A physician named in more than 120 malpractice cases in West Virginia and two in Alabama may lose his medical license in Alabama over complaints from former patients.

The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners has notified Dr. John King's lawyer that it has recommended revoking King's license.

The board's complaint charges King with unprofessional conduct and practicing medicine or osteopathy in a way that would endanger patients' health.

A May 28 hearing is set before the Medical Licensure Commission of Alabama.

It's unclear whether the 49-year-old King still works as a doctor.

King practiced as an orthopedic surgeon at the former Putnam General Hospital in West Virginia in 2002 and 2003. The malpractice claims stemming from his time there range from unnecessary surgery to maiming or killing patients. The cases are on hold because of his bankruptcy filing.

Putnam General suspended King's surgical privileges in June 2003 and he no longer has a West Virginia medical license.

Calls to two of King's attorneys today weren't immediately returned.