Despite being investigated for writing more than 250 fraudulent prescriptions for amphetamines, a high-profile plastic surgeon continues to practice at his award-winning office near Seattle.

Gavin Dry, MD, a plastic surgeon in Kirkland, Wash., reportedly forged at least 265 prescriptions between 2007 and 2011, according to a DEA investigation. Dr. Dry allegedly used another physician's name and wrote the prescriptions listing his family members as patients. He would then pick up the prescriptions at the pharmacies, paying cash, according to police reports. The DEA says that the prescriptions were primarily for Adderall and other amphetamines.

Dr. Dry could not be immediately reached for comment, but told KOMO News that he had "no comment."

In March 2014, Dr. Dry agreed to pay the government $125,000 in the case, although he did not admit legal fault. The criminal investigation was closed with this settlement, reports say. In 2012, he also voluntarily surrendered his DEA registration.

In 2011, Dr. Dry also entered into an in-patient rehab program, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. Since January 2012, Dr. Dry has been monitored by the Washington Physicians Health Program, which offers services and programs for healthcare providers struggling with addiction.

In addition to the DEA investigation, Dr. Dry was also investigated by the Medical Quality Assurance Commission several times, records show, although none have led to any sanctions. Dr. Dry also has also settled 3 malpractice claims, including a woman who died after a tummy tuck in 2009, records show.

Since Dr. Dry was cleared of the allegations of misconduct by the state, an online search of his name on the Washington Department of Health's license registry will show none of these investigations. A spokesperson for the DOH said, "The Department of Health provides information regarding discipline of health care providers on its web site the Department chose not to put complaint information on its web site because complaints are not discipline. However, any person can call the Department to find out how many complaints have been made against a licensee. The Department will also provide a copy of the investigative files upon request."

Kendal Gapinski