Recent Board Actions
Protecting the Public's Health
Arizona Medical Board
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Scottsdale, Arizona · 85258-5539
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Recent Board Actions Protecting the Public's Health |
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The Arizona Medical Board (Board) has taken action against the following healthcare professionals. Current interim orders for practice restrictions and final Board actions that became effective during the past 24 months are shown on this page, as well as orders that will become effective within the next 35 days (physicians have 35 days to appeal Board actions). Please note the disclaimer below. The Board has legal authority to revoke, suspend, restrict, fine, reprimand or censure, require monitoring or additional education, or impose other remedial measures on the license of an allopathic physician (M.D.) if the physician has committed unprofessional conduct or is mentally or physically unable to safely engage in the practice of medicine. For help with terms and definitions please consult the Glossary. Should you wish more information on a licensee listed below, click on their license number at the right. This will take you directly to their full Physician Profile. Document images are provided in Adobe's Portable Document Format, viewable with the free Acrobat Reader. |
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| 07/12/2001 - 07/11/2002 |
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07/12/2002 - 08/15/2003
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| Board Actions: 07/12/2002 - 08/15/2003 (most recent first) |
| Licensee Name | Description of Action | Effective as of: |
Licensee City |
License No. |
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| L. Clair McDougall, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand-Unprofessional conduct (failing to operate on the correct side of the patient; failing to appropriately perform a history/physical to document findings; self-prescribing a controlled substance; failing to comply with Board order). View Full Document [PDF] |
08/14/2003 | Casa Grande | 19322 |
| Cayetano S. Munoz, M.D. | Decree of Censure-Unprofessional conduct (failure to protect patient's airway by failing to place a double lumen endotracheal tube, required based on patient's condition/pulmonary status;improper evaluation/documentation of potentially high risk patient View Full Document [PDF] |
08/14/2003 | Lake Havasu City | 9506 |
| Celia R. Elias, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (failure to diagnose acute appendicitis). View Full Document [PDF] |
07/10/2003 | Tucson | 26173 |
| Stephen J. Graham, M.D. | Decree of Censure w/1yr Probation-Unprofessional conduct (failing to maintain patient records, prescribing medications without conducting physical exam/having an established doctor-patient relationship).Pay $10,000 Civil Penalty; Obtain 40hrs CME.
View Full Document [PDF] |
07/10/2003 | Ketchum | 19987 |
| Vinson C. Thompson, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (conduct the Board determines is gross negligence, repeated negligence or negligence resulting in harm or death to a patient). View Full Document [PDF] |
07/10/2003 | Phoenix | 13010 |
| Antonio R. Wico Jr., M.D. | Surrender of License - Physician is physically unable to safely engage in the practice of medicine.
View Full Document [PDF] |
07/10/2003 | Phoenix | 20674 |
| Philip M. Englund, M.D. | Surrender of License - Unprofessional conduct (failing to maintain adequate patient records, prescribing/dispensing controlled substances/prescription-only drug for non-therapeutic purposes; conduct which is/may be harmful to patient) View Full Document [PDF] |
07/09/2003 | Mesa | 3322 |
| Victor B. Boucher, M.D. | Interim Order for Practice Restriction - Shall not practice clinical medicine or any medicine involving direct patient care and prohibited from prescribing any form of treatment until receiving Board approval. View Full Document [PDF] |
07/01/2003 | Phoenix | 26898 |
| Patricia R. Evans, M.D. | Interim Order for Practice Restriction and Inpatient/Residential Treatment-Shall not practice clinical medicine/medicine involving direct patient care & prohibited from prescribing any form of treatment until Board approval; Enter treatment program.
