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Doctor charged in Matthew Perry's death plans to return to medical practice, lawyer says

Dr. Salvador Plasencia's attorney confirmed he plans to resume his practice at his urgent care clinic in California.

A judge ruled at Plasencia’s arraignment Thursday that he must display a sign at the front door of his clinic informing potential patients of his pending court case. Iwamasa pleaded guilty Aug. 7 to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing a death and admitted having repeatedly injected Perry without medical training. Ketamine, an anesthetic with psychedelic properties, is a popular party drug that has recently been found to be a promising alternative treatment for some mental illnesses but carries serious medical risks.

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