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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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05/15/2006 - 05/14/2007

05/15/2007 - 06/18/2008

Board Actions: 05/15/2007 - 06/18/2008 (most recent first)

Licensee Name	Description of Action	Effective as of:	Licensee City	License No.
Hara P. Misra, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand & Probation - Unprofessional Conduct for failure to properly manage compl. related to surgical proc. resulting in life threatening condition. 2-Yr. Prob. - 20 Hrs. CME and chart reviews. Prob. terminated 7/6/05 under prior Order. View Full Document [PDF]	May 8 2008	Scottsdale	14933
Hilario Juarez, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand and Probation - Unprofessional Conduct for failure to perform a timely and adequate history and physical, inadequate documentation of an operative procedure and inaccurate documentation. 1 Yr. Probation; shall obtain 17 hrs. CME. View Full Document [PDF]	May 8 2008	Phoenix	12148
Donald E. Porter, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for failing to consider and pursue a diagnosis of pulmonary embolism and failing to perform an adequate examination, incl. pulse oximetry and measuring vital signs in a pat. complaining of respiratory symptom View Full Document [PDF]	May 8 2008	Tucson	13521
Timothy J. Gelety, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for not being available in a timely fashion to evaluate a post-operative patient. View Full Document [PDF]	May 8 2008	Tucson	21851
Robert J. Brownsberger, 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]	Apr 9 2008	Flagstaff	23429
Ilangovan Govindarajan, M.D.	Interim Practice Restriction & Psychosexual Evaluation - Shall have female chaperone present any time he examines female patients. Bd. staff to conduct chart rev. Shall submit to inpatient psychosexual evaluation at Bd. approved facility within 30 days. View Full Document [PDF]	Apr 7 2008	Kingman	25797
James G. Leiferman, M.D.	Advisory Letter for prescribing a controlled substance to an immediate family member. This is a one time occurrence that does not rise to the level of discipline. View Full Document [PDF]	Apr 3 2008	Tempe	20527
Stephen E. Flynn, M.D.	Surrender of Active License - Unprofessional Conduct for failure to maintain adequate records, failure to maintain sanitary conditions and as a result of PACE evaluation results. Shall return wallet card and certificate of license. View Full Document [PDF]	Apr 3 2008	Phoenix	3351
Ole G. Torjusen, M.D.	Surrender of Active License - Unprofessional Conduct - violating a formal Order, failing to perform appropriate testing, and failed to determine correct diagnosis and failure to provide information in a timely manner View Full Document [PDF]	Apr 3 2008	Chandler	19487
Patricia L. Clarke, M.D.	Decree of Censure & Probation for failure to appropriately diagnose and treat diabetes and pertussis, for inappropriately diagnosing two patients with diabetes; for inappropriate prescribing and billing. 5 Yr. Prob,- PACE eval. and chart reviews View Full Document [PDF]	Apr 3 2008	Bisbee	26877
James E. Jones, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to aggressively treat a patient's hypotension after placement of a spinal anesthetic, for failure to appreciate pt's volume status and for failure to maintain adequate records. View Full Document [PDF]	Apr 3 2008	Phoenix	5349
Douglas A. Slaughter, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to properly perform a kyphoplasty procedure resulting in the extravasation of cement and paraplegia in a patient and for failure to inform a patient of the benefits, risks and complications of that procedure. View Full Document [PDF]	Apr 3 2008	Santa Fe	23614
Richard J. Whitman, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to follow-up with a patient with possible small bowel obstruction until 3 days after an initial visit and for failure to familiarize himself with the results of a CT scan. View Full Document [PDF]	Apr 3 2008	Chandler	14188
Jorge L. Alsina, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand and Probation - for action taken by another State. 1Yr. Probation. Shall within one year comply with the terms of the Florida Board Order requiring CME. Probation to terminate upon completion of the CME. View Full Document [PDF]	Apr 3 2008	Hialeah	36102
S. Zubair Tahir, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for failing to know the rsults on an intraoperative x-ray; for failing to make himself aware of the findings of the x-ray and for failure to document the abnormal needle count. View Full Document [PDF]	Mar 12 2008	Mesa	19801
David A. Wilbirt, M.D.	Revocation - for Inappropriate Prescribing and for violation of a Bd. Order for continuing to prescribe controlled subs. after signing Practice Limit. prohibiting him from engaging in the practice of medicine; including prescrib. Hearing costs pd 4/4/08 View Full Document [PDF]	Mar 12 2008	Scottsdale	9920