View Full Document [PDF] |
06/25/2003 | Kingman | 21895 |
| Marvin L. Gibbs Jr., M.D. | Decree of Censure w/10yr Probation (Practice Restriction)-Unprofessional conduct(prescribing narcotics/managing chronic pain via Internet w/out dr.-patient relationship).$10,000 penalty;Prescribe schedule II/III's only to est. ob/gyn patients;See Order. View Full Document [PDF] |
06/18/2003 | Tempe | 13736 |
| Adrian C. Moyer, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (failing to consider cardiac disease in the evaluation of a patient). View Full Document [PDF] |
06/18/2003 | 27742 | |
| Marc A. Bauder, M.D. | Reactivation of License w/2yr Probation (Practice Restriction) Shall have a female chaperone present during all physical exams requiring female patients to disrobe;Practice in group setting;Participate in rehab program.See Board Order. View Full Document [PDF] |
06/17/2003 | 15235 | |
| William M. Cochran, M.D. | Reactivation of License w/Decree of Censure w/5yr Probation (Practice Restriction)-(Inappropriate prescribing); Shall not practice pain management until Board approval. Participate in rehab program.See Board Order and 4-28-00 Order. View Full Document [PDF] |
06/13/2003 | Tucson | 15469 |
| Robert P. Tully, M.D. | Decree of Censure w/1yr Probation - Unprofessional conduct (failure to:perform history & physical before ordering tests/treatment, to screen patients on beta-blockers, to provide hands-on supervision of personnel.Obtain 20hrs CME in Medical Ethics. View Full Document [PDF] |
06/13/2003 | Mesa | 13591 |
| Lior Kahane, M.D. | Revocation -Unprofessional conduct (conduct/practice which is harmful to patient, knowingly making false/misleading statements to the Board and healthcare institution, gross or repeated negligence) Pay costs of administrative hearing w/in 60days. View Full Document [PDF] |
06/12/2003 | Nogales | 23042 |
| Stanley S. Racz, M.D. | Summary Suspension - Emergency action pending formal administrative hearing. View Full Document [PDF] |
06/12/2003 | Green Valley | 12158 |
| Anthony C. Catalano, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand -Unprofessional conduct (failure to repair a right inguinal hernia as planned, necessitating a second surgical procedure). View Full Document [PDF] |
06/11/2003 | Sunbury | 17484 |
| Cony Crepinsek, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand-Unprofessional conduct (failure to refer unusual headache patterns for further evaluation; lack of adequate documentation). View Full Document [PDF] |
06/11/2003 | Chandler | 15349 |
| Melvin Gerber, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand-Unprofessional conduct (failing to measure temporal visual field as requested by referring physician, failure to perform/refer patient for visual field test; failure to take expanded medical history/diagnose suprasellar meningioma. View Full Document [PDF] |
06/11/2003 | Phoenix | 6843 |
| Jeffrey R. Lavoy, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (Failure to hospitalize and properly treat patient w/elevated blood sugar and diabetic ketoacidosis resulting in death of patient; lack of adequate documentation). Pay Civil Penalty of $1000 w/in 60days. View Full Document [PDF] |
06/11/2003 | Mesa | 21507 |
| Corwin D. Martin, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (failure to perform complete history and physical to determine indications and contra-indications of medication therapy that may have been harmful to patient; failure to maintain adequate records). View Full Document [PDF] |
06/11/2003 | Scottsdale | 29085 |
| J. Rodney Pitts, M.D. | Decree of Censure-Unprofessional conduct (failure to meet standard of care by performing surgery on patient despite preoperative findings of severe anemia and an EKG suggestive of ischemia). Pay $1000 Civil Penalty in 60days. 06/18/03 - fine paid. View Full Document [PDF] |
06/11/2003 | Mesa | 7050 |
| James R. Thomas, M.D. | Decree of Censure w/5yr Probation- Unprofessional conduct(impaired while delivering infant,broke sterile field during delivery,used improper suture technique in repairing perineal laceration) Pay $2500 w/in60days; Participate in rehab program;See Order. View Full Document [PDF] |
06/11/2003 | Flagstaff | 17089 |
