Regents Actions in 50 Professional Discipline Cases and 2 Restoration Petitions

The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the surrender of 13 licenses as well as 37 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 2 restoration petitions.

I.  SURRENDERS

MASSAGE THERAPY

Anthony W. Courcy; Liverpool, NY 13090-1076; Lic. No. 025428; Cal. No. 26597; Application to surrender license granted.  Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of moral unfitness in the practice of massage therapy and obtaining a license fraudulently.

NURSING

Richard S. Jones; Registered Professional Nurse; Kingston, NY 12401; Lic. No. 621935; Cal. No. 26473; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having been convicted of Sexual Abuse and Forcible Touching.

Debra A. Tucker; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; Cortland, NY 13045; Lic. Nos. 132178, 426424; Cal. Nos. 26479, 26476; Application to surrender licenses granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree.

Sarah T. Sanchez; Licensed Practical Nurse; Hamilton, NY 13346; Lic. No. 282834; Cal. No. 26555; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of violating sections 12 and 3304 of the Public Health Law.

Dena Lynn Eisenberg; Licensed Practical Nurse; Smithtown, NY 11787; Lic. No. 088422; Cal. No. 26557; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest charges of moral unfitness in the practice of nursing based on filling prescriptions for herself for controlled substances without authorization and testing positive for opiates.  

Eufemia Salomon-Flores a/k/a Eufemia Fe Salomon-Flores; Registered Professional Nurse; New York, NY 10019-5735; Lic. No. 228406; Cal. No. 26601; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Grand Larceny in the 2nd Degree and Criminal Tax Fraud in the 3rd Degree, both felonies.

Ann Cayea Witt; Licensed Practical Nurse; Ellenburg Center, NY 12934-2901; Lic. No. 294377; Cal. No. 26603; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Forgery in the 2nd Degree.

Gail M. Green; Registered Professional Nurse; Troy, NY 12180; Lic. No. 300575; Cal. No. 26604; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of practicing the profession of nursing with moral unfitness.

Theresa Alice Pawlowski; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; East Rockaway, NY 11518; Lic. Nos. 240579, 473532; Cal. Nos. 26612, 26606; Application to surrender licenses granted. Summary: Licensee admitted  to allegations that she engaged in conduct in the practice of a profession which evidences moral unfitness.

Michele L. Nendza; Licensed Practical Nurse; Syracuse, NY 13207; Lic. No. 260716; Cal. No. 26623; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the 2nd Degree.

PHARMACY

Lawrence R. Wheelock; Pharmacist; Potsdam, NY 13676; Lic. No. 033108; Cal. No. 26478; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Forgery in the 2nd Degree.

II.  OTHER REGENTS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

ACUPUNCTURE

Jacques Harry Gracia a/k/a Jacques Garcia; Baldwin, NY 11510; Lic. No. 002510; Cal. No. 26466; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 24 months probation, $2,500 fine.

ARCHITECTURE

Robert Michael Scarano, Jr.; Brooklyn, NY 11223; Lic. No. 017739; Cal. No. 25878; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 6 month actual suspension, 18 month stayed suspension, 24 months probation, $5,000 fine.

Naphtali Zvi Deutsch; New York, NY 10025; Lic. No. 027303; Cal. No. 26385; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Censure and Reprimand, $2,300 fine payable within 60 days.

ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING

Nari Motwani; Professional Engineer; Fort Lee, NJ 07024; Lic. No. 056831; Cal. No. 26531; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,500 fine.

MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS

Arline Deborah Hirsch; Licensed Psychoanalyst; New York, NY 10010; Lic. No. 000243; Cal. No. 26490; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.

Michael S. Washco; Licensed Mental Health Counselor; Albany, NY 12204; Lic. No. 004209; Cal. No. 26503; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $750 fine payable within 6 months.

NURSING

Randi Joy Robbins; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; Hanson, MA 02341; Lic. Nos. 192472, 463909; Cal. Nos. 24901, 24902; Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: $500 fine to be paid within 9 months, suspension for minimum of 6 months, and thereafter indefinitely, until substance abuse-free and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension and upon actual return to practice in State of New York, probation 2 years.

Jill Jeanne Werkheiser; Licensed Practical Nurse; Selden, NY 11784; Lic. No. 230246; Cal. No. 25469; Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: Suspension for minimum of 3 months, and thereafter indefinitely, until alcohol abuse-free, fit to practice, and psychologically fit to practice, upon termination of suspension and upon actual return to practice, probation 2 years.

