Regents Actions In 37 Professional Discipline Cases And 3 Restoration Petitions

The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the revocation of 2 licenses, surrender of 4 licenses, and 31 other disciplinary actions.  The penalty indicated for each case relates solely to the misconduct set forth in that particular case.  In addition, the Board acted upon 3 restoration petitions.

I.  REVOCATIONS AND SURRENDERS

CHIROPRACTIC

Michael Jay Horowitz; Otisville, NY 10963; Lic. No. 007885; Cal. No. 25285; Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: Revocation.

DENTISTRY

Joanne Susan Tobias a/k/a Joanne Baker; Dentist; Scarsdale, NY 10583; Lic. No. 042355; Cal. No. 24945; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree and Insurance Fraud in the 3rd Degree, both felonies.

Bruce Speiser; Dentist; Brooklyn, NY 11201-5309; Lic. No. 040096; Cal. No. 25463; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree, a class D felony.

NURSING

Marissa Duval; Registered Professional Nurse; Hudson, QC JOP 1HO, Canada; Lic. No. 567271; Cal. No. 25464; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest charges of documenting the withdrawal and administration of medication when there was no physician’s order for said medication; documenting the withdrawal and administration of double the dosage of a medication ordered by a physician; and documenting the withdrawal of a medication when there was no physician’s order for said medication.

PHARMACY

Thomas Farkas; Pharmacist; New York, NY 10016; Lic. No. 035919; Cal. No. 25406; Application to surrender license granted.  Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of grossly negligent failure to comply with substantial provisions of Federal laws, rules or regulations governing the practice of pharmacy.

SOCIAL WORK

Jason M. Weinberg a/k/a Yona Weinberg; Licensed Master Social Worker; Brooklyn, NY 11210; Lic. No. 074545; Cal. No. 25259; Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: Revocation.

II. OTHER REGENTS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

ACUPUNCTURE

Benjamin Nazitto, III; Snyder, NY 14226; Lic. No. 002363; Cal. No. 25066; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.

ARCHITECTURE

Jensen C. Vasil; Hoboken, NJ 07030; Lic. No. 031194; Cal. No. 25231; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 month stayed suspension, 24 months probation, $5,000 fine.

CHIROPRACTIC

Christopher E. Mazzo; Paterson, NJ 07501; Lic. No. 009091; Cal. No. 25427; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice in State of New York, $500 fine.

DENTISTRY

Alex Silman; Dentist; Marlboro, NJ 07746; Lic. No. 049524; Cal. No. 25178; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 18 month actual suspension, 18 month stayed suspension, 3 years probation, $5,000 fine, 100 hours public service.

Jeffrey Marc Etess; Dentist; Smithtown, NY 11787; Lic. No. 047537; Cal. No. 25235; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $5,000 fine.

NURSING

Kimberly Ann Miller; Registered Professional Nurse; Penfield, NY 14526; Lic. No. 492421; Cal. No. 24634; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Jacqueline A. Pajuelo; Licensed Practical Nurse; Glen Cove, NY 11542; Lic No. 261411; Cal. No. 25192; Found guilty of violation of probation; Penalty:  Indefinite actual suspension until substance abuse-free, alcohol abuse-free and fit to practice, upon termination of suspension, probation 2 years to commence upon actual return to practice, subsequent to at least 7 days prior notice from respondent by certified mail, submit written proof of having discharged all obligations relating to the original fine under Cal. No. 24021 within 1 year.

Maureen Walsh-White a/k/a Maureen M. Fischer; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; Canastota, NY 13032; Lic. Nos. 190352, 457192; Cal. Nos. 25198, 25199; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Richard A. Chagnon; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; Albany, NY 12203; Lic. Nos. 227568, 520446; Cal. Nos. 25250, 25251; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Jessica J. Edstrom; Registered Professional Nurse; Riverhead, NY 11730; Lic. No. 592712; Cal. No. 25298; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Marilyn Carfi; Registered Professional Nurse; Fort Lee, NJ 07024; Lic. No. 377610; Cal. No. 25311; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,000 fine.

