Overview

• Jorge Zamora-Quezada, a Texas rheumatologist, was sentenced on May 21, 2025, to 10 years in prison for orchestrating a $118 million healthcare fraud scheme over two decades.
• He falsely diagnosed healthy patients with rheumatoid arthritis, leading to unnecessary and harmful treatments, including toxic medications and invasive procedures.
• Victims suffered severe side effects such as strokes, liver damage, and chronic pain, with some describing their experiences as life-altering and debilitating.
• Zamora-Quezada exploited employees on J-1 visas, leveraging their immigration status to enforce compliance and falsify medical records for insurance claims.
• The court ordered him to forfeit $28,245,454 in assets, including 13 properties, a private jet, and a Maserati, acquired through fraudulent means.