| Ronald A. Bernstein, M.D. | Decree of Censure w/Practice Restriction-Unprofessional conduct(performing brain surgery,carpal tunnel & ulnar nerve surgery below standard of care)Shall not practice clinical medicine/any medicine involving direct patient care until Board approval View Full Document [PDF] |
05/19/2003 | 15078 | |
| Abedon A. Saiz Jr., M.D. | Stayed Revocation w/5yr Probation (Practice Restriction)-Unprofessional conduct (conduct which may be harmful to patient).Shall not perform any bariatric surgery nor perform thoracic surgery w/out supervision.5-16-03Motion filed.6-10-03 Motion Denied. View Full Document [PDF] |
05/19/2003 | Lake Havasu City | 24387 |
| Keven D. Brockbank, M.D. | 5yr Probation - Unprofessional conduct (habitual intemperence in the use of alcohol or habitual substance abuse). Shall take Naltrexone as recommended; Participate in rehabilitation treatement program; Submit to quarterly declarations; See Board order. View Full Document [PDF] |
05/14/2003 | Lakeside | 29044 |
| Lisa S. Emmans, M.D. | 5yr Probation - Unprofessional conduct (habitual substance abuse; violating a formal Board order/agreement). Submit to quarterly declarations; Participate in rehabilitation treatment program; See Board order. View Full Document [PDF] |
05/14/2003 | 29814 | |
| Philip M. Englund, M.D. | Summary Suspension - Emergency action pending formal administrative hearing. View Full Document [PDF] |
05/14/2003 | Mesa | 3322 |
| Richard A. Hoversten, M.D. | 5yr Probation - Unprofessional conduct (violating a formal Board order). Shall obtain a treating psychiatrist; Submit to quarterly declarations; Participate in rehabilitation treatment program; See Board order. View Full Document [PDF] |
05/14/2003 | 29872 | |
| Parmeshwar M. Khamre, M.D. | Summary Suspension - Emergency action pending formal administrative hearing View Full Document [PDF] |
05/14/2003 | Glendale | 12905 |
| Henry Reuss, M.D. | Surrender of License and Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (failing of refusing to maintain adequate records on a patient). View Full Document [PDF] |
05/14/2003 | Scottsdale | 3516 |
| Kevin E. Schmidt, M.D. | Stayed 12 month Suspension w/5yr Probation-Unprofessional conduct (habitual substance abuse,using controlled substances except if prescribed for treatment). Submit quarterly declarations; participate in rehabilitation treatment program; See Board order. View Full Document [PDF] |
05/14/2003 | Springfield | 24091 |
| Robert G. Logreco, M.D. | Inactivation of License with Cause - Substance abuse. View Full Document [PDF] |
04/14/2003 | Tucson | 20293 |
| Thomas C. Hargis, M.D. | Decree of Censure- Unprofessional conduct (using controlled substances not prescribed by another physician for use during course of treatment; prescribing controlled substances to member of physician's immediate family) View Full Document [PDF] |
04/08/2003 | 8441 | |
| Lee L. Labadie, M.D. | Interim Order for Practice Restriction - Shall not practice clinical medicine or any medicine involving direct patient care and is prohibited from prescribing any form of treatment including prescription medications until receiving Board approval. View Full Document [PDF] |
04/08/2003 | 19078 | |
| Robert J. Rankel, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand -Unprofessional conduct (inappropriately placing a lateral trocar in a patient's deflated abdomen, which caused an injury to the abdominal aorta) View Full Document [PDF] |
04/08/2003 | 11680 | |
| Leo D. Bores, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/2yr Probation Unprofessional conduct (fraudulent advertising).Provide reimbursement confirmation of Medicare claims; Shall not supervise/conduct clinical studies of suction ring in PNT procedures outside of FDA criteria. See Order View Full Document [PDF] |
04/07/2003 | Fountain Hills | 10380 |
| Frank R. Bowers, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand -Unprofessional conduct (failure to monitor Lithium levels and to recognize toxicity). View Full Document [PDF] |
04/07/2003 | 20858 | |
| Peter G. Frank, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (failure to make a common diagnosis and subsequent referral that resulted in a reduction of range of motion) View Full Document [PDF] |
04/07/2003 | Lummi Island | 14514 |
| Mark E. Logan, M.D. | Suspension (through 5/31/03) - Unprofessional conduct (violating a Board Order) Shall not return to practice of medicine in AZ until receiving Board approval. Shall then be placed on 5yr Probation w/Practice Restriction. See Board Order for terms. View Full Document [PDF] |
