ADVERSE LICENSING ACTIONS - 2008

This page is updated as Adverse Actions occur. The page was last updated April 23, 2008 .

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PHYSICIAN/LICENSEE, EFFECTIVE DATE, DESCRIPTION

BABINE, SARAH E., M.D.: License # 016174; 01/31/08. Automatic suspension of license for positive test for the presence of a prohibited substance while under Consent Agreement for substance abuse monitoring. Click here for full text (PDF)

BOBKER, DANIEL, M.D. License #013940; 01/23/08. In lieu of proceeding to an adjudicatory hearing, the licensee accepts the following modifications and conditions to his Maine medical license: 1) the licensee agrees to abstain from any and all prohibited substances as outlined in the Consent Agreement; 2) the licensee agrees that he shall only obtain prescription medications from a single primary care physician approved by the Board; 3) the licensee will have a Board approved supervising physician who will oversee his substance abuse monitoring as outlined in the Consent Agreement; 4) the licensee will have a Board approved substance abuse counselor with whom he will meet at least twice monthly; 5) the licensee will have a Board approved mental health therapist and agrees to participate in psychotherapy. The psychotherapy sessions shall occur at least monthly; 6) Upon return to the active practice of medicine the licensee shall work no more than twenty (20) hours per week (daytime hours only); 7) Within thirty (30) days following his return to the active practice of medicine, the licensee will submit for Board approval the name of a licensed Maine physician who shall monitor his medical practice pursuant to a written plan of supervision approved by the Board; 8) the licensee agrees to attend AA and/or NA and will enter into a contract with the Maine Physicians Health Program and fully participate as long as this Consent Agreement remains in force. Click here for full text (PDF)

CHAGRASULIS, ROBERT W., M.D.: License # 012162; 01/30/08. After review of a written request from the licensee on January 8, 2008 the Board voted to grant the licensee's written request to terminate the Consent Agreement for Reinstatement and Conditioned License based on the licensee's compliance to date and his representation that he will continue to remain an active participant in the Maine Physician's Health Program, Alcoholics Anonymous and Caducecus. Click here for full text (PDF)

DIERING, SCOTT, M.D.; LICENSE # 016678; 02/12/08. At the conclusion of an Adjudicatory Hearing held on January 8, 2008, the Board voted to reprimand the licensee. The licensee's Maine medical license shall be allowed to lapse. This action is based on fraud or deceit, substance abuse issues and unprofessional conduct. Click here for full text (PDF)

FAHEY, JOSEPH P., M.D.; LICENSE # 017732; 03/11/08. By consent agreement the Board issued a conditional license with the following conditions: 1) the licensee shall abstain from the use of any and all prohibited substance as outlined in the consent agreement and to undergo monitoring for the presence of such prohibited substances. 2) the licensee agrees that with the sole exception of medications permitted by the Board to be prescribed by his Board-approved treating psychiatrist, he shall only obtain his prescription medication(s) from a single primary care physician approved by the Board. 3) within thirty (30) days following the execution of this consent agreement for conditional licensure, the licensee shall submit for Board approval the name of an individual or agency in the treatment of substance abuse with whom the licensee shall consult and counsel for substance abuse issues. The licensee shall have consultations at least twice monthly. 4) within thirty (30) days following the execution of this consent agreement for conditional licensure, the licensee shall submit for Board approval the name of a licensed individual or agency with whom he shall counsel for depression and other mental health issues. The therapy sessions shall occur at least monthly. 5) within thirty (30) days following the execution of this consent agreement for conditional licensure, the licensee shall submit for Board approval the name of a primary care physician who shall prescribe all necessary medications for the licensee and who shall coordinate the licensee's treatment and pharmacological therapy. 6) prior to engaging in the active practice of medicine, the licensee must have a Board approved practice location and practice plan. 7) prior to engaging in the active practice of medicine, the licensee must have a Board approved practice monitor. 8) the licensee agrees to attend AA and/or NA or another non-faith based self help group meeting approved by the Board. 9) the licensee shall enter into a contract with the Maine Physicians Health Program and fully participate as long as this consent agreement for conditional licensure remains in force. This action is based on substance abuse issues. Click here for full text (PDF)

