Regents Actions in 59 Professional Discipline Cases and 1 Restoration Petition

The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the surrender of 15 licenses, and 44 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 1 restoration petition.

I. SURRENDERS

Landscape Architecture

Maggie McGraw Condon; Landscape Architect; New York, NY 10011; Lic. No. 001942; Cal. No. 32668; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to comply with the mandatory continuing education requirements.

 

Midwifery

Jeanette Breen; Midwife; Baldwin, NY 11510-3214; Lic. No. 000045; Cal. No. 34351; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of providing pediatric patients with treatment and care that was not related to maternity or gynecological treatment and care.

 

Nursing

Danielle Lea Roussel; Registered Professional Nurse; Brooklyn, NY 11235-2003; Lic. No. 628637; Cal. No. 34176; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Falsifying Business Records in the 1^st Degree.

Kimberly Sant Wiggins; Registered Professional Nurse; Asheville, NC 28803-1559; Lic. No. 623662; Cal. No. 34181; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of, in the State of California, on more than one occasion, diverting the drug gabapentin for personal use.

Jeffrey Jerome Taylor; Licensed Practical Nurse; Hilton Head Island, SC 29926; Lic. No. 293328; Cal. No. 34185; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of willfully harassing a patient by physically striking said patient’s face.

Jo-Ann Kernozek Stott; Registered Professional Nurse; Schenectady, NY 12306; Lic. No. 399277; Cal. No. 34244; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failure to adequately assess a patient after a fall.

Susan Marie Casamento; Registered Professional Nurse; Rockford, MI 49341; Lic. No. 398055; Cal. No. 34280; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having practiced while impaired by ethanol, in the State of Michigan.

 

Pharmacy

Tonya S. Coleman; Pharmacist; Skaneateles, NY 13152; Lic. No. 049191; Cal. No. 34256; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of calling in phone orders for prescriptions for personal use.

 

Public Accountancy

Steven J. Sheinfeld; Certified Public Accountant; Cape Coral, FL 33914-8092; Lic. No. 037896; Cal. No. 34166; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest charges of trading securities based on material non-public information; and failing to report to the New York State Board for Public Accountancy being suspended from appearing or practicing before the SEC as an accountant.

Jason Lee Glasstein; Certified Public Accountant; Tampa, FL 33635; Lic. No. 076933; Cal. No. 34235; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, a misdemeanor, and Harassment in the 2^nd Degree, a misdemeanor.

Daniel Eininger; Certified Public Accountant; Monroe, NY 10950-3513; Lic. No. 016151; Cal. No. 34239; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to comply with the mandatory continuing education requirements.

Frank Capone; Certified Public Accountant; Wading River, NY 11792-9372; Lic. No. 054199; Cal. No. 34262; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to comply with the mandatory continuing education requirements.

Susan L. Murphy; Certified Public Accountant; Webster, NY 14580; Lic. No. 045924; Cal. No. 34264; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of willfully failing to register to practice as a certified public accountant in the State of New York.

Geoffrey Hunt; Certified Public Accountant; Brooklin, ME 04616; Lic. No. 037127; Cal. No. 34321; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to comply with the mandatory continuing education requirements.

 

Veterinary Medicine

Curtis Peter Halsted; Veterinarian; Athens, NY 12015; Lic. No. 007371; Cal. No. 34211; Application to surrender license granted. Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to pay a $2,000 fine, failing to complete continuing education consisting of coursework in recordkeeping, and failing to answer and submit quarterly questionnaires as requested by the Department, as required by the terms of probation imposed by the Board of Regents in Order No. 31672.

 

II. OTHER REGENTS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

Dentistry

Dental Specialty Associates PC; Professional Service Corporation; New York, NY 10007; Cal. No. 33979; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: $2,500 fine.

 

Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology

Husam Uddin Ahmad; Professional Engineer; Forest Hills, NY 11375; Lic. No. 067259; Cal. No. 33838; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,000 fine.

 

Massage Therapy

Everson Newitt Kalman; Massage Therapist; Utica, NY 13501; Lic. No. 025885; Cal. No. 34132; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Kristin Marie Attea; Massage Therapist; Endicott, NY 13760; Lic. No. 017103; Cal. No. 34137; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Indefinite actual suspension for no less than 6 months and until fit to practice, upon return to practice, 2 years probation.

 

Mental Health Practitioners

Oscar Pardo, Jr.; Licensed Mental Health Counselor; Sound Beach, NY 11789; Lic. No. 011496; Cal. No. 34233; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,000 fine.

 

Nursing

Kimberly Diane Grennan a/k/a Kimberly Lopez; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; Wilmington, NC 28409; Lic. Nos. 234514, 462749; Cal. Nos. 32675, 32676; Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: Indefinite actual suspension until substance abuse free and fit to practice, upon return to practice, 2 years probation.

Joseph Paul Glover a/k/a Joseph P. Glover; Licensed Practical Nurse; Jamestown, NY 14701; Lic. No. 296415; Cal. No. 32704; Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.

Marcus N. Labarbera; Registered Professional Nurse; Sidney, NY 13838; Lic. No. 751139; Cal. No. 32749; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Angela A. Ryan-Beale; Registered Professional Nurse; Rosedale, NY 11422; Lic. No. 592781; Cal. No. 33805; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 6 months actual suspension, 18 months stayed suspension, upon return to practice, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Kathleen Kelleher; Registered Professional Nurse; Shirley, NY 11967; Lic. No. 659519; Cal. No. 33814; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Jenna Eve Stelmach; Registered Professional Nurse; Buffalo, NY 14228; Lic. No. 662832; Cal. No. 33966; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Christine Marie Smith; Registered Professional Nurse; Rochester, NY 14514; Lic. No. 639827; Cal. No. 34034; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,000 fine.