04/07/2003 | 22621 | |
| Suzanne E. Munns, M.D. | Practice Restriction w/5yr Probation -Unprofessional conduct (habitual substance abuse)Shall not practice clinical medicine involving direct patient care;Submit quarterly declarations;Participate in rehab. program; See Board Order. Probation tolled. View Full Document [PDF] |
04/07/2003 | Waterloo | 20007 |
| Thomas A. Francis, M.D. | Summary Suspension - Emergency action pending formal administrative hearing View Full Document [PDF] |
04/03/2003 | Scottsdale | 18537 |
| Alan I. Richman, M.D. | Interim Order for Practice Restriction - Shall not practice clinical medicine or any medicine involving direct patient care until receiving Board approval to do so. View Full Document [PDF] |
04/02/2003 | 25503 | |
| James T. Canavan, M.D. | Inactivation of License with Cause - Substance abuse. View Full Document [PDF] |
04/01/2003 | Glendale | 19964 |
| Ronald F. Hilding, M.D. | Decree of Censure w/5yr Probation - Unprofessional conduct (violating laws applicable to the practice of medicine; failure to maintain adequate patient records). Shall participate in PACE evaluation/complete any recommendations;Chart reviews; See Order. View Full Document [PDF] |
03/25/2003 | Phoenix | 6043 |
| Gordon J. Cuzner, M.D. | Consent Agreement and Order terminated by ED authority on 06/27/03 due to compliance with Order. View Full Document [PDF] |
03/24/2003 | Bullhead City | 17172 |
| William J. Adamas-Rappaport, M.D. | Reactivation of License w/ 5yr Probation - Submit quarterly declarations of compliance under penalty of perjury; Participate in rehabilitation program View Full Document [PDF] |
03/17/2003 | Tucson | 15658 |
| Magda Chabot, M.D. | Decree of Censure - Unprofessional conduct (performing an unnecessary surgery for which there was no medical indication, and by doing so, endangered the patient's health). View Full Document [PDF] |
03/17/2003 | 26432 | |
| Steven L. Farris, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/Probation - Unprofessional conduct (violating a formal Board order). Submit to psychological/ psychometric evaluations w/in 60days and comply with all recommendations; Submit quarterly declarations of compliance. View Full Document [PDF] |
03/17/2003 | Mesa | 21916 |
| Gordon J. Cuzner, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand- Unprofessional conduct (using controlled substances not prescribed by another physician; failure to maintain records). Obtain 35hrs CME; Pay $500 civil penalty ; undergo evaluation. 06/27/03 - Compliance met/probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
03/12/2003 | Bullhead City | 17172 |
| Rachel M. Schacht, M.D. | Interim Order for Practice Restriction and Inpatient/Residential Treatment-Shall not practice clinical medicine/medicine involving direct patient care & prohibited from prescribing any form of treatment until Board approval; Enter treatment program. View Full Document [PDF] |
03/04/2003 | Tucson | 30018 |
| John Quigley, M.D. | Interim Order for Practice Restriction - Shall not perform office-based or outpatient surgery requiring IV sedation/analgesia or general anesthesia without anesthesiologist/CRNA present to administer anesthesia and monitor patient throughout procedure. View Full Document [PDF] |
02/28/2003 | Flagstaff | 20243 |
| Frederick Cohn, M.D. | Interim Order for Practice Restriction - Shall not practice clinical medicine/any medicine involving direct patient care, Prohibited from prescribing any form of treatment including prescription medications until receiving Board approval to do so. View Full Document [PDF] |
02/25/2003 | 3778 | |
| Frank H. Snipes, M.D. | Inactivation of License with Cause - Substance Abuse View Full Document [PDF] |
02/20/2003 | Chandler | 20832 |
| William M. Cochran, M.D. | Inactivation of License with Cause - Substance Abuse View Full Document [PDF] |
02/18/2003 | Tucson | 15469 |
| Allen Browne, M.D. | Surrender of License - Unprofessional conduct(conduct which is/may be harmul to patient; failing to maintain adequate records;
prescribing medication without conducting a physical exam or having an established dr.-patient relationship. View Full Document [PDF] |
02/13/2003 | Mesa | 14411 |
