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PREDATORFRAUDTHIEFLIAR

Leif Rogers, MD is a predator hiding behind a white coat. He built his career on lies—celebrity endorsements, fake testimonials, and a manufactured image of trust. The record exposes him. He disabled a patient for life by failing to recognize compartment syndrome. He stole $3.2 million from his partners through fraudulent refinances and shell companies. He ordered chemotherapy injected into patients' faces as Botox, then fired the whistleblower who refused. He killed a patient through reckless negligence—a death regulators say was entirely preventable. Two states have sanctioned him, yet he continues to operate, using celebrity friends and philanthropy as a shield. This site rips that shield away. The truth is undeniable. Leif Rogers is not a healer. He is a fraud, a thief, and an abuser of everyone who trusted him.

Full Report
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Executive Summary

DISABLED A PATIENT - Failed to recognize compartment syndrome. Left her permanently unable to walk. Found guilty of gross negligence.

SANCTIONED BUT STILL PRACTICING — California probation. New York suspension. Celebrity shield still protecting him.

STOLE $3.2 MILLION - Systematic financial theft from his own partners. Fraudulent refinances. Shell entities to siphon funds.

INJECTED CHEMOTHERAPY INTO FACES - Ordered staff to use cancer drugs as Botox. Fired the whistleblower who refused.

KILLED A PATIENT — Prosecuted for a preventable death. Profound deviation from safety standards.

A Journey Through the Record

The Timeline of Deception

Fifteen documented events, from the first filing in 2006 to the present — traced along one continuous roadmap. Scroll to follow the line.

  1. 1

    2006

    Susan Burke — Notice of Ruling

    Susan Burke v. Leif Rogers - Notice of Ruling filed

  2. 2

    Feb 4, 2016

    Grossman v. Rogers — malpractice

    Polly Powers Grossman et al. v. Leif Rogers MD et al. filed

  3. 3

    Jun 14, 2016

    EC065373 cross-complaint filed

    EC065373 verified cross-complaint filed against Rogers and related entities

  4. 4

    Aug 3, 2016

    EC065373 amended & published

    EC065373 first amended verified cross-complaint served / filed copy published

  5. 5

    Jan 15, 2021

    Navitas Credit status

    Navitas Credit Corp. summary status visible against Rogers and PC

  6. 6

    Aug 18, 2021

    CA Board — 5-yr probation

    California Medical Board decision - revocation stayed, 5 years probation

  7. 7

    May 30, 2022

    NY OPMC — probation

    New York OPMC final action effective - 36 month suspension stayed, probation

  8. 8

    Jan 4, 2024

    Right Choice ruling

    Right Choice Construction case tentative ruling visible

  9. 9

    Sep 11, 2024

    Abramov v. GoodSkin (NY)

    Michelle Abramov v. GoodSkin filed in New York Supreme Court

  10. 10

    Nov 2024

    Abramov settled

    Abramov matter settled before trial

  11. 11

    Jun 13, 2025

    CA Board — later accusation

    California Medical Board later accusation filed

  12. 12

    2025

    Accusation dismissed

    California Medical Board alert sheet lists later accusation dismissed

  13. 13

    Apr 8, 2026

    Von Lutzow case filed

    Danielle Von Lutzow employment case filed in Los Angeles Superior Court

  14. 14

    May 13, 2026

    Removed to C.D. Cal.

    Von Lutzow case removed to C.D. California

  15. 15

    Jun 3, 2026

    Federal remand — back to LASC

    Federal remand order sends Von Lutzow back to Los Angeles Superior Court

Key Figures from the Report

Financial and regulatory figures drawn directly from the investigative report. Amounts tied to civil litigation reflect allegations, not adjudicated findings.

$3.2M

Alleged equity drain

Equity allegedly stripped via unauthorized cash-out refinances on the Valley Spring and Laurelgrove II properties (Gurion cross-complaint, Case No. EC065373).

