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

John M. Kast MD License Number: 23805
950 29th Ave SW License Status: Canceled
Albany OR 97321-3415 License Date: 1/19/1996
Phone: License Renewed: 1/29/2001
Renew By: 04/2002
License Expires: 08/2002

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: FINCH UNIV. OF HEALTH SCIENCES, THE CHICAGO MED. SCHOOL
Graduation Date: 6/13/1988
Residency: 7/1/1988 - 6/30/1989 (General Surgery)
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
WASHINGTON, DC
Residency: 7/1/1989 - 6/30/1995 (Neurological Surgery)
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
WASHINGTON, DC
*Specialty: Neurological 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: 3
(while licensed in Arizona)

1/19/1996: Probation 5yrs- Unprofessional Conduct (misdemeanor violation involving moral turpitude; substance abuse; inappropriate prescribing; false/fraudulent statement).Perform 150 hrs community service for each year of probation. 5/6/99 - Probation terminated
9/6/2000: Inactivation of License with Cause - Substance Abuse
1/29/2001: Reactivation of License w/Letter of Reprimand/5yr Probation (Practice Restriction)- Clinical practice limited to 50hrs/wk,Schedule II & III restriction, except hospital; Participate in rehabilitation program.8/13/02 License Cancelled - Probation tolled

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

OPEN INVESTIGATIONS: NONE

CASES DISMISSED: NONE
(within last five years)

Malpractice/Criminal Information

MALPRACTICE CASES RESULTING IN PAYMENT: NONE
(within last five years)

CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS/"NO CONTEST" PLEAS: NONE

(within last five years)

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