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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.
Information on pre-1994 Regents Actions is available by phone: 518-474-3817, ext. 330; fax: 518-473-0578; e-mail: dplsdsu@nysed.gov, or by writing to the Office of the Professions.
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September 2000
Social Work
JOSEPH THOMAS CIANI; SCHENECTADY, NY
Profession: Licensed Master Social Worker; Lic. No. 050379; Cal. No. 18689
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of sexual contact with a client.
JOSEPH THOMAS CIANI; SCHENECTADY, NY
Profession: Certified Social Worker; Lic. No. 050379; Cal. No. 18689
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of sexual contact with a client.
JOSEPH THOMAS CIANI; SCHENECTADY, NY
Profession: Licensed Master Social Worker; Lic. No. 050379; Cal. No. 18689
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of sexual contact with a client.
TIMOTHY MICHAEL ROETHEL; HICKSVILLE, NY
Profession: Certified Social Worker; Lic. No. 040272; Cal. No. 18610
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted twice of Driving While Intoxicated and once for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Second Degree.
TIMOTHY MICHAEL ROETHEL; HICKSVILLE, NY
Profession: Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Lic. No. 040272; Cal. No. 18610
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted twice of Driving While Intoxicated and once for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Second Degree.
TIMOTHY MICHAEL ROETHEL; HICKSVILLE, NY
Profession: Certified Social Worker; Lic. No. 040272; Cal. No. 18610
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted twice of Driving While Intoxicated and once for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Second Degree.
TIMOTHY MICHAEL ROETHEL; HICKSVILLE, NY
Profession: Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Lic. No. 040272; Cal. No. 18610
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted twice of Driving While Intoxicated and once for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Second Degree.
SHAFER HAROLD ZYSMAN; ST. JAMES, NY
Profession: Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Lic. No. 025669; Cal. No. 18352
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 taking a collateral patient (mother of a primary adolescent patient) out to dinner, and hugging and kissing said collateral patient.
SHAFER HAROLD ZYSMAN; ST. JAMES, NY
Profession: Certified Social Worker; Lic. No. 025669; Cal. No. 18352
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 taking a collateral patient (mother of a primary adolescent patient) out to dinner, and hugging and kissing said collateral patient.
SHAFER HAROLD ZYSMAN; ST. JAMES, NY
Profession: Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Lic. No. 025669; Cal. No. 18352
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 taking a collateral patient (mother of a primary adolescent patient) out to dinner, and hugging and kissing said collateral patient.
SHAFER HAROLD ZYSMAN; ST. JAMES, NY
Profession: Certified Social Worker; Lic. No. 025669; Cal. No. 18352
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 taking a collateral patient (mother of a primary adolescent patient) out to dinner, and hugging and kissing said collateral patient.
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
SAM CHWAT; NEW YORK, NY
Profession: Speech - Language Pathologist; Lic. No. 002042; Cal. No. 18569
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $10,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charges of permitting individuals who were not licensed or otherwise authorized to practice speech-language pathology in the State of New York to render speech-language pathology services to minor patients and offering to practice the profession of speech-language pathology beyond its authorized scope by offering physical therapy services and occupational therapy services in a contract for speech-language pathology services.
SAM CHWAT; NEW YORK, NY
Profession: Speech - Language Pathologist; Lic. No. 002042; Cal. No. 18569
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $10,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charges of permitting individuals who were not licensed or otherwise authorized to practice speech-language pathology in the State of New York to render speech-language pathology services to minor patients and offering to practice the profession of speech-language pathology beyond its authorized scope by offering physical therapy services and occupational therapy services in a contract for speech-language pathology services.
NEW YORK SPEECH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES PC; NEW YORK, NY
Profession: Professional Service Corporation; Cal. No. 18570
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed.
Summary: Respondent did not contest the charges of permitting individuals who were not licensed or otherwise authorized to practice speech-language pathology in the State of New York to render speech-language pathology services to minor patients and offering to practice the profession of speech-language pathology beyond its authorized scope by offering physical therapy services and occupational therapy services in a contract for speech-language pathology services.
NEW YORK SPEECH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES PC; NEW YORK, NY
Profession: Professional Service Corporation; Cal. No. 18570
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed.