FLETCHER, ANDREW J., M.D.; LICENSE # 016680; 01/08/08. By Consent Agreement the Board issued a conditional license with the following conditions: the licensee will abstain from the use of any and all prohibited substances as outlined in the Consent Agreement; the licensee will obtain all prescription medications from a single primary care physician approved by the Board; the licensee will be subject to substance abuse monitoring to be performed by a Board approved supervising physician; the licensee will engage in board approved substance abuse counseling; the licensee will have a Board approved physician who will monitor the licensee's medical practice; the licensee will attend AA and/or NA and will enter into a contract with the Maine Physician's Health Program. This action is based on substance abuse issues. Click here for full text (PDF).

GAMMON, DAVID B., M.D.: LICENSE # 017705; 03/26/08. Consent Agreement for Conditional Licensure effective February 12, 2008 is amended to allow the licensee to perform reviews of medical records without providing direct patient care outside of a hospital setting. This amendment is effective March 26, 2008. Click here for full text (PDF).

GAMMON, DAVID B., M.D., LICENSE # 017705; 02/14/08. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees to accept a conditioned/restricted active license to practice medicine in the state of Maine. The licensee's restricted medical license shall be subject to the following conditions: a) the licensee shall limit his practice of medicine in Maine to being a "hospitalist" in a hospital duly licensed in the State of Maine; b) the licensee shall not practice medicine in any other setting outside of a duly licensed hospital; c) the licensee shall not issue any prescription(s) for any medication(s) for any patient(s) who is/are not inpatient(s) of the hospital where he practices medicine as a "hospitalist"; d) the licensee may issue one-time-only prescriptions (no re-fills permitted) to a patient upon the patient's discharge from the hospital and for the sole purpose of transitioning the patient back to his/her primary care provider; and e) the licensee shall provide a copy of this Consent Agreement to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of any hospital with whom he seeks or obtains employment.

KAWAMURA, TAKEO, M.D.; LICENSE # 005412; 01/08/08. By Consent Agreement, the licensee agrees to the immediate, voluntary permanent surrender of his Maine medical license effective January 8, 2008. This action is based on incompetence and unprofessional conduct. Click here for full text (PDF).

KESSLER, MICHAEL W., M.D.: LICENSE # 016184; 01/30/08. After review of a written request from the licensee on December 11, 2007 the Board voted to grant the licensee's request to amend the Consent Agreement for Conditional License by eliminating the last annual counseling requirement and report as required by paragraph 4 of the "Conditions of Licensure" entitled "Professional Management." The licensee remains subject to all other terms and conditions of the agreement. Click here for full text (PDF).

MATTHIAS, WEEZA, M.D.: LICENSE # 016662; 04/08/08. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees to the immediate and permanent surrender of her Maine medical license effective April 8, 2008. This action is based on incompetence and unprofessional conduct. Click here for full text (PDF)

MATTHIAS, WEEZA, M.D. License # 016662; 02/12/08. Thirty (30) day summary suspension of Maine medical license based on the imminent threat to the public posed by the licensee's continued practice of medicine.

SHINDERMAN, MARC S., M.D.; 01/08/08: On January 8, 2008, the Board received a request from the licensee to withdraw his appeal of the Board' preliminary denial of his Maine medical license application based upon his federal criminal convictions. The Board granted the licensee’s request to withdraw his appeal. The Board's final denial of the licensee's application for a permanent Maine medical license became effective January 8, 2008. This action is based on the licensee's federal felony criminal convictions. Click here for full text (PDF).

STRUBA, ROBERT J., M.D.; LICENSE # 014552; 01/08/08. The licensee complied with the terms and conditions of his Consent Agreement and was released from the terms and conditions of the agreement effective January 8, 2008. Click here for full text (PDF).