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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.

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09/18/2005 - 09/17/2006

09/18/2006 - 10/22/2007

Board Actions: 09/18/2006 - 10/22/2007 (most recent first)

Licensee Name	Description of Action	Effective as of:	Licensee City	License No.
Frank M. Price, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for making a false statement to the Board, specifically for failing to state he was arrested for a DUI in 1993 and for failure to report the DUI. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 15 2007	Phoenix	17392
Paul R. Mazzarella, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failing or refusing to maintain adequate medical records and prescribing medications without appropriate physical examination, laboratory studies and documented follow-up. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 15 2007	Scottsdale	18157
William E. Mora, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for inappropriate prescribing and inadequate medical records and for prescribing for non-therapeutic purposes. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 15 2007	Phoenix	13088
Rene A. Lucas, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for failing to recognize addictive behavior, for failing to obtain medical records of prior treating physician, for prescribing Duragesic patches in a manner that circumvented the rules for prescribing. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 15 2007	Sun City West	19775
Scott A. Wasserman, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for failure to provide adequate anesthesia during a liposuction procedure and failure to maintain adequate records. 1-Yr. Probation with 20 hours Category 1 CME in sedation and perioperative documentation. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 15 2007	Scottsdale	23328
Charles A. Bollmann, M.D.	Decree of Censure - Unprofessional Conduct for inappropriate care, inadequate records, inadequate supervision, inappropriate billing and making false statements. 2-Year Probation with random chart reviews by Board staff. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 15 2007	Scottsdale	6020
John P. Wohler, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for failing to perform adequate neurological exam, failure to properly address neurologic complaints & failure to arrange emergency intervention. 1-Yr. Prob. with 20 hours Cat. 1 CME in lesion diagnosis. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 15 2007	Florence	25661
M. Zafar Qureshi, M.D.	Decree of Censure and Probation for improper diagnosis and treatment of patients with chronic pain, improper use of medications. Shall not perform pain management related injection therapies until completing PACE evaluation and receiving Bd. approval. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 15 2007	Tucson	8269
Thomas J. Grade, M.D.	Findings of Fact, Conclusion of Law and Order for Revocation of License - Physician's license is revoked on the effective date of this Order. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 14 2007	Gilbert	10424
Glenn G. Robertson, M.D.	Interim Consent Agreement for Practice Restriction - Physician shall not practice clinical medicine or any medicine involving direct patient care & is prohibited from prescribing treatment, including medications, until further order of the Board. View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 21 2007	Tucson	33045
David Lawrence Greene, M.D.	Interim Summary Suspension of License - Physicians license to practice allopathic medicine in Arizona is summarily suspended pending a formal hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 20 2007	Mesa	32747
Xavier Martinez, M.D.	Interim Consent Agreement for Practice Restriction - Physician shall not practice clinical medicine or any medicine involving direct patient care, and is prohibited from prescribing any form of treatment including prescription medications. View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 16 2007	Tucson	18944
David Lawrence Greene, M.D.	Decree of Censure for multiple mishandled surgical complications & poor clinical judgment. Two Yr Probation: maintain operative log; periodic chart reviews; report any malpractice cases filed or any actions taken against his privileges by any facility. View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 16 2007	Mesa	32747
Venu G. Menon, M.D.	Interim Order for Summary Suspension of License - Physician's license to practice medicine is summarily suspended pending a formal hearing before an Admin. Law Judge. View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 13 2007	Dayton	12360
Harry D. Goldwasser, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand and Probation - for habitual intemperance and diversion of narcotics. Physician is placed on Probation for five years and shall participate in the Board's Monitored Aftercare Program. View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 10 2007	Tucson	20842
