A doctor involved in drug-related charges linked to Matthew Perry’s death has been allowed to reopen his practice, with specific conditions imposed by a judge.
Dr. Salvador Plasencia is one of five individuals charged in connection to Perry’s October 2023 death, which was determined by the medical examiner to be caused by the “acute effects of ketamine.”
Plasencia was released on a $100,000 bond and has given up his license to prescribe controlled substances, according to reports.
His lawyer indicated that Plasencia intends to resume treating his patients soon.
During his arraignment on Thursday, August 22, the judge required Plasencia to meet several conditions to reopen his practice, including posting a sign on the clinic’s front door detailing his ongoing court case.
Reports indicate that the clinic is open, but Plasencia has not treated any patients.
According to his lawyer, depending on patients’ needs, Plasencia will offer in-person or telehealth services.
Patients must sign a form acknowledging that Plasencia is a defendant in a criminal case and cannot prescribe controlled substances.
Plasencia has pleaded not guilty to charges including conspiracy to distribute ketamine, distribution of ketamine, and altering and falsifying documents related to the federal investigation.
Others charged include Jasveen Sangha, Mark Chavez, Erik Fleming, and Perry’s long-time assistant Kenneth Iwamasa.
Fleming and Iwamasa have pleaded guilty, while Chavez is expected to do the same. Sangha’s plea status remains unclear.
