Physician License Defense Case Results

Medical Board of California Accusation Case Results

In the Matter of the Medical Board of California Accusation Against Physician: A Los Angeles Physician, practicing as a Dermatologist, faced a Medical Board of California Accusation. The Doctor was accused of Gross Negligence in the Practice of Medicine, Repeated Acts of Negligence and the Failure to Maintain Adequate Records. A settlement proposal submitted to the Medical Board of California provided a convincing argument that the allegations lacked substantiating evidence. The Medical Board of California entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the Physician. The client received a Public Letter of Reprimand, known as a PLR.

In the Matter of the Medical Board of California Accusation Against Physician: A Los Angeles Physician, practicing as an ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) Physician, faced a Medical Board of California Accusation. The Doctor was accused of Gross Negligence in the Practice of Medicine, Repeated Acts of Negligence and the Failure to Maintain Adequate Records. A settlement proposal submitted to the Medical Board of California provided a convincing argument that the allegations lacked substantiating evidence. The Medical Board of California entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the Physician. The client received a Public Letter of Reprimand, known as a PLR.

In the Matter of the Medical Board of California Accusation Against Physician: A Los Angeles Physician, practicing in Internal Medicine, was previously disciplined by the Medical Board of California and placed on probation for substance abuse. During probation, the Doctor tested positive for alcohol on several occasions and was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. The Medical Board of California instituted a Cease Practice Order, rendering the Physician unable to work. The Medical Board of California then filed a Petition to Revoke Probation. A settlement proposal submitted to the Medical Board of California provided a convincing argument that the positive alcohol tests results were questionable. In addition, the settlement proposal highlighted the client’s substantial mitigation. The Medical Board of California entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the Doctor. The client was placed back on disciplinary probation.

In the Matter of the Medical Board of California Accusation Against Physician: A Los Angeles Physician, practicing as an Emergency Room Doctor, was convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol on two separate occasions. One of the incidents involved a Hit & Run. The Medical Board of California filed a disciplinary Accusation against the Physician. The Medical Board of California entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the Doctor. The Stipulated Agreement with the Medical Board of California avoided a period of suspension.

In the Matter of the Medical Board of California Accusation Against Physician: A Los Angeles Physician, practicing as a Nephrologist, was convicted of two instances of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. The Doctor also had been terminated from several hospitals due to allegations of misbehavior, including verbal harassment of other hospital staff and improper communication with other hospital staff. The Medical Board of California filed a disciplinary Accusation against the Physician. The Medical Board of California entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the Doctor for a period of probation, thereby avoiding an embarrassing Hearing before the Office of Administrative Hearings.

In the Matter of the Medical Board of California Accusation Against Physician: A Riverside Physician in the practice of Emergency Medicine faced a Medical Board of California Accusation. The Doctor received two misdemeanor convictions for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI). A settlement proposal submitted to the Medical Board of California provided convincing evidence of the client’s rehabilitation and lack of danger to the public. The Medical Board of California entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the Physician. The client received Medical Board of California probation with no period of suspension.

Medical Board of California Investigation Case Results

In the Matter of the Medical Board of California Investigation Against Physician: A Physician working as an Anesthesiologist at a Los Angeles hospital was accused of several violations. The hospital accused the Doctor of Diverting Medication and working under the influence of prescription narcotics. The Physician was also accused of improperly overprescribing controlled substances to dozens of patients. After conducting an investigation, the Medical Board of California could not prove any of the allegations against the Doctor. The Medical Board of California decided not to refer the matter to the Attorney General’s Office for the filing of a disciplinary Accusation. The Medical Board of California closed the investigation with no disciplinary action.

In the Matter of the Medical Board of California Investigation Against Physician: A Physician in private family practice in Los Angeles County was convicted of Wet Reckless. The Doctor initially faced criminal charges of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI). The Medical Board of California opened an investigation into the Physician’s Wet Reckless criminal conviction. After presenting the evidence in the most favorable light to the client, the Medical Board of California decided not to refer the matter to the Attorney General’s Office for the filing of a disciplinary Accusation. The Medical Board of California closed the investigation with no disciplinary action.

