License of Reno OBGYN revoked following years of complaints, allegedly performed medically unnecessary procedures, surgeries

On Friday June 6, 2025, the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners (“Board”)  Ordered the revocation of the medical license of Reno Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Samuel Chacon, M.D., for five (5) years.

The Order of Revocation was based on a Settlement Agreement  that resolved several formal complaints brought by the Board against him.

The complaints against  Dr. Chacon were related to allegations of performance of medically unnecessary procedures and  surgeries.

Additionally, in a hearing, Dr. Chacon was found to have violated the law when he  continued to provide pregnancy care but did not have hospital privileges and did not make other  arrangements for delivery.

Dr. Chacon’s license has been suspended pending resolution of those allegations since September 6, 2023.  

Permanent revocation is not permitted under Nevada law.

However, Dr. Chacon cannot reapply for a medical license until after June 6, 2030, and cannot practice medicine again in the State of  Nevada unless or until the Board grants him a new license.

Additional terms of the Settlement  Agreement include payment of $65,000 in reimbursement for the Board’s costs in prosecuting him and a public letter of reprimand.  

“The entire team has worked tirelessly on these issues on behalf of the women who have been and  could be affected if Dr. Chacon continued to practice in Nevada. I believe we have met our  obligation to protect the public in this case and this action will demonstrate to other providers that  the Board is serious about fulfilling our highest legislative charge to ensure that unfit physicians  are removed from the medical profession so they will not cause continued harm to the public,”  said President of the Board, Dr. Nick Spirtos.  

Editor’s Note: In addition, Chacon’s offices were raided by the FBI in 2023, but that investigation is ongoing and it’s unknown if he’s facing federal charges related to that investigation.

ABOUT THE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS The Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners serves the State of Nevada by ensuring that only  well-qualified, competent physicians, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, perfusionists and  anesthesiologist assistants are licensed to practice in Nevada. 

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The Board responds expediently to complaints by conducting fair and thorough investigations that result in appropriate action. In all Board activities, the Board places the interests of the public before the interests of the medical profession, and encourages public input and involvement, as we  work to improve the quality of medical practice in Nevada. For more information, please visit  Medical Examiners Board (nv.gov). 

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