| Joseph D. Meloni, M.D. | Decree of Censure w/1yr Probation-Unprofessional conduct (prescribing medication to a person without first conducting a physical exam or having an established dr-patient relationship;Pay $5000 civil penalty w/in 60 days;Obtain 40hrs CME, See Board Order View Full Document [PDF] |
02/13/2003 | Phoenix | 20500 |
| David K. Patzer, M.D. | Surrender of License - Unprofessional conduct (violating a Board order/consent agreement, using controlled substances; failing to furnish information to the Board in a timely manner.)
View Full Document [PDF] |
02/13/2003 | 26950 | |
| Rodney L. Smith, M.D. | Suspension - Unprofessional conduct (conduct which is or might be harmful or dangerous to the health of the patient or the public).Shall enroll in PACE program. License suspended until receiving Board approval to practice. See Board Order. View Full Document [PDF] |
02/13/2003 | 16325 | |
| Mark A. Van Antwerp, M.D. | Decree of Censure w/5yr Probation- Unprofessional conduct (being intoxciated while on call and administering anesthesia after consuming alcohol).Submit quarterly declarations of compliance, participate in rehab. program, See Board Order View Full Document [PDF] |
02/13/2003 | Yuma | 29376 |
| Scott A. Wasserman, M.D. | Reactivation of License w/ 5yr Probation - Submit quarterly declarations of compliance under penalty of perjury; Participate in rehabilitation program View Full Document [PDF] |
02/13/2003 | Scottsdale | 23328 |
| Jeffrey M. Pont, M.D. | Inactivation of License with Cause - Substance Abuse
View Full Document [PDF] |
02/03/2003 | Phoenix | 14308 |
| Richard A. Hoversten, M.D. | Summary Suspension - Emergency action pending formal administrative hearing View Full Document [PDF] |
01/29/2003 | 29872 | |
| Richard A. Smock, M.D. | Decree of Censure - Unprofessional conduct (failure to maintain adequate patient records; failure to furnish information to the Board in a timely manner) View Full Document [PDF] |
01/14/2003 | Tucson | 17560 |
| Victor M. Alvarez, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (failure to diagnose breast cancer in a pathological specimen). View Full Document [PDF] |
01/09/2003 | Yuma | 7669 |
| Timothy P. Graham, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (inadequate or incomplete preoperative evaluation that resulted in the selection of an anesthetic technique that resulted in a significant complication and a patient's death) View Full Document [PDF] |
01/09/2003 | Yuma | 23103 |
| Lisa R. Hynes, M.D. | Decree of Censure w/5yr Probation (fraudulent prescibing) Shall submit quarterly declarations of compliance under penalty of perjury; Enroll and participate in the monitored aftercare program View Full Document [PDF] |
01/09/2003 | Glendale | 26202 |
| Stuart A. Medoff, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/1yr Probation-Unprofessional conduct(failure to meet standard of care in cursory exam of patient w/community-acquired pneumonia;inadequate supervision of a physician assistant) Obtain 20hrs CME. See Board order. View Full Document [PDF] |
01/09/2003 | Scottsdale | 12154 |
| Stephen O. Morris, M.D. | Decree of Censure w/1yr Probation - Unprofessional conduct(improper prescribing of excessive amounts of controlled substances;failure to perform an adequate evaluation of a patient's condition)Obtain 20hrs CME in medical ethics; Subject to chart review View Full Document [PDF] |
01/09/2003 | Paradise Valley | 10800 |
| Peter R. Nash, M.D. | Decree of Censure w/5yr Probation(Practice Restriction) -Unprofessional conduct(dispensing medications not prescribed; removing medication from bottles & substituting a secondary medication) Shall not dispense controlled substance; See Board order View Full Document [PDF] |
01/09/2003 | Mesa | 11954 |
| Mitchell S. Wagner, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (operating on the incorrect side and knowingly making a false medical record) View Full Document [PDF] |
01/09/2003 | Phoenix | 27272 |
| John E. Murnane III, M.D. | Surrender of License -Unprofessional conduct (violating a Board order/consent agreement). This agreement was accepted by the Board absent any handwritten Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (failure to excise the intended solid breast lesion at the time of biopsy). 10-23-02 Motion to Rehear filed. 12-4-02 Motion denied.
