Case Summary
This case involved a doctor who was disciplined for a DUI conviction rather than patient care issues. The doctor did not contest the charge and completed the terms of her disciplinary order by 2013.
Case Analysis
Effective Date: August 3, 2010
Type of Doctor: M.D. (Medical Doctor)
Disposition Type: Consent Agreement
How many total charges? 1 charge
What specifications of charges were alleged? Violation of New York Education Law §6530(9)(i) – being convicted of committing an act constituting a crime under New York state law. Specifically: Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol – aggravated driving while intoxicated, per se, in violation of New York Vehicle Traffic Law §1192.2A (misdemeanor). Criminal conviction occurred on January 6, 2009, in the District Court of Nassau County – Hempstead, NY, based on a guilty plea.
How many patients were involved in each charge? No patients were involved – this was based on a criminal conviction for DUI/DWI, not patient care related.
Which charges was the licensee guilty of (either via hearing or negotiated consent)? The licensee agreed to the one specification through a negotiated consent agreement. She did not contest the charge and entered into a formal consent agreement with specific negotiated terms.
Which charges was the licensee not guilty of? Not applicable – there was only one charge, and it was resolved through a consent agreement.
Outcome/Penalties (specific to this case):
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- Censure and reprimand
- $1,000 fine (to be paid within 30 days of effective date)
- Required to enroll/continue enrollment in Committee for Physician Health (CPH) program and comply with recovery contract
- Must provide CPH authorization to share information with OPMC
- CPH must report to OPMC if licensee refuses to comply or is regarded as imminent danger
- Must remain in continuous compliance with NY Education Law registration requirements
- Must cooperate fully with OPMC in administration and enforcement of the order
- Case Order: BPMC #10-129
- The physician completed the terms of her order on March 26, 2013
Additional Case Details:
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- Case completed successfully in 2013