DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS January 2020

Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar announced that 159 disciplinary actions have been taken by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs’ 29 professional licensing boards, and the Bureau of Election Services and Notaries:

PA Board of Accountancy PA Architects Licensure Board PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners PA Board of Barber Examiners PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers PA Board of Chiropractic PA Board of Cosmetology PA Board of Crane Operators PA Board of Dentistry PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists PA Board of Funeral Directors PA Board of Landscape Architects PA Board of Massage Therapy PA Board of Medicine Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and its Navigable Tributaries Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public PA Board of Nursing PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators PA Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure PA Board of Optometry PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine PA Board of Pharmacy PA Board of Physical Therapy PA Board of Podiatry PA Board of Psychology Real Estate Commission PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons PA Board of Veterinary Medicine

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Actions by County The specific actions listed below were taken against individuals or firms in these counties:

County # of Actions County # of

Actions Adams 1 Lackawanna 5

Allegheny 11 Lancaster 7 Armstrong 0 Lawrence 0

Beaver 0 Lebanon 0 Bedford 0 Lehigh 3 Berks 2 Luzerne 2 Blair 1 Lycoming 0

Bradford 0 McKean 0 Bucks 5 Mercer 3 Butler 2 Mifflin 0

Cambria 6 Monroe 1 Cameron 0 Montgomery 7 Carbon 0 Montour 0 Centre 0 Northampton 4 Chester 3 Northumberland 0 Clarion 0 Perry 0

Clearfield 1 Philadelphia 12 Clinton 0 Pike 0

Columbia 1 Potter 0 Crawford 0 Schuylkill 0

Cumberland 9 Snyder 0 Dauphin 5 Somerset 0 Delaware 9 Sullivan 0

Elk 1 Susquehanna 0 Erie 4 Tioga 0

Fayette 2 Union 1 Forest 1 Venango 1

Franklin 1 Warren 0 Fulton 0 Washington 2

Greene 0 Wayne 1 Huntingdon 1 Westmoreland 4

Indiana 0 Wyoming 0 Jefferson 1 York 6 Juniata 0 Total in-State actions 126

Actions taken against professionals with non-PA addresses 33

Total 159

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PA Board of Accountancy No disciplinary actions taken. Lancaster County Douglas Patrick Barton, certificate and license no. CA024866L of Brownstown, Lancaster County, was suspended for a period of two years, after one year, the suspension will be stayed in favor of probation, and levied a civil penalty of $4,000; because he had his authority to provide professional services as a certified public accountant by any other state or jurisdiction suspended. (1/21/20) Montgomery County Daniel Joseph Cunningham, license no. MV125871L of Harleysville, Montgomery County, was levied a civil penalty of $500; because he was convicted, entered a plea of guilty, or entered a plea of nolo contendere in a court of competent jurisdiction in this or any other state or Federal jurisdiction or forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, extortion, conspiracy to defraud, bribery, odometer tampering, or any other crime involving moral turpitude, while his current license is in force or within five years prior to the application for or issuance of a license. (12/10/19) PA Architects Licensure Board No disciplinary actions taken. PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners Philadelphia County David Weiss, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was denied a license to practice auctioneering, based on not having an active Apprentice Auctioneer License. (11/05/19) PA Board of Barber Examiners Cumberland County Eric Manuel Rivera, temporary authority to practice no. TBL004360, of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, had his application to sit for the barber licensure examination granted and, upon successful completion of the examination, his barber license shall be granted and then immediately placed on probation for one year based on his criminal record. (12/11/19) Brian Rashaan Elisha, license no. BL058450, of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, had his application to sit for the barber licensure examination granted and, upon successful completion of the examination, his barber license shall be granted and then immediately placed on probation for 2 years based on his criminal record. (12/03/19) Terrance Keith Miller, license no. BL058423, of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, had his application to sit for the barber licensure examination granted and, upon successful completion of the examination, his barber license shall be granted and then immediately placed on probation for 2 years based on his criminal record. (11/12/19) Hakeem T. Moore, license no. BL058426, of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, had his application to sit for the barber licensure examination granted and, upon successful completion of the examination, his barber license shall be granted and then immediately placed on probation for 2 years based on his criminal record. (11/12/19)

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Andrew Joseph Rocco of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, had his application to sit for the barber licensure examination granted and, upon successful completion of the examination, his barber license shall be granted and then immediately placed on probation for 2 years based on his criminal record. (11/12/19) Franklin County Tina Stevenson, temporary authority to practice no. TBL004355, of Waynesboro, Franklin County, had her application to sit for the barber licensure examination granted and, upon successful completion of the examination, her barber license shall be granted and then immediately placed on probation for one year based on her criminal record. (11/27/19) Lancaster County Joshua Ryan Wagner, temporary authority to practice no. TBL004364, of Landisville, Lancaster County, had his application to sit for the barber licensure examination granted and, upon successful completion of the examination, his barber license shall be granted and then immediately placed on probation for no less than 2 years based on his criminal record. (12/16/19) Lehigh County Harry Rodriguez, license no. BM094524, of Allentown, Lehigh County, had his application to sit for the barber manager licensure examination granted and, upon successful completion of the examination, his barber manager license shall be granted and then immediately placed on probation for 2 years based on his criminal record. (12/17/19) Metro Barbershop, license no. BO433133 of Bethlehem, Lehigh County, was levied a civil penalty of $1,000; must cease and desist from employing unlicensed individuals, and it received a reprimand on its disciplinary record with the Board, because it failed to employ licensed persons, and aided and abetted unlicensed practice activity in the practice of barbering. (01/27/20) Montgomery County James Lee Motta Jr., temporary authority to practice no. TBL004345, of Royersford, Montgomery County, had his application to sit for the barber licensure examination granted and, upon successful completion of the examination, his barber license shall be granted and then immediately placed on probation for one year based on his criminal record. (11/26/19) Brian Joseph Oplinger Jr,. temporary authority to practice no. TBL004353, of Pottstown, Montgomery County, had his application to sit for the barber licensure examination granted and, upon successful completion of the examination, his barber license shall be granted and then immediately placed on probation for no less than 2 years based on his criminal record. (12/03/19) York County Anthony Orr, Sr. t/d/b/a Tony Orr Sons and Daughter Barber Shop, license no. BO433603, of York, York County was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (12/04/19) PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Out of State

