ADVERSE LICENSING ACTIONS - M-Z

MACMURRAY, PETER S.; 07/10/1990; Voluntary Surrender of license. Surrendered license when confronted with charges of practicing Medicine in Maine with inactive license. Click here for full text (PDF).

MAMAY, ROGER, M.D.; Letter of Surrender, 8/10/86; License Surrender; Criminal Conviction. Click here for full text (PDF).

MAPE, AVELINO, M.D.; Administrative Court, 11/07/84; License Revocation; Fraud/Deceit in Application. Click here for full text (PDF).

MASOOD, RAS, M.D.; License # 011081; 04/14/1998. By consent agreement, license remains suspended, suspension stayed for sole purpose of participation in a Board-approved fellowship. Surrender of DEA registration, $6,000 fine, full disclosure to Board by treating psychiatrist; violations shall result in vacating the stay of suspension. Incompetence and unprofessional conduct related to inappropriate prescribing practices. Click here for full text (PDF).

MASOOD, RAS, M.D.; License #011081; 12/13/95; Emergency Summary Suspension. Incompetence. Unprofessional conduct. Fraud/Deceit in practice of medicine.

MATTHIAS, WEEZA, M.D.; LICENSE # 016622; 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 # 016622; 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.

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.

MAZEROLLE, DENIS, M.D.; Board Order, 9/15/81; Two Year Probation With Conditions; Violations of Medical Practice Act. 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)

MCGILL, THOMAS, M.D.; License # 013991; 05/01/03. Licensee complied with the terms of his Consent Agreement, which was effective 05/02/98. Restrictions and conditions on licensee's Maine medical license are removed effective 05/01/03. Click here for full text (PDF).

MCGILL, THOMAS, M.D.; License # 013991; 04/28/1998. Consent Judgment by Administrative Court includes 5-year suspension, with all but 14 days stayed, license suspended from 05/02/1998 to 05/16/1998, 5 years probation with conditions including a chaperone requirement, a psychological examination, writing a scholarly paper, and payment of child support. Sexual relationship with a patient, resulting in the birth of a child.

MEADOR, JOSEPHINE M. M.D.; License # 015085; 07/13/04. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing the licensee agrees to accept a reprimand from the Board. In addition, the licensee is subject to substance abuse monitoring weekly for the first year; twice a month for the second year, once a month for the third year and every two months for the remainder of the monitoring period. The term of this agreement is ten (10) years from the effective date of December 9, 2003. This action is based on substance abuse issues. Click here for full text (PDF).

MENDOZA, RENATO C., M.D. License # TD081078; 11/10/09. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, Dr. Mendoza agrees to the following: Dr. Mendoza concedes that the Board has evidence from which it could conclude by the preponderance of the evidence that the alleged conduct occurred and could constitute fraud or deceit in obtaining a license and/or attempting to obtain a license. As discipline, Dr. Mendoza agrees to accept a reprimand, pay a civil penalty of three thousand dollars ($3000.00), and withdraw his pending application for a permanent Maine medical license effective the date of execution of this Consent Agreement and never again apply for medical licensure in the State of Maine. Click here for full text (PDF).

METZGER, CARL D., M.D.; LICENSE # 008486; 11/09/04. At the conclusion of an Adjudicatory Hearing held on November 9, 2004 the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine voted to give the licensee a written reprimand, to not renew the licensee's Maine medical license and to assess the costs of the hearing to the licensee. This action is based on unprofessional conduct and incompetence. Click here for full text (PDF).

MEYER, THOMAS L., M.D.; License # 012974; 10/12/99. In lieu of a hearing, the licensee agrees to withdraw his application for renewal of an Active status license and request renewal of his medical license in Inactive status. This action is based on disciplinary action taken by the New Hampshire Board of Medicine on 12/31/1997. Click here for full text (PDF).

MEYER, THOMAS L., M.D.; 05/10/1994; MODIFIED LICENSE. Piggyback on action taken by State of New Hampshire.

MICHALOWSKI, ELLEN E., M.D.: License # 014320; 07/13/10. At the conclusion of an Adjudicatory Hearing beginning on April 13, 2010 and continued on July 13, 2010 the Board voted to revoke the licensee's Maine medical license effective July 13, 2010. This action is based on multiple violations, including fraud or deceit in the practice of medicine, substance abuse issues, unprofessional conduct, incompetence and violation of terms of probation. Click here for full text (PDF)

MICHALOWSKI, ELLEN E., M.D.: License # 014320; 09/08/08. By Interim Consent Agreement, the licensee agrees to the temporary suspension of her Maine medical license until such time as the Board takes final action, either by hearing and decision and order or by Consent Agreement, regarding the licensee's alleged self-prescribing of narcotic medication. The licensee agrees that she will not practice medicine or render any professional health care services to any person in the State of Maine or in any other location under her Maine medical license. This action is based on substance abuse issues.

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.

MICHAUD, JOSEPH H.C.; 01/03/1989; Voluntary surrender of license. In lieu of answering charges of incompetence. Click here for full text (PDF).

MOLEA, JOSEPH, M.D.; 05/12/1992; APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT LICENSE DENIED. Fraud/deceit in application for license. Conviction of a crime involving dishonesty, false statement of which relates directly to the practice of medicine. Drug abuse - impairment. *

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)

MORONG, DOUGLAS M. P.A.-C: LICENSE # PA-503; 12/12/06. 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 alleged fraud or deceit in the provision of medical services, substance abuse, unprofessional conduct, and incompetence.

MORONG, DOUGLAS M., P.A.-C; LICENSE # PA-503; 03/11/03. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the Licensee agrees that his conduct with respect to signing Dr. Thomas K. Murray's name to a plan of supervision without Dr. Murray's permission constitutes unprofessional conduct. The Licensee agrees to accept a reprimand as discipline for his action.

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).

MURRAY, JOHN G. JR.; 09/18/1992; Reinstated license upon execution of a voluntary Consent Agreement regarding modified, conditional license and Board Order. Dr. violated 1990 Consent Agreement by Self medicating with the drug nubain. Click here for full text (PDF).

MURRAY, JOHN G. JR.; 06/03/1992; Board accepted voluntary surrender. Violation of 1990 license reinstatement Consent Agreement regarding self medication.