Mark R. Lonquist, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand and Probation - Unprofessional Conduct for engaging in a sexual relationship with a patient and for making a false statement to the Board. 1-Year Probation with 20 hours CME in boundary issues. View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 10 2007	Goodyear	22778
Brian Diep, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for failing to appropriately evaluate and treat a patient with a hand injury & for failing to maintain adequate medical records. 1 Year Prob. with 10 hours CME. CME completed & probation terminated 8/17/07. View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 10 2007	Mesa	34428
Smita Catharine Patel, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for failure to supervision physician assistant. View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 10 2007	Glendale	35013
John V. Dommisse, M.D.	Decree of Censure - Unprofessional Conduct for releasing confidential Board information. View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 10 2007	Tucson	22164
Robert S. Kinkade, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failing to obtain appropriate indications prior to performing bilateral mastectomies and for failure to maintain adequate medical records. View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 10 2007	Cottonwood	26410
Mark K. Patton, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for violating a Board Order. View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 10 2007	Phoenix	23562
Thomas J. Groves, M.D.	Consent Agreement for Letter of Reprimand for mismanagement of a chronic pain patient, predating prescriptions for narcotics, for prescribing narcotics without first conducting an evaluation and for failure to maintain adequate records. View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 10 2007	Phoenix	5104
Le Roi Arturo Baez, M.D.	Order for Probation - Unprofessional Conduct. Physician is placed on probation until further Order of the Board. Shall have female chaperone present in all settings with female patients. Shall undergo a psychosexual evaluation within 30 days. View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 9 2007	Tucson	30154
Eli J. Hammer, M.D.	Summary Suspension of License - violation of a Board Order. The Board's summary action has been stayed until further order of the court. View Full Document [PDF]	Jul 13 2007	Scottsdale	17176
Robert C. Teague, M.D.	Letter of Repimand for failing to maintain adequate records on a patient and for failing to furnish his entire patient record as ordered by the Board. View Full Document [PDF]	Jul 13 2007	Phoenix	3925
William H. Castro, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - unprofessional conduct for failure to personally evaluate, prior to delivery, a VBAC patient induced with prostaglandin gel and for inadequate medical records. View Full Document [PDF]	Jul 13 2007	Glendale	18402
George Sein, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - unprofessional conduct for failure to communicate to the patient the results of an abnormal laboratory test delaying the diagnosis of prostate cancer. View Full Document [PDF]	Jul 13 2007	Prescott	13863
Darrell J. Jessop, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand and Probation - for improper Methadone dosing and improper mgt. of accidental opiate overdose. 1 Yr. Probation & 10 hours of Bd. Staff pre-approved CME in pain mgt. Motion for Rehearing filed. Motion Denying Rehearing 8/9/07. View Full Document [PDF]	Jul 13 2007	Marana	23441
Felipe A. Cecena, M.D.	Decree of Censure and Probation - Unprofessional Conduct for failing to timely see a critically ill patient, for making false and misleading statement in the medical record. 1 Year Probation. Shall within 1 year obtain 10 hours CME in ethics. View Full Document [PDF]	Jul 13 2007	Apache Junction	15243
Peter J. Normann, M.D.	Summary Suspension - License to practice medicine in the State of Arizona is summarily suspended pending formal hearing before an Administrative Law Judge from the Office of Administrative Hearings. Order amended on 7/12/07 View Full Document [PDF]	Jul 10 2007	Anthem	33254
Michael A. Epstein, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for failure to timely diagnose and treat status epilepticus in a patient and for failing to maintain adequate medical records. View Full Document [PDF]	Jun 11 2007	Glendale	9945
A. Harold Meyerowitz, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand and Probation - Unprofessional Conduct for failing to maintain adequate medical records and failing to maintain legible records and signing undated prescriptions. 1 Yr. Prob. and shall within 1 Yr. complete PACE record keeping. View Full Document [PDF]	Jun 8 2007	Chandler	13263
Emmanuel G Acosta, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for prescribing medications to patients without first performing a physical examination, for failure to maintain adequate records on 19 patients and for actions taken by another medical board. View Full Document [PDF]	Jun 8 2007	Orlando	31245
Robert A. Vavrick, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for failure to order a head CT and lumbar puncture for a patient with altered level of consciousness and acute headache. View Full Document [PDF]	Jun 8 2007	Flagstaff	14500
