Case Summary
This is a 2010 disciplinary case involving a physician licensed in New York who faced reciprocal action based on discipline imposed by another state. Dr. Martinez, an MD practicing in Virginia, was disciplined by the Virginia State Board of Medicine for negligence. The New York State Department of Health took reciprocal action, imposing censure and reprimand along with a $500 fine. The physician did not contest the charge, accepting the disciplinary action through a consent agreement.
The physician completed all terms of the order by March 8, 2011, approximately six months after the effective date. This case illustrates how state medical boards share disciplinary information and often impose reciprocal sanctions when a physician licensed in multiple states faces discipline in one jurisdiction. The relatively modest penalty suggests the underlying negligence was not deemed to be of the most serious nature.
Case Analysis
Effective Date: September 16, 2010
Type of Doctor: MD (Medical Doctor)
Disposition Type: Negotiated Consent Agreement
How many total charges? 1 charge
What specifications of charges were alleged?
- Having been disciplined by the Virginia State Board of Medicine for negligence
How many patients were involved in each charge? Not specified in the record (the underlying Virginia case details are not provided)
Which charges was the licensee guilty of (either via hearing or negotiated consent)? Dr. Martinez did not contest the charge of:
- Having been disciplined by the Virginia State Board of Medicine for negligence
Which charges was the licensee not guilty of? None – the single charge was not contested
Outcome/Penalties (specific to this case):
- Censure and reprimand
- $500 fine
- The physician completed all terms of the order on March 8, 2011