Michael R. Rollins, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for failure to timely operate on a patient with post-operative complications. Motion for Rehearing Filed on 1/11/08. Motion denied 2/7/08. Order corrected and effective on 3/11/08. View Full Document [PDF]	Mar 11 2008	Goodyear	30379
Abraham J. Sayegh, M.D.	Interim Summary Suspension - for drug and/or alcohol relapse. License to practice allopathic medicine in the State of Arizona is summarily suspended. View Full Document [PDF]	Mar 7 2008	Phoenix	18816
Stephen O. Morris, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for failure to diagnose and monitor a patient considered to be high risk for drug abuse; for inappropriate prescribing and for inadequate medical records. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 21 2008	Paradise Valley	10800
Parvez P. Jessani, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for failure to appropriately and adequately investigate the signs and symptoms of and treatment for propianic acidemia and failure to seek appropriate consultation. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 21 2008	Tucson	22709
George E. Stavros, M.D.	Probation for failing to maintain adequate records. Two-year Probation with random chart reviews in settings where physician conducts physical exams or provides direct patient care, provide annual documentation of FAA medical records compliance. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 7 2008	Mesa	4409
Max D. Lind, M.D.	Surrender of License - Unprofessional Conduct for failure to maintain adequate records, for failure to address patients elevated blood pressure and failure to present and adequately evaluate patients. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 7 2008	Phoenix	4576
Steven G. Cervi-Skinner, M.D.	Decree of Censure, Practice Restriction and Probation for failure to properly supervise a P.A., failing to maintain adequate records & properly record schedule II and III controlled substances. 30 Year Prob. Shall not supervise PA's for 30 years. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 7 2008	Phoenix	26268
Ernest Bensch, M.D.	Surrender of License (Non-Disciplinary) - Physician admits he is no longer able to safely practice medicine due to a medical condition. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 7 2008	Prescott Valley	4617
Arthur Ford, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for failure to use a paralytic agent prior to intubating a rigid laryngoscope. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 7 2008	Kingman	11461
Edward G. Blankstein, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for failure to properly dispense medications and for failure to maintain adequate records. Shall surrender his dispensing certificate. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 7 2008	Tempe	10529
Patrick Joseph Dean, M.D.	Issue Medical License and/for Letter of Reprimand with Probation for five years for the unlicensed practice of medicine. Issued fine of $5,000; to be paid prior to issuance of license. Fine paid on 2/21/08. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 7 2008	Memphis	38046
James H. Armstrong, M.D.	Interim Order - Practice Restriction. Shall not practice any clinical medicine or any medicine involing direct patient care, and is prohibited from prescribing any form of treatment including prescription medication, until receiving permission from Bd. View Full Document [PDF]	Feb 4 2008	Tempe	24923
A. Chasby Sacks, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failing or refusing to maintain adequate records on a patient. View Full Document [PDF]	Jan 22 2008	Phoenix	9475
Patricia L. Clarke, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failing to appropriately evaluate a patient with multiple medical issues and for failing to maintain adequate medical records. One year Probation - 20 hours CME in diagnosis and treatment of fluid and electrolyte abnormalities. View Full Document [PDF]	Jan 22 2008	Bisbee	26877
David D. Parrish, M.D.	Revocation of License - Unprofessional Conduct for violation of a Board Order requiring physician to undergo a PACE evaluation to determine his competency. View Full Document [PDF]	Jan 19 2008	Scottsdale	26896
Venu G. Menon, M.D.	Revocation of License - Unprofessional Conduct for violation of a Board Order requiring physician to undergo a PACE evaluation to determine his competency. View Full Document [PDF]	Jan 19 2008	Dayton	12360
Charanjit S. Dhillon, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for inappropriate billing and failure to provide a patient's medical record to a subsequent treating physician. One year Probation to obtain 20 hours CME in billing and coding and document to support the billing and coding. View Full Document [PDF]	Jan 19 2008	Phoenix	11273
James A. McGlamery, M.D.	License Reactivation and Five Year Probation. Participate in Monitored Aftercare Program. View Full Document [PDF]	Dec 17 2007	Tucson	10971
Angelo L. Chirban, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for failure to supervise a physician assistant, failure to file a Notice of Supervision and failure to obtain Bd. approval for prescribing schedule II and III controlled substances by a physician assistant. View Full Document [PDF]	Dec 14 2007	Mesa	27055
