STATE MEDICAL BOARD OF OHIO FORMAL ACTION REPORT – January 2008
Prepared by: Date: Sallie J. Debolt, Executive Staff Attorney February 1, 2008
Listed below is a summary of the disciplinary actions taken or initiated by the State Medical Board of Ohio in January 2008 and an update of Board matters pending in courts as of the date of this document. CITATIONS & PROPOSED DENIALS HEYD, Timothy John (MD #35-063863) – Centerville, OH Based on doctor’s alleged failure to conform to minimal standards of care and violation of provisions of the AMA Code of Ethics with respect to treatment of two specified patients with whom doctor had alleged sexual contact; alleged commission of an act that constitutes perjury, a felony; alleged failure to cooperate in an investigation conducted by the Board; and alleged making a false, fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading statement in relation to the practice of medicine or in securing or attempting to secure a license. Notice of opportunity for hearing mailed 1/10/08. MOLDER, Jason Robert (LMT #33-013523) – South Euclid, OH Based on massage therapist’s alleged making a false, fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading statement in securing or attempting to secure a license and having pled guilty to or been found guilty of three first-degree misdemeanor counts of theft, a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. Notice of opportunity for hearing mailed 1/10/08. TAYLOR, Julie A. (MD #35-066117) – Coppell, TX Based on doctor’s alleged impairment of ability to practice according to acceptable and prevailing standards of care due to Bipolar II Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, for which doctor has been deemed capable of practicing according to acceptable and prevailing standards of care only so long as certain treatment and monitoring conditions are in place. Notice of opportunity for hearing mailed 1/10/08. VAN WAGONER, Kerrie (PA #50-001795) – Centerville, OH Based on physician assistant’s alleged violation of conditions of limitation placed on physician assistant license by the 6/13/07 consent agreement by failing to submit required declarations of compliance with the consent agreement, failing to attend required personal appearance before the Board, failing to submit required drug and alcohol screen documentation, failing to submit the name of a proposed supervising physician to monitor drug and alcohol screens, and failing to submit documentation of participating in a required on-going alcohol and drug rehabilitation program. Notice of opportunity for hearing mailed 1/10/08. WACHSBERGER, Robert Nelson (Massage Therapy applicant) – Beachwood, OH Based on applicant’s plea of guilty in the Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas to Corruption of Minors, a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. Notice of opportunity for hearing mailed 1/10/08.
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FINAL DISCIPLINARY ORDERS BURBACK, Kimberli Jo (Massage Therapy applicant) – Olmsted Township, OH Application for massage therapy license granted, provided all statutory and regulatory requirements are met; permanent revocation of license stayed subject to suspension for at least 90 days; conditions for reinstatement or restoration established, including requirement that massage therapist undergo a drug and alcohol impairment evaluation by a Board-approved treatment provider, with appropriate subsequent probationary terms, conditions, and limitations to monitor practice imposed based upon the evaluation results. Based upon massage therapist having pled guilty to one felony count of Reckless Homicide. Order effective 2/1/08. GARDNER, Alan Martin (MD #35-066286) – Toledo, OH By Order and Entry filed on 1/9/08, Medical Board dismissed the 7/11/07 citation as moot due to doctor’s demise. GRIFFIN, Brian Frederic (MD #35-044328) – Columbus, OH By Order and Entry filed on 1/9/08, Medical Board dismissed the 8/9/04 Notice of Opportunity for hearing without prejudice to further action. KHAN, Ali (MD #35-082837) – Perrysburg, OH (Revision of 12/07 entry) Permanent revocation of medical license stayed subject to suspension for 30 days; subsequent probationary terms, conditions, and limitations established for at least two years. Based on doctor’s having pled guilty to one misdemeanor count of Theft. Order mailed 1/4/08; Order effective 2/4/08, with doctor not to undertake care of any patient not already under doctor’s care as of 1/4/08 during the 30-day interim. McFARLAND, Coleen Ann (Massage Therapy applicant) – Lorain, OH Massage therapy license granted, provided all statutory and regulatory requirements are met; allegations in the 6/14/07 Notice of Opportunity for hearing dismissed. Order effective 1/11/08. PRASAD, KOLLI MOHAN (MD #35-041939) – Boardman, OH Doctor reprimanded, based on doctor’s violation of the terms of the 2/11/98 Board Order, which were incorporated into the 11/08/06 Board Order. Doctor released from the terms of the 11/08/06 Board Order. Order effective 2/1/08.
