Recent Board Actions
Protecting the Public's Health
Arizona Medical Board
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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). Click here to view additional 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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02/20/2001 - 02/19/2002
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| 02/20/2002 - 03/26/2003 |
| Board Actions: 02/20/2001 - 02/19/2002 (most recent first) |
| Licensee Name | Description of Action | Effective as of: |
Licensee City |
License No. |
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| Thomas Bodnar, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/5yr Probation (Practice Restriction)- Unprofessional conduct (improper treatment of a forearm fracture). Shall not practice any reduction of long-bone fractures or operative orthopedics until receiving Board approval. View Full Document [PDF] |
02/13/2002 | Phoenix | 7036 |
| George L. Cannon, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/1yr Probation - Unprofessional conduct (failure to respond to markedly elevated blood glucose in a patient). Obtain 20hrs CME in the evaluation/management of diabetes mellitus. 02/10/03 - compliance met; probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
02/13/2002 | Sun City | 4549 |
| Paul R. Coulombe, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/1yr Probation - Unprofessional Conduct (inadequate diagnosis and treatment of rectal cancer) Shall complete 20hrs CME in screening and diagnosis of colorectal cancer. 12/30/02 - Compliance met, Probation Terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
02/13/2002 | Phoenix | 21251 |
| Eddie M. Lipan Jr., M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (failure to adequately work-up a patient with abdominal pain; failure to adequately document the visit; failure to properly screen the patient on the second visit). View Full Document [PDF] |
02/13/2002 | Cave Creek | 21830 |
| Jacob L. Pinnas, M.D. | Probation 1yr - Unprofessional Conduct (conduct which is or may be harmful to health of public; negligence) Obtain 12hrs CME in diagnosis and treatment of diabetes. 5/29/02 CME requirements met. 8/26/02 - Probation terninated. View Full Document [PDF] |
02/13/2002 | Tucson | 7507 |
| John C. Woods, M.D. | Probation 5yrs-Unprofessional Conduct (Knowingly making false statements to Board; Conduct which may be harmful to public) Therapy for 2yr minimum w/ quarterly reports to the Board; Obtain Monitored Aftercare Program evaluation. View Full Document [PDF] |
02/13/2002 | Show Low | 19005 |
| Chetankumar C. Patel, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/1yr Probation - Unprofessional Conduct (failure to adequately diagnose and treat colon cancer). Obtain 20hrs CME in the area of diagnosis & evaluation of colorectal cancer & anemia. 11/7/02 - Compliance met; Probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
02/07/2002 | Sierra Vista | 20138 |
| Bernard Shostack, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (Failing to follow-up on and timely refer a patient with abnormal renal function tests; Failing to furnish information to the Board in a timely manner). View Full Document [PDF] |
02/07/2002 | Phoenix | 10176 |
| Elizabeth A. Sutherland, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (Prescribing controlled substances to members of Dr's immediate family; Failing to maintain adequate patient records). View Full Document [PDF] |
02/07/2002 | Phoenix | 28165 |
| Richard G. Bottiglione, M.D. | Decree of Censure-Unprofessional conduct (failure to verify license/credentials of employee;allowing an unlicensed person to practice medicine-which may have been harmful to the health/safety of the public; knowingly making false statements to Board View Full Document [PDF] |
12/12/2001 | Phoenix | 14927 |
| Eugene J. Chandler, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/ 6mo Probation - Unprofessional Conduct (Violation of Board order) Abstain from use of alcoholic beverages and undergo random urine and/or breath alcohol screening at own expense. 6/12/02 - Compliance met, Probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
12/12/2001 | 7454 | |
| Maria L. Aguirre, M.D. | Probation 5yrs (to protect public health and safety and rehabilitate the physician) Obtain treating psychiatrist; Remain in treatment and submit quarterly reports for 12mo minimum; Comply w/ psychiatrists's recommendations. Motion to Rehear denied. View Full Document [PDF] |
12/06/2001 | Tucson | 16802 |
| Ashok K. Chatterjee, M.D. | Practice Restriction - Unprofessional conduct (conduct the Board determines is gross malpractice and negligence). Shall not perform surgery until receiving Board approval; may perform minor surgical procedures in clinical setting under local anesthesia. View Full Document [PDF] |
12/06/2001 | Chandler | 13714 |
| Roy R. Gettel, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (performing an inadequate reduction of a Colles fracture). Motion to rehear denied. View Full Document [PDF] |
12/06/2001 | Tucson | 11015 |
| J. Antonio Gonzalez, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (failure to properly evaluate a patient prior to administering anesthesia) View Full Document [PDF] |
