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FINAL MINUTES FOR
REGULAR SESSION MEETING
Held on Wednesday, August 7, 2013
9535 E. Doubletree Ranch Road • Scottsdale, Arizona

Board Members
Gordi S. Khera, M.D., F.A.C.C., Chair

Jody L. Jenkins, M.D., Vice Chair
Harold Magalnick, M.D., Secretary
Andrea E. Ibàñez, Member At Large

Jodi A. Bain, Esq.
James M. Gillard, M.S., M.D., F.A.C.E.P., F.A.A.E.M.

Ram R. Krishna, M.D.
Douglas D. Lee, M.D.
Richard T. Perry, M.D.
Wanda J. Salter, RN
William J. Thrift, M.D.

CALL TO ORDER
Dr. Khera called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.

ROLL CALL
The following Board members were present: Ms. Bain, Dr. Gillard, Dr. Jenkins, Dr. Khera, Dr. Krishna, Dr.
Magalnick, Dr. Perry, Ms. Salter, and Dr. Thrift. The following Board members were absent: Ms. Ibáñez
and Dr. Lee.

LEGAL MATTERS
CONSIDER RESCINDING REFERRAL TO FORMAL HEARING AND LICENSE DENIAL TO PERMIT
LICENSE APPLICATION WITHDRAWAL
1. MD-13-0061A, VIRGINIA HERNANDEZ, M.D., LIC. #N/A
Dr. Hernandez was present with legal counsel, Dr. Steve Perlmutter. Jennifer Boucek, Assistant Attorney
General, was present on behalf of the State.

MOTION: Dr. Krishna moved to enter into Executive Session to receive legal advice.
SECOND: Dr. Jenkins
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

The Board entered into Executive Session at 8:08 a.m.
The Board returned to Open Session at 8:17 a.m.
No legal action was taken by the Board during Executive Session.

MOTION: Dr. Gillard moved to rescind the referral to Formal Hearing and license denial to permit
license application withdrawal.
SECOND: Ms. Salter
ROLL CALL VOTE: Roll call vote was taken and the following Board members voted in favor of the
motion: Ms. Bain, Dr. Gillard, Dr. Jenkins, Dr. Khera, Dr. Krishna, Dr. Magalnick, Dr. Perry, Ms.
Salter, and Dr. Thrift. The following Board members were absent: Ms. Ibáñez and Dr. Lee.
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

FORMAL INTERVIEW
1. MD-12-1343A, STEVEN P. HAUBEN, M.D., LIC. #25561
Ms. Salter was recused from this case.

MOTION: Dr. Magalnick moved for a finding of unprofessional conduct in violation of A.R.S. §32-
1401(27)(e) – Failing or refusing to maintain adequate records on a patient; A.R.S. §32-1401(27)(h)
– Prescribing or dispensing controlled substances to members of the physician’s immediate
family; and A.R.S. §32-1401(27)(k) – Signing a blank, undated or predated prescription form.
SECOND: Dr. Krishna
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 1-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

MOTION: Dr. Magalnick moved for a draft Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order for a
Letter of Reprimand.
SECOND: Dr. Khera

MOTION: Dr. Thrift moved to reconsider the statutory violations and he reiterated that the
unprofessional conduct violations included A.R.S. §32-1401(27)(e), (h), and (k).
SECOND: Dr. Krishna
VOTE: 8-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 1-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Roll call vote was taken and the following Board members voted in favor of the
motion: Ms. Bain, Dr. Gillard, Dr. Jenkins, Dr. Khera, Dr. Krishna, Dr. Magalnick, Dr. Perry, and Dr.
Thrift. The following Board member was recused from this case: Ms. Salter. The following Board
members were absent: Ms. Ibáñez and Dr. Lee.
VOTE: 8-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 1-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

NON-TIME SPECIFIC ITEMS
Executive Director’s Report
Lisa S. Wynn, Executive Director, presented her report to the Board.

Chair’s Report
Dr. Khera confirmed with staff that the Board was currently in compliance with rules and statutes.

