Published January 27, 2026 – Last reviewed January 27, 2026 By Jordan Fensterman, esq, JD, Executive Partner, Abrams Fensterman LLP Summary New York healthcare and licensed professionals who receive a notice from the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) or the Office of Professional Discipline (OPD) face serious risks to their licenses, reputations, and …
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Summary This case involves an MD who did not contest a charge of negligence on more than one occasion. The outcome resulted in a complete license limitation effective January 5, 2010, precluding the physician from all patient contact and any practice of medicine, clinical or otherwise. This represents a complete prohibition from medical practice. Effective …
SUMMARY This case involves a physician who was disciplined by the New York State Department of Health following a criminal conviction in California for reckless driving. The licensee did not contest the charge and accepted a censure and reprimand along with a financial penalty. The terms of the order were satisfied within three weeks of …
SUMMARY This case involves a physician assistant who was disciplined by the New York State Department of Health following prior disciplinary action taken by the Ohio State Medical Board. The licensee accepted responsibility for being unable to practice medicine according to acceptable standards of care due to alcohol abuse. The New York disposition resulted in …
CASE ANALYSIS SUMMARY Summary: A physician entered into a consent agreement on 05/11/2010 after not contesting a charge of being disciplined by the Connecticut State Medical Examining Board. The Connecticut discipline involved prescribing controlled substances to family members without maintaining accurate patient records and failing to keep an inventory of controlled substances in the office. …
CASE ANALYSIS SUMMARY Summary: This physician entered into a consent agreement on 07/14/2010 after admitting to a criminal conviction for misbranding of a drug held for resale after shipment in interstate commerce. The provider received a two-year license suspension (stayed) with three years of probation. All terms of the order were completed on March 13, …
CASE ANALYSIS SUMMARY Summary: This physician permanently surrendered his medical license on 01/07/2010 pursuant to New York State Public Health Law Section 230.13. This action is explicitly non-disciplinary in nature, meaning there were no misconduct charges or allegations. This represents a voluntary relinquishment of the license. Effective Date: 01/07/2010 Type of Doctor: Physician (MD) Disposition …
CASE ANALYSIS SUMMARY Summary: A physician entered into a consent agreement on 01/05/2010 after not contesting a charge of negligence on more than one occasion. The provider received a severe license limitation precluding all patient contact and any practice of medicine, clinical or otherwise. This effectively ended the provider’s ability to practice medicine. Effective Date: …
CASE ANALYSIS SUMMARY Summary: A physician assistant entered into a consent agreement on January 12, 2010, after not contesting charges of negligence on more than one occasion and a criminal conviction for forgery in the third degree. The provider received a 24-month license suspension (stayed), five years of probation, and a $5,000 fine. All terms and …
CASE SUMMARY A physician’s license was suspended effective December 1, 2010, following a hearing in which the Hearing Committee sustained charges of having been disciplined by the Virginia State Board of Medicine for negligent conduct, dangerous to patient health and welfare, and performing acts likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public. The New York …