MYERS, JOHN L., M.D.: License # 010511. On June 10, 2008 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 and alleged substance abuse issues. Click here for full text (PDF)

NARANJA, ROGELIO J., JR., M.D. License # 015649; 11/10/09. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee admits that with regard to complaints CR 08-377 and CR 08-409 the Board has sufficient evidence from which it could reasonably conclude that his medical record keeping and/or certain aspects of his care and treatment regarding Patients A, B, C and KS amounted to unprofessional conduct and grounds for discipline of his Maine medical license and/or denial of his application for renewal of his Maine medical license. As discipline the licensee agrees to the following: 1) a reprimand and 2) a license probation for five (5) years subject to conditions as outlined in the Consent Agreement. Click here for full text (PDF)

NEWCOMB, JOHN L., M.D.: LICENSE # 007862; 12/12/06. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees to accept a reprimand from the Board. The licensee agrees to a twelve (12) month suspension of his Maine medical license; however the suspension is suspended in its entirety so long as the licensee complies with the terms and conditions of probation. The licensee's Maine medical license shall be placed on probation for a period of five (5) years. The licensee shall establish a relationship with a licensed psychiatrist approved by the Board who shall monitor the licensee's practice and provide the Board with quarterly reports. Within sixty (60) days of the execution of the Consent Agreement the licensee shall engage a professional office management entity to evaluate his coding and documentation practices. Within twelve (12) months following the execution of the Consent Agreement, the licensee shall enroll in and successfully complete the following courses: 1) a Board approved course regarding current pharmacologic medication in conjunction with psychotherapy; and 2) a Board approved course in ethics. This action is based on unprofessional conduct and incompetence. Click here for full text (PDF)

NICHOLSON, ANDREW S. M.D.: LICENSE # 015480; 11/30/06. Based on the Decision and Order of the Maine Kennebec County Superior Court dated November 30, 2006, the probation placed on the licensee's Maine medical license ended one (1) year after the effective date of the Consent Agreement, which was February 11, 2003. The licensee remains subject to the restriction placed on his Maine medical license regarding the treatment of minors. Click here for full text (PDF)

NICHOLSON, ANDREW S. M.D.; License # 015480; 1/14/03. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing and in order to resolve an outstanding complaint, the licensee agrees to the following discipline: The licensee will restrict his practice of medicine to adults over 18 years of age. The licensee will participate in ongoing treatment with a therapist, approved by the Board, with experience in the treatment of sexual offenses. The Board will receive quarterly reports from the therapist.The licensee will be on probation and the Board will order a reevaluation of the licensee after one year from the effective date of this agreement. This action is based on unprofessional conduct.

NOVAL, MARIA S., M.D.; License # 013286; 01/20/1998. Reinstatement of license with conditions/monitoring. Conflicting diagnoses of two physicians concerning whether Dr. Noval suffers from bipolar disorder. Click here for full text (PDF).

NUESSE, WILLIAM E., M.D.; License # 006283; 05/12/1998. Voluntary surrender by consent agreement. Unprofessional conduct - prescribing to himself on an inactive license. Click here for full text (PDF).

O'KEEFE, GREGORY M.D.; License # 008247; 05/29/03. At the conclusion of an Adjudicatory Hearing held on May 13, 2003, the Board voted to grant the applicant's appeal of the Board's preliminary denial of license renewal and to issue the licensee a conditional license to practice medicine in Maine. The conditions of licensure relate to type of practice and requirements for peer review and random chart review. Click here for full text (PDF).

O'KEEFE, GREGORY, III, M.D.; License # 008247; 01/20/1998. Reprimand and $1500 fine. Medicaid fraud for which a civil penalty of $6,000 was paid.

OLSON, KAREN L., M.D.; License # 013116; 03/13/01. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing the licensee agrees to accept a warning from the Board for breach of patient confidentiality. This action is based on unprofessional conduct. Click here for full text (PDF).

OLSTEIN, JOEL S., M.D.; License # 008973; 11/13/01. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees that the conduct which gave rise to the federal charges is also grounds for discipline for unprofessional conduct. The licensee agrees to accept a censure and pay a $10,000 fine. Click here for full text (PDF).

PADEH, ASHER S. A., M.D.; 07/30/96; Reprimand and fine. Fraud/deceit in application for renewal of license. Failed to disclose disciplinary action by another state. Click here for full text (PDF).

PAHILAN, ABE N., M.D.: LICENSE # 013287; 02/21/06. At the conclusion of an Adjudicatory Hearing held on February 21, 2006, the Board voted to revoke the licensee's Maine medical license based on incompetence and unprofessional conduct. Click here for full text (PDF).

PATRICK, FRANK C., P.A.-C; License # PA-331; 09/08/98. In lieu of hearing, condition was attached to license. Question of Incompetence. Click here for full text (PDF).

PATTERSON, STEVEN C., M.D.; License # 012466; 09/13/1997. Voluntary surrender for cause. Violation of consent agreement. Unprofessional conduct with a patient. Click here for full text (PDF).

PATTERSON, STEVEN, M.D.; 12/11/96; Suspension - stayed. Unprofessional conduct with a patient. Conditions attached to license.

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)

PAWLE, ROBERT H., M.D.; License # 004897; 09/08/98. In lieu of hearing, licensee agrees to change license status to inactive as of the date of agreement and will not seek to renew his Maine license in active status. Communication and behavior with patients inappropriate. Practice habits and patient examinations inconsistent with current standards of medical care. Click here for full text (PDF).

PEL, SATWANT K., M.D.; 02/10/1994; APPLICATION FOR LICENSE DENIED. Piggyback on action by New York State. Failure to meet postgraduate training requirements. Lack of fitness to discharge duties owned to a client, patient or general public. *

PENTA, WALTER E., M.D.; License # 004216. Retirement. Non-renewal when license expires on 01/31/1998. Unprofessional conduct. Failure to adequately document prescribing practices. Click here for full text (PDF).

PETRIGALLA, MARIA, M.D.; Board Order, 3/10/87; License Not Renewed; Fraud/Deceit in Application. Click here for full text (PDF).

PHELAN, JOHN WILLIAM JOSEPH; 07/21/1991; License Denied. Falsified application. *

PHELPS, ROBERT N., JR., M.D.; License # 009869; 6/13/00. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees that his license will be placed on probation indefinitely beginning June 13, 2000, with the following conditions: the licensee will continue in counseling at a minimum of twice a month for at least two years; the licensee agrees to have a chaperone present when seeing female patients in his office; the licensee will be subject to mandatory clinical and professional supervision by a colleague to be approved by the Board and the licensee agrees to educate himself about the ethical and boundary issues involved in the doctor-patient relationship. Any substantiated report to the Board alleging sexual impropriety or misconduct shall result in immediate, indefinite and automatic suspension of the licensee's license. This action is based on unprofessional conduct, incompetence and a violation of the Sexual Misconduct Rules of the Board, based on inappropriate relationships with two female patients. Click here for full text (PDF).

PROSKAUER, STEPHEN; 05/17/1988; Permanent surrender of license. Admission of abuse (sexual) by physician-patient relationship. Click here for full text (PDF).

PUCELIK, ROBERT E., M.D.; Letter of Agreement, 4/16/83; License Renewed With Conditions; Reciprocal Action Based on Action in the State of Iowa. Click here for full text (PDF).

