BENTONVILLE -- A Rogers psychiatrist has resigned his seat on the Arkansas State Medical Board.
"I am not resigning because of any wrongdoing on my part, but so that the board may continue its important work without delay or distraction," Dr. Brian Hyatt said in his May 16 resignation letter. "I will continue to defend myself in the proper forum against the false allegations being made against me."
Hyatt stepped down in March as board chairman but maintained a seat on the board.
He said in his letter the board serves a vital role for the public and for physicians.
"Due to personal matters that have nothing to do with the board, I believe it is my best interest and in the best interest of the board to tender my resignation at this time," Hyatt said in the resignation letter. "I feel that my continued participation in future board meetings may be a distraction from the board's duties and its primary focus, and at this time, I am not able to give the time and attention needed for board matters."
Hyatt has been the center of investigations by state and federal authorities.
Clay Fowlkes, U.S. attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, confirmed Wednesday agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration searched Hyatt's office in Rogers.
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