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GEORGIA COMPOSITE MEDICAL BOARD MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

The Georgia Composite Medical Board (GCMB) held its regular meeting on September 11, 2014 at 2 Peachtree St., NW 36th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303 to consider Medical Board matters. Board members in attendance on Thursday, September 11, 2014 were:

David Retterbush, MD, Chairperson Alice A. House, MD, Vice Chairperson John S. Antalis, MD Keisha Callins, MD E. Daniel Deloach, MD Charmaine Faucher, PA-C, Ex-Officio Board Member Alexander S. Gross, MD Jeffery Grossman, M.D. Jane “Cami” McGarity, Consumer Member B. K. Mohan, MD Trey Powell, M.D. William S. Sightler, DO Ronnie Wallace, Consumer Member Richard Weil, MD Charles White, DO

Representatives from the Attorney General’s Office:

Janet Wray, Senior Assistant Attorney General Wylencia H. Monroe, Senior Assistant Attorney General David Stubins, Assistant Attorney General

CALL TO ORDER Dr. Retterbush called the meeting of the Georgia Composite Medical Board to order at 7:30 a.m. NEW BOARD MEMBER Dr. Retterbush introduced Keisha Callins, MD, new Board member to the Board. He and Ms. Hughes performed the swearing in ceremony. APPRECIATION Dr. Retterbush and Board Members expressed their thanks to Dr. William Butler for his years of faithful service to the Board. AGENDA Dr. Weil submitted a motion, seconded by Ms. McGarity, to approve the agenda of the September 2014 meeting. The motion carried unanimously. MINUTES Dr. Gross submitted a motion, seconded by Dr. Antalis, to approve the minutes of the August 7, 2014 meeting with amendments. The motion carried unanimously.

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INTERNS Ms. Hughes introduced two new interns, Regina Brady medical student at Mercer University School of Medicine, and Ashley Slappey a volunteer intern and a member of the staff at Children’s Health Care of Atlanta at Scottish Rites. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT LaSharn Hughes, Executive Director, presented the following information for the Board’s review. Dr. Deloach submitted a motion, seconded by Dr. Mohan, to accept the report. The motion carried unanimously. The Board took the following actions: 1. The Board welcomed Emmalie Kirkland as the new Director of Investigations. 2. Brian Looby, McGuire Woods Consulting asked if Rule 360-3-.07 as authorizes a prescription for dangerous drugs based on an electronic consultation. The Board responded that the licensee must treat patient relations like a face to face encounter. 3. Article by NCCPA entitled “Comprehensive Workforce Data on Certified Physician Assistants Now Available.” For information only 4. Arnold Sutton, II, MD asked if he be a medical director of and provide medical services as an employee in which he owns Class A Membership Units of an LLC. The Board responded that the entity must be 100% physician owned and physician must not be employed by PA or APRN. 5. The Federation of State Medical Boards emailed information concerning opportunities to serve on one of the Federation of State Medical Boards Committees. For information only. 6. Joel Anglin requested a medical card giving him permission to smoke medical marijuana for the bipolar aspects of schizoaffective disorder. The Board will referred Mr. Anglin to the laws and rules. 7. Jyoiti Manekar, MD requested state guidelines for use or medications including anorectics for treating obesity. The Board referred Dr. Manekar to Pharmacy Board and the Board’s Unprofessional Conduct Rule. 8. Article “Vigorous challenge of telemedicine ruling appropriate.” For information only. 9. Article “United States: Georgia Composite Medical Board issues New Telemedicine Rules. For information only.

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10. Reviewed the final copy from the Federation of State Medical Boards Interstate Compact. For information only. 11. Article “Florida Heals from Pill Mill epidemic.” For information only. 12. Article “State Licensing Boards under Fire from Within.” For information only. 13. Article “Walmart opens first Georgia primary care clinics.” For information only. 14. Joseph T. Van Horn, Esq. requested an Advisory Opinion on Application of Regulation in Context of Telemedicine. The Board advised more information is needed before a determination can be made. 15. Information concerning DEA Rules to reschedule Hydrocodone to Schedule II. For information only. 16. Dr. Patel asked if peer review experts are confidential in a hospital setting. The Board responded that this issue is not regulated by the Medical Board hospital policy would govern this matter. 17. Dr. McGee asked if it is legal for hospitals to send patients to their own employer instead of making referrals to physicians that are not hospital employee. The Board responded that this may be a Federal issue, not a medical Board matter. Dr. Weil motioned to go into closed Session to discuss investigative matters. Dr. White seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Dr. Retterbush declared open session. APPEARANCE BEFORE THE BOARD Uchenna John Emenike, MD, requested an appearance before the Board. Melvin Goldstein PC accompanied him. Mr. Goldstein requested Executive Session for the appearance. Dr. White motioned to go into Executive Session. Dr. Gross seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Dr. Retterbush declared Open Session. Dr. Gross motioned to table the application for Dr. Emenike, and to reconsider it after certain terms and conditions are met. Dr. Powell seconded the motion and it carried. Two Board Members opposed. RECONVENED 12:00 pm