Board Room Security
Ms. Wynn informed the Board of upcoming board room security changes.

Legal Advisor’s Report
Ms. Boucek provided her report to the Board.

Board Review of Licensing Applications

Consideration and Approval of Board Directive on Submission of Information to the Board by SB
and BB
MOTION: Dr. Khera moved to enter into Executive Session to receive legal advice.
SECOND: Ms. Bain
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

The Board entered into Executive Session at 1:20 p.m.
The Board returned to Open Session at 1:32 p.m.
No legal action was taken by the Board during Executive Session.

MOTION: Ms. Bain moved to direct Board staff only to respond to communications from SB and
BB in writing sent by US mail, that the Board may not accept excessive telephone calls and emails
from SB and BB because of the US postage mail system directive from the Board or any other
verbal communications, and finally that no further complaints submitted by SB and BB be
investigated arising from the conclusion of the care and treatment rendered to BB by the Mayo
Clinic arising in 2007 to date.
SECOND: Dr. Khera

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Ms. Bain withdrew her motion.

MOTION: Dr. Thrift moved to direct Board staff to only respond to communications from SB and
BB in writing, sent by US mail; Board staff may block the telephone calls and emails from SB and
BB, and ignore any other written or verbal communications from them unless in writing and sent
by US mail.
SECOND: Dr. Krishna
ROLL CALL VOTE: Roll call vote was taken and the following Board members voted in favor of the
motion: Dr. Gillard, Dr. Jenkins, Dr. Khera, Dr. Krishna, Dr. Magalnick, Dr. Perry, Ms. Salter, and
Dr. Thrift. The following Board member voted against the motion: Ms. Bain. The following Board
members were absent: Ms. Ibáñez and Dr. Lee.
VOTE: 8-yay, 1-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

APPROVAL OF 2014 MEETING DATES
MOTION: Ms. Bain moved to approve the 2014 meeting dates.
SECOND: Ms. Salter
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

APPROVAL OF FY 2012-2013 ANNUAL REPORT
Ms. Wynn presented the Board with the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Annual Report. Ms. Bain proposed
modifying the licensing survey percentage to read “98% New License Application Customer Satisfaction.”

VOTE: 8-yay, 0-nay, 1-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

APPROVAL OF FY 2014-2018 STRATEGIC PLAN
Ms. Wynn presented the Board with the Fiscal Year 2014-2018 Strategic Plan, and discussed
discontinuation of the Board’s newsletter. She informed the Board that the newsletter reference will be
removed from the Strategic Plan.

VOTE: 8-yay, 0-nay, 1-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

FY 2014 BUDGET
Ms. Wynn presented the Fiscal Year 2014 budget to the Board.

VOTE: 8-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 3-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Bain requested adding to the June 7, 2013 Offsite Planning Meeting Minutes that she was instructed
by the Board members to research other boards’ websites and bring the information before the Board in
the Fall.

MOTION: Dr. Krishna moved to approve the June 6, 2013 Regular Session Meeting, including
Executive Session; June 7, 2013 Offsite Planning Meeting as modified, including Executive
Session; July 11, 2013 Special Teleconference Meeting; and the June 24, 2013 Special
Teleconference Meeting.
SECOND: Dr. Jenkins
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

ADVISORY LETTERS (Non-Disciplinary)
MOTION: Dr. Krishna moved to issue an Advisory Letter in item numbers 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 17,
19, 20 and 21.
SECOND: Dr. Jenkins
VOTE: 9-yay; 0-nay; 0-abstain; 1-recuse as noted in Advisory Letter numbers 3, 8, 9, 19, and 20; 2-
absent.
MOTION PASSED.

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1. MD-13-0110A, SOUSOU G. AWAD, M.D., LIC. #34954
RESOLUTION: Issue an Advisory Letter for inadequate documentation. This matter does not rise
to the level of discipline.

