The Washington State Department of Health has permanently prohibited a Clallam County man from practicing as a certified medical assistant-phlebotomist after he admitted to falsifying his initial license application nearly a decade ago.
In January 2026, the Department of Health and Garrett Matthew Leffers entered into an agreed order resulting in the immediate surrender of his medical assistant-phlebotomist credential.
According to the Stipulated Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, Leffers was originally issued his credential on September 5, 2017. The credential remained active for several years before expiring on December 19, 2023.
On May 10, 2025, Leffers self-reported to the Department of Health that his initial August 24, 2017 application contained false information that he had knowingly submitted.
Unprofessional Conduct
The Statement of Charges cited Leffers for unprofessional conduct in violation of state law. Specifically, he was found to have violated RCW 18.130.180(2), which defines unprofessional conduct as the “misrepresentation or concealment of a material fact in obtaining a license or in reinstatement thereof.”
Permanent Surrender
Under the terms of the Agreed Order, which was signed by a health law judge on February 2, 2026, Leffers agreed to surrender his credential.
The order explicitly states that he agrees to never resume practice as a certified medical assistant-phlebotomist in the State of Washington, which includes any temporary, emergency, or volunteer practice.
Furthermore, the state determined that Leffers has no right to reapply for licensure, nor can he apply for license renewal, reinstatement, or reactivation of his credential. The disciplinary authority noted that because he was at the end of his effective practice, the surrender alone is sufficient to protect patient safety and public health.
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