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Frisco Lender Services LLC, registration no. AMC000098 of Fort Wayne, IN was levied a civil penalty of $2,000; and a reprimand was placed on its disciplinary record with the Board, because it was the subject of an Order of the Board or any other state appraisal management company regulatory agency denying, suspending or revoking the person's privilege to operate as an appraisal management company, or other disciplinary actions by an agency of another jurisdiction responsible for regulating appraisers, mortgage brokers, real estate salespersons or real estate brokers; and it procured or attempted to procure a certificate or license or renewal of a certificate or license pursuant to this act by knowingly making a false statement, submitting false information or refusing to provide complete information in response to a question in an application for certification or licensure or renewal of certification or licensure through any form of fraud or misrepresentation. (12/19/19) PA Board of Chiropractic Fayette County Randolph Aaron Magone, license no. DC006269L and AJ00629L of Fayette City, Fayette County, was suspended for no less than three years, immediately stayed in favor of probation, because he is unable to practice Chiropractic with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness, drunkenness, excessive use of drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any type of material, or as a result of any mental or physical condition. (1/16/20) PA Board of Cosmetology Allegheny County Tara Dunning, a/k/a Tara Marie Dunning of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, license no. CO289545, was placed on probation for two years based upon felony convictions. (11/21/19) Cumberland County Jamie Lee Parker, license no. CO303281, of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, upon successful completion of the examination will be granted a cosmetology license on probation for no less than one year, based on her criminal history. (8/29/19) Lancaster County Justin A. Nickle, license no. CO264869, of Ronks, Lancaster County, was levied a civil penalty of $1000, based upon dishonest practice. (07/08/19) Philadelphia County Ana F. Liz, license no. CO264046, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was assessed a $250 civil penalty for practicing cosmetology on a lapsed license. (07/19/19) Westmoreland County James W. Sanders, license no. CO282276, of Latrobe, Westmoreland County, was suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County dated August 13, 2018, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (09/25/18) PA Board of Crane Operators

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Out of State Brett C. Tedder, of Pickerington, Ohio, was denied a crane operator’s license based upon disclosed incidents involving alcohol and/or drugs. (12/16/19) PA Board of Dentistry Allegheny County Deron T. Kovac, D.M.D, license and certificate no.: DS027813L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was indefinitely suspended for no less than five years, immediately stayed in favor of probation. (01/17/20) Dauphin County Harold Joseph Harper, license no. DH008966L of Millersburg, Dauphin County, permanently voluntarily surrendered his license, because he failed to demonstrate qualifications or standards of licensure. (1/17/20) Philadelphia County John Y Kim, license no. DS024115L of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for two years, immediately stayed in favor of probation, levied a civil penalty of $2,500; and costs of investigation of $3,300, because he failed to conform to the standards of acceptable and prevailing dental practice, and failed to follow infection-control recommendations issued by the Federal Centers for Disease Control or to ensure that auxiliary personnel and other supervisees follow these Federal guidelines. (1/17/20) Tuyet-Ba Trieu, license no. DS024367L of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was indefinitely suspended, levied a civil penalty of $6,000; costs of investigation of $2758.45; and must complete at least 10 hours of remedial education, because she failed to conform with current infection-control recommendations issued by the Federal Centers for Disease Control or ensure that others followed the Federal guidelines; and engaged in unprofessional conduct (1/17/20) Joel Nash, D.D.S., license no. DS031203L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had his license publicly reprimanded and was assessed a $1000 civil penalty for making false statements on his biennial registration. (03/13/19) Wayne County Michael Carl Rogers, license no. DS026802L of Honesdale, Wayne County, was levied a civil penalty of $7,000; costs of investigation of $12,585; a reprimand was placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the Board, must complete at least 20 hours of remedial education, and must Cease and Desist from the administration of anesthesia outside the scope of the Restricted II Anesthesia Permit Number DN02602A, because he failed to conform to acceptable and prevailing standards of dental practice; and violated a regulation of the Board by relating to noncompliance requirements, incompetence, negligence or misconduct in rendering services authorize by a Restricted II Anesthesia Permit. (1/17/20)

Westmoreland County

Naghmeh Pashmini, license no. DS040219 of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, was levied a civil penalty of $3,500; costs of investigation of $2,998.31; had a reprimand placed on her disciplinary record with the Board, and must cease and desist from the administration of conscious sedation, deep sedation, and/or general anesthesia in the practice of dentistry until she receives the proper permit issued by the Board, because she engaged in unprofessional conduct by failing to possess a current permit issued