2. MD-13-0015A, DANIEL F. RYCHLIK, M.D., LIC. #31797
MOTION: Dr. Jenkins moved for dismissal.
SECOND: Dr. Krishna
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

3. MD-12-1452A, SUGATA DAS, M.D., LIC. #32369
Dr. Krishna was recused from this case.

MOTION: Dr. Jenkins moved to issue an Advisory Letter for failing to consider coronary artery
bypass grafting in the setting of an acute MI and triple vessel coronary artery disease. This matter
does not rise to the level of discipline.
SECOND: Dr. Khera
VOTE: 8-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 1-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

4. MD-12-0630A, ARIO B. KIARASH, M.D., LIC. #27353
RESOLUTION: Issue an Advisory Letter for failure to employ conservative management on a non-
displaced talar fracture. This matter does not rise to the level of discipline.

5. MD-12-1280A, ROBERT M. DRYDEN, M.D., LIC. #6151
MOTION: Dr. Jenkins moved for dismissal.
SECOND: Dr. Thrift
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

6. MD-13-0096A, GARY A. SMITH, M.D., LIC. #27779
MOTION: Dr. Jenkins moved to issue an Advisory Letter for failing to follow up renal function
testing in a timely manner. This matter does not rise to the level of discipline.
SECOND: Dr. Krishna
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

7. MD-12-0864A, KIUP A. KIM, M.D., LIC. #42708
RESOLUTION: Issue an Advisory Letter for failure to recognize and manage skin necrosis in the
postoperative period, and for utilization of a suboptimal operative suite for the performance of an
abdominoplasty. This matter does not rise to the level of discipline.

8. MD-13-0211A, DAVID A. KLEINER, M.D., LIC. #25382
Dr. Magalnick was recused from this case.

RESOLUTION: Issue an Advisory Letter for failing to prescribe the correct dose of Amoxicillin.
This matter does not rise to the level of discipline.

9. MD-12-1362A, GEORGE L. HOBEICH, M.D., LIC. #14304
Ms. Bain was recused from this case.

MOTION: Dr. Jenkins moved for dismissal.
SECOND: Dr. Thrift
VOTE: 6-yay, 2-nay, 0-abstain, 1-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

10. MD-13-0030A, MARY F. FREDENBERG, M.D., LIC. #16095
MOTION: Dr. Jenkins moved for dismissal.
SECOND: Dr. Krishna
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

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11. MD-12-0689B, VINOD K. SINGH, M.D., LIC. #22040
MOTION: Dr. Thrift moved to reopen this matter.
SECOND: Dr. Khera
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

MOTION: Dr. Thrift moved to uphold the issuance of an Advisory Letter for performance of an
ERCP and pre-cut sphincterotomy without proper indications. This matter does not rise to the
level of discipline.
SECOND: Ms. Bain
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

12. MD-13-0257A, MARK E. MAXWELL, M.D., LIC. #22169
RESOLUTION: Issue an Advisory Letter for failure to notify the patient personally or by certified
mail of need to establish care with another provider. This matter does not rise to the level of
discipline.

13. MD-13-0396A, RICHARD J. DINSDALE, M.D., LIC. #19143
MOTION: Dr. Thrift moved to issue an Advisory Letter for inadequate documentation. This matter
does not rise to the level of discipline.
SECOND: Dr. Jenkins
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

14. MD-13-0085A, PAREED ALIYAR, M.D., LIC. #24775
RESOLUTION: Issue an Advisory Letter for failure to determine the cause of pericardial
tamponade. This matter does not rise to the level of discipline.

15. MD-13-0031A, JARROD M. MOSIER, M.D., LIC. #41619
MOTION: Dr. Gillard moved to reopen this case.
SECOND: Dr. Khera
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

MOTION: Dr. Gillard moved to rescind the issuance of an Advisory Letter and dismiss the case.
SECOND: Dr. Krishna
VOTE: 8-yay, 0-nay, 1-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

16. MD-12-1005A, JOHN H. CROTHERS, M.D., LIC. #6879
MOTION: Dr. Gillard moved to issue an Advisory Letter and Order for Non-Disciplinary CME for
failure to aspirate a possibly septic joint and for failure to dictate a formal consultation. This
matter does not rise to the level of discipline. Obtain 15 hours of Board staff pre-approved
Category l CME in dealing with septic joints.
SECOND: Ms. Bain
Dr. Gillard withdrew his motion.