. View Full Document [PDF] |
12/11/2002 | 17325 | |
| William J. Hyde, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (failure to excise the intended solid breast lesion at the time of biopsy). 10-23-02 Motion to Rehear filed. 12-4-02 Motion denied.
View Full Document [PDF] |
12/04/2002 | Scottsdale | 10905 |
| Manuel G. Suguitan, M.D. | 2yr Probation - Unprofessional Conduct (any conduct which is/may be harmful/dangerous to the public) Obtain 20hrs CME in psychiatric medication prescribing & 15hrs in record keeping. 11/5/02 - Motion to Rehear. 12/4/02 - Motion denied. View Full Document [PDF] |
12/04/2002 | Scottsdale | 8366 |
| William J. Adamas-Rappaport, M.D. | Inactivation of License with Cause - Substance Abuse View Full Document [PDF] |
11/07/2002 | Tucson | 15658 |
| Robert J. Allen, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/1yr Probation - Unprofessional Conduct (insufficient evaluation; failure to refer patient to an appropriate specialist) Obtain 20hrs CME in evaluation of lumbar disease &15hrs in documentation. View Full Document [PDF] |
11/07/2002 | Mesa | 15874 |
| Jose H. Alvarez, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (deviating from the standard of care; failure to respond to a hypotensive shocky patient after surgery). View Full Document [PDF] |
11/07/2002 | Bullhead City | 21702 |
| Carlos R. Baez, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/2yr Probation - Unprofessional conduct (falsification of medical record, failure to properly manage a hypotensive patient) Obtain 20hrs Category I CME in hypotension/shock treatment. 8-4-02 License expired.Probation tolled pending View Full Document [PDF] |
11/07/2002 | Fort Worth | 27632 |
| James W. Baird, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/5yr Probation- Unprofessional conduct (self-prescribing and using controlled substances; making false statements to Board). Shall promptly enroll/participate in Board's rehabilitation treatment program;Submit quarterly declarations View Full Document [PDF] |
11/07/2002 | Phoenix | 28720 |
| Jeffery M. Evenson, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (inappropriate and excessive prescribing of narcotics). View Full Document [PDF] |
11/07/2002 | Bullhead City | 20456 |
| Jeri B. Hassman, M.D. | Interim Order Revoking Dispensing Privileges - Shall not prescribe or dispense controlled substances. May continue to see patients but shall enter into an agreement with another physician to prescribe/dispense any controlled substances. View Full Document [PDF] |
11/07/2002 | Tucson | 16132 |
| J. Michael Kassenbrock, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (failure to properly review patient's chest radiographs prior to surgery). View Full Document [PDF] |
11/07/2002 | Glendale | 17245 |
| Benjamin H. Licup, M.D. | Revocation - Unprofessional conduct (failure to obtain score of 75% on SPEX exam; failure to maintain adequate patient records; violation of formal Board order; conduct determined by Board to be gross negligence). View Full Document [PDF] |
11/07/2002 | 15363 | |
| Rakesh D. Patel, M.D. | 1yr Probation - Unprofessional conduct (sexual intimacies with a patient). Obtain 20hrs Category I CME in sexual intimacy/boundary issues with patients. View Full Document [PDF] |
11/07/2002 | Salt Lake City | 24421 |
