Doctor at Seattle Hospital Faces Charges of ‘Diverting’ Fentanyl, Other Powerful Drugs From Sick Children

UW resident doctor charged with ‘diverting’ fentanyl from sick children

Andrew Voegel-Podadera was an anesthesia resident at University of Washington Medical School and worked at Seattle Children’s Hospital and other facilities.

Doctor in training stole fentanyl meant for children at WA hospital, feds say - Wed, 02 Jul 2025 PST

A 35-year-old doctor in training is accused of stealing fentanyl from children at a Washington hospital, federal officials said. Andrew Voegel-Podadera was charged with two counts of acquiring a controlled substance by misrepresentation, fraud, deception and subterfuge, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said in a July 1 news release. Voegel-Podadera, an anesthesiologist resident, told ...

Doctor at Seattle hospital faces charges of ‘diverting’ fentanyl, other powerful drugs from sick children

Andrew Voegel-Podadera, 35, allegedly tampered with and diverted controlled substances that were ordered for three children.

Doctor accused of diverting drugs from kids involved in FBI investigation

The attending physician allegedly stole the drugs intended for patients.

Seattle anesthesiologist resident arrested for using controlled substances intended for children while on the job

SEATTLE, Wash. -- An anesthesiology resident from the University of Washington Medical School who worked at Seattle Children's Hospital, UW Medicine, and Harborview Medical center has been charged with using medicine intended for children while on the job.

Seattle Children's Hospital doctor charged with diverting fentanyl from young patients

A University of Washington resident doctor at Seattle Children’s Hospital is accused of diverting fentanyl and other controlled substances while treating childr