Lisa Marie Wilson; Licensed Practical Nurse; Rome, NY 13440; Lic. No. 237495; Cal. No. 25313; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Scott T. Whitcomb; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; Ontario, NY 14519; Lic. Nos. 243164, 510725; Cal. Nos. 25344, 25345; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 12 month actual suspension, 12 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,000 fine.

Andrew J. Haynes; Registered Professional Nurse; Delevan, NY 14042; Lic. No. 516223; Cal. No. 25359; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Barbara Lee Figuero; Licensed Practical Nurse; Indiantown, FL 34956; Lic. No. 134835; Cal. No. 25369; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice in State of New York, $500 fine payable within 2 months.

Linda Marie Lorenz; Licensed Practical Nurse; Riverhead, NY 11901; Lic. No. 272737; Cal. No. 25371; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation.

David L. Rosten; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; Alden, NY 14004; Lic. Nos. 197391, 413129; Cal. Nos. 25382, 25383; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Indefinite actual suspension until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine.

Walter Gerard Szpakowicz; Registered Professional Nurse; Milford, PA 18337; Lic. No. 461343; Cal. No. 25426; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation.

Ziada A. Wa-Dutumi-Barnes a/k/a Ziada W. Barnes; Registered Professional Nurse; Newburgh, NY 12551; Lic. No. 566937; Cal. No. 25439; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Indefinite actual suspension until successfully participate in course of therapy and treatment and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine payable within 2 months.

Crystna Kobyleckyj; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; Washingtonville, NY 10992; Lic. Nos. 244335, 512360; Cal. Nos. 25445, 25446; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Indefinite actual suspension for no less than 1 year and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine.

PHARMACY

Robert Steven Chong; Pharmacist; Flushing, NY 11366; Lic. No. 044534; Cal. No. 24770; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 month stayed suspension, 24 months probation, $1,000 fine.

Wilfredo Aldebot; Pharmacist; Riverdale, NY 10463; Lic. No. 039051; Cal. No. 24855; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Censure and Reprimand, $5,000 fine payable within 60 days.

Michele Pallotta; Pharmacist; Schenectady, NY 12304-1905; Lic. No. 031885; Cal. No. 25372; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

PSYCHOLOGY

William Mitchell Korosh; Staten Island, NY 10314; Lic. No. 011277; Cal. No. 24996; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 6 month actual suspension, 18 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation.

PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY

Irving H. Kamsler; Certified Public Accountant; Riverdale, NY 10463; Lic. No. 030909; Cal. No. 25303; Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: $2,500 fine to be paid within 12 months, 24 month suspension, execution of last 21 months of suspension stayed, probation 24 months to commence subsequent to termination of 3 month actual suspension and upon actual return to practice, subsequent to at least 7 days prior notice from respondent by certified mail.

VETERINARY MEDICINE

Christine Cecelia Russell; Veterinary Technician; Manorville, NY 11949-3004; Lic. No. 003823; Cal. No. 25131; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

III. RESTORATIONS

The Board of Regents voted on February 8, 2011 to deny the petition for restoration of the physician license of Robert Patrick Gillis, New York, NY 10011. Dr. Gillis’ license was originally surrendered February 29, 2000.

The Board of Regents voted on February 8, 2011 to deny the petition for restoration of the physician license of Crisologo L. Padilla, Brooklyn, NY 11210. Dr. Padilla’s license was originally revoked September 30, 2002.

The Board of Regents voted on February 8, 2011 to stay the surrender of the pharmacist license of Michael J. Leonti, Auburn, NY 13021, upon his completion of 15 hours of continuing education and successful completion of the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination, and to place him on probation for one year under specified terms. Mr. Leonti’s license was originally surrendered March 25, 2003.