Aslam Pervez, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - for prescribing controlled substances to an immediate family member, for prescribing non-controlled substances to an immediate family member without conducting a physicial examination and for failing to maintain adequate records. View Full Document [PDF]	Jun 8 2007	Shreveport	35476
Thomas J. Groves, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for failure to properly perform a cervical translaminar epidural steriod injection and for failure to properly sedate a patient during the procedure. View Full Document [PDF]	Jun 8 2007	Phoenix	5104
Donald F. Stonefeld, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for an action taken by another board supported by evidence of a boundary violation with one patient. View Full Document [PDF]	Jun 8 2007		14712
Michael J. Rosen, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for being excluded from Medicare, Medicaid and all federal health care programs for failure to pay student loans. View Full Document [PDF]	Jun 8 2007	Scottsdale	21267
Mark R. Hemphill, M.D.	Order of Probation - unprof. conduct for habitual intemperance in the use of alcohol or habitual substance abuse. Shall enroll and participate in the Board's progr. for treatment and rehab. of physicians impaired by alcohol or drugs (MAP) 5-year Prob View Full Document [PDF]	Jun 8 2007	Tempe	24566
Mark S. Weis, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand and Probation for failure to app. manage an alcoholic patient with depression and failure to maintain adequate records. 1-Yr. Probation & undergo PACE record keeping course and provide proof of attend. Probation terminated 7/24/07. View Full Document [PDF]	Jun 8 2007	Gilbert	33546
Fernando Cruzado, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand and Probation - Unprofessional Conduct - for failure to appropriately diagnose and treat discoid lupus, for altering medical records and failure to maintain adequate records. 1-Yr. Probation; 20 hours (each) recordkeeping & ethics View Full Document [PDF]	Jun 8 2007	Globe	30961
James M. Tillinghast, M.D.	Surrender of License - habitual intemperance in the use of alcohol or substance abuse and using controlled substances except if prescribed by another physician for use during a prescribed course of treatment. View Full Document [PDF]	Jun 8 2007	Phoenix	14418
Shelley L. Everly, M.D.	Surrender of Active License - Unprofessional conduct for violating a formal order, probation, consent agreement or stipulation and for failing to furnish information in a timely manner to the board or the board's investigators. View Full Document [PDF]	Jun 8 2007	Flagstaff	28385
Mary Ethelynne Groves, M.D.	Surrender of Active License - Unprofessional conduct for violating a formal order, probation, consent agreement or stipulation. View Full Document [PDF]	Jun 8 2007	Gallup	30315
David A. Rath, M.D.	Suspension and Probation - unprofessional conduct, habitual intemperance in the use of alcohol or substance abuse, action taken by another licensing jurisdiction. Suspended for 12 months.To complete treatment. Upon completion 5 year MAP probation. View Full Document [PDF]	Jun 8 2007	Delaware	17545
Malcolm G. Wilkinson, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand, Probation and Practice Restriction - Conduct that is or might be harmful or dangerous to patient or public. 15 year Probation. Shall not practice general surgery for 15 years and until he applies to the Board & receives permission. View Full Document [PDF]	Jun 8 2007	Cottonwood	21001
Eric J. Miller, M.D.	Order Vacating Interim Consent Agreement for Practice Restriction. Vacated 6/4/07. View Full Document [PDF]	Jun 4 2007	Phoenix	19279
Keith Levitt, M.D.	Interim 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. View Full Document [PDF]	May 29 2007	Seattle	26382
Veeresh Moodabagilu, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for failure to address the patient's neurological deficits. View Full Document [PDF]	May 22 2007	Casa Grande	26014
Michael E. Granberry, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failing to take a culture and failing to personally follow-up on a post-operative complication. View Full Document [PDF]	May 21 2007	Tucson	28676
Diego G. Cardenas, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for delay in diagnosis and treatment of a pregnant patient with bacteriuria and for inadequate medical records. View Full Document [PDF]	May 21 2007	Wickenburg	19750
Thomas J. Grade, M.D.	Summary Suspension pending Formal Hearing. Action taken for failure to obtain an Inpatient Evaluation for alcohol and substance abuse as Ordered on May 2, 2007. Revocation in effect on 9/14/07. View Full Document [PDF]	May 18 2007	Gilbert	10424
Joe T. Hayashi, M.D.	Decree of Censure and Probation for failure to recognize importance of maintaining adequate INR. Two year Probation and required to undego PACE Assessment within 60 days of Order. Chart reviews to be conducted. View Full Document [PDF]	May 18 2007	Sun City West	12865
Cynthia J. Modny, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to maintain adequate medical records, charging a fee for services not rendered, and ongoing behavior issues that adversely affect patient care. 1 Yr. Probation to obtain treating psychiatrist. Prob. tolled - surrendered. View Full Document [PDF]	May 18 2007	Phoenix	22577
