PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A 21-year-old Oregon man accused of posing as a doctor at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the investigation.
KGW-TV reports that Luke Ebert of Beaverton pleaded not guilty Thursday in Multnomah County Circuit Court to criminal mistreatment — for the impersonation accusations — and theft, for allegedly writing bad checks.
Witnesses told investigators that Ebert was offering to perform medical procedures and give medical advice while using a fake hospital ID and wearing scrubs.
So far, there’s no evidence Ebert had any access to patient information or secure areas of the hospital.