RAINEY, DEBRA, M.D.; Consent Agreement, 3/14/95; Conditional License; Physical or Mental Impairment. RELEASED FROM CONSENT AGREEMENT ON 3/10/98. Click here for full text (PDF).

RAINEY, DEBRA K., M.D.; License #012879; 03/14/95; License modified by Consent Agreement. Piggyback on action by Wyoming.

RAKER, JAMES H., M.D.; License # 012491; 10/20/98. In lieu of a hearing, licensee agrees to accept a reprimand from the Board for unprofessional conduct based on a sexual relationship with a patient. Licensee will educate himself on boundary issued involved in the doctor-patient relationship. Click here for full text (PDF).

RAUCH, STEVEN M., M.D.; License # 010729; 04/13/99. In lieu of a hearing, the licensee agrees that the status of his license will be changed from Active to Inactive effective the date Consent Agreement is signed. Licensee may not practice in Maine or any other state. If licensee applies for reinstatement of Active status he will provide documented evidence of at least one (1) year of recovery from substance abuse. Unprofessional conduct and habitual substance abuse. Click here for full text (PDF).

REED, STEPHEN D., M.D.; License # 007890; 12/14/99. In lieu of a hearing, the licensee agrees to accept a Warning and pay a $1,500 fine as discipline for unprofessional conduct. The licensee agrees to an automatic suspension of his license if the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine receives verified information that the licensee has engaged in the unlawful practice of selling drug samples. The licensee further agrees that he will not supervise physician assistants as part of his medical practice. Click here for full text (PDF).

REYES, BERNADETTE O., M.D.; 07/14/1994; MODIFIED LICENSE. Piggyback on action taken by State of New Jersey. Click here for full text (PDF).

RICHARDSON, DOUGLAS C., M.D.; 02/24/1993; Physician fined $500 and required to attend risk management seminar. Following consumer complaints, Board found inadequate or insufficient patient communication and insufficient procedures for promptly providing patient records. Click here for full text (PDF).

RIFFEL, SERGIO R., M.D. : License # 016873; 09/22/08. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees to a license probation for two (2) years following the execution of this Consent Agreement. During the period of probation, the licensee will comply with the following conditions: 1) the licensee's medical practice will be monitored by a physician approved by the Board. 2) the licensee shall complete the following continuing medical education EACH year: a) a Board-approved course in cardiovascular disease; b) a Board-approved course in critical care; c) a Board-approved course in medical case management; and d) The Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP). Click here for full text (PDF)

ROBBINS, THOMAS, Jr., M.D.; Board Order, 3/10/87; License Revocation; Mental Impairment. Click here for full text (PDF).

ROBERTSON, DONALD M., M.D.; License # 005912; 12/12/00. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees to limit himself to practicing without a DEA registration. He previously surrendered his DEA registration and agrees not to reapply for one. The licensee agrees to random chart reviews for two years beginning on the effective date of this agreement. This action is based on inappropriate prescribing practices. Click here for full text (PDF).

RODRIGUEZ, MANUEL, M.D.; LICENSE # 008639; 09/09/03. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing the licensee agrees to voluntarily surrender his medical license as of the date of this agreement and agrees not to seek reinstatement of his license to practice medicine in Maine. 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)

ROSENBAUM, NORMAN, M.D.; Consent Agreement, 4/15/83; Probation/Conditions; Mental Impairment and Substance Abuse. Click here for full text (PDF).

ROSENBLATT, STANLEY, M.D.: LICENSE # 005552; 06/10/03. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees to voluntarily surrender his Maine medical license as of the date of this agreement and agrees not to seek to renew his license to practice medicine in Maine. This action is based on unprofessional conduct, incompetence and inappropriate prescribing practices. Click here for full text (PDF).

ROSENBLATT, STANLEY, M.D.: License # 005552; 04/15/03. Summary suspension of license due to unprofessional conduct, incompetence and inappropriate prescribing of controlled substances which may be an imminent danger to the public.Click here for full text (PDF).

ROSS, JAMES L., M.D.; 05/13/1997. Final denial of an application for license. Fraud/deceit in application for a temporary license. Click here for full text (PDF).

RUFFNER, JOSEPH D., M.D.: License # 015766; 09/09/08. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees to accept a Reprimand from the Board and agrees that he will never again sell a psychiatric patient under his care and treatment a firearm or any other property. The licensee will pay a monetary penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000) within thirty (30) days of the execution of this Consent Agreement. In addition, the licensed Maine medical license will be placed on probation for a period of five (5) years. During the probation, the licensee's medical practice will be monitored by a physician approved by the Board. The licensee will complete a Board approved course on ethics and a Board approved course in doctor-patient boundaries within the twelve (12) months following the execution of this Consent Agreement. This action is based on incompetence and unprofessional conduct. Click here for full text (PDF)

RYAN, PATRICK J.M., M.D.; License #0006427; 06/14/95; License modified with conditions by Consent Agreement. Establish relationship with Maine Committee on Physician Health. Click here for full text (PDF).

SABOT, THEODORE J.; 07/11/1989; License denied. Fraud and deceit in practice of medicine, unprofessional conduct while previously licensed in other state. *

SALEM, ANTHONY W., M.D.; License #013987; 06/08/95; License modified with conditions by Consent Agreement. Board concerned with the number of medical malpractice cases reported at the time of initial application. Click here for full text (PDF).

SALINAS-HURTADO, JOSE` C., M.D.; Board Order, 3/10/87; License Not Renewed; Fraud/Deceit in Application. Click here for full text (PDF).

SALVADOR, ANASTACIO, M.D.; 05/14/96; Conditions attached to license should physician choose to practice in state. Click here for full text (PDF).

SANGALANG, MANUEL G., M.D.; License # 007097; 11/18/1997. Reprimand. Unprofessional conduct. Pled guilty to a criminal charge. Click here for full text (PDF).

SARACINO, ANTHONY M.D.; License # 013504; 4/15/00. In lieu of proceeding to a hearing, the licensee agrees to accept a reprimand from the Board for unprofessional conduct based on a sexual contact with a patient. The licensee will educate himself about boundary issues involved in the doctor/patient relationship. Click here for full text (PDF).

SAVADOVE, ROBERT F., M.D.: License # 006955; 03/14/06. On March 14, 2006 the Board voted to accept the licensee's voluntary surrender of his Maine medical license. The licensee surrendered his license while under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct. Click here for full text (PDF).

SAWYER, JAMES D., M.D.; License # 011019; 10/23/98. Final denial of application to reinstate license. Unprofessional conduct based on a pattern of questionable professional judgment. Click here for full text (PDF).

SCHACHAR, LESLIE, M.D.; 05/14/96; Reprimand and fine. This action is a reciprocal action based on an action taken in Texas. Click here for full text (PDF).

