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Summary information of disciplinary actions taken against licensees, professional practice business entities, and pharmacy establishments by the Board of Regents in New York State since January 1, 1994, can be searched below by year, month, and profession. You may also search for an individual’s, entity’s or establishment’s status, and any applicable enforcement actions, with our Online Verification Search. Applicable disciplinary information will be listed under the Enforcement Actions tab within the search results.
In New York State, professional misconduct in all the professions (except that by physicians, physician assistants and specialist assistants, which is investigated and prosecuted by the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) of the Department of Health) is investigated and prosecuted by the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions. The Board of Regents, which also has responsibility for licensure in all the professions, is responsible for the final disposition of all disciplinary matters except those handled by OPMC.
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December 2024
Nursing
JULIE ANN FICHTNER (A/K/A FICHTNER JULIE A); SOUTH GLENS FALLS NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 684247; Cal. No. 34218
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to document nursing assessment notes and a blood pressure reading in the patient record.
LORI GJENASHAJ; STATEN ISLAND NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 564167; Cal. No. 34398
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year actual suspension, 1 year stayed suspension, upon return to practice, 2 years probation, $500 fine, 50 hours public service.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of Criminal Obstruction Breathing/Blood Circulation, a class A misdemeanor, Attempted Burglary in the 2nd Degree, a class D felony and Menacing a Police or Peace Officer, a class D felony.
MD ALEXANDER EUGENE ISTOMIN (A/K/A ISTOMIN ALEXANDER EUGENE); NORTH MIAMI BEACH FL
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 533201; Cal. No. 34370
Action: Application to surrender license and certificate granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Health Care Fraud, a Class C Felony; Mail Fraud, a Class C Felony; Aggravated Identity Theft, a Class E Felony; and Causing the Introduction of Misbranded Drugs, a Class A Misdemeanor.
MD ALEXANDER EUGENE ISTOMIN (A/K/A ISTOMIN ALEXANDER EUGENE); NORTH MIAMI BEACH FL
Profession: Nurse Practitioner In Adult Health; Cert. No. 304254; Cal. No. 34292
Action: Application to surrender license and certificate granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Health Care Fraud, a Class C Felony; Mail Fraud, a Class C Felony; Aggravated Identity Theft, a Class E Felony; and Causing the Introduction of Misbranded Drugs, a Class A Misdemeanor.
SARAH BENNE LANGLEY; MOBILE AL
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 812922; Cal. No. 34335
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, upon return to practice in New York State, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having failed to accurately document the administration or wasting of controlled substances.
JENNIFER CONSTANCE MCKENNA (A/K/A MCKENNA JENNIFER); CROTON ON HUDSON NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 574821; Cal. No. 34399
Action: Application to surrender license and certificates granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charges of failing to order routine toxicology reports for a patient with a history of drug abuse; failing to coordinate the transfer of a patient to new treating physician and prescribing medication while the patient was under the care of a new physician; failing to consult I-STOP/PMP - Internet System for Tracking Over-Prescribing - Prescription Monitoring Program prior to prescribing controlled substances; prescribing controlled substances in the name of a person who was not a patient and without any medical reason; and overprescribing for two patients including but not limited to switching medications often, adding or discontinuing medications often, adjusting dosages without documented indication, writing for large number of pills to be dispensed, writing the same prescription for a controlled substance for two different pharmacies on the same day, and writing a new prescription before the indicated time interval had passed; and failing to document in patient notes, a thorough updated assessment after each visit, medication refills, dates of all visits and psychiatric tests performed.
JENNIFER CONSTANCE MCKENNA; CROTON ON HUDSON NY
Profession: Nurse Practitioner In Psychiatry; Cert. No. 401330; Cal. No. 34400
Action: Application to surrender license and certificates granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charges of failing to order routine toxicology reports for a patient with a history of drug abuse; failing to coordinate the transfer of a patient to new treating physician and prescribing medication while the patient was under the care of a new physician; failing to consult I-STOP/PMP - Internet System for Tracking Over-Prescribing - Prescription Monitoring Program prior to prescribing controlled substances; prescribing controlled substances in the name of a person who was not a patient and without any medical reason; and overprescribing for two patients including but not limited to switching medications often, adding or discontinuing medications often, adjusting dosages without documented indication, writing for large number of pills to be dispensed, writing the same prescription for a controlled substance for two different pharmacies on the same day, and writing a new prescription before the indicated time interval had passed; and failing to document in patient notes, a thorough updated assessment after each visit, medication refills, dates of all visits and psychiatric tests performed.
JENNIFER CONSTANCE MCKENNA; CROTON ON HUDSON NY
Profession: Nurse Practitioner In Pediatrics; Cert. No. 381954; Cal. No. 34401
Action: Application to surrender license and certificates granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charges of failing to order routine toxicology reports for a patient with a history of drug abuse; failing to coordinate the transfer of a patient to new treating physician and prescribing medication while the patient was under the care of a new physician; failing to consult I-STOP/PMP - Internet System for Tracking Over-Prescribing - Prescription Monitoring Program prior to prescribing controlled substances; prescribing controlled substances in the name of a person who was not a patient and without any medical reason; and overprescribing for two patients including but not limited to switching medications often, adding or discontinuing medications often, adjusting dosages without documented indication, writing for large number of pills to be dispensed, writing the same prescription for a controlled substance for two different pharmacies on the same day, and writing a new prescription before the indicated time interval had passed; and failing to document in patient notes, a thorough updated assessment after each visit, medication refills, dates of all visits and psychiatric tests performed.