M. Cecilia D. Dimaano, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for failure to respond to hospital staff in a timely manner or at times not at all and for failure to examine, evaluate and monitor patients on a regular basis. View Full Document [PDF]	Dec 14 2007	Gilbert	13509
Muhammad M. Alam, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for failure to properly manage an unstable hospitalized patient with persistent tachycardia and decreasing hemoglobin. View Full Document [PDF]	Dec 14 2007	Chandler	29511
Keith Levitt, M.D.	Surrender of License - due to substance abuse relapse. View Full Document [PDF]	Dec 14 2007	Seattle	26382
Francis J. Woo, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for failing to recommend a colonscopy screening for an eighty-one year old male patient. View Full Document [PDF]	Dec 14 2007	Lake Havasu City	10705
Anca M. Maras, M.D.	Decree of Censure & Probation for failure to timely obtain appropriate lab tests, for failure to adeq. monitor and treat a patient's blood loss and failure to maintain adequate records. 5 Yr Prob. - Practice in group setting and chart reviews. Tolling View Full Document [PDF]	Dec 14 2007	Phoenix	13103
Nils E. Foley, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand, Probation and Monitored Aftercare Program - Shall not practice anesthesia for two years. 5 Year MAP Probation and shall obtain treating psychotherapist. View Full Document [PDF]	Dec 14 2007	Tucson	32906
Jeffrey D. Strickland, M.D.	Consent Agreement for Surrender of License for substance abuse and for knowingly making a false or fraudulent statement on renewal application. View Full Document [PDF]	Dec 14 2007	Salt Lake City	34244
Mark R. Austein, M.D.	Inactivation with Cause and Order Inactivating License with Cause as a result of a substance abuse relapse. View Full Document [PDF]	Dec 11 2007	Tucson	14196
Cesar Villarreal, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand-Unprofessional Conduct for committing a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. Motion for Rehearing filed on 11/13/07. Motion for Rehearing denied 12/14/07. View Full Document [PDF]	Nov 17 2007	El Paso	30915
Neil Trachtenberg, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand-Unprofessional Conduct for performing a procedure to which the patient did not consent. Motion for Rehearing received 11/14/07. Motion for rehearing denied 12/14/07. View Full Document [PDF]	Nov 17 2007	Phoenix	10078
Unen D. Hsu, M.D.	Decree of Censure - Unprofessional Conduct for inappropriate narcotic prescribing. 15 year Probation. Restricted from prescribing narcotics. May petition Board within 5 years for termination of Probation. View Full Document [PDF]	Nov 17 2007	Phoenix	8373
Peter J. Normann, M.D.	Revocation - Unprofessional Conduct for failure to perform preoperative evals, failure to provide appropriate post-op care, failure to intubate and failure to maintain adeq. records. Summary Susp. Order remains in effect until Revoc Order effective. View Full Document [PDF]	Nov 16 2007	Anthem	33254
Warren L. Moody, M.D.	Interim Order for Summary Suspension of License - Unprofessional Conduct for prescribing, dispensing or administering any controlled substance for other than accepted therapeutic purpose and violating a formal order. View Full Document [PDF]	Oct 16 2007	Phoenix	31152
Miriam A. Arce, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand-Unprofessional Conduct for failure to recognize acute onset dyspnea as a chest pain, for failure to perform an adequate evaluation and failure to maintain adequate medical records. View Full Document [PDF]	Oct 12 2007	Mesa	15645
Eric J. Miller, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand, Probation and Monitored Aftercare Program - for habitual intemperance, prescribing mediations to patients for other than therapeutic purposes, prescribing controlled substances to family. 5 Year MAP Probation. View Full Document [PDF]	Oct 12 2007	Phoenix	19279
William K. Kvien, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand-Unprof. Conduct - engaging in sexual relationships with patients; habitual intemperance; making false statement to the Bd. Female chaperone required in all settings when exam. female pat. 5 yr. Prob. Drug testing & CME. View Full Document [PDF]	Oct 12 2007	Winslow	15772
M. H. Khayata, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for failure to remove a targeted tumor during surgery; for failure to inform patient that removal was unsuccessful, failure to review pathology report and failure to follow up with treatment plan. View Full Document [PDF]	Oct 12 2007	Phoenix	20382
Moustafa E. Alamy, M.D.	Decree of Censure - Unprofessional Conduct for being disciplined by the State of California for rendering inappropriate and unnecessary treatment to six patients and failure to maintain adequate medical records. Civil penalty of $5,000. Paid 12/31/07 View Full Document [PDF]	Oct 12 2007	Paramount	24095