SCHMEHL, ROLLAND M., M.D.; License # 012615; 03/10/1998. Physician allowed to withdraw his license by consent agreement with the understanding he will not be relicensed to practice medicine in the State of Maine, by the Board or its successor. On September 14, 1994, patient A, an 83-year-old female, underwent a bronchoscopy at Parkview Memorial Hospital. When Patient A was in the recovery room, she began coughing. Dr. Schmehl administered 200 mg. of Lidocaine. Patient A died. Click here for full text (PDF).

SCHRADER, JOSEPH B. P.A.-C; License # PA-369; 01/14/03. Licensee complied with the terms of his Consent Agreement, which was effective 2/10/98. Restrictions and conditions on licensee's Maine physician's assistant license are removed effective 1/14/03. Click here for full text (PDF).

SCHRADER, JOSEPH B., PA-C; License # PA-369; 02/10/1998. Reprimand and $1500 fine, license conditions/modifications/monitoring. Substance abuse.

SCULLION, DAVID F. M.D.; License # 010513; 01/08/02. Licensee complied with the terms of his Consent Agreement, which was effective 8/16/95. Restrictions and conditions on licensee's Maine medical license are removed effective 1/8/02. Click here for full text (PDF).

SCULLION, DAVID F., M.D.; License #010513; 8/21/95; Reinstatement of Modified License with Conditions. Substance Abuse.

SCULLION, DAVID F., M.D.; 06/24/1993; Voluntary surrender of medical license. Surrendered during Board investigation of allegations of substance abuse and failure to comply with Federal requirements pertaining to controlled substances.

SHAFEY, SHERIF, M.D.; Consent Agreement, Undated (7/12/94 Minutes); Reprimand, Fine, Conditional License; Fraud/Deceit in Application. Click here for full text (PDF).

SHEFFER, EMILY H., M.D.; License # EC-99-164; 09/10/01. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees to accept a reprimand for unprofessional conduct and incompetence for inappropriate prescribing practices. The licensee used patient names in order to obtain controlled substances for herself. The licensee will continue to participate in her recovery program with the Committee for Physicians Health (CPH) of the Medical Society for the State of New York. A violation of her agreement with the CPH will constitute a violation of this agreement and may result in further sanctions. Click here for full text (PDF).

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's 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).

SIMOPOULOS, CHRIS, M.D.; Board Order, 12/19/84; Suspension; Reciprocal Action Based on Action in the State of Virginia. Click here for full text (PDF)

SINGER, CLIFFORD M., M.D. 07/29/10. By Consent Agreement, the Board granted the licensee a conditional Maine medical license with the following terms and conditions, which shall remain in effect for a period of three (3) years following the execution of the Consent Agreement for Conditional Licensure: (1) the licensee agrees that he will not use sample medication without a prescription for his own treatment; (2) the licensee agrees to attend regularly scheduled appointments with his treating physician. The licensee agrees to only use medications prescribed by his treating physician; (3) the licensee understands and agrees that he will timely complete all medical record documentation. The licensee shall ensure that all medical records/charts are updated within twenty-four (24) hours of each patient encounter; (4) the licensee agrees to have a Professional Monitor approved by the Board review his medical charts for a period of three (3) years; (5) the licensee agrees to attend and successfully complete the Case Western Intensive Course in Medical Records Keeping with Individual Preceptorships within six (6) months of the execution of this Consent Agreement. This action is based on unprofessional conduct. Click here for full text (PDF)

SITTERLY, KARL F., M.D.: License # 015041; 01/12/10. On November 10, 2009 the Board reviewed a request from the licensee to amend the Consent Agreement for Conditional Licensure to reduce the number of random urine tests from once every other week as required by the First Amendment to paragraph 14 (c)(iii)(b) of the conditions of licensure to once a month. Following its review, the Board voted to grant the licensee's request to amend the Consent Agreement for Conditional Licensure. All other terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement for Conditional License remain in full force and effect. Click here for full text (PDF)

SITTERLY, KARL F., M.D.: License # 015041; 06/10/08. Licensee requested that the Consent Agreement for Conditional Licensure be amended to reduce the number of random urine tests from once a week as required by paragraph 14 (c)(iii)(b) of the conditions of licensure to once every other week.. Following its review, the Board voted to grant the licensee's request to amend the Consent Agreement for Conditional Licensure. All other terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement for Conditional License remain in full force and effect.

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.

SITTERLY, KARL F., M.D.: LICENSE # 015041; 02/14/06. The Board summarily suspended the licensee's Maine medical license for thirty (30) days on January 31, 2006, and scheduled the matter for an adjudicatory hearing. Subsequently, the licensee entered into a Consent Agreement with the Board in which the licensee agreed to the continued suspension of his license to practice medicine until such time as this matter is fully and finally resolved by the Board. The licensee understands and agrees that he may not practice medicine or render any professional health care services to any person in the State of Maine or in any other location under his Maine medical license. This action is based on substance abuse issues.

SITTERLY, KARL F., M.D.: LICENSE #015041; 01/31/06. Thirty (30) day summary suspension of Maine medical license based on substance abuse issues.

SMITH, BRYAN D., M.D.; 07/14/09. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, Dr. Smith concedes that the Board has evidence from which it could conclude by the preponderance of the evidence that the alleged conduct occurred and could constitute fraud or deceit in obtaining a license. Dr. Smith agrees to accept a censure and pay a civil penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000). Dr. Smith's pending applications for a temporary and permanent Maine medical license are denied because he does not meet the statutory and rule requirements for licensure (i.e. he did not complete all medical examinations within seven (7) years). This action is based on fraud or deceit in obtaining a license. Click here for full text (PDF).

SMITH, CHRISTOPHER, M.D.; Letter of Warning, 9/20/89; Failure to Report Sexual Abuse of Minor. 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).

SOREFF, STEPHEN M.D; 04/25/1990; Permanent surrender of license. Sexual activity with patients. Click here for full text (PDF).

SOREFF, STEPHEN, M.D.; Signed Statement, 6/01/87; License Surrender; Unprofessional Conduct

SPEAR, MARK A., M.D.; License # 017044; 06/08/10. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee concedes that the Board has evidence from which it could conclude by the preponderance of the evidence that the alleged conduct occurred and could constitute fraud or deceit in obtaining a license. As discipline for complaint CR 10-092 the licensee agrees to: 1) accept a reprimand; and 2) pay a civil penalty of five hundred dollars ($500.00). This action is based on fraud or deceit in obtaining a license. Click here for full text (PDF).

SPENCER-LeMAY, CAROL, M.D.; 03/09/1993; Placed on probation; probation lifted 11/09/1993. Following a hearing, Board found M.D. committed unprofessional conduct by breaching a patient's confidentiality. Click here for full text (PDF).

STAMMERS, THOMAS W., M.D.; 3/5/81; Board Order; Two Year License with Conditions; Substance Abuse. *

STEINBERG, IRA, B., M.D.; License # 014272; 09/09/2003. Granted reinstatement of an Inactive License Click here for full text (PDF).

