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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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March 2001
Social Work
EDYTHE QUASHA; NEW YORK, NY
Profession: Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Lic. No. 004294; Cal. No. 19034
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $5,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of failing to maintain a record that accurately reflected the evaluation and treatment of a patient.
EDYTHE QUASHA; NEW YORK, NY
Profession: Certified Social Worker; Lic. No. 004294; Cal. No. 19034
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $5,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of failing to maintain a record that accurately reflected the evaluation and treatment of a patient.
Veterinary Medicine
THOMAS KAY KENT; MILLERTON, NY
Profession: Veterinarian; Lic. No. 002152; Cal. No. 18777
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of failing to maintain an adequate patient record.
THOMAS KAY KENT; MILLERTON, NY
Profession: Veterinarian; Lic. No. 002152; Cal. No. 18777
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of failing to maintain an adequate patient record.
February 2001
Architecture
JOHN SARACCO; BOONTON, NJ
Profession: Architect; Lic. No. 018356; Cal. No. 18941
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 24 month suspension, execution of last 18 months of suspension stayed, probation 24 months.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted of the crime Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree.
JOHN SARACCO; BOONTON, NJ
Profession: Architect; Lic. No. 018356; Cal. No. 18941
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 24 month suspension, execution of last 18 months of suspension stayed, probation 24 months.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted of the crime Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree.
Chiropractic
MICHAEL LOREN SCARANO; ITHACA, NY
Profession: Chiropractor; Lic. No. 008228; Cal. No. 18431
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of last 18 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years to commence upon return to practice, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee could not successfully defend the charge of engaging in a sexual relationship with a patient.
MICHAEL LOREN SCARANO; ITHACA, NY
Profession: Chiropractor; Lic. No. 008228; Cal. No. 18431
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of last 18 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years to commence upon return to practice, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee could not successfully defend the charge of engaging in a sexual relationship with a patient.
Dentistry
SEUNG-JIN AHN STANLEY; EASTCHESTER, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 044475; Cal. No. 17738
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Censure and Reprimand, probation 1 year, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of failing to properly complete restorations and the removal of caries in four teeth.
SEUNG-JIN AHN STANLEY; EASTCHESTER, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 044475; Cal. No. 17738
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Censure and Reprimand, probation 1 year, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of failing to properly complete restorations and the removal of caries in four teeth.
RAYMOND ANTHONY FLAGIELLO; STATEN ISLAND, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 040970; Cal. No. 18267
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $5,000 fine.
Summary: While treating a patient between 1989 and 1996, licensee did not contest charges of failing to obtain radiographs of sufficient quality and quantity failing to address a periodontal condition treating less urgent problems without treating a more serious condition involving large carious lesions filing teeth without having current periapical radiographs of the affected teeth utilizing bite-wing radiographs that failed to show the bicuspids in their entirety and failing to charge the hard and soft tissues of a patient's periodontium, despite the fact that the patient exhibited symptoms of periodontal disease.
RAYMOND ANTHONY FLAGIELLO; STATEN ISLAND, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 040970; Cal. No. 18267
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $5,000 fine.
Summary: While treating a patient between 1989 and 1996, licensee did not contest charges of failing to obtain radiographs of sufficient quality and quantity failing to address a periodontal condition treating less urgent problems without treating a more serious condition involving large carious lesions filing teeth without having current periapical radiographs of the affected teeth utilizing bite-wing radiographs that failed to show the bicuspids in their entirety and failing to charge the hard and soft tissues of a patient's periodontium, despite the fact that the patient exhibited symptoms of periodontal disease.
MICHAEL ALLEN KOLE; SCHENECTADY, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 023821; Cal. No. 16700
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty 3 year suspension, execution of last year of suspension stayed, probation 3 years.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having performed root canals on teeth when it was not necessary, of extracting teeth when it was not necessary and for violating the terms of probation of Commissioner's Order No. 12341 by failing to pay a fine.
MICHAEL ALLEN KOLE; SCHENECTADY, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 023821; Cal. No. 16700
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty 3 year suspension, execution of last year of suspension stayed, probation 3 years.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having performed root canals on teeth when it was not necessary, of extracting teeth when it was not necessary and for violating the terms of probation of Commissioner's Order No. 12341 by failing to pay a fine.
