Physician Profile - Arizona Medical Board
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Arizona Medical Board

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Scottsdale, Arizona · 85258-5539
480-551-2700 · Toll Free: 877-255-2212


General Information

Mitchell L. Kaphan MD License Number: 18517
3612 E Tremont Ave License Status: Revoked
Bronx NY 10465-2022 License Date: 3/3/1989
Phone: 718-409-9494 License Renewed: 11/27/2000
Renew By: 05/2002
License Expires: 04/2001

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: UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE GUADALAJARA
Graduation Date: 12/13/1977
Internship: 9/5/1978 - 6/22/1979
MISERICORDIA HOSPITAL (5TH PATHWAY)
BRONX, NEW YORK
Residency: 7/1/1979 - 6/30/1980 (General Surgery)
MISERICORDIA HOSPITAL
BRONX, NEW YORK
Residency: 7/1/1980 - 6/30/1984 (Orthopaedic Surgery)
BRONX-LEBANON MEDICAL CENTER
BRONX, NEW YORK
*Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery
*Specialty: Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic 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: 1
(while licensed in Arizona)

4/27/2001: 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.

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

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OPEN INVESTIGATIONS: NONE

CASES DISMISSED: NONE
(within last five years)

Malpractice/Criminal Information

MALPRACTICE CASES RESULTING IN PAYMENT: 4
(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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