Amanda Perez; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; Seymour, CT 06483; Lic. Nos. 281305, 588165; Cal. Nos. 25806, 25807; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,500 fine.

Sally J. McDonald; Registered Professional Nurse; Tonawanda, NY 14150; Lic. No. 533287; Cal. No. 26156; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Debbie L. Vargas; Licensed Practical Nurse; Lynbrook, NY 11563; Lic. No. 292725; Cal. No. 26267; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Marilyn Mora; Registered Professional Nurse; Staten Island, NY 10310-1909; Lic. No. 590569; Cal. No. 26268; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.

Grace S. Chang; Registered Professional Nurse; Towaco, NJ 07082-1243; Lic. No. 585219; Cal. No. 26305; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 month stayed suspension, 24 months probation, $500 fine.

Ricky Lawrence Jeremiah; Registered Professional Nurse; Rosedale, NY 11422; Lic. No. 429910; Cal. No. 26317; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Chudney Desarme; Licensed Practical Nurse; Saint Albans, NY 11412-2012; Lic. No. 290938; Cal. No. 26332; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation.

Jeffrey C. Lehnen; Licensed Practical Nurse; Dunkirk, NY 14048; Lic. No. 258274; Cal. No. 26351; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Sarah Lee Bonilla; Licensed Practical Nurse; Menands, NY 12204; Lic. No. 294492; Cal. No. 26389; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Douglas William Pross a/k/a Douglas W. Pross; Registered Professional Nurse; Schenectady, NY 12305; Lic. No. 456254; Cal. No. 26433; Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: $500 fine to be paid within 6 months, indefinite suspension until substance abuse-free and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension and upon actual return to practice, probation 2 years.

Joanna Gadomski; Licensed Practical Nurse; Rochester, NY 14624; Lic. No. 293576; Cal. No. 26482; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Kristine M. Klick; Licensed Practical Nurse; Lyons, NY 14489; Lic. No. 281403; Cal. No. 26501; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation to commence if and when return to practice, $250 fine payable within 5 months.

Darryl Lawrence Lahon; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; Schenectady, NY 12308; Lic. Nos. 242209, 513461; Cal. Nos. 26507, 26506; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation.

Marlon Vibar Legaspi; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; Valley Cottage, NY 10989; Lic. Nos. 274955, 581721; Cal. Nos. 26511, 26512; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 24 months probation, $1,000 fine.

Kim J. Hein; Registered Professional Nurse; Mechanicville, NY 12118; Lic. No. 509968; Cal. No. 26523; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Maria Eufemia Salomon-Rosanes; Registered Professional Nurse; New Rochelle, NY 10805; Lic. No. 550363; Cal. No. 26528; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 24 months probation, $1,000 fine.

James Joseph McKenna; Registered Professional Nurse; Manorville, NY 11949; Lic. No. 471487; Cal. No. 26533; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Tami C. Bechtel; Licensed Practical Nurse; Gillett, PA 16925; Lic. No. 163174; Cal. No. 26537; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Mary Skelly McDonagh; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; Garden City, NY 11530; Lic. Nos. 179483, 381978; Cal. Nos. 26649, 26650; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

AnnMarie Cottone; Occupational Therapy Assistant; East Patchogue, NY 11772; Cert. No. 005188; Cal. No. 26443; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Jacques Harry Gracia a/k/a Jacques Garcia; Physical Therapist Assistant; Baldwin, NY 11510; Cert. No. 003428; Cal. No. 26465; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 24 months probation, $2,500 fine.

PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY

Richard T. Saxton; Certified Public Accountant; Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-2222; Lic. No. 037481; Cal. No. 26283; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,000 fine.

Martin Nissenbaum; Certified Public Accountant; New York, NY 10018; Lic. No. 039081; Cal. No. 26671; Application for reconsideration granted: Vote & Order under Cal. No. 25217 vacated, Statement of Charges dismissed.

VETERINARY MEDICINE

R. Geoffrey Broderick; Veterinarian; Huntington, NY 11743-2060; Lic. No. 003008; Cal. No. 26129; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $10,000 fine.

III.  RESTORATIONS

The Board of Regents voted on April 23, 2013 to deny the application for restoration of thepodiatrist license of Jack Cohen, Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Cohen’s license was originally revoked April 27, 1999.

The Board of Regents voted on April 23, 2013 to deny the application for restoration of thephysician license of Saris Enrique Segarra, New York, NY.  Dr. Segarra’s license was originally surrendered February 24, 2000.

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Last Updated: April 29, 2013