Michael S. Biscoe, M.D.	Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order (Letter of Reprimand) for failure to recognize and treat meningococcemia in a timely manner, failure to repeat physical examinations during the time the patient was in the ER and inadequate medical records. View Full Document [PDF]	May 18 2007	Phoenix	20915
Erick R. Martinez, M.D.	Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order (Letter of Reprimand) for failing to inform the patient that a requested and consented to tubal ligation had not been performed during her emergent C-section delivery. View Full Document [PDF]	May 18 2007	Yuma	20874
Donald K. Hopewell, M.D.	Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order (Letter of Reprimand) for making a false statement on the license application as filed with the Board. View Full Document [PDF]	May 18 2007	Cockeysville	33348
Larry P. Putnam, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand and Probation for habitual intemperance, inappropriate prescribing, and failing to maintain adequate medical records. Five year probation and required to participate in the Board's program for treatment of drugs and alcohol (MAP) View Full Document [PDF]	May 18 2007	Tucson	9233
Mitchell Roy Halter, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand and Probation for inadequate monitoring of eight patients. Two year Probation. Shall not implant pain management related devices until he has obtained further approved training. 15 hours Category I CME. View Full Document [PDF]	May 18 2007	Tucson	29626
Ramachandra N. Rao, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - unprofessional conduct for failure to appropriately assess a patient and for inadequate medical records. Motion for Rehearing filed 5/11/07. Motion for Rehearing Denied on 6/7/07. View Full Document [PDF]	May 18 2007	Glendale	25615
K. Kenneth Leung, M.D.	Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order for Revocation of License - failure to maintain adequate patient records, failed to adhere to relevant standards of care in his treatment of patients, failure to attend PACE evaluation as ordered. View Full Document [PDF]	May 18 2007	Apache Junction	10262
Kenneth J. Tolman, M.D.	Interim Consent Agreement 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 meds, until applying to Board. View Full Document [PDF]	May 7 2007	Pittsburgh	36900
Peter J. Normann, M.D.	Interim Consent Agreement for Practice Restriction. Shall not perform any office procedures, surgeries, or use conscious sedation until further Order of the Board. View Full Document [PDF]	May 3 2007	Anthem	33254
Marvin L. Gibbs, M.D.	Summary Suspension pending formal hearing (Practicing with a suspended license; violating a Board Order). View Full Document [PDF]	Apr 19 2007	Phoenix	13736
William V. Gaul, M.D.	Revocation of License for drug and/or alcohol use and for violation of Board Order. View Full Document [PDF]	Apr 17 2007	Sun City	13119
Melanie K. Kohout, M.D.	Consent Agreement for Surrender of License Respondent admitted to acts of unprofessional conduct - failing or refusing to maintain adequate records, habitual intemperance in the use of alcohol or drugs, using controlled substances not prescribed. View Full Document [PDF]	Apr 13 2007	Mesa	23105
Ricky Ochoa, M.D.	Consent Agreement for Probationary License - Physician shall enroll in and participate in the Board's program for the treatment and rehabilitation of physicians who are impaired by alcohol or drug abuse (MAP). Probationary period for 2 years. View Full Document [PDF]	Apr 13 2007	Phoenix	36865
Albert F. Olivier, M.D.	Consent Agreement for Letter of Reprimand for performing surgery without adequate indications, for failure to obtain informed consent, and for failure to maintain adequate records View Full Document [PDF]	Apr 13 2007	Phoenix	9954
Joseph R. Volk, M.D.	Consent Agreement for Letter of Reprimand for failure to adequately assess a patient with low platelets and hemolytic anemia, failure to promptly order lab tests and for failure to initiate treatment. View Full Document [PDF]	Apr 13 2007	Glendale	13382
Robert B. Pasterz, M.D.	Consent Agreement for Letter of Reprimand for altering medical records, delay in diagnosing and treating prostate cancer and for inadequate medical records. View Full Document [PDF]	Apr 13 2007	Sun City West	10596
Carol L. Henricks, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to diagnose a compressive cervical myelopathy by an intervertebral disc herniation in a timely manner and for failure to maintain adequate medical records. View Full Document [PDF]	Apr 13 2007	Tucson	25445
Vilas Deshpande, M.D.	Consent Agreement for Letter of Reprimand for performing surgery on the wrong site. View Full Document [PDF]	Apr 13 2007	Saint Petersburg	20706
Mark Zachary, M.D.	Consent Agreement for Letter of Reprimand for failure to diagnose and treat the patient's right ankle fracture in a timely manner. View Full Document [PDF]	Apr 13 2007	Phoenix	12879
Mohammad S. Khera, M.D.	Consent Agreement for Letter of Reprimand for an action taken by another state for fraudulent billing. View Full Document [PDF]	Apr 13 2007	Winsted	33175
