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PHYSICIAN/LICENSEE, EFFECTIVE DATE, DESCRIPTION

ANDREWS, ROBERT P., M.D. License # 005671; 06/12/07. At the conclusion of an Informal Conference held on June 12, 2007, the licensee voluntarily surrendered his Maine medical license in lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing. This action is based on unprofessional conduct, prescribing practices and medical records documentation issues. Click here for full text (PDF)

BABINE, SARAH E., M.D. License # 016174; 07/10/07. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees to accept a medical license subject to the following conditions: a five (5) year license probation, effective retroactively to January 9, 2007, subject to the following conditions; 1) the licensee shall abstain from the use of alcohol and any prescription medication not specifically prescribed by her primary care provider or her psychiatrist; 2) the licensee shall participate in the Physicians Health Program (PHP); 3) the licensee shall ensure that the PHP provides the Board with quarterly reports regarding her compliance; 4) the licensee shall continue treatment with a psychiatrist pre-approved by the Board and ensure that the Board receives quarterly reports from her treating psychiatrist; 5) the licensee shall ensure that for the first ten (10) weeks following her return to active practice that she works no more than twenty (20) hours per week; and 6) the licensee agrees that her medical practice will be monitored by a physician pre-approved by the Board. This action is based on substance abuse issues. Click here for full text (PDF)

BABINE, SARAH E., M.D. LICENSE # 016174; 01/09/07. At the conclusion of an Adjudicatory Hearing held on January 9, 2007, the Board issued an interim decision that ordered the continued suspension of the licensee's medical license in Maine until such time as she requests that the Board resume the hearing. Such request shall not be granted until at least four months have elapsed from January 26, 2007, and until the licensee submits written statements from the Physician's Health Program, her treating psychiatrist, and Dr. Meyer that she is fit to return to the active practice of medicine. The licensee shall ensure that her treating psychiatrist submits to the Board a written report detailing the progress of her treatment by March 13, 2007, and quarterly reports after that time. This action is based on unprofessional conduct involving the licensee's failure to comply with a previous Board Decision and Order, habitual substance abuse, and a diagnosed condition that has resulted in or may result in the licensee performing services in a manner that endangers the health or safety of patients.

BOBKER, DANIEL, M.D. : License # 013940; 06/12/07. Thirty (30) day summary suspension of Maine medical license based on substance abuse issues. Click here for full text (PDF)

CICHON, ALFRED B., P.A.-C: License # PA-248; 08/08/07. The licensee completed the ninety (90) day suspension period as specified in the Board Order dated June 12, 2007. The licensee remains subject to the other sanctions imposed in the Board Order. Click here for full text (PDF)

CICHON, ALFRED B., P.A. -C License # PA-248; 05/08/07. At the conclusion of an Adjudicatory Hearing held on May 8, 2007, the Board voted to reprimand the licensee. In addition, the licensee shall pay a fine of $1,500. and pay the Board's cost of hearing. The licensee's application for renewal of his license to practice medicine as a physician's assistant is granted as of May 8, 2007. The license is suspended for a period of ninety (90) days until August 8, 2007. This action is based on fraud and deceit in the provision of medical services, unprofessional conduct and violation of a statute or rule of the Board.

CICHON, ALFRED B., P.A.-C: LICENSE # PA-248; 03/13/07. Thirty (30) day summary suspension of Maine physician assistant's license based on the imminent threat to the public posed by the licensee's continued practice due to the provision of medical services without the supervision of a physician.

CLEMETSON, CHARLES D.M., M.D.: License # 013808; 11/13/07. Licensee complied with the terms of his Consent Agreement and was released from the terms and conditions effective November 13, 2007. Click here for full text (PDF)

CLEMETSON, CHARLES D.M., M.D.: License #013808; 02/13/07. After review of the licensee's compliance with the terms of the Consent Agreement for Conditional License effective November 10, 2004 the licensee agreed to amendments to paragraphs 1 and 10 under "Agreement" which required his medical practice to be monitored by a Board-approved physician. The Board will not consider any application from the licensee to modify or terminate any provisions of the Consent Agreement prior to November 10, 2007.