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Dr. Retterbush declared the meeting in Open Session PRESCRIPTION MONITORING PROGRAM UPDATE Mr. Rick Allen, Georgia Drugs and Narcotics, met with the Board to provide an update on the Prescription Monitoring Program. GEORGIA BOARD OF DENTAL Dr. Mark Bennett, Dental Board President, addressed the Board’s concerns regarding dentists injecting Botox and dermal fillers around the eyes and mouth. The Board thanked Dr. Bennett for attending. Both boards will work closely on this important matter. Dr. Gross moved to go into Closed Session to conduct Investigative Interviews. Dr. White seconded, the motion and it carried unanimously. Dr. Retterbush then declared the meeting would be open session upon completion of the investigative interviews for the purpose of holding committee meetings. RECONVENED

CALL TO ORDER Dr. Retterbush called the meeting of the Georgia Composite Medical Board to order at 2:45 p.m. ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS PHYSICIAN LICENSING COMMITTEE Dr. House presented the report of the Physician Licensing Committee as a motion. Dr. Deloach seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. The Board took the following actions: Tabled Applications: SK -Refer to Wellness Denied Applications Pinkney, Broderick Administrative License Johnson, David #36190 Approved Waivers Soukieh, Housam-- 360-2-.01(1)(f) Woodward, Maribel-- 360-2-.02(5)(6) Shah, Shikha-- 360-2-.02(5) Buitrago, Juan-- 360-2-.02(5) El Shiekh, Mohamad --360-2-.01(1)(f) Dahiya, Nirvikar-- 360-2-.01(1)(f)

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Reinstatements Allen, Mary DO Cerame, Mario MD Grayson, Galen MD Hodge, Michael MD King, Laura MD Long, Eugene MD Milam, Jeffrey MD Miles, Richard MD Orquia, Carl MD Parikh, Pankajkumar, MD Salloum, Ellis, MD Other Business: Kumar, Abhitabh--Deny Sponsorship Request Executive Director Expedited Licensing— Ms. Hughes expressed concerned that the Board does at this time have an expedited license. She provided information from another state on expedited licensure. The Committee will take the matter under consideration. Nicole Ronco Can educational training certificate guidelines be applicable to foreign doctors? Must be for US physicians. Approved Applicants for Licensure: LIC_NBR NAME Designation 72751 LOCKETT, STEPHANIE MD 72752 MURPHY, JAMES PETER JR MD 72753 JONES, RACHEL ANTONIA MD 72754 MADANI, SYEDA MD 72755 JOHNSEN, ANDREW ERLING MD 72756 PERIN, JAMES MD 72757 PERONDI LUZ, LETICIA MD 72758 POTHOULAKIS, ANTHONY J MD 72759 PETERSON, RANDALL ERIK MD 72760 POTTRATZ, SCOTT THOMAS MD 72761 MCCLYMONT, ALDENE DO 72762 PRESTON-HSU, ELISABETH JOY DEBORAH MD 72763 HOMAN, CHRISTOPHER MD 72764 MICHIENZI, JOSEPH MD 72765 PATEL, PRIYESH MD 72766 HUDAK, LAUREN MD

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72767 PATEL, JULIE MD 72768 PATEL, AZMINA DO 72769 PADDA, GURPREET SINGH MD 72770 NGUYEN, ANTHONY MD 72771 RICHTER, ELLEN WELLS MD 72772 MOSS, JIMMY LEWIS JR MD 72773 FOGELSON, DAVID LESLIE M D MD 72774 LOUMEAU, THOMAS PATRICK MD 72775 BERGER, MICHAEL FABIAN MD 72776 ROBERTS, CATHERINE CELESTE MD 72777 ODUYEBO, TITILOPE MD 72778 ROGERS, ASHLEY MICHELLE MD 72779 NWOSA, NKEMDILIM MD 72780 ROST, JEFFREY ALAN MD 72781 BHATIA, NEAL KUMAR MD 72782 JOSHI, ADITI MD 72783 SCARPINATO, LEONARD DO 72784 OSUNSANYA, OLAWALE MAYOKUN MD 72785 MUJTABA, SOBIA MD 72786 SCHOENBERG, EVAN DRESKIN MD 72787 MANN, BARBARA MD 72788 SCHRAGER, JUSTIN DAVID MD 72789 LAWRENCE, JONATHAN ALES MD 72790 GRIM, JAMES FRANKLIN JR MD 72791 SHROFF, SAGAR RAJENDRA MD 72792 JETTON, CHUCK ANDREW MD 72793 SHAFFER, KATHERINE MD 72794 MUTTAL, SARAWATI MD 72795 SCOTT, YOLANDA MD 72796 HAYNES, DIANNE MD 72797 SHAH, ANAND SUBHASH MD 72798 MCCANTS, KELLY MD 72799 SHAH, MEGHA KUMUDCHANDRA MD 72800 DUFF, MICHAEL PETER MD 72801 KINDREGAN, PATRICK DO 72802 SHAH, ROHAN JAYRAJ MD 72803 HERRMANN, DAVID N MD 72804 SHAH, VAISHALI SATISHCHANDRA MD 72805 COLBERN, MELISSA MARIE MD 72806 KHAN, JEHANZEB MD 72807 SHAW, KENNETH AARON DO 72808 ORTIZ, JESUS JOSE MD 72809 SHIBANI, AKRAM MD 72810 HAWTHORN, RACHAEL MD