12/06/2001 | Springfield | 16963 |
| Felix F. Jabczenski, M.D. | Decree of Censure w/ 2yr Probation- Unprofessional conduct (failure to properly evaluate a patient as a candidate for gall bladder surgery). Remain in current mode of practice; Chart reviews; Submit quarterly declarations. View Full Document [PDF] |
12/06/2001 | 3880 | |
| M. Azam Khan, M.D. | 5yr Probation w/Stayed Revocation-(5yr term in addition to current Probationary term).Unprofessional Conduct (violating Board order; inadequate patient records).Comply w/terms of 1997 Order; Chart review, Formal hearing costs. 12/6/01 Motion denied. View Full Document [PDF] |
12/06/2001 | Kingman | 9994 |
| John F. Krempen, M.D. | Indefinite Probation w/ Stayed Revocation (Practice Restriction)-Unprofessional Conduct (inadequate records; violating Board order; conduct which may be harmful to patient) Shall pay $1000 fine by 12/31/02; Comply w/terms of 6/10/99 Board order. View Full Document [PDF] |
12/06/2001 | Tucson | 8444 |
| Darryl J. Mohr, M.D. | Probation w/Stayed 12month Suspension- Unprofessional Conduct (violating a Board order) Pay $5,000 fine within 2yrs; Obtain remaining 19.5hrs CME in pharmacology as ordered in 11/9/00 Board order. View Full Document [PDF] |
12/06/2001 | Mesa | 11224 |
| Devendra Soni, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/6month Probation- Unprofessional Conduct (any conduct which is or may be harmful or dangerous to the health of the public). Obtain 8 hours CME in prescribing within 6months. 6/6/02 - Compliance met, Probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
12/06/2001 | Sun City | 27826 |
| Abelardo Sotelo, M.D. | LOR w/1yr Probation: Unprofessional Conduct (unsatisfactory treatment of post-op wound; inserting hardware into an infected wound.) 20hrs CME in infectious disease. 12/6/01 - Motion to rehear denied. 1/16/03 - Compliance met; probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
12/06/2001 | Tucson | 24071 |
| Mark A. Ballard, M.D. | Probation 1yr - Unprofessional Conduct (conduct which is/might be harmful or dangerous to health of the public) Obtain 12hrs CME in the evaluation of back pain and neurologic disorders to include spinal cord compression. View Full Document [PDF] |
11/29/2001 | Phoenix | 22559 |
| Henry Bock, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/1yr Probation (Practice Restriction)- Unprofessional conduct (prescribing controlled substance/prescription-only drug for non-therapeutic purposes).Shall not prescribe/dispense Schedule II & III substances until Board approval. View Full Document [PDF] |
11/16/2001 | 8380 | |
| Miguel A. De La Torre, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/2yr Probation - Unprofessional Conduct (inadequate record keeping) Obtain 20hrs CME in record keeping and documentation within 6 months; office survey w/in 6mos of completion of CME. 11/6/02 - Compliance met; Probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
11/16/2001 | Mesa | 16153 |
| Bryan A. Gunnoe, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/5yr Probation - Unprofessional conduct (violating a Board order). Submit quarterly declarations; Participate in monitored rehabilitation program. View Full Document [PDF] |
11/16/2001 | Prescott | 22817 |
| Gerardo C. Sabal Jr., M.D. | Probation 6mos - Unprofessional Conduct (conduct which is/may be harmful to health of patient/public; negligence) Obtain 10hrs CME in medical record keeping and 10hrs in pharmacology. 5/16/02 - Compliance met, Probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
11/16/2001 | Phoenix | 11048 |
| Ronald E. Sherer, M.D. | Probation 1yr -Unprofessional Conduct (conduct which is/may be harmful to health of patient/public; negligence). Obtain 25hrs CME in chronic pain management, addiction and chemical dependency. 11/16/02 - Compliance met; Probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
11/16/2001 | Phoenix | 19367 |
| Enrique A. Suarez, M.D. | Decree of Censure - Unprofessional conduct (failing to recognize, evaluate and treat a critically ill patient). View Full Document [PDF] |
11/16/2001 | Tucson | 8057 |
| Peter W. Vann, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand- Unprofessional conduct (conduct which is/may be gross or repeated negligence or negligence resulting in harm to/death of patient). View Full Document [PDF] |
11/16/2001 | Phoenix | 13430 |
| Michael J. Borer, M.D. | Practice Restriction - Unprofessional Conduct (conduct which is or may be harmful to the patient or the public) Shall not practice clinical medicine/any medicine involving direct patient care/prescribing until receiving Board approval. See Board Order. View Full Document [PDF] |
11/07/2001 | 25920 | |
| Wallace K. Nakagawa, M.D. | Practice Restriction w/Stayed Revocation - Unprofessional Conduct (failing/refusing to maintain patient records;conduct harmful to the public) Shall not practice clinical medicine. See Board order. 8/13/02 Stayed Revocation lifted - License Revoked. View Full Document [PDF] |
11/07/2001 | 20760 | |
| Melanie K. Kohout, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/3yr Probation- Unprofessional Conduct (any conduct/practice which is/might be harmful/dangerous to patient/public) Obtain 40hrs CME in psychopharmacology w/in 6mos; Submit to biannual chart reviews. View Full Document [PDF] |
