Physician Profile - Arizona Medical Board
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Arizona Medical Board

9545 East Doubletree Ranch Road
Scottsdale, Arizona · 85258-5539
480-551-2700 · Toll Free: 877-255-2212


General Information

Daniel De La Pava MD License Number: 11945
13000 N 103rd Ave Ste 54 License Status: Active
Sun City AZ 85351-3024 License Date: 6/20/1980
Phone: 623-933-8305 License Renewed: 10/8/2002
Renew By: 10/2004
License Expires: 02/2005

Education and Training

Note: Information up to the date of initial licensure is verified by the Board.
Information provided by the physician after this date is not verified by the Board.

Medical School: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBIA, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Date: 12/15/1967
Internship: 7/1/1969 - 6/30/1970
DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL
WASHINGTON, DC
Residency: 7/1/1970 - 6/30/1973 (General Surgery)
PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL
WASHINGTON, DC
Fellowship: 7/1/1973 - 6/30/1975 (Plastic Surgery)
CHRIST HOSPITAL
CINCINNATI, OH
Fellowship: 7/1/1975 - 6/30/1976 (Plastic Surgery)
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
*Specialty: Plastic Surgery
*The Board does not verify current specialties. For more information please see the
American Board of Medical Specialties website at: www.certifieddoctor.org to determine
if the physician has earned a specialty certification from this private agency.

Board Investigations and Actions

BOARD ACTIONS: 2
(while licensed in Arizona)

10/5/2000: Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional conduct (conduct the Board determines is gross negligence, repeated negligence or negligence resulting in harm to or death of patient.)
1/31/2001: Letter of Reprimand w/Probation -Unprofessional Conduct (negligence) Complete 20hrs CME in work up/care of breast augmentation reconstruction surgery; Office survey of breast reconstruction procedures within 6mos. 1/9/01 - Order amended.

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NON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS: NONE
(while licensed in Arizona; Advisory Letters within last five years)

OPEN INVESTIGATIONS: 1
IMPORTANT: Open investigations represent unproven allegations - Upon
investigation many complaints are found to be without merit and dismissed.


CASES DISMISSED: 6
(within last five years)

Malpractice/Criminal Information

MALPRACTICE CASES RESULTING IN PAYMENT: 5
(within last five years)
The settlement of a medical malpractice action may occur for a variety of reasons that do not necessarily reflect negatively on the professional competence or conduct of the doctor. A payment in settlement of a medical malpractice action does not create a presumption that medical malpractice occurred.

CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS/"NO CONTEST" PLEAS: NONE

(within last five years)

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