MOTION: Dr. Gillard moved to issue an Advisory Letter for failure to aspirate a possibly septic
joint and for failure to dictate a formal consultation. This matter does not rise to the level of
discipline.
SECOND: Dr. Jenkins
VOTE: 8-yay, 1-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

17. MD-12-0679A, JAMES R. FREDE, M.D., LIC. #42806
MOTION: Dr. Khera moved to reopen this matter.
SECOND: Dr. Magalnick
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

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MOTION: Dr. Magalnick moved to issue an Advisory Letter for action taken by the State of Illinois.
This matter does not rise to the level of discipline.
SECOND: Dr. Khera
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

18. MD-13-0182A, SHEILA WONG, M.D., LIC. #31789
MOTION: Dr. Magalnick moved to dismiss the case.
SECOND: Dr. Krishna
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

19. MD-12-0507A, HARA P. MISRA, M.D., LIC. #14933
Dr. Krishna was recused from this case.

RESOLUTION: Issue an Advisory Letter for failure to refer a patient for neurosurgical evaluation
prior to performing a surgical procedure on a complex cystic mass at the location of a previous
neurosurgical site. This matter does not rise to the level of discipline.

20. MD-13-0003A, DANIEL M. BURCHFIELD, M.D., LIC. #26158
Dr. Thrift was recused from this case.

RESOLUTION: Issue an Advisory Letter for failure to recognize excessive postoperative
displacement in a surgically treated fracture, and for inadequate medical records. This matter
does not rise to the level of discipline.

21. MD-13-0764A, VICTOR ZACH, M.D., LIC. #44429
RESOLUTION: Issue an Advisory Letter admonishing the physician that practicing medicine with
an expired medical license will result in further Board action against the physician. This matter
does not rise to the level of discipline.

22. MD-12-0918A, ALAN ROGA, M.D., LIC. #25828
MOTION: Dr. Khera moved to issue an Advisory Letter for prescribing without performing a
physical examination or without having previously established a doctor-patient relationship. While
there is insufficient evidence to support disciplinary action, continuation of the activities that led
to the investigation may result in further Board action against the licensee.
SECOND: Dr. Khera
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

NON-DISCIPLINARY CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) ORDER
1. MD-12-1498A, ALICIA ACEVEDO-URCUYO, M.D., LIC. #32996
Dr. Krishna was recused from this case.

MOTION: Dr. Gillard moved to issue an Order for Non-Disciplinary CME for inadequate medical
records. Within six months, complete 15-20 hours of Board staff pre-approved Category l CME in
an intensive, in-person medical recordkeeping course. The CME hours shall be in addition to the
hours required for license renewal. This matter does not rise to the level of discipline.
SECOND: Dr. Khera
VOTE: 4-yay, 4-nay, 0-abstain, 1-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION FAILED.

MOTION: Dr. Jenkins moved to issue an Advisory Letter for inadequate medical records.
SECOND: Dr. Thrift
VOTE: 8-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 1-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

REVIEW OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ED) DISMISSALS
MOTION: Dr. Khera moved to uphold the dismissal in Review of ED Dismissals item numbers 1, 2,
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12.
SECOND: Dr. Krishna

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VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 1-recuse as noted in Review of ED Dismissals item number 4, 2-
absent.
MOTION PASSED.

1. MD-13-0285A, ROBERT C. BIESBROECK, M.D., LIC. #18981
RESOLUTION: Uphold the dismissal.

2. MD-12-1423A, LAURA K. SCHROEDER, M.D., LIC. #41709
RESOLUTION: Uphold the dismissal.

3. MD-13-0200A, DOUGLAS B. FREEDBERG, M.D., LIC. #27374
MOTION: Dr. Thrift moved to uphold the dismissal.
SECOND: Dr. Krishna
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

4. MD-13-0145A, WILLIAM M. JACOBSEN, M.D., LIC. #21620
Dr. Perry was recused from this case.

RESOLUTION: Uphold the dismissal.