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by the Board before administering conscious sedation in Respondent’s dental office in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (9/13/19) Out of State Asif A Lala, license no. DS036967 of Meridian, MS was suspended, immediately stayed in favor of probation for a period concurrent with that imposed by the State of Mississippi, and was levied a civil penalty of $1,500; because he had a license to practice dentistry revoked, suspended or had other disciplinary action imposed by the proper licensing authority of another state. (1/17/20) Blane R Hamilton, license no. DS039027 of Mansfield, TX was levied a civil penalty of $1,500; and had a reprimand placed on his disciplinary record with the Board, because he had a license to practice dentistry revoked, suspended, or had other disciplinary action imposed by the proper licensing authority of another state. (1/17/20) Ean Rupert James, D.M.D., PA license no. DS035766L, of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, and of Cherry Hill, New Jersey had his license reprimanded and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $2,500 because he had his license to practice dentistry disciplined by the state of Connecticut. (11/19/19) PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists Allegheny County Richard J Oleniacz, license and registration no. PE041907E of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, had a reprimand placed on his disciplinary record with the Board, because he failed to disclose on two license renewal applications any finding or verdict of guilt or other criminal conviction since the most recent application for renewal. (1/08/20) Chester County Christopher S Binck, license and registration no. PE032532E of Valley Forge, Chester County, permanently voluntarily surrendered his license to practice as a professional engineer, because he pled guilty to a felony in a state or federal court, and has been convicted of a felony. (1/08/20) Montgomery County Jon E Thompson, license and registration no. PE048939R of Dresher, Montgomery County, was levied a civil penalty of $3,500; because he practiced the profession of an engineer without being properly licensed to do so. (1/08/20)

Out of State Matthew E Lane, license and registration no. PE074447 of Saint Johns, FL was levied a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000; because he practiced the profession of an engineer without being properly licensed to do so under the act. (01/08/20) John Edward Skwiot, license and registration no. PE083305 of Tempe, AZ was indefinitely suspended, immediately stayed in favor of indefinite probation; and was levied a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000; because he had a license to practice engineering, land surveying or geology suspended or revoked or having other disciplinary action taken for conduct relating to the practice of engineering, land surveying or geology, by the proper licensing authority of another state. (01/08/20)

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Mark P Neisser, license and registration no. PE032203E of Voorhees, NJ permanently voluntarily surrendered his license and registration to practice as a professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, because he pled guilty to a felony in a state or federal court. (01/08/20) Peter Jospeh Tardy, license and registration no. PE061327 of Middletown, NJ was levied a civil penalty of $2,500; because he had a license to practice engineering suspended or revoked or had other disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of another state (1/08/20) PA Board of Funeral Directors Lackawanna County William H. Sweeny, Jr., FD, license no. FD014334L, of Olyphant, Lackawanna County, was issued a public reprimand for practicing fraud or deceit in obtaining the renewal of his license. (12/05/19) Lancaster County Andrew T. Scheid, license nos. FD013388L and FS015683, of Millersville, Lancaster County, had his licenses to practice as a funeral director and funeral supervisor temporarily suspended, and Andrew T. Scheid Funeral Home, license nos. FO013388L and FB014562, of Millersville and Lancaster, Lancaster County had their licenses to practice as a sole proprietor funeral establishment and branch funeral establishment temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that their continued practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety. (01/16/2020) Washington County Karl Jackson, FD, license no. FD013616L, of Donora, Washington County, was issued a $1,000 civil penalty and was suspended and immediately stayed in favor of probation based on having been convicted of felony crimes involving moral turpitude. (12/05/19) PA Board of Landscape Architects No disciplinary actions taken. PA Board of Massage Therapy Erie County Tina Yu of Erie, Erie County, was granted a license to practice massage therapy, said license immediately placed on probation for no less than 3 years, based applicant’s agreement to enroll in the Professional Health Monitoring Program. (12/8/19) PA Board of Medicine Allegheny County Mark G. Boles, MD, license no. MD041044L, of Monroeville, Allegheny County, had his license publicly reprimanded and placed on indefinite probation to run concurrent with his criminal probation based on his felony conviction. (05/30/19) Northampton County

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Joel Edward Bittinger, no. OH000122 of Easton, Northampton County, was levied a civil penalty of $500; because he practiced as an orthotist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on an expired license. (12/17/19) Out of State Prabhaker Patel, license no. MD039613L of Blackwood, NJ, permanently voluntary surrendered his license to practice as a medical physician and surgeon in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, because he had a license or other authorization to practice the profession disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (12/17/19) Robert Schnitzlein, M.D., license no. MD463438, of Abingdon, MD, had his license to practice as a medical physician and surgeon temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety. (01/17/20) Ronald Dolor Gonzales, M.D., PA license no. MD067057L of Chicago, Illinois had his license publicly reprimanded for having disciplinary action taken by a proper licensing authority of another state. (04/04/19) Tristram G. Horton, M.D., PA license no. MD438573, last known of Scottsdale, Arizona, had his license revoked, based on receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state. (01/15/19) Qing Liu, M.D., PA license nos. MD448697 and PAK000217, of Lynchburg, Virginia had his licenses publicly reprimanded for having disciplinary action taken by a proper licensing authority of another state. (06/25/19) Paula Marie Nelson, M.D. a.k.a. Paula Marie Nelson-Adesokan, M.D., PA license no. MD427315, of Lilburn, Georgia, had her license revoked based on unprofessional conduct and for having disciplinary action in another state. (11/15/19) Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and its Navigable Tributaries No disciplinary actions taken. Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public Dauphin County Roger J. Cackovic, notary commission no. 1021647, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, permanently and voluntarily surrendered his notary commission because he failed to maintain an accurate notary register by failing to record the character of the act. (01/07/20) Lackawanna County Carole D. Colussy, notary commission no. 1029450, of Scranton, Lackawanna County, had her notary commission suspended for three months, immediately stayed in favor of probation; levied a civil penalty of $250; a probation assessment of $150; and must complete six hours of remedial education, because she engaged in conduct that demonstrates that the individual lacks the honesty, integrity, competence, or reliability to act as a notary public, in violation of RULONA, in that she failed to cross out all open or blank signature lines on the mortgage document prior to notarization. (01/14/20)