10/30/2001 | Mesa | 23105 |
| Ruben Aguilera, M.D. | 5yr Probation w/Stayed Revocation - Unprofessional Conduct (violating Board order; conduct which is/may be harmful to public) Obtain 80hrs CME; Submit to chart reviews & office surveys; Pay $2,000 fine w/in 60 days; Quarterly declarations. See Order. View Full Document [PDF] |
10/12/2001 | Sun City | 10747 |
| Frank R. Bowers, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (conduct or practice which is or might be dangerous to the health of the patient or public) View Full Document [PDF] |
10/12/2001 | 20858 | |
| Ismar Cintora, M.D. | 1yr Probation - Unprofessional Conduct (conduct which is or maybe harmful to the public) Obtain 20hrs CME in compartment syndrome, which could include surgical vascular repair & hyperbaric oxygen therapy. 10/12/02 - Compliance met; Probation terminated View Full Document [PDF] |
10/12/2001 | Phoenix | 10195 |
| Edgar M. Cleaver, M.D. | Practice Restriction - Unprofessional Conduct (sexual intimacies with a patient; inappropriate prescribing) Shall not practice medicine in Arizona until meeting with the Board and affirmatively receiving the Board's approval to do so. View Full Document [PDF] |
10/12/2001 | Tulsa | 16035 |
| Gordon P. Holt, M.D. | Summary Suspension - Emergency action pending formal administrative hearing. Superceded by Indefinite Suspension effective 3/18/02. View Full Document [PDF] |
10/12/2001 | 10125 | |
| Kelley S. King, M.D. | Surrender of License - Unprofessional Conduct (sexual intimacies with a patient) View Full Document [PDF] |
10/12/2001 | 26929 | |
| Charles R. Martin Jr., M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/ 5yr Probation (Practice Restriction)-Unprofessional Conduct (habitual substance abuse) Practice medicine in solo practice or group setting with not more than 40hrs per week of patient contact; Drug/Alcohol monitoring. See Order. View Full Document [PDF] |
10/12/2001 | Chandler | 23086 |
| Dalton F. McClelland, M.D. | 1yr Probation - Unprofessional Conduct (inadequate patient medical records; inappropriate prescribing) Obtain 20hrs CME in office management/charting and 40hrs in pain management. 10/12/02 - Compliance met; Probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
10/12/2001 | 7586 | |
| Janice A. McDonald, M.D. | Surrender of License - Unprofessional conduct (violating state laws/ rules/ regulations applicable to practice of medicine) View Full Document [PDF] |
10/12/2001 | Henderson | 23251 |
| Eric J. Miller, M.D. | 2yr Probation-Unprofessional Conduct (conduct which is/may be harmful to the public) Undergo anesthesia eval; comply with any recommended remediation; Submit 15 supervised cases w/in 6mos of completing remediation. 12/6/02 - Probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
10/12/2001 | Phoenix | 19279 |
| Lawrence L. Young III, M.D. | 3yr Probation - Unprofessional Conduct (action taken by another licensing/regulatory jurisdiction) Shall remain in compliance with Order issued by State Medical Board of Ohio; Submit quarterly reports. See Board Order. View Full Document [PDF] |
10/12/2001 | Toledo | 17576 |
| Deborah D. Moroney, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (failure to timely request an indicated surgical consultation). View Full Document [PDF] |
10/03/2001 | Douglas | 20826 |
| Renata M. Hanzlik, M.D. | Revocation - Unprofessional Conduct (habitual intemperence in the use of alcohol/habitual substance abuse; violating Board order; failure to furnish information in a timely manner to the Board) View Full Document [PDF] |
09/26/2001 | Payson | 26941 |
| David E. Jeal, M.D. | Revocation - Unprofessional conduct (violating Board order; any conduct which is or might be harmful or dangerous to the health of the patient or the public) View Full Document [PDF] |
09/26/2001 | Sun City | 12359 |
| Larry W. Nichols, M.D. | Probation 5yrs - Unprofessional Conduct (failing to maintain patient records; conduct harmful to patient) Obtain practice management consultant w/in 6mos; 80hrs CME in family practice, record keeping & preventative medicine/screening; chart review. View Full Document [PDF] |
08/23/2001 | Snowflake | 14326 |
| Edward G. Blankstein, M.D. | Decree of Censure w/9month Stayed Suspension- Unprofessional conduct (failing to maintain patient records) Complete 15hrs CME in record keeping at PACE within 6months then submit to a repeat office survey. If no improvement shown, license suspended. View Full Document [PDF] |
08/22/2001 | Tempe | 10529 |
| John H. Fancher, M.D. | Practice Restriction w/5yr Probation&Stayed; Revocation-Unprofessional Conduct (conduct which may be harmful to health of public) Participate in MAP; Practice in group office setting; 40hrs CME. 11/18/01 - Probation tolled due to expired license. View Full Document [PDF] |
08/22/2001 | Phoenix | 19982 |
| Louis B. Flores, M.D. | Probation 1yr - Unprofessional Conduct (conduct or practice which is/might be dangerous to the health of the patient/public) Obtain 40hrs CME in evaluation of back & abdominal pain, including abdominal aortic aneurysm. 8/22/02 - Probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