| Ronald M. Salik, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (failure to document respiratory support of critically ill patient; failure to adequately supervise a resident). View Full Document [PDF] |
11/07/2002 | Tucson | 25392 |
| Robert A. Williams, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/2yr Probation - Unprofessional conduct (failure to maintain adequate patient records). Obtain practice management consultant to conduct evaluation of record keeping practices; Provide copy of evaluation records to Board. View Full Document [PDF] |
11/07/2002 | Phoenix | 12287 |
| Abedon A. Saiz Jr., M.D. | Cease and Desist-Emergency action pending formal hearing.May not perform major surgical procedures. 4-2-03 Replaced w/Order for Stayed Revocation w/Restriction.4-14-03Amended.5-16-03Motion to Rehear.6-10-03 Motion Denied-Cease and Desist terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
10/30/2002 | Lake Havasu City | 24387 |
| David G. Lawson, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (failure to take immediate and aggressive steps in treating a patient with a known history of prostate cancer). View Full Document [PDF] |
10/04/2002 | Mesa | 23145 |
| Alfredo L. Lim, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/1yr Probation -Unprofessional Conduct (failure to diagnose the cause of obstructive jaundice in a patient) Obtain 40hrs CME in the diagnosis and treatment of biliary hepato/biliary disease. View Full Document [PDF] |
10/03/2002 | Phoenix | 25315 |
| Glenn E. Miller, M.D. | Surrender of License -Unprofessional conduct (action taken against the physician by another licensing jurisdiction due to unprofessional conduct). View Full Document [PDF] |
10/03/2002 | Santa Barbara | 22227 |
| William L. Phelps, M.D. | Decree of Censure w/5yr Probation- Unprofessional conduct (fraudulent prescribing). Shall promptly enroll/participate in Board's rehabilitation treatment program; Submit quarterly declarations of compliance. View Full Document [PDF] |
10/03/2002 | Green Valley | 24727 |
| James L. Robrock, M.D. | Decree of Censure - Unprofessional conduct (violation of federal law relating to the practice of medicine; knowingly writing prescriptions for controlled substances to fictitious patients; and prescribing to a member of his immediate family) View Full Document [PDF] |
10/03/2002 | Chandler | 16209 |
| Robert E. Rogers, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/1yr Probation - Unprofessional Conduct (excessive prescribing of narcotics without adequate periodic re-evaluation of patient's condition). Obtain 20hrs CME in chronic pain management. View Full Document [PDF] |
10/03/2002 | Tucson | 9607 |
| Robert H. Woods, M.D. | 1yr Probation - Unprofessional conduct (failing or refusing to maintain adequate patient records). Obtain 15hrs CME in record keeping. View Full Document [PDF] |
10/03/2002 | Scottsdale | 22242 |
| Michael W. Carlton, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/3yr Probation - Unprofessional Conduct (inappropriate prescribing; failure to respond to Board request) 20hrs CME in pain mgmt & 20hrs CME in prescribing w/in 1yr. 6/28/02-Motion to Rehear. 10/2/02-Motion Denied. View Full Document [PDF] |
10/02/2002 | Phoenix | 21360 |
| Mark E. Logan, M.D. | Summary Suspension - Emergency action pending formal administrative hearing.