5. MD-13-0044A, HENRY S. TARLIAN, M.D., LIC. #22452
RESOLUTION: Uphold the dismissal.

6. MD-13-0215A, DANIEL DUICK, M.D., LIC. #11393
RESOLUTION: Uphold the dismissal.

7. MD-13-0154A, NICHOLAS H. RICE, M.D., LIC. #23717
RESOLUTION: Uphold the dismissal.

8. MD-13-0111A, MARK C. GOLDBERG, M.D., LIC. #18426
RESOLUTION: Uphold the dismissal.

9. MD-12-1468A, ROBERT P. RIVERA, M.D., LIC. #18575
RESOLUTION: Uphold the dismissal.

10. MD-12-1468B, SCOTT A. PERKINS, M.D., LIC. #20529
RESOLUTION: Uphold the dismissal.

11. MD-13-0303A, SUSHMITHA PATIBANDLA, M.D., LIC. #42999
RESOLUTION: Uphold the dismissal.

12. MD-13-0495A, ROBERT F. RAUCH, M.D., LIC. #14174
RESOLUTION: Uphold the dismissal.

OTHER BUSINESS
PROPOSED CONSENT AGREEMENTS (Disciplinary)
MOTION: Dr. Khera moved to accept the proposed Consent Agreement in item numbers 1, 2, and
5.
SECOND: Dr. Krishna
ROLL CALL VOTE: Roll call vote was taken and the following Board members voted in favor of the
motion: Ms. Bain, Dr. Gillard, Dr. Jenkins, Dr. Khera, Dr. Krishna, Dr. Magalnick, Dr. Perry, Ms.
Salter, and Dr. Thrift. The following Board members were absent: Ms. Ibáñez and Dr. Lee.
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

1. MD-12-1262A, PAUL S.K. TAMANAHA, M.D., LIC. #22014
RESOLUTION: Accept the proposed Consent Agreement for a Letter of Reprimand.

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2. MD-12-0873A, ROBERT J. YEAMANS, M.D., LIC. #14679
RESOLUTION: Accept the proposed Consent Agreement for a Letter of Reprimand and Two Year
Probation to participate in PHP. Dr. Yeaman’s PHP participation shall be retroactive to October 12,
2012.

3. MD-12-1484A, HUMBERTO ROSADO, M.D., LIC. #19978
Dr. Krishna was recused from this case.

MOTION: Dr. Jenkins moved to accept the proposed Consent Agreement for a Six Month
Probation and $1,000 Civil Penalty to be paid within 30 days of the effective date of the Order. The
Probation shall terminate upon payment of the Civil Penalty.
SECOND: Dr. Khera
ROLL CALL VOTE: Roll call vote was taken and the following Board members voted in favor of the
motion: Dr. Gillard, Dr. Jenkins, Dr. Khera, Dr. Magalnick, Dr. Perry, Ms. Salter, and Dr. Thrift. The
following Board member abstained from the vote: Ms. Bain. The following Board member was
recused from the case: Dr. Krishna. The following Board members were absent: Ms. Ibáñez and
Dr. Lee.
VOTE: 7-yay, 0-nay, 1-abstain, 1-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

4. MD-12-1322A, LUDWIG D. DUMAPLIN, M.D., LIC. #21732
MOTION: Dr. Magalnick moved to reject the proposed Consent Agreement for a Letter of
Reprimand, and to issue an Advisory Letter for failing to consider choanal atresia as a possible
diagnosis and for inadequate medical records.
SECOND: Dr. Jenkins
ROLL CALL VOTE: Roll call vote was taken and the following Board members voted in favor of the
motion: Ms. Bain, Dr. Gillard, Dr. Jenkins, Dr. Khera, Dr. Krishna, Dr. Magalnick, Dr. Perry, Ms.
Salter, and Dr. Thrift. The following Board members were absent: Ms. Ibáñez and Dr. Lee.
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

5. MD-12-1383A, RODNEY S. IANCOVICI, M.D., LIC. #28530
RESOLUTION: Accept the proposed Consent Agreement for a Letter of Reprimand and One Year
Probation. Within 30 days, Dr. Iancovici shall enter into a contract with a Board pre-approved
monitoring company and shall bear all costs of monitoring requirements and services. The
monitor shall, within a one year period, conduct quarterly chart reviews. The Probation shall
terminate upon successful completion of the chart reviews.