STEINBERG, IRA, B., M.D.; License # 014272; 06/09/1998. Voluntarily surrendered. Consumption of alcohol in violation of Consent Agreement.

STEINBERG, IRA, B., M.D.; License # 014272; 05/11/1998. Automatic suspension for violation of consent agreement. Failure to abstain from the use of alcohol.

STEINBERG, IRA B., M.D.; 08/01/96; Issued a license with Conditions. Previous history of substance abuse.

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).

STERLING, ROBERT E. M.D. License # 018216; 11/10/09. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee admits that he violated the Consent Agreement for Conditional Licensure on more than one occasion by testing positive for the presence of a metabolite of alcohol and using alcohol. As discipline for this conduct, the licensee agrees to the immediate, permanent and voluntary surrender of his Maine medical license. Click here for full text (PDF).

STERLING, ROBERT E., M.D.: License # 018216; 09/14/09. Immediate, automatic suspension of Maine medical license following notification of a positive test for and admission to the use of a prohibited substance while under Consent Agreement for substance abuse monitoring.

STERLING, ROBERT E., M.D., License # 018216; 07/09/09. By Consent Agreement, the Board granted the licensee a probationary Maine medical license with the following terms and conditions, which shall remain in effect for a period of five (5) years following the execution of the Consent Agreement for Conditional Licensure: 1) the licensee agrees to abstain from the use of any and all prohibited substances as defined in the Consent Agreement for Conditional Licensure; 2) the licensee agrees that he may, for the duration of the five (5) year probation, be required to undergo some level of substance abuse monitoring; 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 a licensed individual or agency in the treatment of substance abuse with whom the licensee will obtain counseling; 4) Prior to engaging in the active practice of medicine, the licensee must have a Board-approved practice location; 5) Prior to engaging in the active practice of medicine, the licensee must have a Board-approved practice monitor; 6) the licensee will attend AA and/or NA or another non-faith based self-help group meeting approved by the Board; and 7) the licensee shall enter into a contract with the Maine Medical Professionals Health Program and fully participate in that program as long as this Consent Agreement for Conditional Licensure remains in force.

STOJANOV, IGOR M.D.: License # 014796; 5/14/02. At the conclusion of an Adjudicatory Hearing held on May 14, 2002 the Board voted to grant the licensee a renewal of his Maine medical license with the following conditions: the licensee shall receive counseling in either Georgia or Maine to begin no later that August 1, 2002 by a counselor pre-approved by the Maine Board; the counselor shall submit quarterly reports to the Maine Board; in the event that counseling is not completed to the satisfaction of the Maine Board within one year from the date of this license renewal, a rehearing may be scheduled and further sanctions, including license denial, may result; the licensee shall have a chaperone present for all examinations of female patients. Click here for full text (PDF).

STOJANOV, IGOR, M.D.: License # 014796; 6/13/00. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing the licensee agrees to accept a reprimand. The licensee will be on probation for one year beginning June 13, 2000, during which time he must obtain treatment or counseling which will increase his understanding of his inappropriate behavior, and prevent recurrence of that behavior. The treatment provider or counselor must be approved by the Board. The licensee agrees to have a chaperone present for all examinations of female patients. If the licensee relocates to another state, he must notify that state's licensing board of the terms of this agreement. This action is based on unprofessional conduct, incompetence and a violation of the Sexual Misconduct Rules of the Board based on an inappropriate relationship with a female patient.

STRAIT, PAUL S., M.D.: LICENSE # 015483; 06/08/04. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing the licensee agrees that he will take a course in pain management and a course in physician/patient communication skills. These courses must be multi-day courses and be taken within one (1) year of the effective date of this agreement. The Board may order a random chart review as a monitoring mechanism for the licensee's records keeping. This action is based on unprofessional conduct and incompetence. 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.

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).

STRUBA, ROBERT J., M.D.: LICENSE #014552; 10/12/04. By Consent Agreement the licensee agrees to the following terms: a suspension of his Maine medical license running concurrent with his term of imprisonment from February 12, 2004 to June 15, 2004 and substance abuse monitoring for a period of five years. The term of this Consent Agreement is five years from December 31, 2002. This action is based on unprofessional conduct, substance abuse and a felony criminal conviction.

STULC, JAROSLAV P., M.D.; License # 017690; 05/12/09. At the conclusion of an Adjudicatory Hearing held on May 12, 2009, the Board voted to immediately revoke the licensee's Maine medical license. This action is based on fraud or deceit in obtaining a license, incompetence, and unprofessional conduct related to inappropriate behavior and statements towards patients and medical staff. Click here for full text (PDF)

STURDEVANT, DAVID F. M.D.: License # 012561; 07/11/06. In lieu of proceeding to an adjudicatory hearing, the licensee agrees to cease prescribing schedule II and/or schedule III controlled substances for any patient for the chronic use of schedule II and/or schedule III controlled substances. At present the licensee has closed his practice, is no longer practicing medicine and has no patients. If the licensee resumes the practice of medicine, he will immediately inform the Board and abide by the prescribing prohibitions set forth in the Consent Agreement. This action is based on inappropriate prescribing practices. Click here for full text (PDF)

STURDEVANT, DAVID F., M.D.: LICENSE # 012561; 09/09/03. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing the licensee agrees to engage a professional office management company to review coding and documentation practices. In addition, the licensee will educate himself about the management of chronic pain patients, including the proper prescribing of controlled substances, the characteristics of drug seekers and the recognition of drug diversion. The licensee will document his ongoing education in these matters in his next two applications for renewal of his medical license.

SULTAN, SHAFI A., M.D. LICENSE # 010177; 02/14/06. At the conclusion of an Adjudicatory Hearing held on February 14, 2006, the Board voted to revoke the licensee's Maine medical license based on action taken by the Medical Board of Virginia, which suspended his medical license for a period of not less than one year based upon a finding that he practiced in a manner that endangered the health or welfare of his patients by performing surgical procedures that were beyond his abilities and failing to consult with specialists. In addition to revocation, the Maine Board ordered the licensee to pay costs of $650.00 by May 21, 2006. Click here for full text (PDF).

SUNSHINE, THOMAS J., M.D.: License # 013101; 09/30/00. Licensee complied with the terms of his Consent Agreement which was effective 10/01/95. Restrictions and conditions on licensee’s Maine medical license are removed effective 09/30/00. Click here for full text (PDF).

SUNSHINE, THOMAS J., M.D.; 07/30/96; Reprimand and fine. Unprofessional conduct. Substance abuse. Conditions attached to license.

SUNWOO, HYUNG BO, M.D.; 01/11/1994; Voluntary Surrender of License for Suspension by Consent Agreement. Piggyback action by State of Washington. Mental Health Impairment. Click here for full text (PDF).

