Melrose Doctor Who Worked at Marijuana Clinic Has License Suspended

The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine has suspended the license of a doctor tied to a clinic that approved marijuana use for the man charged with killing State Trooper Thomas Clardy.

David Njuguna, 30, of Webster was charged after striking Clardy's stationary vehicle during a March 16 traffic stop on the Mass. Pike in Charlton. Clardy, 44, was pronounced dead at UMass Medical Center later that day. Njuguna tested positive for marijuana, prosecutors said.

Now the clinic that allowed Njuguna access to medical marijuana — Canna Care Docs — is under state investigation, reported Fox 25.

“Canna Care is cooperating fully with the investigation into Mr. Njuguna…Canna Care stands behind its medical staff and insures all state government regulations are complied with,” Michael Maloney, attorney for Canna Care Docs, told Fox 25.

Additionally a doctor tied to the clinic, Dr. John C. Nadolny, had his medical license summarily suspended by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine. Nadolny served as the medical director of Canna Cares Docs, reported The Boston Globe. The Board of Registration said Melrose was his location.

The board describes summary suspension as: "If the Board determines, based on affidavits and other documentary evidence, that a physician represents a serious threat to the public health, safety or welfare, the Board may suspend the license pending a hearing on the merits."

Nadolny issued 5,792 medical marijuana certificates and broke protocols multiple times, reported The Boston Globe.

"Among the violations were failing to diagnose patients with a debilitating medical condition as required by law and delegating to nurse practitioners the authority to make such diagnoses," according to the Globe.

Patch left a message at Canna Cares Docs which has not been returned.