CINCINNATI —

A well-known former Cincinnati doctor who was affiliated with Cincinnati Children's Hospital has lost his medical license.

The State Medical Board of Ohio voted on Wednesday to accept the permanent surrender of Howard Saal’s license, effective immediately. Advertisement

A permanent surrender ensures the 73-year-old will no longer be permitted to practice medicine and surgery in any form or manner in the State of Ohio.

The Medical Board's decision to accept this permanent surrender, for which there can be no appeal, prioritizes public safety, a spokesperson said.

This comes one day after federal child pornography charges were filed on Saal.

Parents of Saal's former patients are reacting with shock and concern.

Many parents, who asked to remain anonymous, expressed anger

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