Action taken against chiropractor in Phoenix steroid case

Published: 2009-09-18 21:11:31
Author: Josh Bernstein | ABC15 | August 28, 2009

PHOENIX -- State investigators are trying desperately to obtain hidden camera video of a local chiropractor accused of illegally selling anabolic steroids at two clinics in Phoenix and Peoria.

The Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners suspended the license of Chiropractor Jeremy Bula and requested ABC15 provide investigators with a transcript of hidden camera footage that was recorded during a 2008 consultation with the doctor.

In an email sent to ABC15, the Deputy Director of the Arizona State Board of Chiropractic Examiners wrote, "I am writing on behalf of the Board as a follow-up to the investigations you conducted at Revolution Medical Center, specifically the undercover interview you conducted with Dr. Jeremy Bula in April 2008."

During the consultation ABC15 shot, Dr. Bula talked about his two clinics, how they operate, money, medical insurance and how to build muscle mass.

“So, just pretend we give you a magic wand and wave it on yourself, and whatever Josh would like to change physically, mentally, internally, lay that out there,” Dr. Bula stated.

Shortly after the consultation, a doctor at Revolution Medical Centers prescribed more than $2,000 worth of anabolic steroids, human growth hormone and other performance enhancing drugs.

Subsequent reporting by ABC15 uncovered several patient deaths, and a note that was left behind by one patient just moments before he committed suicide.

That note stated: Stop using steroids. They will destroy your life or anyone with you... PLEASE.

As a result of our reporting, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration expanded its criminal investigation into Dr. Jeremy Bula and his team of physicians. The state revoked the license of the clinic's medical director who was indicted in federal court and fled the country.

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