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Junior Seau's doctor accused of neglect, reportedly faces losing medical license

Junior Seau's doctor, David Chao, could see his medical license suspended or revoked, San Diego's 10News reported late Saturday.

According to a complaint obtained by the TV station, the Medical Board of California has requested a meeting to discuss Chao's license, and he faces several allegations from the board in relation to his care and treatment of a patient identified only as "T.S.", presumed to be the late NFL great.

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Chao began treating Seau in 1997, when, according to the complaint, Chao was a member of the Chargers' medical staff.