Bob Menendez Scandal: Who Is Dr. Salomon Melgen? Friend of US Latino Senator Under Scrutiny

*Here’s a glimpse of the Miami ophtalmologist involved in the Menendez corruption story. I’m not sensing any gray area when it comes to public opnion: Menendez is either corrupt, or the victim of a sustained witch hunt. VL

By Michael Oleaga, Latin Post

U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez could encounter criminal corruption charges from the U.S. Department of Justice due to his affiliation with Dr. Salomon Melgen, a 60-year-old Dominican ophthalmologist in Florida.

While the charges have not been formally confirmed, Menendez has defended his innocence and partnership with Melgin.

Menendez is accused of helping and defending Melgen when federal Medicare administrators accused the doctor of overbilling the Medicaid health care program.

As an ophthalmologist, Melgen handles retina eye care situations and has four offices across Florida. He received an education from the National University Pedro Henriquez Urena in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 1974, followed by getting his doctorate degree at the same institution four years later. Melgen’s professional life focused on medical work including the Dominican Air Force Hospital, Miami Heart Institute and the University to Missouri.

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