CONSENT AGREEMENTS BRUMFIELD, Daniel Howard (MD #35-090980) – Springfield, OH (Previous license – MD #35-065317) Medical license granted subject to probationary terms, conditions, and limitations imposed to monitor practice. Based on doctor, subsequent to the Board’s 7/13/05 Order revoking doctor’s original license, having been deemed capable of practicing according to acceptable and prevailing standards of care so long as certain treatment and monitoring conditions are in place. Agreement effective 1/9/08; agreement to remain in effect for at least five years prior to any request for termination.
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HARLAN, William Clark (DO #34-004345) – Dayton, OH Medical license reinstated subject to probationary terms, conditions, and limitations imposed to monitor practice based on doctor having been deemed capable of practicing according to acceptable and prevailing standards of care so long as certain treatment and monitoring conditions are in place. Agreement effective 1/10/08; agreement to remain in effect for at least five years prior to any request for termination. HAREWOOD, Sandra Kay (MD #35-090989) – Kettering, OH (Previous license - MD #35-045538) Medical license granted subject to probationary terms, conditions, and limitations imposed to monitor practice. Based on doctor, subsequent to the Board’s 10/13/04 Order revoking doctor’s original license, having been deemed capable of practicing according to acceptable and prevailing standards of care so long as certain treatment and monitoring conditions are in place. Agreement effective 1/9/08; agreement to remain in effect for at least five years prior to any request for termination. HUBLEY, Robert Leighton (DO #34-009204) – South Euclid, OH (DO Training Certificate #58-001014) Medical license granted, upon receipt of all necessary and appropriate documentation, subject to probationary terms, conditions, and limitations imposed to monitor practice based on doctor having been deemed capable of practicing according to acceptable and prevailing standards of care so long as certain treatment and monitoring conditions are in place. Agreement effective 1/9/08; agreement to remain in effect for at least five years prior to any request for termination. LENOX, Bobby Curtis, Jr. (DO #34-005466) – Versailles, OH Medical license suspended for 60 days, interim monitoring terms and probationary terms, conditions, and limitations imposed to monitor practice upon reinstatement. Based on doctor’s admission of having been diagnosed with adjustment disorder with anxiety and depression, for which doctor has been deemed capable of practicing according to acceptable and prevailing standards of care so long as certain treatment and monitoring conditions are in place, and on doctor’s admission of having violated the minimal standard of care in respect to completing medical dictations and reviewing patient laboratory reports. Agreement effective 1/9/08; agreement to remain in effect for at least five years prior to any request for termination. REIS, Robert D. (MD #35-063656) – Hilliard, OH Doctor reprimanded, fined $5,000, and required to submit documentation of compliance with required CME for specified CME acquisition periods. Based on doctor’s admission of certifying on license renewal application that requisite CME had been completed, when, in fact, it was not completed, and violation of CME audit requirements. Agreement effective 1/9/08.
VOLUNTARY SURRENDER WEHRUM, Paul Allan (DO #34-000881) – Cleveland, OH Board Order permanently revoking doctor’s medical license as authorized by doctor in lieu of further investigation of allegations related to alleged minimal standards of care violations and
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alleged inability to practice according to acceptable and prevailing standards of care due to mental or physical illness. Effective 1/9/08. PROBATION COMPLETED CRAWFORD, William Lawrence (MD #35-032527) – Warren, OH Doctor’s request for release from the terms of the 1/10/03 consent agreement granted by vote of the Board of 1/9/08. Release from probation effective 1/10/08. GOVIER, Ann Verlene (MD #35-051156) – Newark, OH Doctor’s request for release from the terms of the 1/13/03 consent agreement granted by vote of the Board of 1/9/08. Release from probation effective 1/13/08. KOHER, Grant Franklin (DO #34-006892) – Highpoint, NC Doctor’s request for release from the terms of the 6/9/04 Board Order granted by vote of the Board of 1/9/08. Release from probation effective 1/9/08. OGDEN, John Russell (MD #35-088934) – Columbus, OH Doctor’s request for release from the terms of the 7/13/05 consent agreement granted by vote of the Board of 1/9/08. Release from probation effective 1/9/08. RANIERI, Thomas Anthony (MD #35-061039) – New Castle, PA Doctor’s request for release from the terms of the 1/8/03 consent agreement granted by vote of the Board of 1/9/08. Release from probation effective 1/9/08. RIGGINS, Murray Joseph, Jr. (MD #35-049530) – Washington, D.C. Probation terminated on 1/23/08 upon verification of doctor’s compliance with terms for three biennial registration periods. PROBATION – MONITORING TERMS MODIFIED ALLEN, David E. (MD #35-050640) – Pickerington, OH Doctor’s request to reduce required psychiatric sessions to once every three months granted by Board vote on 1/10/08. BADOUR, Ashraf Soliman (MD #35-055004) – Martins Ferry, OH Monitoring physician approved and frequency and number of charts for review established by Board vote on 1/10/08. BELLUSO, Robert Louis (DO Training Certificate #58-001972) – Akron, OH Doctor’s request to discontinue required psychiatric sessions granted by Board vote on 1/10/08.