Susan B. Fleming, M.D.	Consent Agreement for Letter of Repimand and Prob. for improper prescribing, inadequate exam of patient.Prescribing in excess and failure to recognize/deal with evid. of narcotics abuse. 1 Yr Prob. 20 hrs. CME in prescrib. Probation terminated 7/24/07. View Full Document [PDF]	Apr 13 2007	Tucson	14840
Le Roi Arturo Baez, M.D.	Summary Suspension pending Formal Hearing. (See Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order for Probation - dated Aug. 9, 2007). View Full Document [PDF]	Mar 26 2007	Tucson	30154
Thomas J. Peters, M.D.	Decree of Censure for mismanagement of a drug seeking patient, failure to supervise a MA, & failure to maintain records. 2- Year Probation - 20 hours CME in pain management & prescribing; chart reviews every 6 months. See Order. CME completed 7/7/07. View Full Document [PDF]	Mar 16 2007	Cottonwood	9582
Marvin L. Gibbs, M.D.	Suspension for time served. One Year Probation with random chart reviews. View Full Document [PDF]	Mar 15 2007	Phoenix	13736
James A. McGlamery, M.D.	Request for Inactivation with Cause and Order Granting Inactivation with Cause. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 21 2007	Tucson	10971
Larry P. Putnam, M.D.	Interim Consent Agreement for Practice Restriction. Shall not work more than 40 hours per week for six months. Supervised practice. See Order. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 13 2007	Tucson	9233
Nils E. Foley, M.D.	Interim Consent Agreement 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. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 9 2007	Tucson	32906
John C. Morgan, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to document the disposal of Fetanyl patches in the medical records, for engaging in sexual conduct with a patient, and for habitual intemperance. Five Year Probation - participate in MAP. See Order. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 9 2007	Scottsdale	25871
Robert A. Vavrick, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for habitual intemperance and reporting to work under the influence of alcohol. Five Year Probation - participate in MAP. Probation tolled - License cancelled on 6/27/07. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 9 2007	Flagstaff	14500
Laurence M. Susini, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failing to appreciate the degree of angulation and for failure to consider a closed reduction. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 9 2007	Sierra Vista	17611
Chuck S. G. Mangubat, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failing to follow up on and inform the patient of x-ray results, for making a false statement in the medical record, and for failing to maintain adequate patient records. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 9 2007	Phoenix	24330
Noel A. Yannessa, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to detect an obvious significant pathology of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine on an MRI. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 9 2007	Tucson	5413
Ronald L. Christ, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to arrange for a diagnostic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 9 2007	Page	6644
James L. Sameshima, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to verify appropriate administration of medications and for failure to appropriately monitor for side effects. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 9 2007	Tucson	24707
Marcia A. Mastrin, M.D.	Decree of Censure for improper treatment of opioid addiction, improper prescription of Buprenorphine in an unapproved form, and for inadequate medical records. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 9 2007	Glendale	31029
Kenneth N. McCormick, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for misdiagnosing sqamous cell carcinoma. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 9 2007	Phoenix	17948
Garry W. Pohoretsky, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for committing felonies, for habitual intemperance, and for failing to report his criminal charges to the Board within ten days. One Year Probation - undergo biological fluid testing. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 9 2007	Tucson	19736
Devendra Soni, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to recognize, diagnose and treat SIRS in a timely manner and failure to freq. monitor until salicylate levels were potentially out of toxic range. Probation - undergo PACE & recordkeeping. Probation terminated 7/24/07. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 9 2007	Sun City	27826
Timothy J. Gelety, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for not evaluating a patient who developed post-operative complications and for not being available in a timely fashion to evaluate another post-operative patient. Motion for Rehearing filed 1/10/07. Motion denied 2/13/07. View Full Document [PDF]	Jan 13 2007	Tucson	21851
Charles Lew, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to diagnose and treat bowel obstruction in a timely manner in an infant presenting with continued emesis. One Year Probation - obtain 20 hours CME in management of acutely ill pediatric patients. Completed CME on 4/30/07 View Full Document [PDF]	Jan 13 2007	Phoenix	18472
