Houston ER Doctor’s Medical License Suspended Following Multiple Arrests, Allegations of Intoxication and Violent Behavior

HOUSTON, Texas — The Texas Medical Board has temporarily suspended the medical license of a Houston emergency room physician after determining his continued practice of medicine poses “a continuing threat to public welfare.”

On June 5, 2026, a disciplinary panel ordered the immediate suspension, without prior notice, of the Texas medical license of 50-year-old Dr. Derrick Anthony Mitchell.

According to the board’s order, Mitchell had been working as an emergency room physician at Medella Urgent Care in the 10000 block of Louetta Road. He also worked at St. Luke’s Health – The Woodlands Hospital until January 2026 and had previously been affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston.

The Texas Medical Board found that between February and May 2026, Mitchell was detained and arrested on multiple occasions involving alleged intoxication, mental impairment, suicidal behavior, and violent conduct.

Records show Mitchell was arrested in Montgomery County on Feb. 1 on a drug possession charge after authorities said he was hallucinating, expressing suicidal thoughts, and found in possession of approximately 77 grams of THC gummies. He was later convicted of the charge in April.

On March 2, Mitchell was arrested in Galveston on a reckless driving charge.

According to court records, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s deputies responded to a family disturbance at a Spring apartment complex on March 9. Authorities alleged Mitchell was under the influence of alcohol and making suicidal statements, prompting deputies to transport him to a hospital for evaluation.

While at the hospital, Mitchell allegedly spit in a deputy’s face and told the deputy he had given him syphilis. He was charged with harassment of a public servant, although that charge was later dismissed.

Deputies returned to the same apartment complex on March 22 after receiving reports that Mitchell was attempting to enter his ex-girlfriend’s apartment. Investigators allege he vandalized her brother’s vehicle after being unable to gain entry.

The medical board also cited allegations that Mitchell assaulted and choked a different woman during March.

The board concluded that the pattern of alleged conduct demonstrated an immediate risk to public safety, prompting the emergency suspension of his medical license.

A temporary suspension hearing with notice will be scheduled as soon as practicable, with at least 10 days’ notice provided to Mitchell unless he waives that requirement.

The temporary suspension will remain in effect until the Texas Medical Board takes further action.

The criminal allegations remain pending unless otherwise resolved, and Dr. Mitchell is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.