$2.026M

Mechanic's liens filed

Total claimed by KG Construction Solutions USA, Inc. for unpaid labor and materials across the three partnership properties.

5 yrs

California probation

Stayed license revocation and five-year probation ordered by the Medical Board of California (decision effective September 17, 2021).

36 mo

New York suspension

Stayed 36-month license suspension and probation with a practice monitor, effective May 30, 2022.

11

Causes of action

Distinct causes of action pleaded against Dr. Rogers and associates in the First Amended Verified Cross-Complaint.

3

Partnership properties

Valley Spring, Laurelgrove I, and Laurelgrove II — the 'tear-down flip' homes at the center of the partnership dispute.

Case Records & Legal Proceedings

Structured public-record data covering the real estate partnership dispute and the related civil and regulatory court proceedings. Select any case to open its full in-theme record.

Court Records

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Von Lutzow v. Rogers (Federal removal)

U.S. District Court — Central District of California

Labor — Other LaborNo. 2:26-cv-05135Filed May 13, 2026
Rogers: Defendant / Counter-ClaimantOpen record →

Von Lutzow v. Rogers (State labor)

California — Los Angeles County Superior Court

Labor — Other LaborNo. 26STCV11299Filed Apr 8, 2026
Rogers: DefendantOpen record →

Rogers v. Brian Dyer

Florida — Pinellas County Court System

Other — Other JudgmentNo. 25-006224-CIFiled Nov 4, 2025
Rogers: PlaintiffOpen record →

Medical Buildings of America v. Rogers

California — Los Angeles County Superior Court

Property — Commercial EvictionNo. 23SMCV05156Filed Nov 1, 2023
Rogers: DefendantOpen record →

Wang Anesthesia Nursing Mgmt v. Rogers

California — Los Angeles County Superior Court

Contract — Other ContractNo. 23SMCV04838Filed Oct 12, 2023
Rogers: DefendantOpen record →

Vanessa Butker v. Rogers

California — Los Angeles County Superior Court

Labor — Other LaborNo. 21STCV42758Filed Nov 19, 2021
Rogers: DefendantOpen record →

Bank of the West v. Rogers

California — Los Angeles County Superior Court

Contract — Other ContractNo. 21STCV27481Filed Jul 27, 2021
Rogers: DefendantOpen record →

NHP/PMB Pasadena v. Rogers (2021)

California — Los Angeles County Superior Court

Property — Commercial EvictionNo. 21GDCV00356Filed Mar 10, 2021
Rogers: DefendantOpen record →

Navitas Credit Corp. v. Rogers

Florida — Seventh Judicial Circuit, St. Johns County

Contract — Debt CollectionNo. CA21-0060Filed Jan 14, 2021
Rogers: DefendantOpen record →

Firstlease Inc. v. Rogers

Pennsylvania — Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas

OtherNo. 2020-20867Filed Dec 17, 2020
Rogers: DefendantOpen record →

GreatAmerica Financial Services v. Rogers

California — Los Angeles County Superior Court

Other — Other JudgmentNo. 20SMCP00415Filed Nov 20, 2020
Rogers: DefendantOpen record →

NHP/PMB Pasadena v. Rogers (2020)

California — Los Angeles County Superior Court

Contract — Other ContractNo. 20STCV42735Filed Nov 6, 2020
Rogers: DefendantOpen record →

American Express v. Robin Chamberlain

California — Los Angeles County Superior Court

Contract — Debt CollectionNo. 20BBCV00674Filed Oct 13, 2020
Rogers: Co-defendant (professional corporation named)Open record →

Rogers v. Right Choice Construction

California — Los Angeles County Superior Court (Dept. 58)

Contract — Other ContractNo. 20STCV37907Filed Oct 2, 2020
Rogers: Plaintiff / Cross-DefendantOpen record →