Summary: Respondent did not contest the charges of permitting individuals who were not licensed or otherwise authorized to practice speech-language pathology in the State of New York to render speech-language pathology services to minor patients and offering to practice the profession of speech-language pathology beyond its authorized scope by offering physical therapy services and occupational therapy services in a contract for speech-language pathology services.
July 2000
Architecture
HARLEY PHILIP ABRAMS; ROSLYN, NY
Profession: Architect; Lic. No. 019897; Cal. No. 18547
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor, and Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree, a Class A misdemeanor.
HARLEY PHILIP ABRAMS; ROSLYN, NY
Profession: Architect; Lic. No. 019897; Cal. No. 18547
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor, and Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree, a Class A misdemeanor.
HWEI SZE CHEN; FLUSHING, NY
Profession: Architect; Lic. No. 015179; Cal. No. 18540
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Censure and Reprimand, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of using another architect's plans without preparing a written evaluation.
HWEI SZE CHEN; FLUSHING, NY
Profession: Architect; Lic. No. 015179; Cal. No. 18540
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Censure and Reprimand, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of using another architect's plans without preparing a written evaluation.
HWEI-SZE CHEN ARCHITECT PC; FLUSHING, NY
Profession: Professional Service Corporation; Cal. No. 18541
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Censure and Reprimand.
Summary: Respondent admitted to charge of using another architect's plans without preparing a written evaluation.
HWEI-SZE CHEN ARCHITECT PC; FLUSHING, NY
Profession: Professional Service Corporation; Cal. No. 18541
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Censure and Reprimand.
Summary: Respondent admitted to charge of using another architect's plans without preparing a written evaluation.
Dentistry
MARTHA CORNEJO (A/K/A CORNEJO MARTA); FAR ROCKAWAY, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 039773; Cal. No. 18416
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 4 year suspension, execution of last 2 years of suspension stayed, probation 4 years, $5,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to having been convicted of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony.
MARTHA CORNEJO (A/K/A CORNEJO MARTA); FAR ROCKAWAY, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 039773; Cal. No. 18416
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 4 year suspension, execution of last 2 years of suspension stayed, probation 4 years, $5,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to having been convicted of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony.
ELLEN LEBITZ RAFFEL (A/K/A RAFFEL-HOMAYOON ELLEN LEBITZ); BOHEMIA, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 036096; Cal. No. 18542 18543
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of last 22 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $8,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of administering nitrous oxide, not for dental purposes and without parental consent, to four minors.
ELLEN LEBITZ RAFFEL (A/K/A RAFFEL-HOMAYOON ELLEN LEBITZ); BOHEMIA, NY
Profession: Dental General Anesthesia; Lic. No. 000374; Cal. No. 18542 18543
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of last 22 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $8,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of administering nitrous oxide, not for dental purposes and without parental consent, to four minors.
ELLEN LEBITZ RAFFEL (A/K/A RAFFEL-HOMAYOON ELLEN LEBITZ); BOHEMIA, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 036096; Cal. No. 18542 18543
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of last 22 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $8,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of administering nitrous oxide, not for dental purposes and without parental consent, to four minors.
ELLEN LEBITZ RAFFEL (A/K/A RAFFEL-HOMAYOON ELLEN LEBITZ); BOHEMIA, NY
Profession: Dental General Anesthesia; Lic. No. 000374; Cal. No. 18542 18543
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of last 22 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $8,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of administering nitrous oxide, not for dental purposes and without parental consent, to four minors.
Land Surveying
CHARLES WILLIAM CUMMING JR; PORT CHESTER, NY
Profession: Land Surveyor; Lic. No. 039716; Cal. No. 17710
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of making errors in two surveys.
CHARLES WILLIAM CUMMING JR; PORT CHESTER, NY
Profession: Land Surveyor; Lic. No. 039716; Cal. No. 17710
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of making errors in two surveys.
Nursing
RODE APOLLON; BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 492079; Cal. No. 18207
Action: Application for summary suspension be granted.
Summary: Licensee was summarily suspended pending disciplinary panel review and final Board of Regents action.