Chesapeake Regional Reaches Federal Agreement Over Former Physician’s Crimes
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center in Chesapeake has reached a deferred prosecution agreement with federal prosecutors, admitting its role in the crimes of former physician Dr. Javaid Perwaiz, who performed numerous medically unnecessary procedures on patients.
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, October 23, 2026 —
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center has reached a deferred prosecution agreement with federal prosecutors, admitting its role in the crimes of former physician Dr. Javaid Perwaiz, according to the information provided.
Perwaiz performed numerous medically unnecessary procedures on patients. The summary does not describe the procedures, identify how many patients were affected or explain the medical center’s specific role in the crimes. It also does not state when the agreement was reached or identify the federal prosecutors involved.
The agreement’s terms were not provided. The available information does not specify whether it includes financial penalties, other requirements, or a timeline. It also does not provide details about any charges addressed by the agreement or explain what actions the medical center admitted taking or failing to take.
No statement from the medical center, prosecutors, Perwaiz or patients was included in the summary. The summary likewise does not provide information about the status or outcome of any other proceedings connected to the case.
The stated facts establish that the medical center reached an agreement with federal prosecutors and admitted a role related to Perwaiz’s crimes. Further details about the agreement, the institution’s conduct and the impact on patients were not available in the information provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Sarah Hagen on www.wtkr.com, see more information here.
