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Orthopedic Surgeon Sentenced To More Than One Year In Prison For Health Care Fraud

Defendant was one of the top prescribers of opioids in Massachusetts

BOSTON – A Canton orthopedic surgeon was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for his role in a health care fraud scheme. Dr. Olarewaju James Oladipo, 60, of Canton, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs to 16 months in prison, followed by one year of supervised release. In December 2023, Oladipo was convicted by a federal jury of 10 counts of health care fraud.

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Action Details

  • Date:May 21, 2024
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions