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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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February 2004
Dentistry
FRED C KAZLOW; SAVANNAH, GA
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 021102; Cal. No. 21313
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been found guilty by the Georgia Board of Dentistry of extracting teeth that resulted in a patient contracting bacterial endocarditis, and failing to maintain adequate patient records, to wit patient records failed to contain a complete medical history, there was no evidence that x-rays were taken prior to the extractions, and x-rays were undated.
ADEL P NAJAR; BAYSIDE, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 032734; Cal. No. 21298
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, thereafter probation 2 years.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of delegating professional responsibilities to an unlicensed person.
ADEL P NAJAR; BAYSIDE, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 032734; Cal. No. 21298
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, thereafter probation 2 years.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of delegating professional responsibilities to an unlicensed person.
ERNIE ROY TOPOLNYCKY (A/K/A TOPOLNYCKY OREST IHOR); KENMORE, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 031051; Cal. No. 20752
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty 2 year suspension, execution of last 21 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years.
Summary: Licensee was found to be guilty of having been convicted of Bank Larceny, a felony.
ERNIE ROY TOPOLNYCKY (A/K/A TOPOLNYCKY OREST IHOR); KENMORE, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 031051; Cal. No. 20752
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty 2 year suspension, execution of last 21 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years.
Summary: Licensee was found to be guilty of having been convicted of Bank Larceny, a felony.
DOUGLAS G A WARD; WEST COVINA, CA
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 032451; Cal. No. 21312
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of being disciplined in the State of California based upon a criminal conviction for Conspiring to Pay Unlawful Remuneration and Tax Evasion, felonies.
DOUGLAS G A WARD; WEST COVINA, CA
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 032451; Cal. No. 21312
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of being disciplined in the State of California based upon a criminal conviction for Conspiring to Pay Unlawful Remuneration and Tax Evasion, felonies.
Engineering
CHI-SHING AARON CHEUNG; PLAINVIEW, NY
Profession: Professional Engineer; Lic. No. 065635; Cal. No. 21155
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of affixing his signature and professional seal to four different sets of engineering plans which were neither prepared by him nor by an employee under his supervision, and for which he had not prepared thorough written evaluations of the professional services represented by said plans.
CHI-SHING AARON CHEUNG; PLAINVIEW, NY
Profession: Professional Engineer; Lic. No. 065635; Cal. No. 21155
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of affixing his signature and professional seal to four different sets of engineering plans which were neither prepared by him nor by an employee under his supervision, and for which he had not prepared thorough written evaluations of the professional services represented by said plans.
JWO LIN WEI; FLUSHING, NY
Profession: Professional Engineer; Lic. No. 050298; Cal. No. 21160
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of affixing his signature and professional seal to engineering plans which were neither prepared by him nor by an employee under his supervision and for which he had not prepared a thorough written evaluation of the professional services represented by said plans.
Massage Therapy
CINDY A FARRAR; EAST ROCKAWAY, NY
Profession: Massage Therapist; Lic. No. 009010; Cal. No. 21105
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of practicing the profession of massage therapy while her license was actually suspended.
CINDY A FARRAR; EAST ROCKAWAY, NY
Profession: Massage Therapist; Lic. No. 009010; Cal. No. 21105
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of practicing the profession of massage therapy while her license was actually suspended.
Nursing
ABIGAIL B AMUQUANDOH; MIDLOTHIAN, VA
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 388175; Cal. No. 21288
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Annulment of registered professional nurse license.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of making an intentionally false statement on her New York application for licensure as a registered professional nurse by indicating that she had graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing when she knew full well that she had not graduated with such a degree. After submission of this application she was granted a license as a registered professional nurse in the State of New York.
ABIGAIL B AMUQUANDOH; MIDLOTHIAN, VA
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 388175; Cal. No. 21288
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Annulment of registered professional nurse license.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of making an intentionally false statement on her New York application for licensure as a registered professional nurse by indicating that she had graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing when she knew full well that she had not graduated with such a degree. After submission of this application she was granted a license as a registered professional nurse in the State of New York.