DAVIS, BRUCE H., M.D. License # 015279; 02/20/07. On February 20, 2007, the Board voted to accept the licensee's voluntary surrender of his Maine medical license. The licensee surrendered his license while under investigation for unprofessional conduct as a result of his alleged failure to comply with a prior Board decision and order. Click here for full text (PDF).

DEFANTI, THOMAS R., M.D.: License #011764; 02/13/07. After review of the Consent Agreement effective October 10, 2006, the licensee and the Board agreed to amend the Consent Agreement. Amendments were made to paragraphs 16(b)(i) and 16(b)(ii) to clarify the restrictions placed on the licensee's license to practice medicine. Click here for full text (PDF)

De Los HEROS, REINALDO O., M.D. LICENSE # 017206; 11/13/07. Licensee complied with the terms of his Consent Agreement and was released from the terms and conditions effective November 13, 2007. Click here for full text (PDF)

De Los HEROS, REINALDO O., M.D.: License #017206; 02/13/07. After review of a written request from the licensee, the Board voted to grant the licensee's request to delete subparagraph "s" of the Consent Agreement for Conditional Licensure which was effective July 11, 2006.

DRISCOLL, JOHN P., M.D.: License #010203; 02/13/07. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agreed to the immediate revocation of his license to practice medicine in the State of Maine. This action was based on unprofessional conduct and habitual substance abuse. Click here for full text (PDF)

DRISCOLL, JOHN P., M.D. LICENSE # 010203; 01/03/07. Automatic suspension of license for positive test result while under Consent Agreement for substance abuse monitoring.

FISK, HENRY J., M.D.: LICENSE #009190; 12/11/07. Licensee requested that the requirement of anger counseling be deleted from his consent agreement. Based upon the recommendation of the counselor that no further counseling was required, the Board and Dr. Fisk agreed to an amendment to the consent agreement that deleted the counseling requirement effective 12/11/07. Click here for full text (PDF)

FLETCHER, ANDREW J., M.D. : License # 016680; 06/12/07. At the conclusion of an Adjudicatory Hearing held on June 12, 2007 the Board voted to immediately revoke the licensee's Maine medical license effective April 27, 2007. The licensee may not apply for reinstatement of his medical license prior to October 29, 2007. This action is based on substance abuse issues. Click here for full text (PDF)

FLETCHER, ANDREW J., M.D. License # 016680; 04/27/07. Automatic suspension of license for positive test for the presence of a prohibited substance while under Consent Agreement for substance abuse monitoring.

HANSEN, BRUCE A., P.A.-C: LICENSE # PA-645; 03/13/07. The licensee completed the two (2) year probation specified in the Consent Agreement dated February 8, 2005. The licensee remains subject to the other terms and conditions specified in the Consent Agreement. Click here for full text (PDF)

JONES, GEORGE M., M.D. License # 013089; 09/11/07. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agreed to accept a warning from the Board and reimburse the Board for the costs of the investigation. This action is based on failure to provide appropriate medical supervision and oversight to a physician's assistant. Click here for full text (PDF)

LOISELLE, ANDRE B., M.D. License # 011663; 02/20/07. Licensee complied with and was released from the following terms of his Consent Agreement, which was effective January 8, 2002: 1) substance abuse monitoring including random monthly urine monitoring, 2) professional management including yearly specialist reports, and 3) self help group meetings including reports of attendance. The licensee remains subject to the following terms of the Consent Agreement: 1) license modification, 2) the licensee is not permitted to order, store or dispense scheduled drugs, 3) the licensee must use triplicate prescription forms for controlled substances, and 4) the licensee must abstain from the use of any and all prohibited substances. Click here for full text (PDF)