Howard D. Ellis, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct for action taken by the Kansas Medical Board. View Full Document [PDF]	Oct 12 2007	Overland Park	16727
Bernard J. Miller, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand-Unprofessional Conduct for failure to obtain a cardiac clearance prior to elective surgery and for failure to address possible septal infarct on the electrocardiogram and failure to perform a polysomnography. View Full Document [PDF]	Oct 12 2007	Tucson	7421
Pamela A. Morford, M.D.	Surrender of License - Unprofessional Conduct for violation of a Board Order. View Full Document [PDF]	Oct 11 2007	Tucson	17926
David Isaac Plumb, M.D.	Interim Summary Suspension of License - Physicians license to practice allopathic medicine is summarily suspended pending a formal hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. View Full Document [PDF]	Oct 11 2007	Scottsdale	37523
Humberto Rosado, M.D.	Interim Order - Practice Restriction. Physician shall not practice clinical medicine or any medicine involving direct patient care, prohibited from prescribing any form of treatment including medications, until further order of the Board. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 18 2007	Yuma	19978
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 & Prob. for improper diag. and treatment of patients with chronic pain, improper use of medication. Shall not perform pain mgt. related injection therapies until compl. PACE eval. Rehear. denied 10/11/07. Probation tolled 10/22/07. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 15 2007	Tucson	8269
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
Stephen P. Sutton, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct failing to appropriately treat a Pseudomonas infection of the urinary tract, failing to perform a nephrectomy and failing to discuss all alternatives with a patient. Motion for Rehearing 8/20/07 denied 2/7/08 View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 15 2007	Oregon	28812
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
Ela M. Timbadia, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - Unprof.Conduct for failure to abandon the procedure to place central catheter after multiple attempts and for failing to recognize the central catheter was inappropriately placed. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 15 2007	Glendale	16679
Marvin L. Gibbs, M.D.	Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law & Order for Revocation of License - Summary Susp. remains in effect until eff. date of Revocation Order. Physicians license is revoked on effectivedate. Pay hearing costs 30 days.Motion for Rehearing denied 10-11-07. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 14 2007	Tempe	13736
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	Mesa	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	Sun City West	32747
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. Probation terminated 10/11/07. 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
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
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
Le Roi Arturo Baez, M.D.	Order for Probation - Unprofes.Conduct. Prob. until further Order. Shall have female chaperone present in all settings with female patients. psychosexual eval. within 30 days - eval. comp. 9/5/07. Chaperone lifted 10/18/07 (See Amended Order) View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 9 2007	Tucson	30154
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, making false and misleading statement. 1 Yr.Prob. Within 1 yr obtain 10 hrs.CME in ethics. CME completed 2/22/08. Probation terminated 3/18/08. View Full Document [PDF]	Jul 13 2007	Casa Grande	15243
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
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. ALJ recommendation dismissal. View Full Document [PDF]	Jul 13 2007	Scottsdale	17176
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. Revocation eff. 11/16/07 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 Prob. - Unprofessional Conduct for failing to maintain adequate & legible medical records and signing undated prescriptions. Shall within 1 Yr. complete PACE record keeping. CME completed on 7/13/07. Probation terminated 12/10/07 View Full Document [PDF]	Jun 8 2007	Chandler	13263
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	Sunbury	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
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	Tempe	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	Marinette	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	Lexington	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
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
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	Branson	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 8 patients.2-Yr. Prob.. Shall not implant pain mgt. related devices until he has obtained further approved training. 15 hours Category I CME.CME compl. 8/29/07. Restriction lifted 4/3/08. 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

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