View Full Document [PDF] |
09/27/2002 | 22621 | |
| Lee L. Labadie, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/1yr Probation - Unprofessional Conduct (Conduct/practice harmful/dangerous to patient; negligence) Obtain 20hrs CME in evaluation of acute abdomen.9/10/02 Motion to Rehear.10/2/02 Granted.12/13/02 Vacated.4/8/03 Probation tolled. View Full Document [PDF] |
09/13/2002 | 19078 | |
| A. Harold Meyerowitz, M.D. | 2yr Probation - Unprofessional Conduct (failing/refusing to maintain adequate patient records) Undergo PACE evaluation w/in 60days; Chart reviews; Obtain 15hrs CME in pain management/pharmacology. View Full Document [PDF] |
09/13/2002 | Chandler | 13263 |
| Gregory J. Porter, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/5yr Probation- Unprofessional conduct (presenting at the hospital and examining a patient while impaired by alcohol). Enroll/participate in Board's substance abuse treatment program. Submit quarterly declarations of compliance. View Full Document [PDF] |
09/13/2002 | Tucson | 14879 |
| Grigory Sorokin, M.D. | Summary Suspension - Emergency action pending formal administrative hearing. View Full Document [PDF] |
09/04/2002 | Gilbert | 27559 |
| Scott A. Wasserman, M.D. | Inactivation of License with Cause - Substance Abuse. View Full Document [PDF] |
08/19/2002 | Scottsdale | 23328 |
| Ernest G. Barker, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand-Unprofessional Conduct (failure to identify a potentially serious injury when reading a C-spine x-ray) View Full Document [PDF] |
08/14/2002 | 16610 | |
| Philip B. James, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand-Unprofessional Conduct ( failure to further evaluate and act on a newly discovered lung cavity. ) View Full Document [PDF] |
08/14/2002 | Phoenix | 20691 |
| Hilario Juarez, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand-Unprofessional Conduct ( writing improper prescriptions, improper medical records, making false statements to the Board. ) View Full Document [PDF] |
08/14/2002 | Phoenix | 12148 |
| Balbir C. Sharma, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/1yr Probation-Unprofessional Conduct (improper prescribing and inadequate patient monitoring ).Obtain 20hrs CME in psychiatric drug interactions, toxicity and monitoring. View Full Document [PDF] |
08/14/2002 | Tempe | 14499 |
| Wallace K. Nakagawa, M.D. | Revocation - Unprofessional conduct (violating Board order). View Full Document [PDF] |
08/13/2002 | 20760 | |
| Annamalai Ashokan, M.D. | Surrender of License -Unprofessional conduct (committing a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, action taken by another jurisdiction for unprofessional conduct, sexual intimacies with a patient; false statements).
View Full Document [PDF] |
08/09/2002 | Monterey | 16974 |
| Alan M. Bornstein, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (failure to maintain adequate medical records documenting discussion with patient) View Full Document [PDF] |
08/09/2002 | Phoenix | 26093 |
| Dirk S. Gesink, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (failure to diagnose and treat osteomyelitis). View Full Document [PDF] |
08/09/2002 | Phoenix | 26782 |
| Michael Mahl, M.D. | Practice Restriction w/5yr Probation- Unprofessional Conduct (habitual substance abuse; violation of Board order) Shall only practice medicine on adults (18yrs or older); MD monitor; Psychiatric therapy w/ reports; CME; MAP; Office surveys; See order. View Full Document [PDF] |
08/09/2002 | Phoenix | 12868 |
| Hara P. Misra, M.D. | 1yr Probation-Unprofessional Conduct (any conduct which might be harmful to patient) Obtain 20hrs CME in diagnosis, management & treatment of venous disease of lower extremity specifically involving varicose veins.5-31-02 Motion to Rehear. 8-8-02 Denied View Full Document [PDF] |
08/08/2002 | Scottsdale | 14933 |
| Alif Y. Sarah, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (committing a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude). 5/30/02 Motion to Rehear filed. 8/8/02 Motion Denied. View Full Document [PDF] |
08/08/2002 | Tucson | 26419 |
| Edward Young, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/5yr Probation- Unprofessional Conduct (inadequate records, using controlled substances)60hrs CME in records/prescribing w/in 15mos; In-pt treatment w/in 3mos; participate in MAP. 7/3/02-Motion filed. 8/8/02-Motion denied. See Order View Full Document [PDF] |
08/08/2002 | 14737 |
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