MATTHIAS, WEEZA, M.D. License # 016622; 11/13/07. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees to accept a three (3) year license probation with the following conditions: a) the licensee shall establish and maintain a patient relationship with a single primary care physician approved by the Board, and if that physician is unavailable, from a covering physician approved in advance by the Board. The licensee shall ensure that her Board-approved primary care physician and/or covering physician: 1) is outside of the licensee's own medical practice and 2) is the sole prescriber of the licensee's prescription medication(s)(in conjunction with the licensee's Board approved psychiatrist); b) the licensee shall engage in counseling and treatment, including psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, with a Board-approved psychiatrist; c) the licensee shall ensure that her Board-approved psychiatrist furnishes the Board with quarterly reports concerning her counseling and treatment, including monitoring of her mental health status and use of alcohol; d) the licensee agrees that the Board will have access to her present and future medical and counseling records; e) the licensee agrees to abstain completely from the use of alcohol and/or illegal drugs; and f) the licensee agrees to submit to testing by an individual or agency designated by the Board for the presence of alcohol and/or illegal drugs if and when directed by the Board. This action is based on mental health issues. Click here for full text (PDF)

MCBRIDE, PAMELA J., M.D. License # TD071042; 11/13/07. On November 13, 2007 the Board voted to accept the licensee's voluntary surrender of her Maine medical license. The licensee surrendered her license while under investigation for unprofessional conduct. Click here for full text (PDF)

MICHALOWSKI, ELLEN E., M.D.: LICENSE # 014320; 04/10/07. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing the licensee agrees to accept a reprimand from the Board. In addition, the licensee accepted a five (5) year probation with conditions. The licensee will establish and maintain a patient relationship with a single primary care physician approved by the board. The licensee will engage in counseling and treatment regarding chronic pain, substance use and depression with a board approved individual. The licensee shall ensure that for twelve (12) months following the execution of the Consent Agreement the Board will receive monthly reports; thereafter the Board shall receive quarterly reports. This action is based on unprofessional conduct. Click here for full text (PDF)

MORONG, DOUGLAS M. P.A.-C: LICENSE # PA-503; 01/09/07. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees to the immediate and permanent revocation of his Maine physician's assistant license. This action is based on fraud or deceit in the provision of medical care, unprofessional conduct, and substance abuse that is foreseeably likely to result in the licensee performing medical services in a manner that endangers the safety of patients. Click here for full text (PDF)

PATURU, SUMATHI, M.D. License # 013900; 08/14/07. At the conclusion of an Adjudicatory Hearing held on August 14, 2007, the Board voted to uphold its preliminary decision to deny the licensee's application for relicensure. This action is based on incompetence, unprofessional conduct and revocation of the licensee's license to practice medicine in two other states. Click here for full text (PDF)

ROSEN, DAVID S., M.D. License # 015730; 08/14/07. At the conclusion of an Adjudicatory Hearing held on August 14, 2007, the Board voted to issue the licensee letter of warning. In addition the licensee shall pay costs of hearing. This action is based on fraud or deceit in obtaining a license. Click here for full text (PDF)

SITTERLY, KARL F., M.D.: LICENSE # 015041; 04/10/07. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing the licensee agrees to accept a modification of licensure. The licensee is subject to substance abuse monitoring. The licensee shall consult with a board approved individual for substance abuse counseling at least monthly. The licensee shall also consult with a board approved individual for mental health counseling at least monthly. Commencing one (1) month following the execution of the Consent Agreement and continuing for one (1) year, the licensee's treatment provider(s) shall submit a report(s) to the Board monthly. Thereafter, the treatment provider(s) shall submit a report(s) quarterly. Within thirty (30) days of returning to the active practice of medicine, the licensee shall submit for Board approval the name of a physician who shall monitor his practice. This action is based on unprofessional conduct and substance abuse issues. Click here for full text (PDF)

WEINBERG, BENJAMIN L., M.D.: License # 015796; 01/28/07. Licensee complied with the terms of his Consent Agreement which was effective 01/28/02. Click here for full text (PDF)

WILLSON, SHAWN L., M.D. License # 016223; 09/11/07: Licensee complied with and was released from the terms of her Consent Agreement effective September 11, 2007Click here for full text (PDF).