AMBER ALEXIS OLIVER; RONKONKOMA NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 330837; Cal. No. 33900
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $250 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (with a child), a class E felony, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class A misdemeanor.
ALEN SOOFIRZADEH; GREAT NECK NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 741733; Cal. No. 34182
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having failed to document a suicide gesture and call a rapid response.
LAUREN TABLEMAN; CORAM NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 654232; Cal. No. 34310
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of administering medication to a patient without a physician's order.
KEVIN GARY VOTKE (A/K/A VOTKE KEVIN); MASSAPEQUA NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 698758; Cal. No. 34325
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to document the administration of medication.
Occupational Therapy
IMANI MCKAY; BROOKLYN NY
Profession: Occupational Therapist; Lic. No. 025926; Cal. No. 34298
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to accurately update patient records to indicate when treatment sessions were provided in the State of New Jersey.
Pharmacy
TAWNYA LYNN BENSINGER; ROME NY
Profession: Pharmacist; Lic. No. 069133; Cal. No. 34359
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to properly inspect the medication that was filled by a technician before it was dispensed.
THE MARY IMOGENE BASSETT HOSPITAL; COOPERSTOWN, NY
Profession: Pharmacy; Reg. No. 004739; Cal. No. 33948
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Censure and reprimand, $4,000 fine.
Summary: Registrant did not contest the charge of operating three unregistered pharmacies.
ROBERTO VITI; OLD WESTBURY NY
Profession: Pharmacist; Lic. No. 049251; Cal. No. 34296
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $10,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of compounding and dispensing incorrect drug.
Public Accountancy
NICHOLAS ROBERT ALDORISIO; PLAINVIEW NY
Profession: Certified Public Accountant; Lic. No. 078426; Cal. No. 34336
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to comply with the mandatory continuing education requirements to be registered to practice as a certified public accountant.
DANIEL LEVINE; MELVILLE NY
Profession: Certified Public Accountant; Lic. No. 060920; Cal. No. 34477
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to comply with the mandatory continuing education requirements.
THOMAS J RYAN CPA PC; WOODSIDE, NY
Profession: Professional Service Corporation; Cal. No. 34366
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,500 fine.
Summary: Registrant did not contest charges of failing to maintain an active registration with the Department; and failing to provide relevant documents pertaining to an inquiry about unprofessional conduct.
Social Work
GILLIAN NICOLE LANGBAUM; NEW CITY NY
Profession: Licensed Master Social Worker; Lic. No. 090861; Cal. No. 34377
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 months actual suspension, 22 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of willfully failing to register to practice as a licensed master social worker in the State of New York.
STACEY A SPATA; EAST SETAUKET NY
Profession: Licensed Master Social Worker; Lic. No. 060685; Cal. No. 34402
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to document in a patient's record a diagnosis, periodic treatment plan or discussion regarding said patient's lawsuit against her employer and the ongoing harassment and discrimination the patient was experiencing.
STACEY A SPATA; EAST SETAUKET NY
Profession: Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Lic. No. 069919; Cal. No. 34403
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to document in a patient's record a diagnosis, periodic treatment plan or discussion regarding said patient's lawsuit against her employer and the ongoing harassment and discrimination the patient was experiencing.
Veterinary Medicine
STEVEN JOSEPH AGOSTON; BETHEL NY
Profession: Veterinarian; Lic. No. 007951; Cal. No. 34413
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of administering the wrong medication to a dog.
JESSICA LIN FOSNAUGH (A/K/A SCHUSTER JESSICA); CLARENCE CENTER NY
Profession: Veterinarian; Lic. No. 015619; Cal. No. 34279
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing, pre-surgery, to prepare an Anesthetic Status Report assessing a canine patient's anesthetic risk factor; and, inappropriately continuing to perform a neutering procedure on a canine patient and not abandoning said procedure when difficulties presented.
BRIANNA ELIZABETH UNSINN; RICHFIELD SPRINGS NY
Profession: Veterinary Technician; Lic. No. 008020; Cal. No. 34313
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to comply with the mandatory continuing education requirements to be registered to practice as a veterinary technician.
November 2024
Acupuncture
JUHYUN CHO JULIE (A/K/A CHO JUHYUN); SAN RAMON CA
Profession: Acupuncturist; Lic. No. 004904; Cal. No. 34255
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 3 months actual suspension, 21 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $5,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to accurately document the treatment plan for a patient.
Dentistry
PETER SALVATORE FELPO; SCHENECTADY NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 057403; Cal. No. 34250
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charges of failing to diagnose caries and the need for root canals during physical examinations and on x-rays for multiple patients; and in multiple patient records, failing to chart caries and charting mild gingivitis when the condition was more severe.
PAUL DANA HARBOTTLE; SOMERS NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 045872; Cal. No. 34272
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to document the diagnosis, treatment provided, and justification for said treatment.
BARRY LAURENCE JACOBSON; NEW YORK NY
Profession: Dental Enteral Conscious Sedation; Lic. No. 000158; Cal. No. 34339
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $1,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to renew certificate to administer dental enteral conscious sedation.
Land Surveying
ANGELO JOHN FIORENZA; FOREST HILLS NY
Profession: Land Surveyor; Lic. No. 049468; Cal. No. 34314
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of submitting to the New York City Department of Buildings updated property survey maps which did not contain adequate confirmation of relevant boundary lines.