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James V. Williams, notary commission no. 1179337, of Scranton, Lackawanna County, had his notary commission suspended for six months, immediately stayed in favor of probation; levied a civil penalty of $250; a probation assessment of $300; and must complete six hours of remedial education, because he failed to be of good character, integrity and ability, and failed to ensure that no other person was able to use his notary seal, and in that he failed to keep and maintain custody and control of an accurate chronological register of all official acts performed by him. (01/17/2020)

Philadelphia County Tobias L. Biddle, notary commission no. 1011576, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had his notary commission suspended for three months, immediately stayed in favor of probation, and levied a probation assessment of $150; because he lacked the honesty, integrity, competence and/or reliability to act as a notary public, because he violated the terms of a previous Consent Agreement and Order. (12/19/19) PA Board of Nursing Allegheny County Mary Sue Deiley, RN, license no. RN264830L, of Clairton, Allegheny County, was indefinitely suspended, retroactive to September 23, 2019, and assessed $675 in costs of investigation, for being unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients and violating a Board order. (12/9/19) Pete Schmidt, RN, license no. RN515422L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, had his license reinstated and immediately placed on probation for no less than three years, pursuant to the terms of a Board Order, based on his agreement to enroll in monitoring in the Professional Health Monitoring Program. (05/06/19) Jennifer N Legg, license no. RN618158 of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was suspended for an indefinite period with a minimum period of one year and thereafter to be served as a stayed suspension for as long as she remains on criminal probation, because she was convicted of or pled guilty to crimes of moral turpitude in the courts of this Commonwealth (1/24/20) Robert M Fabiszewski, license no. RN330704L of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, voluntarily surrendered his license to practice as a registered nurse, because he was convicted of or entered a plea of guilty to a crime of moral turpitude and has been convicted of any felony. (1/24/20). Berks County Stephen J Szymanski, license nos. RN506924L and SP010457 of Shillington, Berks County, was suspended for a period of two years, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation. levied a civil penalty of $500; and he must complete a total of at least 30 hours of remedial education. (1/24/20) Blair County Anna Lynn, license no. PN306101 of Bellwood, Blair County, voluntarily surrendered her license to practice as a practical nurse, because she was addicted to alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs, or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination or has become mentally incompetent (1/24/20) Bucks County

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Heather Rosene Binkley, LPN, license no. PN299311, of Langhorne, Bucks County, was reinstated to probation for no less than one year, based on compliance with a previous Board order. (12/18/19) Craig E Miller, license no. RN523762L of Washington Crossing, Bucks County, was suspended retroactive to October 24, 2019, for no less than three and a half years, because he is unable to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of physical or mental illness, condition, or physiological or psychological dependence upon drugs or alcohol. (1/24/20) Michelle E West, license no. PN267482 of Levittown, Bucks County, voluntarily surrendered her license, because she had a license suspended or revoked, or received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state, territory, possession or country. (1/24/20) Butler County Delores Grayce Green, license no. PN275509 of Butler County, voluntarily surrendered her license, because she had a license suspended or revoked, or received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state, territory, possession or country. (1/24/20) Kelly Ann Henry-Helffrich, LPN, license no. PN286188, of Seven Fields, Butler County, had her license revoked based on her convictions for felony crimes and her violation of the Criminal History Record Information Act. (12/10/19) Cambria County Donald L. Nardelli, RN, license no. RN613714, of Fallentimber, Cambria County, was indefinitely suspended, retroactive to September 3, 2019, and assessed costs of $787.50 based on being unable to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients and violation of a Board order. (12/12/19) Jessica Lynn Lauver, LPN, license no. PN263202, of Northern Cambria, Cambria County, had her license indefinitely suspended, for no less than 3 years, retroactive to July 25, 2018, because she is unable to practice practical nursing with reasonable skill and safety. (12/13/19) Cumberland County Thomas M. Dincher, RN, license no. RN656999, of Enola, Cumberland County was publicly reprimanded based on his guilty plea to a misdemeanor and a crime of moral turpitude. (06/26/19) Delaware County Anna Jean Freitag, RN, license no. RN282862L, of Media, Delaware County, was indefinitely suspended and ordered to complete six hours of continuing education based on her convictions for crimes of moral turpitude. (12/10/19) Adeniyi Adeche Saiki, LPN, license no. PN286740, of Collingdale, Delaware County, had his license indefinitely suspended for three years with the active suspension period to run for no less than three months, and the remainder stayed in favor of probation based upon receiving Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in disposition of seven felonies. (12/10/19) Catherine Tesauro Woyurka, RN, license no. RN284627L, of Morton, Delaware County, had her license revoked by the State Board of Nursing based on her felony conviction. (12/11/19)