Partners Capital Group v. Rogers

California — Orange County Superior Court

Contract — Other ContractNo. 30-2020-01158736-CU-BC-WJCFiled Sep 3, 2020
Rogers: DefendantOpen record →

North Mill Equipment Finance v. Rogers

California — Los Angeles County Superior Court

Contract — Other ContractNo. 20SMCV01139Filed Aug 24, 2020
Rogers: DefendantOpen record →

LF-120 Spalding v. Rogers

California — Los Angeles County Superior Court

Property — Commercial EvictionNo. 20SMCV00032Filed Jan 7, 2020
Rogers: DefendantOpen record →

In Re: Skatteforvaltningen Tax Refund MDL

U.S. District Court — Southern District of New York

Property — Personal Property Fraud (MDL)No. 1:18-md-02865Filed Oct 9, 2018
Rogers: Connection not established in the indexOpen record →

Chamberlain / Rogers v. Gurion

California — Los Angeles County Superior Court, North Central District (Burbank)

Property — Other Real PropertyNo. EC065373Filed May 20, 2016
Rogers: Plaintiff / Cross-DefendantOpen record →

Partnership Properties

PropertyAddressStatus / DescriptionMechanic's Lien
Valley Spring10331 Valley Spring, Toluca LakeRogers' initial "troubled" project that Gurion rescued; intended for a full tear-down and rebuild.$720,000
Laurelgrove I4053 Laurelgrove Avenue, Studio CityTarget acquisition of $900k; construction budget of $675k; projected sale of $2.2M.$723,000
Laurelgrove II4121 Laurelgrove Avenue, Studio CityPurchased for approx. $910k; construction budget of $675k; projected sale of $2.2M.$583,000
Total mechanic's liens filed by KG Construction$2,026,000

Testimonials and the Record

Public testimonials shown alongside documented findings from state medical boards and civil courts. Regulatory decisions are identified as findings; civil and pending matters are identified as allegations.

Medical Board of California — 2021 Decision & Order

Regulatory Finding

According to the 2021 Decision and Order, Dr. Rogers committed gross negligence and repeated negligent acts during a fat-grafting procedure.

  • Fat was injected into a patient's calves; acute compartment syndrome was not recognized, leaving the patient unable to move her legs.
  • Cited for failing to maintain accurate medical records regarding the patient's deteriorating condition.
  • License placed under a five-year professional probation (effective September 17, 2021).

Civil Cross-Complaint — Case No. EC065373

Civil Allegation

A verified cross-complaint alleges systematic financial theft and constructive fraud across a real-estate partnership.

  • Alleged stripping of $3.2 million in equity from partnership properties through unauthorized refinances.
  • LRMD Holdings, LLC alleged to have been used as an 'alter-ego shell' entity to siphon funds for personal living expenses.
  • Eleven causes of action pleaded; allegations remain unadjudicated.

Whistleblower Lawsuit — GoodSkin Clinics (2024)

Whistleblower Allegation

A former physician assistant alleged that, under Dr. Rogers' medical direction, staff were directed to administer an off-label chemotherapy drug for cosmetic use.

  • Staff allegedly ordered to inject 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) off-label into patients' faces as a Botox substitute.
  • The whistleblower states she refused, citing medical risk, and was subsequently terminated.
  • Clinic alleged to have operated in New York while Dr. Rogers was ineligible to practice due to a license suspension.

Medical Board of California — 2025 Prosecution

Pending Prosecution

A 2025 prosecution concerns the postoperative death of a patient from a pulmonary embolism.

  • Regulators argue Dr. Rogers 'deviated profoundly' from established safety standards.
  • Alleged failure to obtain proper preoperative clearance before surgery.
  • Alleged failure to prescribe necessary blood thinners despite documented high risk for blood clots.

Testimonials reflect individual experiences. Regulatory decisions are documented findings; civil and pending matters are allegations that have not been fully adjudicated. Sources are cited on each card.

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