Summary
This case involves a physician who was subject to disciplinary action by the New York State Board for Professional Medical Conduct following criminal convictions for sexual offenses. After an interim suspension in 2008, the physician’s medical license was ultimately revoked in 2010 following a hearing where they did not appear. The case demonstrates the Board’s enforcement of professional standards when physicians are convicted of crimes.
Case Analysis
Effective Date: February 4, 2010
Type of Doctor: Not specified in the documents
Disposition Type: Revocation of medical license
How many total charges? Two specifications
What specifications of charges were alleged?
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- First Specification: Violation of New York Education Law §6530(9)(a)(i) based on conviction for Forcible Touching (Class A misdemeanor) and Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree (Class B misdemeanor)
- Second Specification: Violation of New York Education Law §6530(9)(a)(i) based on conviction for Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree (Class B misdemeanor)
How many patients were involved in each charge? Not specified in the documents provided
Which charges was the licensee guilty of (either via hearing or negotiated consent)? Both the First and Second Specifications were sustained by unanimous vote (3-0) of the Hearing Committee
Which charges was the licensee not guilty of? None – the physician was found guilty of all charges
Outcome/Penalties (specific to this case):
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- Revocation of license to practice medicine in the State of New York
- Prior to revocation: Interim Order of Conditions (December 2008) that suspended practice pending investigation
- Criminal court penalties included: one-year conditional discharge and six-year order of protection