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CLARK, Allan William (MD #35-057420) – Pittsburgh, PA Doctor’s request to reduce required alcohol and drug rehabilitation meetings to three per week, with no mandatory Caduceus meeting; reduce required psychiatric sessions to every three months; and reduce required drug screens to once a week granted by Board vote on 1/10/08. DUNCAN, Paul E. (MD #35-073208) – Dayton, OH Monitoring physician approved and frequency and number of charts for review established by Board vote on 1/10/08. FRYMAN, Ryan Steven (DO #34-008473) – Columbus, OH Doctor’s request to reduce required drug screens to twice a month, reduce required personal appearances to every six months, and discontinue required psychiatric sessions granted by Board vote on 1/10/08. GANZHORN, Dann William (MD #35-048491) – Cleveland, OH Doctor’s request to reduce required drug screens to twice per month and reduce required personal appearances to every six months granted by Board vote on 1/10/08. JHANGIANI, Anil H. (MD #35-072547) – Dayton, OH Doctor’s request to reduce required personal appearances to an annual appearance granted by Board vote on 1/10/08. MASIMORE, Gregory Scott (MD #35-066335) – Bloomington, IN Doctor’s request to discontinue required controlled substance log granted by Board vote on 1/10/08. MOSS, Fred Robert (MD #35-059484) – Cincinnati, OH Doctor’s request to discontinue required chart review granted by Board vote on 1/10/08. SNYDER, Matthew Allan (LMT #33-014161) – Perrysburg, OH Massage therapist’s request to reduce required drug screens to twice per month and reduce required personal appearances to every six months granted by Board vote on 1/10/08. TAYLOR, Deborah Lynn (MD #35-051038) – Columbus, OH Doctor’s request to discontinue required chart review granted by Board vote on 1/10/08.
COURT ACTION UPDATE ANSAR, Azber Azher (MD #35-078745) – Minneapolis, MN By Decision and Entry filed 12/7/07, the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas affirmed the Board’s Order of 1/10/07, which suspended doctor’s medical license effective 2/6/07.
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COLEMAN, Robert Stanley, Jr. (MD #35-075738) – Chardon, OH By Entry filed 1/17/08, the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas remanded the 1/11/06 Order to the Board for reconsideration of the appropriate sanction in light of the 9/25/07 order of the 10th District Court of Appeals. DERAKHSHAN, Iraj (MD #35-037499) – Charleston, WV By Decision filed on 12/11/07, 10th District Court of Appeals denied the Board’s request for reconsideration of the Court’s 10/30/07 decision. KHAN, Ali (MD #35-082837) – Perrysburg, OH Notice of Appeal of Board’s 12/12/07 Order, which suspended doctor’s medical license and established probationary terms, filed by doctor with the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas on or about 1/16/08. NUCKLOS, William W. (MD #35-058738) – Columbus, OH Notice of Appeal of Board’s 10/10/07 Order of Summary Suspension filed by doctor with the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas on 10/25/07. PARKS, Alan Joseph (MD #35-054686) – Columbus, OH By Decision and Entry filed 12/28/07, the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas affirmed the Board’s 3/14/07 Order establishing probationary terms for doctor’s practice. Notice of Appeal to the 10th District Court of Appeals of the 12/28/07 Entry and Decision of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, which had affirmed the Board’s 3/14/07 Order, filed on 1/25/08.
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Please note that revocation and suspension Orders are not always effective immediately. If you have questions about effective dates or conditions governing a licensee’s practice before a Board Order takes effect, please contact the office. Ohio law permits appeal of a Board Order to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. Due to this possibility and the potential for a stay that might delay the imposition of a Board action, you may wish to contact us periodically to verify a given practitioner’s licensure status. Most current citation letters, Board Orders, consent agreements and voluntary surrenders or retirements are available on the Medical Board’s website at http://med.ohio.gov/ under “Licensee Profile and Status.” If you have questions or need additional details about specific cases, please contact Annette Jones at (614) 7283686.