ADVERSE LICENSING ACTIONS - 2005

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PHYSICIAN/LICENSEE, EFFECTIVE DATE, DESCRIPTION

ARATO, HOLLY G. M.D. :License # 013391; 12/13/05. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee entered into a Consent Agreement for discipline, in which she agreed to a five (5) year probation effective retroactively to March 1, 2004 with the following conditions: the licensee shall continue to maintain a patient relationship with her current primary care physician or such other individual approved in advance by the Board; the licensee will continue to engage in counseling and treatment with her current provider or such other individual approved in advance by the Board; the licensee shall ensure that for the first two (2) years following the date on which the final signature is affixed to the Consent Agreement her counselor will provide the Board monthly reports concerning her counseling and treatment. Thereafter, the licensee shall ensure that her counselor provides the Board with quarterly reports; the licensee agrees that her medical practice will be monitored by a physician or physicians approved by the Board; and the licensee shall permit the Board or its agents to inspect her medical practice at random intervals as determined by the Board to ensure her compliance with the terms and conditions of this Consent Agreement. This action is based on unprofessional conduct. Click here for full text (PDF).

BIDDLE, VIRGINIA M.D.: LICENSE # 012634; 12/13/05. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agreed to enter into a Consent Agreement for discipline and modification of her Maine medical license, to wit: the licensee accepted a medical license subject to the following conditions: the licensee shall issue, authorize or "co-sign" prescriptions only when she has a legitimate doctor-patient relationship that includes (i) direct doctor-patient interaction and examination and (ii) receipt and review of medical records; the licensee shall permit the Board or its agents access to her home, medical practice and office for the purpose of inspecting and copying her records related to patient care, including but not limited to computer records, internet prescriptions, facsimile prescriptions, and billing and payment records to ensure her compliance and the licensee agrees that violation of this Consent Agreement shall constitute grounds for discipline, including modification, suspension or revocation of licensure or denial of re-licensure. This action is based upon inappropriate prescribing practices that amounted to unprofessional conduct. Click here for full text (PDF).

BIDDLE, VIRGINIA, M.D. : License # 012634; 11/22/05. Summary suspension of Maine medical license due to unprofessional conduct based on inappropriate prescribing practices .

BROOKS, HEIDI E., M.D.: License # 015773; 11/19/05. On October 11, 2005 the Board voted to preliminarily deny the licensee's application for renewal of her Maine medical license. The licensee was notified by letter dated October 14, 2005, sent certified mail, return receipt requested. The licensee did not appeal the preliminary denial. The denial became effective November 19, 2005. The action was based on recurrent and existing health issues, substance abuse and the licensee's lack of medical practice for a considerable amount of time. Click here for full text (PDF).

DRISCOLL, JOHN P., M.D.: License # 010203; 02/08/05. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees that he will be subject to substance abuse monitoring. For a period of one year from the date of the agreement, urine samples shall be provided twice monthly. For the second year of monitoring, urine samples will be provided once a month. For the remainder of the term of the agreement, urine samples will be provided at a minimum of every two months. The term of this Consent Agreement is five (5) years from the effective date of the agreement. Click here for full text (PDF).

HANSEN, BRUCE A., P.A.-C: License # PA-645; 02/08/05. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees that for the term of this agreement he will continue medication management for situational depression with Marianne DeCain Tarraza, a psychiatric nurse practitioner. He will also continue to participate in professional therapy and counseling with Susan Lichtman, Ph.D. The licensee will work in an employment situation which provides on-site supervision. He will not work in any position that requires more than a total of forty (40) hours per week with no overnight shift work. The licensee will be on probation for the term of this agreement which is two (2) years from the date of signing. Click here for full text (PDF).

HARRISON, JOHN, W., M.D.: License # 016151; 01/13/05. Licensee complied with the terms of his Consent Agreement which was effective 01/14/03. Restrictions and conditions on licensee’s Maine medical license are removed effective 01/13/05. Click here for full text (PDF).

HYDE, NATHANIEL W., M.D.: License # 012201; 02/08/05. Licensee complied with the terms of his Consent Agreement which was effective 09/10/03. Licensee has been released from the terms of the Consent Agreement effective 02/08/05. Click here for full text (PDF).

