Written by William E. Cleary Sr.
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (April 19, 2026) — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced on Tuesday, April 14, that the State Board of Medical Examiners has permanently revoked the medical license of longtime Gloucester City physician Dr. Edward Lundy, following his guilty plea in federal court for conspiring to unlawfully distribute oxycodone.
Lundy, who practiced medicine in Gloucester City for 49 years, operated his office at 1017 Market Street, the site of a high‑profile FBI raid in July 2025. Agents were seen removing boxes of medical records from the building during the search, signaling the start of a sweeping federal investigation.
In January, Lundy appeared in U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and pleaded guilty to conspiring with others to distribute more than 1,600 oxycodone pills outside the usual course of professional practice. He is scheduled to return to federal court for sentencing in May.
Under the Board’s action, Lundy is permanently barred from practicing medicine in New Jersey, prohibited from entering his former practice during business hours, and stripped of his state CDS registration.
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Community Reaction in Gloucester City
News of Lundy’s license revocation spread quickly through Gloucester City, where he had treated generations of families. Reactions across the community reflect a mix of disbelief, disappointment, and concern about the broader impact on a city already grappling with opioid‑related issues.
“I went to him for years. It’s hard to wrap my head around the fact that someone we trusted could be involved in something like this.” — longtime Gloucester City resident
“After the FBI raid, most of us figured something serious was going on. Still, seeing it end with a guilty plea is disappointing for the whole town.” — Market Street business owner
“Gloucester City has been fighting the opioid problem for a long time. When a doctor contributes to it instead of helping fix it, that hits the community in a different way.” — local recovery advocate
“People are shocked, but not surprised. The signs were there after the raid. It’s just sad to see a 49‑year career end like this.” — former patient
“We’ve lost too many people to addiction. Anyone feeding that crisis — doctor or not — needs to be held accountable.” — resident of the Riverview neighborhood
“He treated my parents, my kids, everyone. It’s a strange mix of anger and sadness. You don’t expect this from someone who’s been part of the community for decades.” — multi‑generation Gloucester City family
Some residents also expressed appreciation for the swift action by state and federal authorities, saying the permanent revocation was necessary given the seriousness of the charges.
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Severe Penalties for Opioid‑Prescribing Misconduct
New Jersey and federal authorities continue to impose significant penalties on physicians who illegally prescribe opioids. Consequences can include:
- Up to 20 years in federal prison per count for illegal distribution of Schedule II opioids
- Conspiracy charges carrying maximum penalties of 20 years in prison and fines up to $1 million
- Healthcare fraud enhancements, which can add 10 or more years if fraudulent billing is involved
These penalties are enforced jointly by the State Board of Medical Examiners, the U.S. Department of Justice, and federal law‑enforcement agencies.
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Recent Federal Sentencing Underscores Ongoing Crackdown
On January 22, 2026, a Paterson physician was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for conspiring to distribute opioids without a legitimate medical purpose.
Senior Counsel Philip Lamparello emphasized the gravity of such misconduct, stating:
“Physicians are entrusted with extraordinary power over the lives and health of their patients. When a physician abandons that duty and instead fuels opioid addiction for profit, the damage ripples far beyond a single exam room and into entire communities. This sentence reflects the seriousness of that breach of trust and sends a clear message: medical licenses are not shields for criminal conduct.”
New Jersey doctor, Lisa Ferraro, 67, of Hillsdale, pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute oxycodone while practicing internal medicine in Paterson. According to court documents, from January 2019 through September 23, 2023, Ferraro wrote prescriptions for tens of thousands of 30mg oxycodone pills to individuals posing as patients—many of whom she never examined or questioned about symptoms.
Ferraro was arrested in October 2023 and admitted to prescribingGloucester City Doctor Edward Lundy Loses Medical License; To Be Sentenced In May opioids outside the usual course of professional practice and without legitimate medical justification.
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