08/22/2001 | 22613 | |
| Richie P. Bast, M.D. | Stayed Revocation w/Practice Restriction-Unprofessional conduct(using controlled substances;violating a Board order) Shall not practice clinical medicine. 6-6-02Amended-May resume practice.5yr Probation-Shall not practice anesthesiology; See Board order View Full Document [PDF] |
08/21/2001 | 14854 | |
| P. Bruce Myers, M.D. | Probation 4yr - Unprofessional Conduct (as defined by another jurisdiction) Shall remain in compliance w/ the Washington Commission's Order; Submit biannual psychiatric therapy reports; Submit quarterly declarations of compliance. View Full Document [PDF] |
08/21/2001 | Quincy | 10245 |
| Hosea E. Brown, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/3yr Probation (Practice Restriction)-Unprofessional Conduct (conduct which is/might be harmful/dangerous to health of patient/public)Immunotherapy shall be administered only with licensed physician physically present;Chart reviews. View Full Document [PDF] |
08/20/2001 | Palm Springs | 24719 |
| Charles Cansino, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/ $1500 Civil Penalty - Unprofessional Conduct (knowingly making false/fraudulent statements; conduct harmful/dangerous to the health of the patient/public) Civil Penalty due within 60 days. 8/24/01 - Civil Penalty paid in full. View Full Document [PDF] |
08/20/2001 | 14887 | |
| Arthur S. Goldberg, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (performing a circumcision when a penile anomaly was present and in failing to obtain a specialist when the abnormal outcome was realized). View Full Document [PDF] |
08/20/2001 | 5027 | |
| Karl L. Meyer, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/1yr Probation - Unprofessional Conduct (conduct Board determines is gross negligence, repeated negligence or negligence resulting in harm to or death of a patient).Obtain 20hrs CME in record keeping; Subject to chart reviews. View Full Document [PDF] |
08/20/2001 | Nogales | 3789 |
| William W. Pollard, M.D. | Surrender of License - Unprofessional conduct (failing/refusing to maintain adequate patient records; conduct the Board determines is gross negligence, repeated negligence, or negligence resulting in harm to or death of a patient). View Full Document [PDF] |
08/20/2001 | 19183 | |
| Samuel N. Pozner, M.D. | Practice Restriction w/Decree of Censure - Unprofessional Conduct (conduct which is or might be harmful/dangerous to patient/public; violation of order) Shall not perform any type of surgical procedure. 6/15/02 - License expired, Order terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
08/20/2001 | 11663 | |
| R. Dean Seeman, M.D. | Decree of Censure w/1yr Probation - Unprofessional Conduct (conduct/practice which might be harmful to the patient). Obtain 20hrs CME in hypertension and 20 hrs in stroke diagnosis & treatment. 01/17/03 - Complaince met; probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
08/20/2001 | Mesa | 8799 |
| Murali D. Talluri, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/1yr Probation - Unprofessional Conduct (conduct or practice harmful or dangerous to the health of the patient or public) Notify Board if treated by mental health provider. 8/20/02 - Probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
08/20/2001 | Casa Grande | 19237 |
| Jason E. Gittman, M.D. | 8-6-01 Indefinite suspension - Failure to comply with Board order within allotted time frame. 8-8-01 Suspension lifted due to compliance with Board order. View Full Document [PDF] |
08/06/2001 | 10754 | |
| David G. Lawson, M.D. | Decree of Censure w/5yr Probation - Unprofessional conduct (action taken by another licensing or regulatory jurisdiction).Undergo psychotherapy/submit quarterly reports to Board; submit to any evaluations as requested by Board. View Full Document [PDF] |
07/27/2001 | Mesa | 23145 |
| Martin C. Sheehy, M.D. | Probation 5yr - Shall participate rehabilitation program; Submit quarterly declarations of compliance under penalty of perjury. Summarily suspend license if any term of probation violated. View Full Document [PDF] |
07/19/2001 | Phoenix | 13717 |
| Darryl R. Stern, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (conduct the Board determines is gross malpractice, repeated malpractice, or any malpractice resulting in the death of a patient). View Full Document [PDF] |
07/19/2001 | Tempe | 7513 |
| Juneau D. Stump Jr., M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/6 month Probation- Unprofessional Conduct (conduct which is or might be harmful or dangerous to the health of the patient or the public). Obtain 20hrs CME in evaluation of dizziness. 12/27/01 - Probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
06/27/2001 | Cottonwood | 7971 |
| Richie P. Bast, M.D. | Summary Suspension -Emergency action pending formal administrative hearing - Unprofessional conduct (habitual intemperence in the use of alcohol/habitual substance abuse;violating a Board order). Order terminated - see 8-21-01 Order. View Full Document [PDF] |
06/25/2001 | 14854 | |
| Wallace K. Nakagawa, M.D. | Summary Suspension -Emergency action pending formal administrative hearing - Unprofessional conduct (failing/refusing to maintain patient records; conduct which may be harmful/dangerous to the public; violating a Board order. 11-07-01 Terminated View Full Document [PDF] |
