Case Summary:
This is a 2010 disciplinary case involving a physician assistant who was convicted of a criminal offense. A PA licensed in New York State was convicted of assault in the third degree in Livingston County Court. Rather than contest the charge, he entered into a consent agreement with the Department of Health in which he agreed to permanently relinquish his ability to practice in New York State. As part of the agreement, he will never activate his registration or reapply for a medical license in New York. No financial penalties were imposed.
Case Analysis
Effective Date: May 5, 2010
Type of Doctor: PA (Physician Assistant)
Disposition Type: Negotiated Consent Agreement
How many total charges? 1 charge
What specifications of charges were alleged?
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- Having been convicted of assault in the third degree in County Court, Livingston County, New York
How many patients were involved in each charge? Not applicable – this was a criminal conviction charge, not related to patient care incidents
Which charges was the licensee guilty of (either via hearing or negotiated consent)? Mr. Anderson did not contest the charge of:
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- Having been convicted of assault in the third degree
Which charges was the licensee not guilty of? None – the single charge was not contested
Outcome/Penalties (specific to this case):
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- Permanent prohibition from practice: The physician assistant agreed to never activate his registration or reapply for a license to practice medicine in New York State
- No monetary fine mentioned