Dr. Kingsley R. Chin Exonerated in DOJ Investigation, Focuses on Spine Innovation

Dr. Kingsley R. Chin Exonerated from Charges

In a significant turn of events, all criminal charges against Dr. Kingsley R. Chin, a prominent orthopedic spine surgeon and founder of SpineFrontier, have been dismissed upon the conclusion of a long-running investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The case, which initiated several years ago, has finally culminated, allowing Dr. Chin to refocus his energy on improving patient care through groundbreaking spine technology.

Background of the Case

The saga began in 2016 when three former employees of SpineFrontier came forward as whistleblowers under the False Claims Act, prompting a civil inquiry into the practices at the company. This inquiry eventually led to a separate criminal investigation initiated by the DOJ in 2021. Throughout this challenging period, Dr. Chin maintained his commitment to innovation, leveraging his background as a Harvard-trained professor and a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon to drive forward-thinking solutions in outpatient spine surgery.

In November 2023, the civil matter concluded, but the spotlight remained on the pending criminal charges. As a result, the culmination of efforts culminated in early 2025 when the DOJ began dismissing charges against SpineFrontier, ultimately following through in May with the dismissal of all allegations against Dr. Chin.