06/25/2001 | 20760 | |
| Susan E. Barlow, M.D. | Practice Restriction-Restricted to rehabilitate/assess, protect the public,ensure ability to safely practice medicine.Shall not practice clinical medicine/medicine involving direct patient care/prescribing any treatment until receiving Board approval. View Full Document [PDF] |
06/22/2001 | 24702 | |
| S. Eugene Davis, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand- Unprofessional conduct (knowingly making a false or misleading statement to the Board; violating a Board order). View Full Document [PDF] |
06/22/2001 | Goodyear | 10488 |
| Jeffrey M. Pont, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (failure to discuss abnormal chest x-ray with patient; failure to take active and definitive steps to initiate post x-ray workup). View Full Document [PDF] |
06/22/2001 | Phoenix | 14308 |
| Lawrence A. Schneider, M.D. | Probation (Practice Restriction) -Unprofessional conduct (failing/refusing to maintain patient records;mentally or physically unable to safely practice medicine)Shall not practice medicine in AZ until receiving Board approval.See Board order for details View Full Document [PDF] |
06/22/2001 | 18758 | |
| Keith Levitt, M.D. | Inactivation of License with Cause - Substance Abuse. 2/20/02 - License Reactivated with Restrictions. View Full Document [PDF] |
06/21/2001 | 26382 | |
| Philip M. Sorensen, M.D. | Surrender of License - Unprofessional conduct (action taken by another licensing or regulatory jurisdiction; committing a felony, whether or not involving moral turpitude, or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude) View Full Document [PDF] |
06/21/2001 | 18503 | |
| Melanie C. Murn, M.D. | 5yr Probation (Practice Restriction) - Shall only practice medicine in a group setting; Supervisor of group practice shall submit quarterly declarations of compliance to Board staff. Shall participate in rehab. program; Obtain treating psychiatrist. View Full Document [PDF] |
06/14/2001 | 29404 | |
| Michael W. Cohen, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (failure to appreciate the seriousness of a child's symptoms; failure to transfer the patient to an appropriate specialty hospital). View Full Document [PDF] |
06/12/2001 | Tucson | 7574 |
| Frank D. Kresock Jr., M.D. | Decree of Censure w/3yr Probation- Unprofessional Conduct (committing a felony) Remain in full compliance w/court ordered criminal probation, including $30,000 fine. 8/27/02 - Compliance met, Probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
06/12/2001 | Apache Junction | 26534 |
| Rosemary T. Depaoli, M.D. | Decree of Censure w/3yr Probation- Unprofessional conduct (committing a felony).Shall remain in full compliance w/court ordered criminal probation, including payment of $30,000 fine.Probation terminated when fine paid or reversal/dismissal of conviction View Full Document [PDF] |
06/07/2001 | 26567 | |
| Lawrence W. O'Dell, M.D. | Revocation - Unprofessional conduct (making false statement to Board; refusing to divulge to board method/procedure for treatment or medicine used in treatment; negligence; actions taken by other regulatory boards for unprofessional conduct). View Full Document [PDF] |
06/05/2001 | 14877 | |
| Eduardo S. Alcantar, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (failure to recognize a seriously ill patient). View Full Document [PDF] |
06/01/2001 | Tempe | 17509 |
| John B. Flynn Jr., M.D. | Surrender of License - Unprofessional conduct (habitual alcohol intemperence or habitual substance abuse; any conduct which is harmful to the patient; violating a federal or state law or rules in regulation applicable to the practice of medicine). View Full Document [PDF] |
05/23/2001 | 14019 | |
| John H. Jarvis, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand with Probation - Unprofessional Conduct (failing/refusing to maintain adequate records on a patient) Obtain 20hrs CME in documentation and records within 6 months. 11/13/01 - Compliance met; Probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
05/23/2001 | Mesa | 4568 |
| Howard H. Robertson, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (conduct the Board determines is gross negligence, repeated negligence or negligence resulting in harm to or death of a patient). 5/23/01 Order amended. View Full Document [PDF] |
05/23/2001 | Gilbert | 16275 |
| Roger C. Slater, M.D. | Decree of Censure - Unprofessional conduct (conduct which is or might be harmful or dangerous to the health of the patient or the public). View Full Document [PDF] |
05/23/2001 | 14709 | |
| Howard E. Weinstein, M.D. | 12 month Stayed Suspension w/5yr Probation-Unprofessional conduct(conduct which is/might be harmful to the health of patient/the public). Obtain treating psychiatrist/remain in treatment for 12 months minimum.Probation tolled until license reactivation View Full Document [PDF] |
05/23/2001 | 11075 | |
| Jorge A. Covarrubias-Mier, M.D. | Surrender of License - Unprofessional conduct (committing a felony, whether or not involving moral tupitude or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude).
