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License Number 34.003964

City Columbus

State OH

Country United States

Board Action Yes

Board Action Details 08/13/2014: PROBATION TERMINATED - Doctor’s request for release from terms of 8/12/09 Consent Agreement granted by vote of the Board on 8/13/14. Effective immediately. <br/> <br/> 03/10/2011: PROBATION MODIFIED: Doctor’s request to reduce required personal appearances to every six months granted by 3/10/11 Board vote. <br/> <br/> 09/10/2009: PROBATION MODIFIED: Monitoring physician approved and frequency and number of charts for review established by 9/10/09 Board vote. <br/> <br/> 08/12/2009: CONSENT AGREEMENT: Medical license reinstated subject to probationary terms, conditions, and limitations imposed to monitor practice based on physician having fulfilled the conditions for reinstatement established in the 1/14/09 consent agreement. Agreement effective 8/12/09; agreement to remain in effect for at least five years prior to any request for termination. <br/> <br/> 01/14/2009: CONSENT AGREEMENT: Medical license suspended for at least 180 days; conditions for reinstatement established, including requirement that doctor enter into subsequent consent agreement incorporating probationary terms, conditions, and limitations to monitor practice. Based on doctor’s admission of having permitted staff to improperly dispose of patient records including laboratory results, body fluid samples, and medications; dispensed a controlled substance to a family member in an non-emergency situation and without first performing a proper physical examination; and prescribed excessive quantities of controlled substances to certain patients without complying with Board rules applicable to the drug treatment of intractable pain. Agreement effective 1/15/09.