One of the physicians charged following the tragic death of Matthew Perry in October is preparing to return to his medical practice this week.

Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who runs the Malibu Canyon Urgent Care situated in Calabasas, California, will be resuming his practice, as confirmed by his attorney, Stefan Sacks, in an email to YSL News.

Sacks stated that Plasencia is required to inform his patients about his involvement in the ongoing criminal case linked to Perry’s death, which was attributed to “the acute effects of ketamine.” Ketamine, known for its use in anesthetic procedures, has gained attention as a recreational drug but is also utilized in medical settings to treat conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

Reports indicate that Perry was undergoing treatment for mental health issues prior to his passing. YSL News has contacted the Department of Justice and former representatives of Perry for their comments.

Despite the charges, Plasencia retains the ability to prescribe non-controlled medications, like antibiotics, as stated by Sacks. His clinic’s website mentions that he has “15 years of medical experience and is qualified to treat patients of all ages,” and has extensive experience as an emergency room physician.

The physician, identified as “co-conspirator 1” in legal documents, is among two doctors who face charges related to the “Friends” actor’s death, alongside three other individuals. In a press conference held last week, Martin Estrada, the U.S. attorney for the Central District of California, disclosed an alarming number of charges against all five individuals involved.

According to plea agreement documents concerning Perry’s personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, who was also charged, prosecutors alleged that Plasencia instructed Iwamasa on how to administer ketamine to Perry. The documents claim that Plasencia met with Iwamasa at least seven times for the purpose of selling ketamine to the assistant.

Plasencia reportedly advised Perry’s assistant ‘not to repeat’ after ‘medical reaction’

Investigators allege that two weeks before his death, on October 12, Plasencia administered “a substantial dose of ketamine” to Perry, resulting in a “negative medical reaction” characterized by a spike in blood pressure that left Perry “frozen” and unable to speak or move.

As indicated in the plea agreement, Plasencia allegedly remarked to Iwamasa, “let’s not do that again.” Furthermore, investigators suggested that Plasencia may have encouraged Perry to continue using ketamine just a day before his tragic death.

On October 27, Plasencia reportedly sent a text to Iwamasa: “Hi. I know you mentioned taking a break. I have been stocking up during that time. I’m not clear when you all plan to start again, but in case it’s when I’m out of town this weekend, I’ve left supplies with a nurse of mine,” later adding, “I can inform her about the plan. I will be back in town on Tuesday.”

In the plea documents, Iwamasa acknowledged leaving Perry alone at home to run errands, returning to discover Perry deceased, face down in the pool after administering three doses of ketamine to the actor within a five-hour interval. When the Los Angeles Fire Department arrived at Perry’s Pacific Palisades residence at 4:07 p.m., they found “an adult male unconscious in a stand-alone jacuzzi” and pronounced him dead at 4:17 p.m.