A Montana medical board panel unanimously revoked the medical license of Dr. Thomas Weiner, a former Helena oncologist accused of unnecessary treatments harming patients. The board’s decision was based on findings of professional misconduct, permanently barring Weiner from practicing medicine in the state.
The panel highlighted Weiner’s improper care of seven patients, including one who died from chemotherapy-related toxicity without a cancer diagnosis. Another patient received opioid prescriptions despite not having cancer. The board’s legal counsel, Jennifer Stallkamp, explained that Weiner is prohibited from practicing in Montana and has agreed not to seek re-licensure.
Stallkamp noted that Weiner disputes several allegations, but acknowledged the board’s evidence against him. Weiner indicated he no longer intends to practice medicine in Montana and has surrendered his license. It remains unclear if this revocation affects his ability to practice in other states.
Weiner and his wife announced plans to sell their Helena home to move closer to family. This revocation follows less than a year after the board controversially renewed Weiner’s license for two years, causing confusion and frustration among former patients.
St. Peter’s Health in Helena terminated Weiner in 2020 after identifying several patient care concerns, including unnecessary chemotherapy and violations of narcotic prescribing laws. Despite this, Weiner enjoyed community support and was seen as a talented physician by many.
Weiner’s termination resulted in a lawsuit against the hospital, which he lost. St. Peter’s later paid an $11 million settlement related to billing practices. Further details of Weiner’s misconduct emerged in 2024 through a ProPublica investigation into suspicious deaths under Weiner’s care.
The Montana Department of Justice initiated a criminal probe into Weiner’s practices, although no charges have been filed. The state licensing board’s decision to reapprove Weiner’s license earlier this year drew mixed reactions from former patients.
During the panel hearing, Stallkamp presented accounts of substandard care for seven former patients. One case involved Scot Warwick, a patient who died from chemotherapy toxicity without a confirmed cancer diagnosis. His widow, Lisa Warwick, expressed relief over Weiner’s license revocation, viewing it as partial justice for victims and their families.
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