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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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June 2011
Pharmacy
MARINA SIROCHINSKY (A/K/A ZEYGERIL MARINA); BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Pharmacist; Lic. No. 045933; Cal. No. 25348
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of dispensing medications pursuant to prescriptions received via the internet, without following the protocols necessary to assure full compliance with the rules and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy the State of New York, and of violating rules and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy.
MARINA SIROCHINSKY (A/K/A ZEYGERIL MARINA); BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Pharmacist; Lic. No. 045933; Cal. No. 25348
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of dispensing medications pursuant to prescriptions received via the internet, without following the protocols necessary to assure full compliance with the rules and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy the State of New York, and of violating rules and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy.
YAROSLAV SIROCHINSKY; NY
Profession: Pharmacist; Lic. No. 045934; Cal. No. 25350
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $5,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of dispensing medications pursuant to prescriptions received via the internet, without following the protocols necessary to assure full compliance with the rules and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy in the State of New York, and of violating rules and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy.
YAROSLAV SIROCHINSKY; NY
Profession: Pharmacist; Lic. No. 045934; Cal. No. 25350
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $5,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of dispensing medications pursuant to prescriptions received via the internet, without following the protocols necessary to assure full compliance with the rules and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy in the State of New York, and of violating rules and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy.
ORBIN ELI TERCERO; BATH, NY
Profession: Pharmacist; Lic. No. 045189; Cal. No. 25635
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having been convicted in 2011 of Violating the Abortion Act and Tampering with evidence.
ORBIN ELI TERCERO; BATH, NY
Profession: Pharmacist; Lic. No. 045189; Cal. No. 25635
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having been convicted in 2011 of Violating the Abortion Act and Tampering with evidence.
ARTHUR WEINER; BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Pharmacist; Lic. No. 032814; Cal. No. 25346
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $10,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of dispensing medications pursuant to prescriptions received via the internet, without following the protocols necessary to assure full compliance with the rules and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy in the State of New York, and of violating rules and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy.
ARTHUR WEINER; BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Pharmacist; Lic. No. 032814; Cal. No. 25346
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $10,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of dispensing medications pursuant to prescriptions received via the internet, without following the protocols necessary to assure full compliance with the rules and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy in the State of New York, and of violating rules and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy.
Physical Therapy
STEVEN MICHAEL VEROXIE; BELLMORE, NY
Profession: Physical Therapist Assistant; Lic. No. 006486; Cal. No. 24707
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 3 month actual suspension commencing September 1, 2011 and terminating November 30, 2011, 21 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Attempted Disseminating of Indecent Material to Minors in the 1st Degree, a class E felony.
STEVEN MICHAEL VEROXIE; BELLMORE, NY
Profession: Physical Therapist Assistant; Lic. No. 006486; Cal. No. 24707
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 3 month actual suspension commencing September 1, 2011 and terminating November 30, 2011, 21 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Attempted Disseminating of Indecent Material to Minors in the 1st Degree, a class E felony.
Podiatry
DOUGLAS BENNET HERZLICH; NEW YORK, NY
Profession: Podiatrist; Lic. No. 003749; Cal. No. 25564
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud, Mail Fraud and to Make False Statements in Connection with Payment of Health Care and Health Care Fraud, both felonies.
DOUGLAS BENNET HERZLICH; NEW YORK, NY
Profession: Podiatrist; Lic. No. 003749; Cal. No. 25564
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud, Mail Fraud and to Make False Statements in Connection with Payment of Health Care and Health Care Fraud, both felonies.
Public Accountancy
MARTIN F REFFSIN; SYOSSET, NY
Profession: Certified Public Accountant; Lic. No. 028603; Cal. No. 25244
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Revocation.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Defeat the Internal Revenue Service, a class d felony Tax Evasion, a class D felony and Aiding in the Preparation of Fraudulent Tax Returns, a class E felony.
MARTIN F REFFSIN; SYOSSET, NY
Profession: Certified Public Accountant; Lic. No. 028603; Cal. No. 25244
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Revocation.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Defeat the Internal Revenue Service, a class d felony Tax Evasion, a class D felony and Aiding in the Preparation of Fraudulent Tax Returns, a class E felony.
Social Work
KENNETH D DECTER; LINDENHURST, NY
Profession: Certified Social Worker; Lic. No. 037629; Cal. No. 25513
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Wire Fraud, Theft from an Employee Benefit Plan, and Theft from a Health Care benefit Plan, felonies.
KENNETH D DECTER; LINDENHURST, NY
Profession: Licensed Master Social Worker; Lic. No. 037629; Cal. No. 25513
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Wire Fraud, Theft from an Employee Benefit Plan, and Theft from a Health Care benefit Plan, felonies.
KENNETH D DECTER; LINDENHURST, NY
Profession: Licensed Master Social Worker; Lic. No. 037629; Cal. No. 25513
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Wire Fraud, Theft from an Employee Benefit Plan, and Theft from a Health Care benefit Plan, felonies.
KENNETH D DECTER; LINDENHURST, NY
Profession: Certified Social Worker; Lic. No. 037629; Cal. No. 25513
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Wire Fraud, Theft from an Employee Benefit Plan, and Theft from a Health Care benefit Plan, felonies.
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
MICHAEL E CRANDALL; ARKPORT, NY
Profession: Speech - Language Pathologist; Lic. No. 015632; Cal. No. 25598
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to maintain accurate patient records.
MICHAEL E CRANDALL; ARKPORT, NY
Profession: Speech - Language Pathologist; Lic. No. 015632; Cal. No. 25598
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to maintain accurate patient records.
Veterinary Medicine
JENNIFER ANN SOPER; FARMINGDALE, NY
Profession: Veterinary Technician; Lic. No. 004599; Cal. No. 25331
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Assault in the 2nd Degree, a class D felony.
JENNIFER ANN SOPER; FARMINGDALE, NY
Profession: Veterinary Technician; Lic. No. 004599; Cal. No. 25331
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Assault in the 2nd Degree, a class D felony.
May 2011
Architecture
LUIS LUISTRO GARCIA; WAYNE, NJ
Profession: Architect; Lic. No. 016294; Cal. No. 25538
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 having been found guilty of improper professional practice or professional misconduct in New Jersey.
LUIS LUISTRO GARCIA; WAYNE, NJ
Profession: Architect; Lic. No. 016294; Cal. No. 25538
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 having been found guilty of improper professional practice or professional misconduct in New Jersey.
Chiropractic
CHRISTOPHER GUSTAF NELSON; RIVERHEAD, NY
Profession: Chiropractor; Lic. No. 010995; Cal. No. 25547
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of splitting fees for chiropractic services with unlicensed persons.
CHRISTOPHER GUSTAF NELSON; RIVERHEAD, NY
Profession: Chiropractor; Lic. No. 010995; Cal. No. 25547
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of splitting fees for chiropractic services with unlicensed persons.
Clinical Laboratory Technology
BARBARA TURLEY SCORCIA-TURLEY; BETHPAGE, NY
Profession: Clinical Laboratory Technologist; Lic. No. 007906; Cal. No. 25559
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident, a class B misdemeanor.
BARBARA TURLEY SCORCIA-TURLEY; BETHPAGE, NY
Profession: Clinical Laboratory Technologist; Lic. No. 007906; Cal. No. 25559
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident, a class B misdemeanor.
Dentistry
MARY ANN LESTER; ROCHESTER, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 042195; Cal. No. 25522
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Failure to Pay Personal Income Tax for 2007.
MARY ANN LESTER; ROCHESTER, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 042195; Cal. No. 25522
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Failure to Pay Personal Income Tax for 2007.