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Darlita L. Stephens, RN, license no. RN533042, of Wayne, Delaware County, had her license reinstated and immediately placed on probation for no less than three years. (11/26/19) Christine Knocke McGillen, RN, license no. RN514352L, of Folsom, Delaware County, had her license indefinitely suspended, retroactive to July 22, 2019, and assessed her $600 in costs of investigation for violating a Board Order and being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety. (12/09/19) Elk County Eugene Allen Mcalee, license no. PN278759 of Johnsonburg, Elk County, voluntarily surrendered his authorization to practice the profession, because he is addicted to alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs, or other drugs which tend to impair judgement or coordination; or has become mentally incompetent. (1/24/20) Erie County Shannon M. Sipes, LPN, license no. PN285652, of Erie, Erie County, had her license indefinitely suspended until such time as she is able to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients, based upon her felony convictions and convictions for crimes of moral turpitude and failure to report same to the Board. (12/11/19) Lacey Armstrong, license no. RN584345 of East Springfield, Erie County, was suspended, retroactive to December 5, 2019, for no less than three years, immediately stayed in favor of probation, because she is unable to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of physical or mental illness, condition, or physiological or psychological dependence upon drugs or alcohol. (1/24/20) Fayette County

Heather Ann Schult, license no. RN555674 of Perryopolis, Fayette County, was indefinitely suspended, because she is unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of a mental or physical illness, condition, or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs, or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination, was convicted or pleaded guilty or entered a plea of nolo contendere or was found guilty by a judge or jury of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude in the courts of this Commonwealth and has been convicted of a misdemeanor which relates to the trade, occupation or profession for which the license, certificate, registration or permit is sought. (1/24/20) Franklin County Michael David Bragg, license no. RN634241, of Chambersburg, Franklin County, had his license to practice as a Registered Nurse temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety. (12/23/19)

Huntingdon County Elizabeth Carlisle Hollibaugh, license no. PN091620L of Mount Union, Huntingdon County, voluntarily surrendered her license to practice as a practical nurse, because she violated a lawful disciplinary order of the Board. (01/24/20)

Lackawanna County

Michael T Gallucci, license no. PN257736L of Scranton, Lackawanna County, was suspended for no less than three years, immediately stayed in favor of probation, because he is addicted to alcohol,

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hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs, or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination or has become mentally incompetent. (1/24/20) Lancaster County Shawn David Lines, license no. RN620384 of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was indefinitely suspended for no less than three years, immediately stayed in favor of probation, because he is unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety by reason of mental or physical illness, condition, or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs, or other drugs which tend to impair judgement or coordination. (1/24/20) Lehigh County Faith Christin Barnhart, RN, license no. RN590333, of Allentown, Lehigh County, was suspended for no less than five years retroactive to September 12, 2019, based on violating the terms of a previous Board order. (12/12/19) Luzerne County Don Leroy Grossman, RN, license no. RN625414, of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, was reinstated to probation for no less than three years, based on compliance with a previous Board order. (05/23/19) Stephanie Marie Farris, LPN, license no. PN269808, of Luzerne, Luzerne County, had her license automatically suspended for no less than one year, effective September 24, 2018, because she was convicted of a misdemeanor under the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act. (04/17/19) Mercer County Debra Ann Heim, RN, license no. RN302559L, of Greenville, Mercer County, was suspended for no less than three years retroactive to March 4, 2019, based on violating the terms of a previous Board order. (12/13/19) Ronald S. Russo, RN, license no. RN520631L, of Hermitage, Mercer County, and Masury, Ohio, had his professional nursing license revoked and assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $500, based on discipline in another state and his failure to report. (12/11/19) Victoria Craft, RN, license no. RN726620, of Hermitage, Mercer County, was granted a professional nursing license on probation for no less than three years, pursuant to the terms of a Board Order, based on her agreement to enroll in monitoring in the Professional Health Monitoring Program. (12/05/19) Montgomery County Maria Terase Boyer, license no. PN293197 of Pottstown, Montgomery County, was indefinitely suspended for no less than three years, immediately stayed in favor of probation, because she is addicted to alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs, or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination or has become mentally incompetent; and she violated a lawful order of the Board. (1/24/20) Daniel Joseph Cunningham, license no. MV125871L of Harleysville, Montgomery County, was levied a civil penalty of $500; because he was convicted, entered a plea of guilty, or entered a plea of nolo contendere in a court of competent jurisdiction in this or any other state or Federal jurisdiction or forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, extortion, conspiracy to defraud, bribery, odometer tampering, or any other crime involving moral turpitude, while his current license is in force or within five years prior to the application for or issuance of a license. (12/10/19)

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Northampton County Jamie Lindsey Kennedy-Pirl, LPN, license no. PN266733, of Hanover Township, Northampton County, had her license indefinitely suspended because she is addicted to hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs or has become mentally incompetent. (12/11/19) John T. Spanogle, RN, license no. RN625818, of Bethlehem, Northampton County, had his professional nursing license revoked based on pleading guilty to a misdemeanor crime of moral turpitude. (12/10/19) Philadelphia County Tineke Bulstra, RN, license no. RN528244L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was indefinitely suspended and assessed costs of $1,000, based on being unable to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients and for violating a Board order. (12/11/19) Christina M. Coates, LPN, license no. PN292263, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was indefinitely suspended, retroactive to January 30, 2019, and assessed costs of investigation in the amount of $600, for being unable to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients and violating a Board order. (12/13/19) Juanita T Graham, license no. PN294540 of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for three years, immediately stayed in favor of probation, levied a civil penalty of $500; must complete six hours of remedial education, and received a reprimand on her disciplinary record with the Board, because she was convicted, pleaded guilty, entered a plea of nolo contendere, or was found guilty by a judge or jury of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude in the courts of this Commonwealth, the United States, or any state, territory or country, or received probation without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony charges, or has been dishonorably discharged or has been discharged under circumstances amounting to dishonorable discharge from the military forces of the United States or of any other country. (1/24/20) Antoinette Diann McMillan, LPN, license no. PN298221, of Sharon Hill, Philadelphia County, had her practical nurse license suspended for no less than three years, stayed in favor of probation after actively serving the first six months based upon her having been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude and relating to the practice of nursing. (12/11/19) Union County Virginia P. Goonan, RN, license no. RN632164, of Lewisburg, Union County, had her license automatically suspended, effective November 19, 2019, based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act. (12/18/19) Venango County Rebecca Knight Berry, license no. PN090688L of Reno, Venango County, was indefinitely suspended; immediately stayed in favor of probation, because she was convicted, pleaded guilty, entered a plea of nolo contendere, or was found guilty by a judge or jury of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude in the courts of this Commonwealth, the United States, or any other state, territory, or country. (1/24/20) Washington County

