Martinsburg, WV doctor sentenced for unlawful distribution of prescription painkillers

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Tressie Montene Duffy, 46, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, was sentenced to twelve months and one day in prison for unlawful distribution of narcotic painkillers, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II, announced.

Duffy was a practicing physician who operated West Virginia Weight and Wellness, Inc., in Martinsburg. Duffy admitted that she signed blank prescription orders and allowed unlicensed members of her staff to issue prescriptions for narcotic medications to patients that had not been seen by a physician.

Duffy previously pled guilty to seven counts of “Aiding and Abetting the Distribution of Oxycodone.”

Duffy must relinquish her medical license and is prohibited from ever reapplying for a license to practice medicine in West Virginia or any other state.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul T. Camilletti prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The Drug Enforcement Administration investigated.

U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey presided.