Steven C. Torres, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to recognize diabetic ketoacidosis in a pregnant patient. View Full Document [PDF]	Jan 13 2007	Chandler	31282
Joseph A. Caplan, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to obtain a past medical history and underestimating the severity of a cardiac catheterization resulting in the death of a patient. View Full Document [PDF]	Jan 13 2007	Peoria	14750
James M. Hurley, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to evaluate and appropriately diagnose a patient with acute abdominal pain. One Year Probation - obtain 12-15 hours CME in the differential diagnosis and management of the acute abdomen in both adults and children. View Full Document [PDF]	Jan 13 2007	Prescott Valley	3191
Karen B. Barcklay-Dodson, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to appropriately evaluate and refer a patient with a significant head injury. View Full Document [PDF]	Jan 13 2007	San Luis	29446
Zulfiqar U. Farooqui, M.D.	Decree of Censure - making false or fradulent statements in connection w/ the practice of medicine, making a false or misleading statement to Board, & for failing to adequately follow up on abnormal lab tests. 1 Yr Prob. - 10 hrs. CME in ethics. View Full Document [PDF]	Jan 13 2007	Scottsdale	24737
Sudhir K Goel, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to perform adequate examinations and failure to maintain adequate medical records. One Year Probation - obtain 20 hours CME in recordkeeping and patient management in primary care settings. View Full Document [PDF]	Jan 13 2007	Kingman	27103
Steve P. Chow, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to appropriately monitor an anesthetized patient resulting in respiratory arrest and possible cardiovascular compromise and for failure to maintain adequate records. View Full Document [PDF]	Jan 13 2007	Yuba City	31428
George K. K. Wong, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to ask appropriate questions and follow up on a critically ill patient. View Full Document [PDF]	Jan 13 2007	Murray	21765
Mark L. Grams, M.D.	Interim Consent Agreement 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. View Full Document [PDF]	Jan 11 2007	Nogales	11869
Kenley Moshe Remen, M.D.	Revocation - violating a Board Order by failing to undergo evaluations and pay hearing costs. View Full Document [PDF]	Dec 13 2006		30159
Martin L. Meyers, M.D.	Surrender of Active License - habitual intemperance. View Full Document [PDF]	Dec 8 2006		27917
C. W. Bryant, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to adequately address acute respiratory decompensation and for inadequate medical records. View Full Document [PDF]	Dec 8 2006	Phoenix	20954
Franc W. Brodar, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for inappropriately prescribing for office staff w/o keeping a medical record and w/o conducting a physical examination & prescribing Hydrocodone under another physician's name & diverting it for his own use. 5 Yr. Probation - MAP. View Full Document [PDF]	Dec 8 2006	Phoenix	24079
Sudhir K Goel, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to document the severity of the patient's back pain and examinations concerning the assessment of the patient's back pain after several visits and for failure to adequately document subsequent back examinations. View Full Document [PDF]	Dec 8 2006	Phoenix	27103
Deepak K. Sanan, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failing to appropriately assess an asymmetric thyroid gland in a patient with a history of radiation therapy to the gland and for inadequate medical records. View Full Document [PDF]	Dec 8 2006	Norwood	24212
William R. Burks, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to implant the correct intraocular lens in two patients. View Full Document [PDF]	Dec 8 2006	Margate	18669
David L. Child, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for removal of ovaries without indication and without informed consent and for failure to inform the patient her ovaries were removed. View Full Document [PDF]	Dec 8 2006	Phoenix	6275
K. Kenneth Leung, M.D.	Summary Suspension pending formal hearing. See Order. View Full Document [PDF]	Nov 30 2006	Apache Junction	10262
Ronald E. Sherer, M.D.	Decree of Censure for gross negligence in the management of a known diabetic pregnant patient resulting in fetal demise. 15 Year Practice Restriction - shall not practice obstetrics. Motion for Rehearing filed 11/15/06. Rehearing denied 12/7/06. View Full Document [PDF]	Nov 22 2006	Phoenix	19367
Abdol R. Arjmandfard, M.D.	Revocation, Stayed. Suspended until further Order of Board. Within 90 days enroll in an evaluation and treatment program for sexual offenders and comply with recommendations of facility. Order Tolled. License Expired. View Full Document [PDF]	Nov 21 2006	Mesa	33227
John M. Ritland, M.D.	Revocation, Stayed w/10yr Probation (Practice Restriction)-Unprof. conduct-Must have a licensed female chaperone present in all settings with female patients under age 18. Order issued 10/16/06 based on Court of Appeals remand. View Full Document [PDF]	Nov 21 2006	Flagstaff	17268