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Lori Jean Campbell, license no. RN638671 of Hagerstown, Washington County, was suspended for no less than six months, immediately stayed in favor of probation, and she must complete at least 10 hours of remedial education, because she committed fraud or deceit in the practice of nursing. (01/24/20) Westmoreland County Cynthia Sandvik McKenzie, RN, license no. RN349895L, of Derry, Westmoreland County, had her license indefinitely suspended, retroactive to September 25, 2019, and assessed her $327.50 in costs of investigation for violating a Board Order and being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety. (12/17/19) Frank Sharrock, RN, license no. RN611790, of Arnold, Westmoreland County, had his license reinstated to probation for no less than 3 years based on compliance with a previous Board order. (10/22/19) Out of State Ronald S. Russo, RN, PA license no. RN520631L, of Hermitage, Mercer County, and Masury, Ohio, had his professional nursing license revoked and assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $500, based on discipline in another state and his failure to report. (12/11/19) Timothy Marcus Hayes, LPN, license no. PN309106, of Magnolia, New Jersey, was granted a license on probationary status, for no less than six months, due to having received disciplinary action in the state of New Jersey. (11/07/18) William F. Burrows, license no. RN273193L of Yuma, AZ was indefinitely and actively suspended, because he failed to notify the Board of disciplinary action taken against Respondent by the licensing authority of another state within 90 days of receiving notice of the disciplinary action or on the biennial renewal application, whichever is sooner. (10/24/19) Edward Capone, LPN, PA license no. PN262882, of Worchester, Massachusetts, received a public reprimand for having his license disciplined in another state. (06/29/18) Yembeh Mansaray, license no. PN270752 of Claymont, DE was suspended for one year, immediately stayed in favor of probation, and must complete at least eight hours of remedial education, because he was convicted, pleaded guilty, entered a plea of nolo contendere, or was found guilty by a judge of a crime of moral turpitude in the courts of this Commonwealth; and misappropriated drugs from an employer. (1/24/20) Kelley Hope Mugo, license no. RN645067 of Elkridge, MD was indefinitely suspended for no less than three years, immediately stayed in favor of probation, because she is unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety by reason of mental or physical illness, condition, or physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs, or other drugs which tend to impair judgement or coordination, so long as such dependence shall continue. (1/24/20) Amber N. Heimer, LPN, PA license no. PN296397 of Philipsburg, NJ, voluntarily surrendered her license to practice as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, along with any other licenses, registrations, certificates, approvals, authorizations, or permits issued by the Board, because she is addicted to alcohol, hallucinogenic drugs, or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination or has become mentally incompetent, and was convicted or pleaded guilty or entered a plea of nolo

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contendere or was found guilty by a judge or jury of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude in the courts of this Commonwealth. (1/24/20) Eric Jon Freed, LPN, PA license no. PN298216, last known of Little River, South Carolina, had his license indefinitely suspended, based on having received disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state. (08/13/18) Foy L. Hastings, RN, PA license no. RN350998L, last known of Flagstaff, Arizona, had her license revoked and was issued a $500 civil penalty based on receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state and failing to report same to the Board. (09/18/18) Angela Kim Hepler, RN, PA license no. RN557559, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, received a public reprimand for having her license disciplined in another state. (06/28/18). Jonathan McGrath, LPN, PA license no. PN273213, of Charleston, South Carolina had his practical nurse license reprimanded and assessed a $500 civil penalty for having had disciplinary action imposed by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and failing to report it to the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing within 90 days. (06/13/19) Erin O’Connor, R.N., PA license no. RN722818, of Swedesboro, New Jersey, had her license granted by endorsement, with such license immediately placed on probation pursuant to her agreement to enroll in the Disciplinary Monitoring Unit of the Professional Health Monitoring Program, to run concurrent to her participation in RAMP in New Jersey. (08/02/19) PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators No disciplinary actions taken. PA Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure No disciplinary actions taken. PA Board of Optometry No disciplinary actions taken. PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine Clearfield County Holly Jean Hipps, P.A.-C. license no. OA002600, last known of Olanta, Clearfield County, was automatically suspended, retroactive to April 11, 2019, based on her guilty pleas to felonies under the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. (06/18/19) Delaware County Thomas J. Whalen, license nos. OS004351L and OK000014L, of Havertown, Delaware County, had his licenses to practice as an osteopathic physician and surgeon, and as an osteopathic acupuncturist supervisor temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety. (12/23/19) PA Board of Pharmacy