ILARDI, FRANK J., M.D.: License # 012592; 12/13/05. At the conclusion of an Adjudicatory Hearing held on December 13, 2005, the Board considered the licensee's motions to withdraw his application for reinstatement of his Maine medical license and to withdraw his request for an Adjudicatory Hearing. The Board voted to deny the licensee's motion to withdraw his application for reinstatement of his Maine medical license. The Board voted to grant the licensee's motion to withdraw his request for an Adjudicatory Hearing. The Board's preliminary denial of the licensee's application for reinstatement of his Maine medical license was affirmed and became final. This action is based on surrender of hospital privileges while under investigation and the matters which gave rise to the investigation. Click here for full text (PDF).

LAZARO, JUAN C. M.D.: LICENSE # 009542; 12/13/05. Based on the licensees criminal conviction for theft by deception (Class D) of MaineCare monies from the State of Maine and three convictions for unlawful sexual contact (Class D) involving three separate patients, the Board unanimously voted to summarily revoke the licensee's Maine medical license. Click here for full text (PDF).

MORSE, WILLARD J., JR., M.D. LICENSE # 016977; 12/13/05. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing to appeal the Board's preliminary denial of his application for Maine medical license, the licensee entered into a Consent Agreement, in which he agreed to the issuance of a Maine medical license limited by the following conditions: the licensee will practice only as an aviation medical examiner, performing FAA flight physicals and other adult examinations for the Coast Guard, the Department of Transportation or life insurance physicals; the licensee will keep careful records of all examinations; the licensee will not hold himself out to the public as a fully practicing physician and will not accept patients for clinical care; the licensee will not advertise services other than as an aviation medical examiner; the licensee will not seek hospital privileges and the licensee will keep current with continuing medical education requirements and will conform to the general regulations imposed by this license. This action is based on discipline by another state licensing board and lack of clinical practice for an extended period of time. Click here for full text (PDF).

SMITH, JENIE M., M.D.: License # 015392; 05/10/05. At the conclusion of an Adjudicatory Hearing held on April 12, 2005, the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine voted to take the following actions: 1) The licensee will enter into a contract with the Physicians Health Program for a period of five years beginning May 10, 2005. She shall agree to weekly urine monitoring for a period of one year after which she may petition the Board for lesser monitoring. 2) The licensee will attend at least two Caduceus meetings per month for one year. 3) The licensee shall continue her current treatment with her current providers. This action is based on substance abuse issues. Click here for full text (PDF).

STEINHILBER, ERNEST J., M.D.: License # 013935; 05/10/05. In lieu of proceeding to an adjudicatory hearing, the licensee agrees to accept a reprimand from the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine and pay a fine of $1,500. The Board will renew Dr. Steinhilber's Maine medical license. This action is based on fraud and deceit in obtaining a license, unprofessional conduct and disciplinary actions by other state medical boards. Click here for full text (PDF).

STRAIT, PAUL S. M.D.: License # 015483; 05/24/05. Licensee complied with the terms of his 6/8/04 Consent Agreement. Licensee has been released from the terms of the Consent Agreement effective 5/24/05. Click here for full text (PDF).

VAN PELT, JOHN C., M.D.: License # 005651; 12/13/05. At the conclusion of an Adjudicatory Hearing on December 13, 2005, the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine voted to take the following actions: 1) The licensee shall receive a reprimand. 2) The licensee's Maine medical license shall be suspended for 90 days beginning January 27,2006. 3) The licensee's Maine medical license will not be renewed after it expires on March 31, 2006. 4) Prior to January 27, 2006, the licensee shall not examine any female child under the age of 21 years without the written informed consent of the child (if competent) or guardian as evidenced by his/her signature on a form approved by the Board. 5) Prior to January 27, 2006, the licensee shall not examine any female without the physical presence of a chaperone in the examining room. 6) The licensee shall pay $6,000 for a portion of the Board's cost of hearing by March 15, 2006. 7) The licensee shall pay the costs of the court reporter and transcription fees by March 15, 2006. This action was based on unprofessional conduct, incompetence and violation of Chapter 10 of the Board's rules regarding sexual misconduct. Click here for full text (PDF).

WILLSON, SHAWN L., M.D.: License # 016223; 05/10/05. Pursuant to the provisions of a Consent Agreement entered into on July 8, 2003 the licensee petitioned the Board to change the frequency of urine monitoring from monthly to quarterly. This request was approved on March 8, 2005. The Consent Agreement is father amended to change the licensee's aftercare treatment from individual therapy to a peer support group of Alcoholics Anonymous or the Caduceus Group for Impaired Physicians. The amendments to the Consent Agreement are based on the licensee's long term compliance with her Consent Agreements in Maine, Washington Colorado and New Hampshire as well as nine years of sobriety. Click here for full text (PDF).