TARTER, THOMAS A., M.D. License # EL071028; 09/08/09. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, Dr. Tarter entered into a consent agreement with the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine in which the Board issued a reprimand and $1,000 fine to Dr. Tarter for unprofessional conduct based upon his failure to timely complete patient medical records and in some cases failure to complete patient medical records. Dr. Tarter asserts that he was willing to complete all of the records and offered to do so, but the hospital did not make arrangements for him to complete the records. Click here for full text (PDF)

TESSIER, PAUL A., M.D.; License # 006620; 1/11/00. In lieu of proceeding to a hearing, the licensee agrees to accept a reprimand and pay a $1,500 fine as discipline for unprofessional conduct. Action based on the licensee's failure to report restriction of clinical privileges at Irwin Army Community Hospital on two applications for medical staff privileges at Maine hospitals. Click here for full text (PDF).

THANHAUSER, DAVID A., M.D. LICENSE # 008007; 10/10//06. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing the licensee agrees to accept a reprimand from the Board. In addition, within six (6) months of the execution of the Consent Agreement the licensee will enroll in and successfully complete a Board approved course in general ethics and boundaries and provide the Board with documentary proof of the completion of such course. This action is based on inappropriate sexual contact with a patient. Click here for full text (PDF)

TIEMANN, WILLIAM E., M.D.: License # 017069; 06/10/08. . In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees to accept modifications to and conditions imposed on his license. The licensee is subject to substance abuse monitoring. The licensee will obtain all prescription medications from a single primary care physician approved by the Board. Within thirty (30) days following the execution of this Consent Agreement, the licensee shall submit for Board approval the name of a licensed individual or agency in the treatment of substance abuse with whom the licensee shall consult and counsel for the purpose of working on all issues pertaining to his substance abuse issues. The licensee shall ensure that the Board receives written reports from treatment providers no later than July 1, October 1, January 1 and April 1 of each year that this Consent Agreement is in effect. This action is based on unprofessional conduct and substance abuse issues. Click here for full text (PDF).

TILLMAN, WILLIAM F., M.D. License # 017201; 05/12/09. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees to accept a reprimand from the Board and shall ensure that in the future he correctly and accurately completes all applications and documents that he files with the Board. In addition, the licensee shall pay a fine of one thousand ($1000.00) on or before June 6, 2009. This action is based on alleged fraud or deceit for failure to disclose information on a renewal application. Click here for full text (PDF).

TORRES, RUDOLFO B., M.D.; License # 006462; 07/11/00. On July 11, 2000 the Board voted to preliminarily deny the licensee's application for renewal of his medical license. The licensee was notified by letter dated May 16, 2001, sent certified mail with return receipt requested. The licensee did not appeal the Board's action and the denial became final and effective on June 24, 2001. This action is based on the licensee's failure to report actions taken by the Florida medical board. Click here for full text (PDF).

TORRES, RUDOLFO, M.D.; Consent Agreement, 7/08/86; Probation and Conditional License; Substance Abuse. Click here for full text (PDF).

TOTO, TIMOTHY P. P.A.: License PA-351; 03/14/06. Licensee complied with the terms of his Consent Agreement and Order which was effective 05/11/04. Click here for full text (PDF).

TOTO, TIMOTHY, P.A.: License # PA-351; 05/11/04. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees to voluntarily surrender his Maine physician's assistant license as of the effective date of this agreement. He will no longer be authorized to practice medicine or write prescriptions in the State of Maine. This action is based on unprofessional conduct, incompetence and substance abuse issues.

TOTO, TIMOTHY, P.A.: License # PA-351; 04/11/02. The licensee's thirty (30) day license suspension, effective March 12, 2002, ended April 11, 2002. His license will be placed on probation until October 30, 2002 when his probation for his criminal conviction ends. This action is based on unprofessional conduct.

TOTO, TIMOTHY, P.A.: License # PA-351; 03/12/02. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee admits that writing prescriptions on Cumberland County Jail prescription pads for individuals who were not inmates or patients of the licensee constitutes unprofessional conduct. The writing of these prescriptions was outside of the licensee's plan of supervision and without the knowledge or approval of his supervising physician. The licensee's license to practice as a physician's assistant will be suspended for 30 days and his license will be placed on probation until October 30, 2002, when his probation for his criminal conviction ends.

TRAYNOR, ANN E., M.D.: License # 017505; 09/09/08. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees to accept a Warning from the Board and agrees that on all future applications or submissions filed with the Board that she will disclose any and all adverse information requested and ensure that all information that she provides to the Board is true and correct. In addition, she will pay a monetary penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000) within thirty (30) days of the execution of this Consent Agreement. This action is based on alleged fraud or deceit. Click here for full text (PDF)

TRUMBULL, DONALD, M.D.: License # 011516; 10/10/06. Licensee complied with the terms of his Consent Agreement, which was effective December 12, 2000, and was released from the terms and conditions effective October 10, 2006. Click here for full text (PDF).

TRIPP, LESLIE N., M.D., License # 011744; 07/31/09. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees to accept a reprimand from the Board and agrees to the immediate and permanent voluntary surrender of his Maine medical license. This action is based upon unprofessional conduct and sexual misconduct Click here for full text (PDF).

TRIPP, LESLIE N., M.D., License # 011744; 07/14/09. 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.

TRUMBULL, DONALD , M.D.: License #011516; 12/12/00. The licensee's license was reinstated by Consent Agreement with the following conditions: the licensee will not see, care for or treat minor female patients; the licensee agrees to continue in treatment with a therapist until the therapist and the licensee mutually agree to termination; the therapist will provide quarterly reports to the Board; the licensee agrees not to practice as a sole practitioner and the licensee must tell his partners or his employer of the terms of this Consent Agreement and the prior Consent Agreement.

TRUMBULL, DONALD, M.D.; License # 011516; 07/14/1998. By Consent Agreement: one year revocation; psychiatric/psychological examination ordered; will perform 500 hours of public service during year license is revoked. Unprofessional conduct and incompetence based on inappropriate physical examinations and sexual misconduct.

TSE, YAT TUNG, M.D.; 10/24/1994; APPLICATION FOR REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE DENIED. Fraud/deceit in application for license. *

TUDDENHAM, ANN D., M.D. License # 014495; 02/10/09. By Consent Agreement the Board granted the licensee's application to reinstate her Maine medical license. The licensee admits that she failed to comply with the Board's statute by failing to renew her Maine medical license in a timely fashion. Specifically, the licensee admits that she failed to provide the Board with a current address when it changed, which resulted in the inadvertent lapse of her medical license, and the unintentional practice of medicine without a current license for a period of six (6) months. The licensee admits that such conduct constitutes unprofessional conduct and grounds for discipline and/or denial of her application to reinstate her Maine medical license. As discipline for this conduct, the licensee agrees to accept a warning from the Board and pay a monetary fine of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00). Click here for full text (PDF).