Samantha Jo Oakes; Licensed Practical Nurse; Spencer, NY 14883; Lic. No. 315582; Cal. No. 34073; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $250 fine.

Ashley Renee Wilson a/k/a Ashley Renee Hannan; Registered Professional Nurse; Albuquerque, NM 87114-2312; Lic. No. 796532; Cal. No. 34082; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, upon return to practice in the State of New York, 2 years probation.

Thanhsamay Howard; Licensed Practical Nurse; West Henrietta, NY 14586-4112; Lic. No. 287681; Cal. No. 34087; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 months actual suspension, 22 months stayed suspension, upon return to practice, 2 years probation, $250 fine.

Randee Marie Lotterman; Registered Professional Nurse; Stockholm, NJ 07460; Lic. No. 689421; Cal. No. 34134; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, upon return to practice in the State of New York, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Kristin Marie Attea; Registered Professional Nurse; Endicott, NY 13760; Lic. No. 694414; Cal. No. 34136; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Indefinite actual suspension for no less than 6 months until drug abuse free and fit to practice, upon return to practice, 2 years probation.

Nakia Lee Romeo; Registered Professional Nurse; Voorheesville, NY 12186; Lic. No. 823151; Cal. No. 34145; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Bayrem Ben Cherif Salmi; Registered Professional Nurse; Ellenville, NY 12428; Lic. No. 632650; Cal. No. 34179; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Kanise V. Brown; Licensed Practical Nurse; Farmingville, NY 11738; Lic. No. 245366; Cal. No. 34190; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation, 50 hours public service.

Sarah S. Parsley; Licensed Practical Nurse; Medford, NY 11763-1671; Lic. No. 298856; Cal. No. 34191; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Indefinite actual suspension until fit to practice, upon return to practice, 2 years probation, $250 fine.

Tania V. Marschall a/k/a Tania Marschall; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse, Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry); Liverpool, NY 13090-2302; Lic. Nos. 293449, 648153, Cert. No. 402032; Cal. Nos. 34196, 34197, 34198; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Indefinite actual suspension for no less than 1 month and until fit to practice, upon return to practice, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Katie Eloise Ryerson; Licensed Practical Nurse; Stamford, NY 12167; Lic. No. 330661; Cal. No. 34215; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Indefinite actual suspension until fit to practice, upon return to practice, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Rebecca F. Traver; Licensed Practical Nurse; Owego, NY 13827; Lic. No. 266230; Cal. No. 34227; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Rebecca L. Trexler; Registered Professional Nurse; Canastota, NY 13032; Lic. No. 786647; Cal. No. 34229; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 months stayed suspension, upon return to practice, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Lisa A. Cortright; Registered Professional Nurse; Cortland, NY 13045; Lic. No. 466262; Cal. No. 34236; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

 

Pharmacy

Jafer Sadique Muthuvappa; Pharmacist; Albany, NY 12208; Lic. No. 041382; Cal. No. 34139; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.

 

Public Accountancy

Steven J. Shinder; Certified Public Accountant; Nanuet, NY 10954; Lic. No. 079670; Cal. No. 31528; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,000 fine.

Stuart Becker; Certified Public Accountant; New York, NY 10022; Lic. No. 025096; Cal. No. 33490; Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty: 6 months actual suspension, 18 months stayed suspension, upon return to practice, 2 years probation.

Helen Rongrui Liao; Certified Public Accountant; Melville, NY 11747; Lic. No. 074974; Cal. No. 33953; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $5,000 fine.

Marilyn Appel; Certified Public Accountant; West Hempstead, NY 11552; Lic. No. 065184; Cal. No. 34030; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Zhuoheng Luo; Certified Public Accountant; New York, NY 10018; Lic. No. 120132; Cal. No. 34051; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $3,000 fine.

Cynthia G. Newton; Certified Public Accountant; Freehold, NJ 07728; Lic. No. 050178; Cal. No. 34090; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $750 fine.

Koshers & Company, LLP; Certified Public Accountancy Partnership; Merrick, NY 11566; Reg. No. 042858; Cal. No. 34105; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Censure and reprimand, 2 years probation, $10,000 fine.

John Andrew Kuzma; Certified Public Accountant; Lake Charles, LA 70606; Lic. No. 090120; Cal. No. 34189; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

 

Social Work

Julia Layne Shaw; Licensed Master Social Worker; Brooklyn, NY 11230; Lic. No. 091492; Cal. No. 33787; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $250 fine.

Danielle Marie Russo; Licensed Master Social Worker; Brooklyn, NY 11228; Lic. No. 073655; Cal. No. 33802; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Indefinite actual suspension until drug and alcohol abuse free and fit to practice, upon return to practice, 2 years probation, $1,000 fine.

David Clifford Bowman a/k/a David Bowman; Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Pennellville, NY 13132; Lic. Nos. 081360, 086774; Cal. Nos. 34125, 34126; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Fleeton Fedrick Allen; Licensed Master Social Worker; Hunting Station, NY 11764, Larchmont, NY 10538; Lic. No. 097819; Cal. No. 34201; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Veterinary Medicine

Steven Edward Kolbert; Veterinarian; Glen Cove, NY 11542; Lic. No. 006020; Cal. No. 34111; Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 month actual suspension, 23 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,500 fine.

 

III. RESTORATIONS

The Board of Regents voted on September 10, 2024 to deny the application for restoration of the physician license of Harshad C. Bhatt, Manhasset, NY.  Dr. Bhatt’s license was revoked July 8, 2013.