Home | Recent Actions | Board Actions

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.

For help with terms and definitions please consult the Glossary.

Should you wish more information on a licensee listed below, click on their license number at the right. This will take you directly to their full Physician Profile.

The Arizona Medical Board uses Adobe Acrobat for the distribution of electronic versions of its documents. You must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view these files.

07/24/2006 - 07/23/2007

07/24/2007 - 08/27/2008

Board Actions: 07/24/2006 - 07/23/2007 (most recent first)

Licensee Name	Description of Action	Effective as of:	Licensee City	License No.
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, 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
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	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	Camp Verde	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	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	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	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
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	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 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
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
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	Tempe	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
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
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
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	Mesa	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
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	Chandler	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. Probation terminated 2/11/08. 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
Charles Lew, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand failure to diagnose and treat bowel obstruction in a timely manner in an infant presenting with continued emesis. 1 Year Prob. - 20 hours CME in mgt. of acutely ill pediatric patients. Compl.CME 4/30/07. Probation terminated 1/13/08 View Full Document [PDF]	Jan 13 2007	Tacoma	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	Glendale	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 eval.& appropriately diagnose a patient with acute abdominal pain. 1 Yr,Probation - obtain 12-15 hours CME in the differential diagnosis and mgt.of the acute abdomen in adults and children. Probation terminated 1/30/08 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/fradulent statements in connection w/the practice of medicine, making a false or misleading to Bd, & for failing to adequately followup on abnormal lab tests. 1 Yr Prob. - 10 hrs. CME ethics. Probation terminated 1/28/08 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 mgt. CME completed 1/8/08. Probation terminated 1/8/08. View Full Document [PDF]	Jan 13 2007	Phoenix	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. 11/21/06 tolled 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 hrs CME in treatment of cerebral vascular disease. CME completed 11/11/07. Probation terminated on 11/18/07. View Full Document [PDF]	Nov 18 2006	Tempe	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
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	Gilbert	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
Zev Fainsilber, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand - failure to refer a pt w/ suspected melanoma and failure to maintain proper records. 5 Yr Probation . Female chaperone with female pts; obtain treating therapist; 15 hrs. CME-completed 4/20/07. Probation tolled 3/13/07. View Full Document [PDF]	Nov 18 2006	Scottsdale	22634
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. 5 years Prob. Female chaperone present for all female patients; obtain a treating psychotherapist; obtain 10 hours CME in sexual boundaries. Therapist requirement terminated on 2/7/08. 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
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
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
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	Tempe	31732
Frank Iorio, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to do a needle biopsy prior to performing thyroid surgery and failure to recognize a laryngeal nerve post-surgery. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 15 2006	Prescott	12233
F. Hugo Villar-Valdes, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for performing an inadequate biopsy and for failing to aggressively pursue repeat biopsy when he recognized the biopsy was inadequate. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 15 2006	Tucson	9674
Paul Saiz, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for performing a surgery at a site not originally planned and that did not address the patient's problem requiring a second surgery. Motion for rehearing filed 9/15/06. Rehearing denied 12/7/06. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 15 2006	Las Cruces	25767
Robert J. Allen, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failing to refer a patient for appropriate cardiac evaluation. One Year Probation - must obtain 20 hours CME in electrocardiograph interpretation. Probation terminated 11/1/06. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 15 2006	Mesa	15874
Mahdi S. Al-Bassam, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failing to timely diagnose a known complication of an abdominal aortic stent placement resulting in patient death. Motion for Rehearing filed 9/11/06. Motion Denied 10/12/06. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 15 2006	Houston	21073
Wahid A. Ibrahim, M.D.	Revocation (Violating a Board Order; Making a false or fraudulent statement; Mentally or physically unable to practice medicine). See Order. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 15 2006	Kingman	30413
H. Lee Mitchell, M.D.	Revocation - (Failing to maintain adequate records; prescribing a prescription-only drug for other than therapeutic purposes; conduct or practice that may be harmful to the public; negligence). See Order. View Full Document [PDF]	Sep 15 2006	Mesa	30004
Thomas R. Brandt, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for performing a surgical procedure while intoxicated and 5 year Probation for participation in the Board's Monitored Aftercare Program. See Order. View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 30 2006	Scottsdale	25293
Marvin L. Gibbs, M.D.	Summary Suspension pending formal hearing (Failing or refusing to maintain adequate records; conduct that is or might be harmful or dangerous to the patient or the public; negligence). See Order View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 24 2006	Tempe	13736
Jeri B. Hassman, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand (Unprofessional Conduct) excessive joint and soft tissue injections. 2 Yr. Probation - shall not perform joint & soft tissue injections; 20 hours CME in pharmacology; chart review after 1 yr. CME complete. Probation terminated 4/8/08 View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 16 2006	Tucson	16132
Dariush Ghaffari, M.D.	Surrendered (Action taken by another licensing or regulatory jurisdiction). View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 11 2006	Omaha	21840
Deryl R. Lamb, M.D.	Decree of Censure for negligent obstetric care in numerous patients resulting in fetal demise in one patient and for poor medical record keeping. Permanently restricted from the practice of obstetrics. View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 11 2006	Queen Creek	21010
Shawn D. Barrong, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to recognize a severed ureter in a timely manner resulting in the removal of a patient's kidney. View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 11 2006	Spokane	23832
Donald R. Schieve, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to perform an adequate autopsy and failure to maintain adequate records. View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 11 2006	Bullhead City	18602
Lee S. Yosowitz, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for failure to evaluate and treat pre-eclamptic symptoms resulting in maternal and fetal death. View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 11 2006	Scottsdale	12610
James N. Yarusso, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for knowingly making a false statement to the Board. View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 11 2006	Tempe	31732
Richard P. Greenberg, M.D.	Practice Restriction - shall not perform any type of surgery until applying to the Board and receiving permission to do so. Order tolled on 8/11/06 View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 11 2006	Shelby	13656
Francis K. Tindall, M.D.	Letter of Reprimand for performing lateral debridement surgery instead of medial debridement surgery. View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 11 2006	Scottsdale	14589
Robert S. Baker, M.D.	Surrendered (Violating state or federal laws applicable to the practice of medicine; committing a felony; failure to furnish information to the Board) View Full Document [PDF]	Aug 11 2006	Lexington	31745

Disclaimer

The Arizona Medical Board presents this information as a service to the public. The Board relies upon information provided by licensees to be true and correct, as required by statute. It is an act of unprofessional conduct for a licensee to provide erroneous information to the Board. The Board makes no warranty or guarantee concerning the accuracy or reliability of the content of this website or the content of any other website to which it may link. Assessing accuracy and reliability of the information obtained from this website is solely the responsibility of the user. The Board is not liable for errors or for any damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.