View Full Document [PDF] |
05/18/2001 | Phoenix | 10010 |
| Kenneth C. Cable, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/5yr Probation- Unprofessional Conduct (inadequate patient records; inappropriate prescribing/dispensing of controlled substances) 20hrs CME w/in 6mos; Therapist evaluation w/in 30days. 10/9/02- Compliance met, Probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
05/10/2001 | Phoenix | 22364 |
| Ronald E. Arebalo, M.D. | Reactivation of license w/ 5yr Probation -Submit quarterly declarations of compliance under penalty of perjury; Participate in rehabilitation program. Obtain treating psychiatrist/remain in treatment until further Board order. View Full Document [PDF] |
05/07/2001 | Springerville | 20144 |
| Allan D. Belden, M.D. | Surrender of License -Unprofessional conduct (committing a felony, whether or not involving moral turpitude, or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude). View Full Document [PDF] |
04/30/2001 | 10021 | |
| Robert Bierenbaum, M.D. | Surrender of License - Unprofessional conduct (committing a felony, whether or not involving moral tupitude). View Full Document [PDF] |
04/30/2001 | Grand Forks | 23508 |
| Chuck S. G. Mangubat, M.D. | Probation 2yrs - Unprofessional conduct (failing/refusing to maintain adequate patient records; making false/fraudulent statements). 02/10/03 Compliance met, Probation Terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
04/30/2001 | Mesa | 24330 |
| Christopher J. Rasmussen, M.D. | Practice Restriction - Unprofessional conduct (actions taken by other regulatory boards for unprofessional conduct)
Shall not practice medicine in AZ until receiving the Board's approval to do so; Submit quarterly declarations under penalty of perjury. View Full Document [PDF] |
04/30/2001 | 19355 | |
| Gary L. Henderson, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/6mo Probation - Unprofessional Conduct (conduct/practice which is or might be harmful to patient). Obtain 15hrs CME in medical record keeping/chart documentation; Chart review. 8/1/02 - Compliance met, Probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
04/27/2001 | Tucson | 5029 |
| Mitchell L. Kaphan, M.D. | Revocation-Unprofessional Conduct (conduct Board determines is gross negligence, repeated negligence or any negligence resulting in patient death). Motion to rehear filed. 4/27/01 Motion denied. View Full Document [PDF] |
04/27/2001 | Bronx | 18517 |
| Steven Leibsohn, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand- Unprofessional conduct (conduct the Board determines gross or repeated negligence, or negligence resulting in harm to or death of a death of a patient). View Full Document [PDF] |
04/27/2001 | 17701 | |
| Lewis M. Satloff, M.D. | 5yr Probation w/Practice Restriction -Shall not practice medicine in AZ until meeting with Board and receiving its approval to do so; Participate in rehab. program.License suspended if any term violated.Motion for rehearing filed.4/27/01 Motion denied. View Full Document [PDF] |
04/27/2001 | 17470 | |
| Bruce K. Adams, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/ 1yr Probation- Unprofessional Conduct (negligence) Complete 20hrs CME in wound management/hand surgery w/in 12months. 4/26/02 - Compliance met, Probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
04/26/2001 | 12375 | |
| Jose H. Alvarez, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/18month Probation - Unprofessional Conduct (negligence) Obtain 20hrs CME in vaginal/vulva neoplasia & 15hrs in record keeping w/in 12months; Chart review. 10/26/02 - Compliance met; Probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
04/26/2001 | Bullhead City | 21702 |
| Wilbur C. Bayham, M.D. | Probation 1yr-Unprofessional Conduct (conduct/practice harmful to patient) Obtain 40hrs CME in pulmonary/geriatric medicine, including evaluation/treatment requiring resuscitation; Obtain ACLS certification. 4/26/02 Compliance met, probation terminated View Full Document [PDF] |
04/26/2001 | Phoenix | 2694 |
| Michael J. Brunsman, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/5yr Probation- Unprofessional conduct (prescribing/dispensing/furnishing prescription medicine without previously established doctor-patient relationship); Pay fine of $5,000 w/in 60 days; Obtain 20hrs CME w/in 6 months. View Full Document [PDF] |
04/26/2001 | Cottonwood | 26483 |
| Daniel H. Downs, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (delaying a work-up and biopsy, technical error in cutting the facial nerve, and an error in judgment in deciding to perfofm a lumpectomy). View Full Document [PDF] |
04/26/2001 | Flagstaff | 23384 |