RECOMMENDATION FOR DISMISSAL
MOTION: Dr. Khera moved to dismiss item numbers 6, 7, and 8.
SECOND: Dr. Gillard
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

6. MD-12-1269A, STEPHEN G. POPHAL, M.D., LIC. #36489
RESOLUTION: Dismiss.

7. MD-12-1269B, JOHN J. NIGRO, M.D., LIC. #33510
RESOLUTION: Dismiss.

8. MD-12-1269C, ROY JEDEIKIN, M.D., LIC. #14985
RESOLUTION: Dismiss.

APPROVE OR DENY LICENSE APPLICATION
MOTION: Dr. Khera moved to enter into Executive Session to receive legal advice.
SECOND: Dr. Krishna
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

The Board entered into Executive Session at 12:55 p.m.
The Board returned to Open Session at 1:09 p.m.
No legal action was taken by the Board during Executive Session.

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9. MD-13-0443A, SURBHI JAIN, M.D., LIC. #N/A
MOTION: Dr. Krishna moved to deny the license application.
SECOND: Dr. Jenkins
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

10. MD-12-1238A, MARVIN L. GIBBS, M.D., LIC. #N/A
MOTION: Dr. Krishna moved to deny the license application.
SECOND: Ms. Bain
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

11. MD-13-0271A, JAMES F. HARRINGTON, M.D., LIC. #N/A
Dr. Harrington withdrew his license application prior to the Board’s meeting; therefore, the Board took no
action in this matter.

APPROVAL OF DRAFT FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
12. MD-12-1172A, MICHAEL P. RIDGE, M.D., LIC. #15513
MOTION: Dr. Krishna moved to approve the draft Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order for a
Letter of Reprimand and Three Year Probation. Within 30 days, Dr. Ridge shall enter into a contract with
a Board pre-approved monitoring company and shall bear all costs of the monitoring requirements and
services. The monitor shall conduct quarterly chart reviews.
SECOND: Dr. Jenkins
ROLL CALL VOTE: Roll call vote was taken and the following Board members voted in favor of the
motion: Ms. Bain, Dr. Gillard, Dr. Jenkins, Dr. Khera, Dr. Krishna, Dr. Magalnick, Dr. Perry, Ms.
Salter, and Dr. Thrift. The following Board members were absent: Ms. Ibáñez and Dr. Lee.
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

13. MD-12-0928A, ROBERT J. GOODRICH, M.D., LIC. #16984
MOTION: Dr. Krishna moved to approve the draft Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order for a
Letter of Reprimand and Three Month Probation. Within three months, obtain 15-20 hours of Board staff
pre-approved Category l CME in an intensive, in-person prescribing course. The CME hours shall be in
addition to the hours required for license renewal. The Probation shall terminate upon successful
completion of the CME.
SECOND: Dr. Gillard
ROLL CALL VOTE: Roll call vote was taken and the following Board members voted in favor of the
motion: Ms. Bain, Dr. Gillard, Dr. Jenkins, Dr. Khera, Dr. Krishna, Dr. Magalnick, Dr. Perry, Ms.
Salter, and Dr. Thrift. The following Board members were absent: Ms. Ibáñez and Dr. Lee.
VOTE: 9-yay, 0-nay, 0-abstain, 0-recuse, 2-absent.
MOTION PASSED.

ENFORCEMENT OF BOARD ORDER
14. MD-13-0349A, MICHAEL J. HARRIS, M.D., LIC. #46808
Board staff reported that Dr. Harris is currently in compliance with the Board Order; therefore, the Board took no
action in this matter.

The meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.

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Lisa S. Wynn, Executive Director

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