In the Matter of the Medical Board of California Investigation Against Physician: A Physician serving as an Obgyn Resident in Los Angeles County was convicted of Exhibition of Speed. The Doctor initially faced criminal charges of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI). The Medical Board of California opened an investigation into the Physician’s Wet Reckless criminal conviction. After presenting the evidence in the most favorable light to the client, the Medical Board of California decided not to refer the matter to the Attorney General’s Office for the filing of a disciplinary Accusation. The Medical Board of California closed the investigation with no disciplinary action.

In the Matter of the Medical Board of California Investigation Against Physician: A Physician in private family practice in Los Angeles County was convicted of Wet Reckless. The Doctor initially faced criminal charges of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI). The Medical Board of California opened an investigation into the Physician’s Wet Reckless criminal conviction. After presenting the evidence in the most favorable light to the client, the Medical Board of California decided not to refer the matter to the Attorney General’s Office for the filing of a disciplinary Accusation. The Medical Board of California issued the Doctor a Citation.

In the Matter of the Medical Board of California Investigation Against Physician: A Physician in private family practice in Los Angeles County was arrested for misdemeanor Domestic Violence. The District Attorney’s Office declined to file formal criminal charges. The Medical Board of California opened an investigation into the Doctor’s alleged misconduct. The Medical Board of California closed the investigation with no disciplinary action.

In the Matter of the Medical Board of California Investigation Against Physician: A Physician specializing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles County was arrested for misdemeanor Domestic Violence. The District Attorney’s Office declined to file formal criminal charges. The Medical Board of California opened an investigation into the Doctor’s alleged misconduct. The Medical Board of California closed the investigation with no disciplinary action.

In the Matter of the Medical Board of California Investigation Against Physician: A Physician specializing in Emergency Medicine in Fresno was convicted of DUI. The Medical Board of California opened an investigation into the Doctor’s alleged misconduct. The the client showed significant evidence of mitigation and rehabilitation. The Medical Board of California closed the investigation with no disciplinary action.

In the Matter of the Medical Board of California Investigation Against Physician Applicant: The Medical Board of California received a Complaint against a Physician and Surgeon License applicant in Bakersfield. The Complaint alleged that the client committed the Unauthorized Practice of Medicine, Unlawful Representation as a Physician and the Unlicensed Practice of Medicine. A review of the evidence showed that the prospective Doctor did not provide any medical advice. Furthermore, the evidence revealed that the client never referred to himself as a licensed, practicing Physician. The Medical Board of California closed the investigation against the prospective Doctor with no disciplinary or criminal charges filed.

Medical Board of California Statement of Issues (License Denial) Case Results

In the Matter of the Medical Board of California Statement of Issues (License Denial) Against Physician License Applicant: The Medical Board of California denied a Physician and Surgeon License to an Iowa Doctor with thirty years of practice as an Ophthalmologist. The Iowa Medical Doctor previously received an informal warning from the Iowa Board of Medicine and failed to disclose this on his application for licensure with the Medical Board of California. The matter proceeded to a Settlement Conference with the Medical Board of California at the Office of Administrative Hearings in Los Angeles. The Doctor received his Physician and Surgeon License with a Public Letter of Reprimand (PLR) rather than a disciplinary order of probation.

In the Matter of the Medical Board of California Statement of Issues (License Denial) Against Physician License Applicant: The Medical Board of California denied a Physician and Surgeon License to a foreign/international Doctor due to educational background and dismissal from a Residency program in the United States. The applicant was able to prove sufficient educational background. The applicant was able to explain the issues with the Residency program in the United States. The Medical Board of California agreed to issue a Physician and Surgeon License to the applicant.

In the Matter of the Medical Board of California Statement of Issues (License Denial) Against Physician License Applicant: The Medical Board of California denied a Physician and Surgeon License to an applicant with two DUI convictions, including one from Medical School. The applicant also failed to disclose one DUI conviction on the license application to the Medical Board of California. After a substantial showing of remorse, mitigation and rehabilitation, the Medical Board of California granted the applicant a Physician and Surgeon License with probationary terms and conditions.