2025-07174Notice

Illinois Doctor Permanently Banned from Prescribing Controlled Drugs by DEA

Published Date: 4/25/2025

Notice

Summary

Dr. Syed Warsi from Illinois lost his medical and controlled substance licenses, so the DEA is officially revoking his registration to handle controlled substances. This means he can no longer prescribe or manage these drugs, effective immediately. If you’re a patient or partner, this change is final and means no more prescriptions from Dr. Warsi starting now.

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Doctor barred from renewing or getting new registrations

The DEA revokes Dr. Syed Warsi's registration and also denies any pending applications to renew, modify, or obtain any additional DEA registration in Illinois. The Order (revoking Certificate No. BW8048022) is effective May 27, 2025.

Patients lose access to controlled drugs

DEA Certificate of Registration No. BW8048022 for Syed Warsi, M.D. is revoked, so patients of Dr. Warsi can no longer receive prescriptions or medical handling of controlled substances from him. The Order cites that Dr. Warsi's Illinois medical and controlled-substance licenses were suspended on July 13, 2022 and remain suspended, and the revocation becomes effective May 27, 2025.

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Key Dates

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4/25/2025
5/27/2025

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