ABBIE VENUS LANE; BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 042030; Cal. No. 18544
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $3,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of failing to maintain a record, that accurately reflected the treatment of a patient.
ABBIE VENUS LANE; BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 042030; Cal. No. 18544
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $3,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of failing to maintain a record, that accurately reflected the treatment of a patient.
FREDERICK A SELTZER; EAST ROCKAWAY, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 033259; Cal. No. 18826
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge that he made an upper denture for a patient that failed to occlude properly with the lower partial denture.
FREDERICK A SELTZER; EAST ROCKAWAY, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 033259; Cal. No. 18826
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge that he made an upper denture for a patient that failed to occlude properly with the lower partial denture.
STANLEY AHN DDS PC ; EASTCHESTER, NY
Profession: Partnership; Cal. No. 17739
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Censure and Reprimand, probation 1 year.
Summary: Respondent did not contest charge of failing to properly complete restorations and the removal of caries in four teeth.
STANLEY AHN DDS PC ; EASTCHESTER, NY
Profession: Partnership; Cal. No. 17739
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Censure and Reprimand, probation 1 year.
Summary: Respondent did not contest charge of failing to properly complete restorations and the removal of caries in four teeth.
BENJAMIN 3RD VAN ACKER (A/K/A VAN ACKER BENJAMIN 3D); RENSSELAER, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 018283; Cal. No. 18394
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Revocation.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of failing to properly dispose of a used syringe and needle in his dental office. Respondent was also found guilty of maintaining his office in an unsafe and unsanitary condition, and found to have failed to properly clean instruments prior to sterilization. Finally, respondent was found to have failed to maintain compliance with regulations and standards of care in the practice of dentistry.
BENJAMIN 3RD VAN ACKER (A/K/A VAN ACKER BENJAMIN 3D); RENSSELAER, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 018283; Cal. No. 18394
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Revocation.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of failing to properly dispose of a used syringe and needle in his dental office. Respondent was also found guilty of maintaining his office in an unsafe and unsanitary condition, and found to have failed to properly clean instruments prior to sterilization. Finally, respondent was found to have failed to maintain compliance with regulations and standards of care in the practice of dentistry.
GREGORY WILLIAM WHITE; BUFFALO, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 045222; Cal. No. 18037
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to use precautionary measures while using a reamer on a patient and failing to use a rubber dam in order to maintain a sterile environment.
GREGORY WILLIAM WHITE; BUFFALO, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 045222; Cal. No. 18037
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to use precautionary measures while using a reamer on a patient and failing to use a rubber dam in order to maintain a sterile environment.
Medicine
PAUL KEVIN CLARKE; AND PELHAM, NY
Profession: Physician; Lic. No. 164092; Cal. No. 19162
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Indefinite suspension as shown in report of the Regents Review Committee.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of being in arrears of Child Support or combined Child Support and Spousal Support in the amount of $76,995, an amount equal to or greater than the current amount of current support for four (4) months.
PAUL KEVIN CLARKE; AND PELHAM, NY
Profession: Physician; Lic. No. 164092; Cal. No. 19162
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Indefinite suspension as shown in report of the Regents Review Committee.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of being in arrears of Child Support or combined Child Support and Spousal Support in the amount of $76,995, an amount equal to or greater than the current amount of current support for four (4) months.
Nursing
FRANCES V BEHNKE (A/K/A TURBEVILLE FRANCES V); SENECA FALLS, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 116246; Cal. No. 19009 18799
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of last 21 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years to commence upon return to practice, 50 hours of public service.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, a felony.
FRANCES V BEHNKE (A/K/A TURBEVILLE FRANCES V); SENECA FALLS, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 116246; Cal. No. 19009 18799
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of last 21 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years to commence upon return to practice, 50 hours of public service.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, a felony.
VALERIE ANNE BOGAN (A/K/A THOMAS VALERIE A, PLEWES VALERIE ANNE); WILLIAMSTOWN, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 229498; Cal. No. 18671
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $250 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, a misdemeanor.
VALERIE ANNE BOGAN (A/K/A THOMAS VALERIE A, PLEWES VALERIE ANNE); WILLIAMSTOWN, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 229498; Cal. No. 18671
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $250 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, a misdemeanor.