VACHON, ROBERT D., M.D.; Consent Agreement, 9/20/86; Conditional License; Unprofessional Conduct. 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).

VIGNA, BERNARD P., JR., M.D.: LICENSE # 012559; 11/10/06. The six (6) month suspension of the licensee's Maine medical license, which began on May 9, 2006, ended on November 10, 2006. The licensee's Maine medical license will be on probation for a period of ten (10) years. The licensee remains subject to the other terms and conditions of the Decision and Order of the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine dated June 13, 2006. Click here for full text (PDF).

VIGNA, BERNARD P., JR., M.D. LICENSE # 012559; 05/16/06. At the conclusion of an Adjudicatory Hearing held on May 9, 2006 the Board voted to reprimand the licensee. In addition, the licensee's Maine medical license was suspended for a period of six (6) months beginning May 9, 2006. During the course of the license suspension, the licensee shall attend the following courses pre-approved by the Board: medical ethics, boundary issues, records keeping and pain management including basic pharmacology and pain management drugs. The licensee shall appear before the Board before the expiration of his license suspension to address his fitness to practice as a physician. The licensee's Maine medical license is placed on probation for a period of ten years. This action is based on unprofessional conduct, incompetence, sexual misconduct and inappropriate prescribing practices.

VIOLETTE, E. JEFFREY, M.D.: LICENSE # 012065; 04/13/04. At the conclusion of an Adjudicatory Hearing held on April 13, 2004, the Board unanimously voted to immediately revoke the licensee's Maine medical license. This action is based on violation of a Consent Agreement due to a positive urine test. Click here for full text (PDF).

VIOLETTE, E. JEFFREY, M.D.; LICENSE # 012065; 03/05/04. Automatic suspension of license for positive test result while under Consent Agreement for substance abuse monitoring.

VIOLETTE, E. JEFFREY, M.D.; License # 012065; 06/30/03. By Consent Agreement the licensee's medical license is reinstated to Active status subject to the following conditions: the licensee will be subject to substance abuse monitoring monthly for a period of five (5) years from the effective date of this agreement. Following the period of five (5) years from the effective date of this agreement the Board or the Supervising Physician may request random samples at any time.

VIOLETTE, E. JEFFREY, M.D.; License # 012065; 12/10/02. By Decision and Order of the Board dated 7/19/01 the Board suspended the Maine medical license of the licensee for 360 days. On July 9, 2002 the licensee appeared before the Board and agreed to provide the Board with specific information before his license would be reinstated to active status. The licensee agreed that his license status would remain Inactive pending reinstatement. On July 30, 2002 the Board received a urinalysis report which was positive for marijuana. The licensee agrees that his license status will remain Inactive. The licensee will appear before the Board on March 11, 2003 to discuss compliance with this agreement and conditions for reinstatement of his medical license to Active status.

VIOLETTE, E. JEFFREY, M.D.; License # 012065; 07/10/01. At the conclusion of an Adjudicatory Hearing held on July 10, 2001 the Board voted to suspend the licensee's medical license for 360 days, effective 7/19/01. During the suspension period Dr. Violette shall have an evaluation to include neuropsychological testing, personality testing and a physical examination. The licensee shall engage in therapy/treatment with providers approved by the Board. Prior to the expiration of the 360 day suspension period, Dr. Violette must satisfy the Board that he is fit to practice medicine. If he receives his license to practice he shall not self-prescribe medications. This action is based on findings of unprofessional conduct and incompetence at the conclusion of the adjudicatory hearing.

VIOLETTE, E. JEFFREY, M.D.; License #012065; 03/23/99. In lieu of a hearing, the licensee agrees to accept a reprimand, $1500 fine and random review of his records for a two-year period. Incompetence and unprofessional conduct based on prescribing issues and billing practices.

WAGNER, SAMUEL L., M.D.; 02/09/1994; Accept request to withdraw license and ordered not to renew license. Allegations of conduct evidencing a lack of ability or fitness to discharge duties owed by a physician to a client, patient or the general public. *

WALSH, JOHN J., JR., M.D.: LICENSE # 010230; 03/26/04. Sixty (60) day license suspension, which was effective on January 26, 2004, ended effective March 26, 2004. Click here for full text (PDF).

WALSH, JOHN J., Jr., M.D.: LICENSE # 010230; 02/03/04. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees to accept a reprimand and a 60 day license suspension. The suspension will begin on January 26, 2004 and continue through March 25, 2004. In addition the licensee will be accessed two fines of One Thousand One Hundred and Twenty Five Dollars ($1,125) each for a total of Two Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($2,250) for his violation of Board Rules and Statutes. This action is based on violation of Chapter 10 of the Board's Rules regarding sexual misconduct.

WATERMAN, JANE M.D.: License # 013878; 07/24/08. By Interim Consent Agreement, the licensee agrees to the temporary suspension of her Maine medical license pending final resolution of a complaint before the Board. The licensee agrees that she will not practice medicine or render any professional health care services to any person in the State of Maine or in any other location under her Maine medical license. Click here for full text (PDF)

WENCKUS, TERESE, M.D.; Consent Agreement, 8/29/90; Conditional License; Mental Impairment; Lapsed 1/09/97 . 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)

WEINBERG, BENJAMIN L., M.D.: License # 015796; 1/28/02. By Consent Agreement, a medical license was issued subject to the following conditions: If the licensee fails to comply with any obligation in the contract with the New Hampshire Medical Society's Physicians' Health Program, that failure will constitute a violation of this Consent Agreement, which may result in the immediate suspension of the licensee's Maine medical license. If the licensee practices medicine in the State of Maine, he shall contract with the Physicians' Health Program in the State of Maine and participate in monthly random testing. This action is based on discipline by other state medical boards due to chemical dependency issues.

WERNER, DONALD R., M.D.: License #012869; 09/14/99. In lieu of a hearing, the licensee agrees to voluntarily surrender his medical license as of the date of the Consent Agreement. The licensee agrees not to seek to renew or reinstate his license to practice medicine in Maine. The signing of this agreement resolves all complaints pending before the Board, and the Board will dismiss the complaint pending in Administrative Court. Click here for full text (PDF).

WERNER, DONALD, M.D.; Consent Agreement, 9/01/93; Conditional License; Incompetence

WESTON, DON L., M.D.; License # 014134; 01/14/1997. Voluntary surrender for cause. Diagnosed mental/psychiatric illness. Click here for full text (PDF).

WESTON, DON L., M.D.;08/14/96; Emergency Summary Suspension. Concerns regarding mental state.

WILEY, CHRISTOPHER W., M.D.; 11/9/81; Voluntary Surrender rather than Emergency Suspension. Click here for full text (PDF).

