Georgia Man Accused of Playing Doctor in Columbia

(WOLO) COLUMBIA,S.C, — 48 year old Ernest Addo is accused of unlawfully practicing medicine in at least five different senior citizen facilities throughout the Columbia area. Authorities say Addo, who was employed by Agape Senior Primary Care, may have seen as many as 500 patients over the period of six months. Investigators are still trying to determine if he was trained to practice medicine at all and what type of treatment was given to patients he did come into contact with. Investigators say they were alerted to the crime after an Orangeburg doctor reported Addo Wednesday for allegedly trying to open a credit card in his name. Deputies believe, Addo also used documents belonging to his friend to get area companies to hire him. Agape Senior Care released a statement saying Addo appeared to have all the necessary credentials. Source: Associated Press