MANJULA BALA; HOLTSVILLE, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 494078; Cal. No. 21056 21057
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of administering Lidocaine IV to a patient instead of Saline IV that was ordered by the physician.
MANJULA BALA; HOLTSVILLE, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 251081; Cal. No. 21056 21057
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of administering Lidocaine IV to a patient instead of Saline IV that was ordered by the physician.
MANJULA BALA; HOLTSVILLE, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 251081; Cal. No. 21056 21057
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of administering Lidocaine IV to a patient instead of Saline IV that was ordered by the physician.
MANJULA BALA; HOLTSVILLE, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 494078; Cal. No. 21056 21057
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of administering Lidocaine IV to a patient instead of Saline IV that was ordered by the physician.
PEARL M BANKS; ROCHESTER, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 096976; Cal. No. 21020
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years.
Summary: Licensee was found to be guilty of having been convicted of Willful Violation of the Public Health Laws, by failing to administer a medication as ordered by the physician.
PEARL M BANKS; ROCHESTER, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 096976; Cal. No. 21020
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years.
Summary: Licensee was found to be guilty of having been convicted of Willful Violation of the Public Health Laws, by failing to administer a medication as ordered by the physician.
JOSEFINA V BERNABE (A/K/A BERNABE JOSEFINA VELUZ); STATEN ISLAND, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 180674; Cal. No. 20371
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 24 month suspension, execution of last 23 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $250 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to document that a patient had fallen and failing to seek an evaluation and treatment for the patient.
JOSEFINA V BERNABE (A/K/A BERNABE JOSEFINA VELUZ); STATEN ISLAND, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 180674; Cal. No. 20371
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 24 month suspension, execution of last 23 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $250 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to document that a patient had fallen and failing to seek an evaluation and treatment for the patient.
ANNA BOBRITSKAYA; BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 235949; Cal. No. 21252 21253
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of last 11 months of suspension stayed, probation 1 year.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of submitting a false report to her employer regarding an assessment allegedly performed on a patient.
ANNA BOBRITSKAYA; BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 235949; Cal. No. 21252 21253
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of last 11 months of suspension stayed, probation 1 year.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of submitting a false report to her employer regarding an assessment allegedly performed on a patient.
ARLETHIA BROWN (A/K/A SMITH ARLETHIA, DELRIO ARLETHIA); SYRACUSE, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 257684; Cal. No. 20922
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Suspension in certain area until terminated as set forth in consent order application, probation 2 years, $250 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of making a medication error.
JANET T CONKLIN (A/K/A WEAVER JANET, PENATZER JANET THERESA); NEW MILFORD, PA
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 244035; Cal. No. 21169
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Suspension until terminated as set forth in consent order application - upon termination of suspension, probation 2 years to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charges of having been convicted of Falsifying Business Records in the 2nd Degree, a misdemeanor, and diverting pain medications.
JANET T CONKLIN (A/K/A WEAVER JANET, PENATZER JANET THERESA); NEW MILFORD, PA
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 244035; Cal. No. 21169
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Suspension until terminated as set forth in consent order application - upon termination of suspension, probation 2 years to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charges of having been convicted of Falsifying Business Records in the 2nd Degree, a misdemeanor, and diverting pain medications.
GRANT WAYNE COOPER; GLENDALE, AZ
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 478293; Cal. No. 21263
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Censure and Reprimand.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been found guilty of professional misconduct by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (practicing beyond the scope and failing to maintain accurate records).
GRANT WAYNE COOPER; GLENDALE, AZ
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 478293; Cal. No. 21263
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Censure and Reprimand.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been found guilty of professional misconduct by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (practicing beyond the scope and failing to maintain accurate records).
YVONNE EIE; BLUFF POINT, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 389654; Cal. No. 21145
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Suspension until terminated as set forth in consent order application - upon termination of suspension, probation 2 years.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of medication administration and documentation errors.