WILLIAMSON, GEORGE D. M.D.: LICENSE # TD061032; 12/12/06. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees to voluntarily surrender his Maine medical license. This action is based on fraud and deceit in obtaining a license. 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).

WILLSON, SHAWN L., M.D.; License #016223; 07/08/03. By Consent Agreement the licensee is issued a license subject to the following conditions: the licensee will be subject to substance abuse monitoring at least once each month for a period of four (4) years from the effective date of this agreement. Following the period of four (4) years from the effective date of this agreement the Board or the Supervising Physician may request random samples at any time.

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.

WILSON, JAMES E., P.A.-C; LICENSE # PA-684; 04/13/04. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees to voluntarily surrender his Maine physician's assistant license as of the effective date of this agreement. He will no longer be authorized to practice medicine or write prescriptions in the State of Maine. This action is based on violation of a Consent Agreement due to a positive urine test. Click here for full text (PDF).

WILSON, JAMES E., P.A.-C; License # PA-684; 11/12/03. Automatic suspension for positive test result while under a Consent Agreement for substance abuse monitoring.

WILSON, JAMES E., P.A.-C; License # PA-684; 7/9/02. At the conclusion of an Adjudicatory Hearing held on July 9, 2002 the Board voted to reinstate the Physician Assistant's license with conditions related to substance abuse treatment. The licensee shall adhere to the Physicians' Health Program contract. The licensee shall provide a letter from his treating physician which explains in detail his hypertension, sodium and water-loading problems. The licensee shall test his urine with creatinine strips prior to giving a test urine sample and, if the test registers low, he will remain on site and give a urine sample visually observed by a monitor until the creatinine is within the acceptable range. The licensee shall inform the Board of his home address and the name, address and phone number of any future employer. He shall notify the Board if he leaves the State of Maine so that arrangements may be made for appropriate testing. This action is based on substance abuse issues and violation of a prior consent agreement.

WILSON, JAMES E., P.A.-C; License # PA-684; 02/12/02. At the conclusion of an Adjudicatory Hearing held on February 12, 2002 the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine voted to continue a suspension of the licensee's license for six months. In addition, the licensee will participate in substance abuse and psychiatric counseling. The licensee must report back to the Board at the end of the six-month suspension, at which time the Board will review his progress. This action is based on four (4) positive test results while under Consent Agreement for substance abuse monitoring.

WILSON, JAMES E., P.A.-C; License # PA-684; 01/07/02. Automatic suspension for positive test result while under a Consent Agreement for substance abuse monitoring.

WILSON, JAMES E. P.A.-C; License # PA-684.;10/19/01. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing the licensee agrees to accept a reprimand. In addition, the licensee shall only work in a supervised practice setting where his supervising physician is physically present. The licensee is subject to substance abuse monitoring and will continue with substance abuse treatment. This action is based on unprofessional conduct and inappropriate prescribing practices.

WOODRUFF, ALAN F., M.D.: LICENSE # 006151; 12/14/04. After a meeting with the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine on December 14, 2004 to discuss possible violations of the terms of a 2003 Consent Agreement, the licensee voluntarily surrendered his license to practice medicine in the state of Maine. Click here for full text (PDF).

WOODRUFF, ALAN F., M.D.; License # 006151; 06/30/03. By Consent Agreement the licensee's medical license is reinstated subject to the following conditions: the licensee agrees never to prescribe for himself or a family member and the licensee agrees that violation of this agreement will result in the automatic, indefinite suspension and possible revocation of his medical license.

WOODRUFF, ALAN F., M.D.; License # 006151; 07/25/01. In lieu of proceeding to trial in the District Court of Southern Kennebec County on a complaint alleging incompetence, unprofessional conduct and inappropriate prescribing practices, and seeking revocation of his license, the licensee agreed to voluntarily surrender his Maine medical license effective July 25, 2001.

WOODRUFF, ALAN F., M.D.; License # 006151; 08/08/00. At the conclusion of an Adjudicatory Hearing held on August 8, 2000 the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine voted to suspend the licensee's license for 360 days and refer the matter to Administrative Court for revocation of his license to practice medicine.

WOODRUFF, ALAN F., M.D.; License # 006151; 07/17/00. The licensee's license to practice medicine was summarily suspended effective July 17, 2000, due to his violation of the March 3, 1998 Consent Agreement by prescribing medication for his wife or himself.

WOODRUFF, ALAN F., M.D.; License # 006151; 07/14/00. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing the licensee agrees to surrender his DEA registration. He will not reapply for his DEA registration until two years from the effective date of this agreement. The licensee will be on probation for two years. During this time the licensee will complete educational programs approved by the Board regarding proper prescribing of controlled substances.

WOODRUFF, ALAN F., M.D.; License # 006151; 03/10/1998. Reprimand. Prescribing practices.

WRIGHT, VIRGIL, M.D.; 01/29/96; Non-Renewal of License. Fraud/deceit in application for renewal - failed to disclose disciplinary action in another state. Click here for full text (PDF).

WROBLESKI, WALTER J., M.D.: License # 012606; 10/8/02. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee agrees to voluntarily surrender his Maine medical license as of the effective date of this agreement. He will not practice medicine in Maine or elsewhere until his Maine license is reinstated with or without conditions. Before the Board will consider reinstating the licensee's license, he must document six months of monitored sobriety through participation in the Physicians' Health Program. In addition, the licensee must continue psychotherapy with his treating psychiatrist or other therapist as approved by the Board. The licensee will have all of his pain medication prescriptions written by his primary care physician and his psychiatric medications written by his treating psychiatrist. He will fill all of his prescriptions at one pharmacy. This action is based on unprofessional conduct and substance abuse issues. Click here for full text (PDF).

WYCKOFF, STUART MORELY; 05/31/1992; Modified conditional license. Based on alleged unprofessional conduct in NV. Click here for full text (PDF).

YORK, DAVID A., M.D. License # 017967; 07/13/10. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing, the licensee voluntarily surrendered his Maine medical license effective July 13, 2010. This action is based on incompetence and unprofessional conduct related to the licensee’s downloading of child pornography. Click here for full text (PDF).

YOUNG, STEVE S. T., M.D.; Board Order, 1/19/94; Suspended and Not Renewed; Incompetence. Click here for full text (PDF).

ZAIDAN, BADER M. M.D.: LICENSE # 011031; 07/13/04. In lieu of proceeding to an Adjudicatory Hearing the licensee agrees to voluntarily surrender his Maine medical license as of the effective date of this agreement. The licensee will not seek to reinstate his license to practice medicine in Maine. This action is based on incompetence. Click here for full text (PDF).

ZAPATA-SZNAJDER, EWA, M.D.; License # 008425; 04/14/1998. Withdrawal of license allowed in lieu of hearing on pending complaint. Click here for full text (PDF).