| David Goltzer, M.D. | Inactivation of License with Cause - Substance Abuse View Full Document [PDF] |
04/26/2001 | Phoenix | 10276 |
| Thomas C. Hargis, M.D. | Inactivation of License with Cause - Substance Abuse View Full Document [PDF] |
04/26/2001 | 8441 | |
| Stephen J. Joyce, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/6month Stayed Suspension & 5yr Probation - Unprofessional conduct (conduct which may be harmful to patient). Shall not prescribe prescription-only medications w/out establishing doctor-patient relationship. View Full Document [PDF] |
04/26/2001 | Phoenix | 9875 |
| Arnold L. Kendall, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (conduct which is or may be harmful or dangerous to the health of a patient) View Full Document [PDF] |
04/26/2001 | Vacaville | 4336 |
| Salvador T. Lee, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/ Probation - Unprofessional Conduct (inadequate exam & lack of appreciation of the potential seriousness of this problem) Complete 20hrs CME in ophthalmologic disease w/in 12months. 4/26/02 Compliance met, Probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
04/26/2001 | Winslow | 13771 |
| Steven Leibsohn, M.D. | Decree of Censure w/ 6-month Probation- Unprofessional Conduct (conduct/practice harmful/dangerous to patient/public; negligence). Complete 20hrs CME in laparoscopic procedures. 10/26/01 - Compliance met, Probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
04/26/2001 | 17701 | |
| Michael K. McKinney, M.D. | Decree of Censure w/ 1yr Probation- Unprofessional Conduct (habitual alcohol/substance abuse; inappropriate prescribing; sexual intimacies w/a patient) Complete 35hrs CME in ethics & prescribing w/in 1yr. 4/26/02 Compliance met, probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
04/26/2001 | Cottonwood | 24574 |
| Kent W. Myers, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (significant error in judgment, inadequate work-up following a positive hemoccult test resulting in a delay in diagnosis). View Full Document [PDF] |
04/26/2001 | Peoria | 19597 |
| Horacio A. Ore-Giron, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (failure to document the follow-up with a patient). View Full Document [PDF] |
04/26/2001 | Tucson | 7688 |
| Noel A. Yannessa, M.D. | Practice Restriction - Unprofessional Conduct (conduct which is/may be harmful/dangerous to patient's health) Shall not perform hysterosalpingograms until receiving Board approval. 2/6/02 - Practice Restriction terminated due to sufficient remediation. View Full Document [PDF] |
04/26/2001 | Tucson | 5413 |
| Michael T. Craig, M.D. | Surrender of License - Unprofessional conduct (conduct which is or may be harmful/dangerous to health of a patient); Mentally or physically unable to safely practice medicine. View Full Document [PDF] |
04/05/2001 | Tucson | 14290 |
| Phillip E. Gear Jr., M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (conduct the Board determines is gross negligence, repeated negligence or negligence resulting in harm to or death of patient). View Full Document [PDF] |
03/30/2001 | Phoenix | 15896 |
| Renata M. Hanzlik, M.D. | Summary Suspension -Emergency action pending formal administrative hearing - Unprofessional Conduct (habitual alcohol or substance abuse; prescribing/ dispensing/administering any controlled substance/prescription-only drug for non-therapeutic purposes) View Full Document [PDF] |
03/30/2001 | Payson | 26941 |
| David E. Jeal, M.D. | Summary Suspension - Emergency action pending formal administrative hearing - Unprofessional conduct (violating a Board order; any practice which is or might be harmful or dangerous to the heatlh of a patient). View Full Document [PDF] |
03/30/2001 | Sun City | 12359 |
| Shirley Ohn, M.D. | Probation - Unprofessional conduct (failing or refusing to maintain adequate patient records).Hire billing consultant and practice management consultant/make any changes w/in 6months.Provide reports to Board. 1/07/03 - Probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
03/30/2001 | Prescott | 13862 |
| Mario T. Parise, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand w/ 6-month Probation - Unprofessional Conduct (failing/refusing to maintain adequate patient records). Must visit hospital records department twice per month for medical records review. 10/19/01 - Compliance met, Probation terminated View Full Document [PDF] |
03/30/2001 | Sun City West | 19729 |
| Sakina F. Raza, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (conduct Board determines is gross negligence, repeated negligence or negligence resulting in harm to or death of a patient). View Full Document [PDF] |
03/30/2001 | Phoenix | 23272 |
