whistleblower Robert Van Boven has finally gotten some attention in high places

May 29, 2009

Naked City
Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

April 24, 2009

Adding Insult to Brain Injury
Adding Insult to Brain Injury
Brain injury lab and its former director on the skids

March 13, 2009

Robert Van Boven
VA Brain Research Lab Could Close
Research facility set up to study combat-related traumatic brain injury may close in wake of whistle-blower complaint

Dec. 12, 2008

Shoot the Messenger!
Shoot the Messenger!
VA tries to fire whistle-blower doctor

Oct. 31, 2008

UT and VA Combine Forces to Study Brain Trauma in Iraq Vets
UT and VA Combine Forces to Study Brain Trauma in Iraq Vets
Hope to determine new, more effective treatments for soldiers returning from war

Jan. 25, 2008

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