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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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April 2010
Pharmacy
GERALD M HICKS; ROUSES POINT, NY
Profession: Pharmacist; Lic. No. 031409; Cal. No. 24709
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Suspension for a minimum of 3 years and indefinite suspension until fit to practice, probation 3 years to commence subsequent to termination of indefinite suspension upon return to practice.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Petit Larceny, a class A misdemeanor based on his theft of prescription medications for his own use.
GERALD M HICKS; ROUSES POINT, NY
Profession: Pharmacist; Lic. No. 031409; Cal. No. 24709
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Suspension for a minimum of 3 years and indefinite suspension until fit to practice, probation 3 years to commence subsequent to termination of indefinite suspension upon return to practice.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Petit Larceny, a class A misdemeanor based on his theft of prescription medications for his own use.
Physical Therapy
EDGAR EPIFANIO JOSEPH SEOANE; FLUSHING, NY
Profession: Physical Therapist Assistant; Lic. No. 002482; Cal. No. 24953
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Indefinite actual suspension for not less than 6 months and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension, 5 years probation.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having failed to disclose a conviction for Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class B misdemeanor, and of having been convicted of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class A misdemeanor.
EDGAR EPIFANIO JOSEPH SEOANE; FLUSHING, NY
Profession: Physical Therapist Assistant; Lic. No. 002482; Cal. No. 24953
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Indefinite actual suspension for not less than 6 months and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension, 5 years probation.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having failed to disclose a conviction for Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class B misdemeanor, and of having been convicted of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class A misdemeanor.
RONALD WOO TACANDONG; YONKERS, NY
Profession: Physical Therapist; Lic. No. 014164; Cal. No. 24965
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Unlawful Imprisonment in the 2nd Degree, a misdemeanor.
RONALD WOO TACANDONG; YONKERS, NY
Profession: Physical Therapist; Lic. No. 014164; Cal. No. 24965
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Unlawful Imprisonment in the 2nd Degree, a misdemeanor.
Podiatry
HENRY BORRELLI; LITTLE FALLS, NJ
Profession: Podiatrist; Lic. No. 003852; Cal. No. 25002
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud and Health Care Fraud and to Make False Statements in Connection with Payment of Health Care, a felony of Health Care Fraud, a felony and of Kickbacks Conspiracy, a felony.
HENRY BORRELLI; LITTLE FALLS, NJ
Profession: Podiatrist; Lic. No. 003852; Cal. No. 25002
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud and Health Care Fraud and to Make False Statements in Connection with Payment of Health Care, a felony of Health Care Fraud, a felony and of Kickbacks Conspiracy, a felony.
ALBERT M KALAJIAN; HOLLIS, NY
Profession: Podiatrist; Lic. No. 002608; Cal. No. 25003
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud and Health Care Fraud and to Make False Statements in Connection with Payment of Health Care, a felony of Health Care Fraud, a felony and of Kickbacks Conspiracy, a felony.
ALBERT M KALAJIAN; HOLLIS, NY
Profession: Podiatrist; Lic. No. 002608; Cal. No. 25003
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud and Health Care Fraud and to Make False Statements in Connection with Payment of Health Care, a felony of Health Care Fraud, a felony and of Kickbacks Conspiracy, a felony.
Veterinary Medicine
JEFFREY BRUCE NESSE; GREAT NECK, NY
Profession: Veterinarian; Lic. No. 003274; Cal. No. 24949
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $750 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charges of failing to refer a cat with a heart murmur and chronic constipation to a specialist due to the pet owner's financial constraints, and of failing to maintain adequate records.
JEFFREY BRUCE NESSE; GREAT NECK, NY
Profession: Veterinarian; Lic. No. 003274; Cal. No. 24949
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $750 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charges of failing to refer a cat with a heart murmur and chronic constipation to a specialist due to the pet owner's financial constraints, and of failing to maintain adequate records.
March 2010
Acupuncture
BOYUAN LIN; LARCHMONT, NY
Profession: Acupuncturist; Lic. No. 000947; Cal. No. 24994
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree.
BOYUAN LIN; LARCHMONT, NY
Profession: Acupuncturist; Lic. No. 000947; Cal. No. 24994
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree.
JACOB JIANQI ZONG (A/K/A ZONG JIANQI);
Profession: Acupuncturist; Lic. No. 001721; Cal. No. 23566
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty 12 month suspension, execution of last 11 months of suspension stayed probation 11 months, $5,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of committing unprofessional conduct based on his permitting unlicensed persons to perform activities requiring a massage license, allowing patients to be seen and treated without evaluation by a licensed acupuncturist and delegating professional responsibilities to persons not qualified to perform them.