John N. Glover, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to pursue the etiology of an abnormal chest x-ray and worsening clinical picture. View Full Document [PDF]	Nov 18 2006	Phoenix	8971
Jamie S. McReynolds, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to adequately care for a patient with critical carotid artery stenosis. One Year Probation - obtain 20 hours CME in treatment of cerebral vascular disease. View Full Document [PDF]	Nov 18 2006	Phoenix	15120
T. S. Soundararajan, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for the action taken by the California Medical Board for conduct that is unprofessional conduct pursuant to A.R.S. 32-1401(27). View Full Document [PDF]	Nov 18 2006	Westminster	15670
Zev Fainsilber, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - failure to refer a pt w/ suspected melanoma, inappropriate contact with a pt, making false statements on record. 5 Yr Probation - female chaperone with female pts; obtain treating therapist; CME-medical records. View Full Document [PDF]	Nov 18 2006	Phoenix	22634
Duane Greer Martin, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to recognize signs and symptoms of myocardial origin and for failure to obtain an EKG depriving the patient of a chance for earlier intervention. View Full Document [PDF]	Nov 18 2006	Phoenix	30487
Joan M. Warner, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to recognize fetal distress and failure to promptly deliver two fetuses resulting in harm to one fetus and fetal death of the other. View Full Document [PDF]	Nov 18 2006	Mesa	27858
Daniel J. Martinie, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for an action taken by the federal government restricting his practice to male patients only and for engaging in a sexual relationship with a former patient within six months after the last consultation. View Full Document [PDF]	Nov 18 2006	Luke Afb	29155
Unen D. Hsu, M.D.	Interim Order for Practice Restriction - Shall not prescribe controlled substances. Must timely and appropriately refer patients seeking and/or needing scheduled substances to other licensed medical professionals and make his patient records available. View Full Document [PDF]	Oct 26 2006	Phoenix	8373
W. Neil Chloupek, M.D.	Revocation - habitual intemperance in the use of alcohol or habitual substance abuse. View Full Document [PDF]	Oct 16 2006	Phoenix	4553
John F. Michiels, M.D.	Surrender of Active License - (Unprofessional Conduct) - internet prescribing. View Full Document [PDF]	Oct 13 2006	Hamilton	22251
Walter J. Jasin, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for performing surgery while impaired. Five Year Probation - participate in the Board's Monitored Aftercare Program for the treatment and rehabilitation of physicians who are impaired by drug or alcohol abuse. View Full Document [PDF]	Oct 13 2006	Sierra Vista	10086
Brian E. Demuth, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to recognize fetal distress and failure to deliver an infant in a timely manner resulting in the death of the infant. View Full Document [PDF]	Oct 13 2006	Greenbrae	15614
Kenneth S. Bistricky, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for the general mismanagement of three patients resulting in potential and actual harm to the patients. View Full Document [PDF]	Oct 13 2006	Phoenix	8807
Richard Carino, M.D.	Revocation - possession of materials relating to sexual exploitation of minors via interstate commerce. See Order. View Full Document [PDF]	Oct 13 2006	Lakeland	25808
A. Chasby Sacks, M.D.	Decree of Censure for inappropriate sexual conduct with a patient. Five years Probation. Obtain a female chaperone present for all interactions with female patients; obtain a treating psychotherapist; obtain 10 hours CME in sexual boundaries. See Order. View Full Document [PDF]	Oct 12 2006	Phoenix	9475
James L. Robrock, M.D.	Interim Consent Agreement for Practice Restriction - shall not practice clinical medicine or any medicine involving direct patient care. Prohibited from prescribing any form of treatment including prescription medications. View Full Document [PDF]	Oct 5 2006	Chandler	16209
Michael A. Chasin, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for inappropriately interacting with his patients, including engaging in conversations of a sexual nature with patients. Three Yr Probation - obtain a treating psychologist & remain in treatment for at least twelve months. See Order. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 19 2006	Mesa	8082
Robert D. Castillo, M.D.	Interim Consent Agreement 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 medications, until applies to Board for permission. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 19 2006	Phoenix	11036
James N. Yarusso, M.D.	Request for License Inactivation with Cause and Order Inactivating License with Cause. The Board will not reactivate license until evidence is received proving medically competent and mentally and physically able to safely practice. Alcohol relapse. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 18 2006	Tucson	31732

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