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Bucks County Christopher Alfred Riccio, license no. RP044291L of Bensalem, Bucks County, was levied a civil penalty of $2,500; because he knowingly filled or refilled a prescription for a patient whose prescription was written by a prescriber who is deceased or no longer in practice. (1/28/20) PA Board of Physical Therapy No disciplinary actions taken. PA Board of Podiatry No disciplinary actions taken. PA Board of Psychology Allegheny County Cynthia Ann Spanier, Psy.D., license no. PS008872L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, had her license reinstated to expired on probation based on compliance with a Board order. (12/6/19) Cambria County James Dale Harrington, M.A., license no. PS005934L, of Johnstown, Cambria County, had his psychologist license revoked and was assessed $17,233.59 in costs of investigation for displaying incompetence, negligence or misconduct in the practice of psychology; committing immoral or unprofessional conduct by providing inadequate or lack of psychological services; failing to respect the integrity and protect the welfare of the people with whom he worked; failing to take care to do no harm and safeguard the welfare and rights of those under his care; and failing to resolve conflicts between ethical standards and organizational demands. (12/03/19) Monroe County Neal Houston, of East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, and of Scotrun, Monroe County, was issued a $10,000 civil penalty and assessed $11,000 in costs of investigation for holding himself out as a licensed psychologist without being licensed by the Board. (12/4/19) Real Estate Commission Allegheny County Kevin Kress, license no. RS351660, of Moon Township, Allegheny County, was granted a probationary license through completion of criminal probation and payment of all costs, fines, and/or restitution. (12/09/19) Berks County Rajneesha Preston, license no. RS351656, of Reading, Berks County, was granted a probationary license through completion of criminal probation and payment of all costs, fines, and/or restitution. (12/09/19) Dauphin County Luu Dang, license no. RS276847, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, had her license automatically suspended based on findings that a payment totaling $100,000 was made from the Real Estate Recovery Fund to satisfy the claims of Ba Nguyen, Lehoang Nguyen and Noi Thi Le, who have uncollectible civil judgments against her. (12/10/19)

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Montgomery County John Paul Dougherty, license no. RS157860A, of King of Prussia, Montgomery County, had his real estate salesperson license reinstated to probation for no less than two years, based on compliance with a previous Board order. (05/13/19) York County Arminda Kaye Martin, PA license no. LM065014, of Dover, York County and Ravenna, Ohio, had her license to practice as a cemetery broker revoked and was assessed a $20,000 civil penalty based on violating the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act and Title 9 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statues relating to burial grounds. (06/20/19) Theodore L. Martin, Jr., PA license no. LS130956L, of Dover, York County and Ravenna, Ohio, had his license to practice as a cemetery salesperson revoked and was assessed a $20,000 civil penalty based on his felony conviction, violating the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act and violating Title 9 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statues relating to burial grounds. (06/20/19) Suburban Memorial Gardens, Inc., license no. RB061933C and registration no. CE000153A, of Dover, York County, had their real estate broker license and cemetery registration revoked and were assessed a $20,000 civil penalty based on violating the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, Future Interment Law and Title 9 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statues relating to burial grounds. (06/20/19) Out of State Arminda Kaye Martin, PA license no. LM065014, of Dover, York County and Ravenna, Ohio, had her license to practice as a cemetery broker revoked and was assessed a $20,000 civil penalty based on violating the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act and Title 9 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statues relating to burial grounds. (06/20/19) Theodore L. Martin, Jr., PA license no. LS130956L, of Dover, York County and Ravenna, Ohio, had his license to practice as a cemetery salesperson revoked and was assessed a $20,000 civil penalty based on his felony conviction, violating the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act and violating Title 9 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statues relating to burial grounds. (06/20/19) Tanveer Ghuman, license no. RS351658, of Swedesboro, New Jersey, was granted a probationary license through completion of criminal probation and payment of all costs, fines, and/or restitution. (12/09/19) PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners No disciplinary actions taken. PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors No disciplinary actions taken. PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons Allegheny County Edward A. Cole, vehicle salesperson license no. MV233173, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (12/20/19)

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Bucks County Brad A. Marks, vehicle salesperson license no. MV178339, of Furlong, Bucks County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (12/20/19) Cambria County Martin Joseph Homola, license no. MV129574L of Johnstown, Cambria County, permanently voluntarily surrendered his license, because he was convicted, or entered a plea of guilty of forgery, embezzlement, or any other crime involving moral turpitude while his current license was in force or within five years prior to the application for or issuance of a license. (1/07/20) William W. Warren, license number MV158896L, of Johnstown, Cambria County, was levied a civil penalty of $1,000 and suspended for two years based upon his felony conviction and conviction for crimes of moral turpitude. (12/13/19) Chester County Dave M. Kufro, license no. MV167218L, of Phoenixville, Chester County, was levied a $500 civil penalty and placed on probation for a period of two years, based upon his conviction for misdemeanor crimes of moral turpitude. (12/13/19) Mark A. D’Ambrosio, vehicle salesperson, license no. MV143694L, of Malvern, Chester County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (12/12/19) Columbia County Shannon L. Fink, license no. MV229203, of Sunbury, Columbia County, was suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Columbia-Montour County issued July 15, 2019, under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (08/15/19) Cumberland County Jeremy Carl Schreffler, license no. MV269338, of Lemoyne, Cumberland County, had his application for a vehicle salesperson license granted and placed on probation for an indefinite period of time based upon his criminal convictions. (12/16/19) Sonja Paige Hartman, license number MV236854, of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, was revoked based upon her convictions for felony crimes and crimes of moral turpitude. (12/11/19) Dauphin County David A. Roller, Jr., license number MV201378 of Steelton, Dauphin County, was suspended and ordered to pay a $1,000 civil penalty based upon felony convictions. (07/01/19) Brandon Markeith Stern, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County was granted a vehicle salesperson license, license no. MV263029, and was immediately placed on probation, for no less than 2 years, based on his criminal history. (11/02/18) Delaware County Desiree Abbriano, license no. MV269330, of Woodlyn, Delaware County, had her application for a vehicle salesperson license granted and placed on probation for an indefinite period of time based upon her criminal convictions. (12/13/19)

