OLYMPIA, WA – In July 2024, the Washington Medical Commission (WMC) indefinitely suspended the license of Lokesh Tantuwaya, MD (Lic. #60432704).  Tantuwaya is a neurosurgeon who practiced in California.

In May 2023, the WMC issued a statement of charges alleging that Tantuwaya committed unprofessional conduct when his license was suspended in California due to a federal criminal conviction.

Tantuwaya failed to appear at a WMC scheduled pre-hearing conference in response to the charges against him and was indefinitely suspended. He may petition for reinstatement in the future.

Legal documents in this case are available online by visiting the DOH Provider Credential Search.

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**This notice is intended to comply with RCW 18.130.110.

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