JACOB JIANQI ZONG (A/K/A ZONG JIANQI);
Profession: Acupuncturist; Lic. No. 001721; Cal. No. 23566
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty 12 month suspension, execution of last 11 months of suspension stayed probation 11 months, $5,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of committing unprofessional conduct based on his permitting unlicensed persons to perform activities requiring a massage license, allowing patients to be seen and treated without evaluation by a licensed acupuncturist and delegating professional responsibilities to persons not qualified to perform them.
Dentistry
VINCENT A D'ADDIO (A/K/A DADDIO VINCENT ANTHONY);
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 030134; Cal. No. 24277
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: Revocation.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Attempted Aiding and Abetting the Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a class A misdemeanor and professional misconduct based on violation of a term of a previously imposed probation by failing to pay a required fine.
VINCENT A D'ADDIO (A/K/A DADDIO VINCENT ANTHONY);
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 030134; Cal. No. 24277
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: Revocation.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Attempted Aiding and Abetting the Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a class A misdemeanor and professional misconduct based on violation of a term of a previously imposed probation by failing to pay a required fine.
IGOR KLEBANOV; BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 045540; Cal. No. 24828
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $3,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to recognize the perforation of a tooth after performing root canal therapy.
IGOR KLEBANOV; BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 045540; Cal. No. 24828
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $3,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to recognize the perforation of a tooth after performing root canal therapy.
JACINTO ALONZO MARTINEZ;
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 046959; Cal. No. 24899
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Revocation.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the 1st Degree, a class E felony.
JACINTO ALONZO MARTINEZ;
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 046959; Cal. No. 24899
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Revocation.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the 1st Degree, a class E felony.
VINCENT A DADDIO DDS PC; BRONX, NY
Profession: Professional Service Corporation; Cal. No. 24277
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Revocation.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Attempted Aiding and Abetting the Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a class A misdemeanor and professional misconduct based on violation of a term of a previously imposed probation by failing to pay a required fine.
VINCENT A DADDIO DDS PC; BRONX, NY
Profession: Professional Service Corporation; Cal. No. 24277
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Revocation.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Attempted Aiding and Abetting the Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a class A misdemeanor and professional misconduct based on violation of a term of a previously imposed probation by failing to pay a required fine.
Engineering
HSIN EUGENE CHAO; FRESH MEADOWS, NY
Profession: Professional Engineer; Lic. No. 070181; Cal. No. 24906
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Censure and Reprimand, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of signing and sealing plans not prepared by him or by an employee under his direct supervision and failing to prepare and maintain a thorough written evaluation of the professional services represented by said plans and of receiving fees from a third party in connection with his performance of professional services.
HSIN EUGENE CHAO; FRESH MEADOWS, NY
Profession: Professional Engineer; Lic. No. 070181; Cal. No. 24906
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Censure and Reprimand, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of signing and sealing plans not prepared by him or by an employee under his direct supervision and failing to prepare and maintain a thorough written evaluation of the professional services represented by said plans and of receiving fees from a third party in connection with his performance of professional services.
ANTHONY CECIL RENEAUD; BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Professional Engineer; Lic. No. 072822; Cal. No. 24769
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $7,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of signing and sealing plans not prepared by him or by an employee under his direct supervision and failing to prepare and maintain a thorough written evaluation of the professional services represented by said plans and of receiving fees from a third party in connection with his performance of professional services.
ANTHONY CECIL RENEAUD; BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Professional Engineer; Lic. No. 072822; Cal. No. 24769
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $7,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of signing and sealing plans not prepared by him or by an employee under his direct supervision and failing to prepare and maintain a thorough written evaluation of the professional services represented by said plans and of receiving fees from a third party in connection with his performance of professional services.
MICHAEL RALPH STERLACCI; OSSINING, NY
Profession: Professional Engineer; Lic. No. 049424; Cal. No. 24951
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Scheme to Defraud in the 1st Degree, a class E felony Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the 1st Degree, a class E felony and Conspiracy in the 4th Degree, a class E felony.
MICHAEL RALPH STERLACCI; OSSINING, NY
Profession: Professional Engineer; Lic. No. 049424; Cal. No. 24951
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Scheme to Defraud in the 1st Degree, a class E felony Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the 1st Degree, a class E felony and Conspiracy in the 4th Degree, a class E felony.