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Shaamar Gandy, license number MV233065, of Trainer, Delaware County, was levied a civil penalty of $1,000 and suspended for three years based upon his felony conviction and conviction for crimes of moral turpitude. (12/13/19) Erie County Gerald C. Munsch, vehicle salesperson license no. MV090994L, of Erie, Erie County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (12/20/19) Lackawanna County Zators Auto Sales, vehicle salesperson license no. VD031008, of Olyphant, Lackawanna County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (12/20/19) Lancaster County Mena S. Dous, vehicle salesperson license no. MV246912, of Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty and costs of investigation. (12/20/19) Northampton County William A. Saavedra, license number MV216743, of Nazareth, Northampton County, was reprimanded and assessed a $500 civil penalty based upon his conviction for a crime of moral turpitude. (12/11/19) Philadelphia County Bogdan Isayenko, license no. MV269273, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was granted a vehicle salesperson license on probation concurrent with his criminal probation based upon his past conviction. (12/12/19) Manley L. Pack, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County was granted a vehicle salesperson license, license no. MV259979, and was immediately placed on probation through the completion of his criminal probation and payment of all costs, fines and/or restitution. (03/16/18) York County Carrie Marie Restuccia, license no. MV269274, of York, York County, had her application for a vehicle salesperson license granted and placed on probation for a period of two years based upon her criminal convictions. (12/13/19) Troy E. Grissinger, license number MV204463, of Dover, York County, was revoked based upon his criminal conviction for felony crimes of moral turpitude. (12/12/19) Out of State Jesse D. Burrier, license no. MV269332, of Thurmont, Maryland, had his application for a vehicle salesperson license granted and placed on probation for an indefinite period of time based upon his criminal convictions. (12/16/19) PA Board of Veterinary Medicine Cambria County James Wayne Takacs, license no. BV006195L of Ebensburg, Cambria County, was levied a civil penalty of $15,000; costs of investigation of $8,000; cease and desist from providing treatment of all cancers to

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animals, and complete remedial education, because he engaged in incompetence, gross negligence, or other malpractice, and/or departed from, or failed to conform to, the standards of acceptable and prevailing veterinary medical practice; violated the Board’s regulation which states: “Veterinarians shall practice in accordance with current advancements and acceptable and prevailing standards of care in veterinary medicine, including using current proven techniques, drugs and scientific research that may affect treatment decisions. Veterinarians shall practice in accordance with advancements and acceptable and prevailing standards of veterinary medical practice in this Commonwealth related to the pharmacologic properties, indications and contraindications of drugs and biologics.”; failed to, while keeping a client’s animal while the practice is closed, inform the client, either orally or in writing, whether a qualified person would be on the premises and what level of monitoring the animal will receive during that time; failed to explain the benefits and reasonably anticipated significant potential risks of treatment options to clients; failed to provide documentary evidence of a patient's illness, hospital care and treatment and serve as a basis for review, study and evaluation of the care and treatment rendered by the veterinarian; and failed to maintain required veterinary medical records. (1/10/20) Delaware County Elizabeth Kathryne Daniel, license no. BV009373L of Media, Delaware County, was levied a civil penalty of $2,000; costs of investigation of $1,500; and must complete 12 hours of remedial education, because he failed to properly document surgical and dental procedures; and failed to practice in accordance with current advancements and acceptable and prevailing standards of care in veterinary medicine. (1/10/20) Erie County John Raymond Lyon, DVM, license no. BV003766L of Corry, Erie County, was levied a civil penalty of $3,000; costs of $3,149.12; and must successfully complete at least 13.5 hours of remedial education on the topic of animal fractures. (01/10/20) Jefferson County Marin Boghean, license no. BV011139 of Brookville, Jefferson County, was levied a civil penalty of $4,000; and costs of investigation of $1,000; because he violated a Board regulation which states “Veterinarians shall practice in accordance with current advancements and acceptable and prevailing standards in veterinary medicine including using proven techniques, drugs and scientific research that may affect treatment decisions;” and a regulation which requires that veterinarians serve as patient advocates especially regarding the alleviation of pain and suffering, consistent with the acceptable and prevailing standards of veterinary medical practice; and failed to maintain required veterinary medical records. (1/10/20) Lancaster County Mary Jane Potter, license no. BV008600L of Kirkwood, Lancaster County, was levied a civil penalty of $4.000; and must complete seven hours of remedial education on veterinary law and ethics, because she engaged in fraud, deception, misrepresentation and/or illegal practices in or connected with the practice of veterinary medicine. (1/10/20) Out of State Thomas P Lopez, license no. BV013374 of Wellsville, NY was levied a civil penalty of $750; and a reprimand was placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the Board, because he was disciplined by a licensing or disciplinary authority of another state or county for an act that would be grounds for discipline by this Board. (1/10/20)

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Christopher Thomas Corrado, license no. BV012942 of Blairstown, NJ was levied a civil penalty of $5,000; must complete an online comprehensive course in veterinary law and ethics, and must cease and desist from performing all functions unless of a USDA accredited veterinarian until he completes the remedial education, because he engaged in incompetence, gross negligence, or other malpractice, or the departure from, or failure to conform to, the standards of acceptable and prevailing veterinary medical practice. (1/10/20)

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