Protecting Your Right to Practice in Florida Hospitals

When your hospital privileges are threatened, your career, reputation, and income are on the line. Whether you’ve been placed under peer review, suspended without cause, or denied medical staff privileges, the healthcare attorneys at Di Pietro Partners are ready to defend your rights through internal hospital hearings, administrative proceedings, and litigation if necessary.

Our healthcare law team has extensive experience representing physicians, surgeons, and specialists across Florida in fair hearings and related disputes involving hospital boards, credentialing committees, and medical executive committees. We work swiftly to resolve matters discreetly and protect your standing within the medical community.

Understanding Hospital Privileges & Fair Hearings

Medical staff privileges grant a provider the right to admit, treat, and perform procedures at a hospital or surgical facility. These privileges are subject to hospital bylaws, which typically include peer review procedures, performance evaluations, and disciplinary processes.

If your privileges are restricted, suspended, or revoked, you may be entitled to a Fair Hearing under federal and state law, including:

Legal counsel is essential in these high-stakes proceedings to ensure your due process rights are protected and to prevent permanent damage to your career.

Common Reasons for Privilege Disputes

Our firm defends healthcare providers facing adverse actions due to:

  • Alleged substandard care or medical errors
  • Disruptive behavior or peer complaints
  • Failure to meet performance metrics
  • Conflict with hospital administration
  • Credentialing or reappointment denials
  • Summary suspensions without prior notice
  • Quality assurance concerns raised during peer review

Why Choose Di Pietro Partners

  • Healthcare Defense Experience: We specialize in defending physicians, surgeons, and specialists in hospital disciplinary actions.
  • Board-Certified Medical Advisor: Our legal team is supported by quadruple board-certified cardiologist Dr. Tiffany Di Pietro, giving us medical insight unmatched by most law firms.
  • Discreet & Strategic Advocacy: We work confidentially to preserve your reputation while aggressively pursuing favorable outcomes.
  • Litigation-Ready: If internal procedures fail, our attorneys are prepared to escalate to court or administrative hearings.

Fair Hearing Representation Includes:

  • Bylaws and medical staff review
  • Responding to allegations or corrective action
  • Securing discovery and preparing witnesses
  • Representing you in Fair Hearing Panels and Appeal Board reviews
  • Appealing decisions through DOAH or civil litigation if needed
  • Advising on NPDB reporting risks and implications

Protect Your License, Privileges & Reputation

If your hospital privileges are at risk or you’re facing a peer review or fair hearing, don’t wait. Early legal intervention can help avoid escalation and preserve your ability to practice.

Call Di Pietro Partners today for a confidential consultation with a Florida healthcare defense attorney.