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Edinburg doctor convicted in $240M fraud scheme released from prison
By Xavier Alvarez at MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· June 23, 2026
· 2 min read
Jorge Zamora-Quezada
The former Edinburg rheumatologist who was convicted of committing healthcare fraud, conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud and conspiracy to obstruct justice has been released from prison.
Jorge Zamora-Quezada, who owned the Center for Arthritis & Osteoporosis in Edinburg, wa...
Key takeaway Jorge Zamora-Quezada, who owned the Center for Arthritis & Osteoporosis in Edinburg, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on May 21, 2025, according to a spokesperson from the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Why this matters in The McAllen
The release of Jorge Zamora-Quezada from prison marks a new chapter in a case that has had a lasting impact on the McAllen -Edinburg-Mission metro area. As a former rheumatologist in Edinburg, Zamora-Quezada's actions affected thousands of patients in the community, with 13,000 individuals intentionally misdiagnosed and over-treated for profit. The $240 million fraud scheme has likely had a ripple effect on the local healthcare system, potentially eroding trust in medical professionals and institutions. With Zamora-Quezada now required to comply with three years of supervised release, the community will be watching to see how he reintegrates into society. His case also raises questions about the measures in place to prevent similar healthcare fraud schemes in the future, and whether local authorities and medical organizations have taken steps to strengthen oversight and protect patients.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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The former Edinburg rheumatologist who was convicted of committing healthcare fraud, conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud and conspiracy to obstruct justice has been released from prison.
Jorge Zamora-Quezada, who owned the Center for Arthritis & Osteoporosis in Edinburg, wa...
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