| Thomas A. Ritchie, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (conduct Board determines is gross negligence, repeated negligence or negligence resulting in harm to or death of a patient). View Full Document [PDF] |
03/30/2001 | Scottsdale | 16675 |
| George Sein, M.D. | Probation - Unprofessional conduct (failing or refusing to maintain adequate patient records). Hire billing consultant and practice management consultant/make any changes w/in 6months. Provide reports to Board. 1/07/03 - Probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
03/30/2001 | Prescott | 13863 |
| Hanumaiah Srinarayana, M.D. | Suspension (Indefinite) - Unprofessional conduct (violation of a formal Board order, probation, or consent agreement).Submit to psychiatric/psychological/psychometric evalutions/any additional exams required by the Board.Effective until meeting w/Board. View Full Document [PDF] |
03/27/2001 | 13138 | |
| Deborah M. S. Blattstein, M.D. | Practice Restriction-Physically unable to safely practice. Shall not practice clinical medicine/any medicine involving direct patient care;Prohibited from prescribing any treatment,including prescriptions,until receiving Board approval. View Full Document [PDF] |
03/26/2001 | Tucson | 15649 |
| Steven H. Wiener, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (conduct Board determines is gross negligence, repeated neglingence or negligence resulting in harm to or death of a patient; inadequate care and follow-up). View Full Document [PDF] |
03/26/2001 | Scottsdale | 23804 |
| N. Patricia Benitez-Lopez, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (failing to make patient records in the physician's possession promptly available to another physician or the patient). View Full Document [PDF] |
03/22/2001 | Tucson | 21093 |
| Richard W. Lloyd, M.D. | Surrender of License - (mentally or physically unable to safely practice medicine). View Full Document [PDF] |
03/22/2001 | 17371 | |
| Hollis E. Phillips, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (conduct which is or may be harmful/dangerous to health of a patient; failing to maintain adequate patient records). View Full Document [PDF] |
03/22/2001 | Phoenix | 7081 |
| Gregorio D. Samoy Jr., M.D. | Surrender of License - Unprofessional conduct (conduct the Board determines is gross negligence/malpractice, repeated negligence/malpractice or negligence/malpractice resulting in harm to or death of patient) View Full Document [PDF] |
03/22/2001 | 10881 | |
| William L. Roberts, M.D. | Reactivation of License w/5yr Probation (Practice Restriction) Submit quarterly declarations of compliance under penalty of perjury; Shall not handle/ store/ administer controlled substances; Participate in rehab. program.12-17-01 Restriction terminated View Full Document [PDF] |
03/12/2001 | 11971 | |
| Lynn M. Keating, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (failing to perform an adequate examination and failure to adequately document an examination). View Full Document [PDF] |
02/27/2001 | Mesa | 19688 |
| John F. Krempen, M.D. | Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (inappropriate, improper stabilization of a fracture and failure to document the radial head fracture). View Full Document [PDF] |
02/27/2001 | Tucson | 8444 |
| Donald A. Cryan, M.D. | Probation 1yr - Unprofessional Conduct (inadequate medical records; conduct harmful to health of patient) Attend record keeping course; Obtain 15hrs CME; Notify Board if residing/practicing outside AZ. 5/9/02 - Compliance met, Probation terminated. View Full Document [PDF] |
02/23/2001 | Phoenix | 3523 |
| Daniel M. Glick, M.D. | Decree of Censure w/2yr Probation (Practice Restriction)- Unprofessional Conduct (gross/repeated malpractice) Surrender DEA license (II/III) for at least 2yrs; Inpatient substance abuse/psychiatric evals.10-12-01 Amended- Participate in rehab. program View Full Document [PDF] |
02/23/2001 | Scottsdale | 15897 |
| Jan A. Mayer, M.D. | Surrender of License - Unprofessional conduct (committing a felony, whether or not involving moral turpitude, or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude). View Full Document [PDF] |
02/23/2001 | 17938 | |
| Cheryl E. Richardson, M.D. | Surrender of License - Unprofessional conduct (mentally or physically unable to safely practice medicine; committing a felony, whether or not involving moral turpitude, or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude). View Full Document [PDF] |
02/23/2001 | Westminster | 26363 |
| Larry R. Sobel, M.D. | Decree of Censure - Unprofessional conduct (inadequate management of anticoagulation therapy). View Full Document [PDF] |
02/23/2001 | Phoenix | 12792 |
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