GRIMY TIMES EXCLUSIVE: Kirkland’s Dr. Gavin Dry, the local plastic surgeon, has struck a $125,000 settlement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington on behalf of the DEA. The investigation reveals that Dry forged at least 265 prescriptions under another physician’s name, using his minor son as a decoy to obtain controlled substances such as Adderall and other amphetamines.
DEA officials alleged that from 2007 through 2011, Dry engaged in this illegal activity for personal use. The investigation also uncovered numerous recordkeeping violations by the physician. In response to these charges, Dry entered a chemical dependency treatment program in 2011 and has been practicing under a monitoring contract with the Washington Physicians Health Program since January 2012.
Following the DEA’s initiation of its probe in May 2012, Dry surrendered his DEA registration, effectively removing his ability to prescribe certain medications. The settlement amount is substantial but does not constitute an admission of legal fault or responsibility by Dry.
The investigation was a joint effort involving the Department of Health and Human Services and the Bellevue Police Department. Dr. Dry’s actions have raised concerns about the integrity of the healthcare system, particularly within the ranks of medical professionals who misuse prescription medications for personal gain.
As part of the resolution, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has emphasized that this settlement is a result of the cooperation between federal agencies and local law enforcement, showcasing the commitment to combating drug diversion in the medical community.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers within the healthcare sector and the rigorous oversight required to protect patients and the public from such fraudulent practices. For now, Kirkland’s Dr. Dry faces an uncertain future as he attempts to rebuild his career under the watchful eye of regulators and law enforcement.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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