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YUMA, AZ (AZFamily) — A Yuma doctor is facing three felony charges as part of an ongoing investigation by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office.
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Authorities said Dr. Irfan Fazil was arrested and is being held at the Yuma County Detention Center on a $50 million bond.
Patients were seen coming and going Wednesday at Bio Family Clinic, where Fazil practices. Witnesses said Tuesday the scene was different.
Law enforcement activity reported at clinic
Witnesses posting on social media said Tuesday the clinic’s parking lot was filled with law enforcement officers. Video shows agents going in and out of the medical practice.
Investigators said Fazil was arrested on three felony charges of theft, illegal control of an enterprise and conspiracy involving fraudulent schemes.
Patients express concern
Some patients said they were concerned about what the arrest could mean for their medical care.
“I’m 52 years old and never in my life I’ve experienced this, and I am a patient here,” one patient said.
Kamay Bowman said she is a patient at Bio Family Clinic and that Fazil has been her husband’s doctor for four years.
“I don’t know where I go from here. Do I get a primary? Do I stay with them? Where do I go from here? Because my husband goes here as well,” Bowman said.
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Bowman said she came to the office after hearing about the arrest to get more information and decide how to proceed, since her husband has upcoming appointments.
“I don’t want to be a part of criminal activity if that is what is going on,” Bowman said.
Online profiles still posted
Fazil’s photo and profile were still posted online Wednesday, including on yumakidney.com and the Bio Family Clinic website.
The website says he has been in private practice at Bio Family Clinic for more than 15 years and was voted top nephrologist in 2023 by America’s Best Doctor Magazine.
What’s next
Fazil is expected to be arraigned in the coming days.
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office said the case is part of an ongoing investigation and it could not provide additional information at this time.
Gray Media also reached out to Bio Family Clinic for comment but had not heard back as of publication.
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