Owner of ‘Exclusive Health Systems’ Clinic Arrested on Insurance Fraud Charges

Marlene Lopez del Castillo was arrested in October in connection with an illegal insurance scheme, according to the Division of Insurance Fraud (DIF). She allegedly pretended to be the doctor at Exclusive Health Systems, a Miami clinic she owned. Lopez del Castillo, 44, was charged with insurance fraud, grand theft, and practicing medicine without a license.

According to DIF, two people who participated in a staged vehicle accident in October 2011 visited Exclusive Health Systems for initial evaluations. Lopez del Castillo allegedly behaved as if she were the physician on call and examined both patients during their clinic visits, even though she is not a medical doctor nor does she hold a license with the Department of Health.

Lopez del Castillo also allegedly fabricated follow-up examinations that were later signed off by Dr. Hugo Goldstraj. Dr. Goldstraj gave a statement to investigators indicating that Lopez del Castillo prepared the reports. He said that he did not actually examine the patients nor do the paperwork.

Dr. Goldstraj was arrested in 2013 by DIF in a separate investigation, dubbed ‘Operation No Med Service,’ that involved a massive false billing scheme. Dr. Goldstraj was convicted in May and has since surrendered his license.

Lopez del Castillo opened Exclusive Health Systems in 2000.