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72811 LOWENTHAL, APRIL MD 72812 SHUKLA, MANAS KRISHNAKANT MD 72814 HROBOWSKI, TARA MD 72815 SIDDIQI, ANWER MUKHTAR MD 72816 SMITH, PETER MD 72817 MINNICH, THOMAS EDWARD MD 72818 SPENCER, GEORGE MICHAEL MD 72819 STUART, LAUREN MD 72820 SUEN, WINNIE E MD 72821 MAMMELE, JOLI ANN DO 72822 ESBENSEN, KARI LEIGH MD 72823 SYED, FAHD KHALID MD 72824 DOUGLAS, JOHN ALLEN III MD 72825 KILIC, ALI MD 72826 TAKEUCHI, SEAN Y MD 72827 HOWELL, NIKA C MD 72828 TAN, JANE SOON-YUEN MD 72829 FARHAD, BAMDAD DO 72830 TARQUINIO, KEIKO MD 72831 HOPKINS, SCOTT MD 72832 TEET, JAMES JOHN DO 72833 MORRIS, JULIA HYLAND MD 72834 THOMAS, AARON JR MD 72835 THOMPSON, JEFFREY MICHAEL MD 72836 TILARA, AMISH NAVIN MD 72837 BASU, ANUPAM MD 72838 TURRENTINE, JAKE EVERETT MD 72839 VAL, SYBILE MD 72840 VALENTINE, CHRISTOPHER ST PATRICK MD 72841 VAUGHAN, NILAM CHANDRAKANT DO 72842 VEGA, FRANCES MARIE MD 72843 BREUER, TUVIA DO 72844 WEBER, BRIAN DANIEL MD 72845 ABDEL-SAMIE, SOUZAN MD 72846 WEINER, THOMAS MD 72847 WETENDORF, ZACHARY RICHARD MD 72848 ANDREEN, KRISTIN K MD 72849 WINDSOR, LIESL CANDACE MD 72850 HEEKE, ARIELLE LUTTERMAN MD 72851 WINTERS-SMITH, LISA MD 72852 KUNASANI, RATNA MANJARI MD 72854 LAREAU, LAWRENCE GERMAIN MD 72855 YAJNIK, AMIT RAMESH MD 72856 CAIAFA, GUY MD

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72857 JACKSON, LISA CHANEL MD 72858 BANKS, MARK ALAN MD 72859 LEE, JUNG MD 72860 HICKERSON, CHELSEA MD 72861 CROMER, STEPHEN FRAZIER JR DO 72862 HUETTL, ERIC MD 72863 DALINKUS, CHRISTOPHER DO 72864 MEISEL, JANE LOWE MD 72865 JONES, RACHEL MICHELLE DR DO 72866 CUEBAS, ANA MARIA MD 72867 DZMITRYIEVA, ZHANETA MD 72868 O'NEILL, LYNN BUNCH MD 72869 HERSHFIELD, BARTON KENT MD 72870 HERNANDEZ, MINERVA C MD 72871 HAQUE, RAQEEB MD 72872 AGBAJE, ISMAILU MD 72873 MARTIN, ANTHONY ELMO MD 72874 OLIVA, JOSEPH WAYNE MD 72875 CANNON, JIMMIE DALE JR MD 72876 MINTON, TIMOTHY MD 72877 BAUMEL, ERIC MARK MD 72878 OPALEYE, IBRAHIM ALIU MD 72879 CHERNESKY, MICHELE ANNE MD 72880 LLOYD, SPENCER MD 72881 GUSTER, TIA MARIE MD 72882 EVANS, MARY PALMQUIST MD 72883 COLEY, KATHERINE PRICE MD 72884 ALLEN, JULIE MD 72885 CRANMER, LISA MARIE MD 72886 BENHAMOU, ORI-MICHAEL MD 72887 ARTIS, ADRIANNE MD 72888 AGARWAL, UDIT MD 72889 ANDERSEN, MATTHEW HANS MD 72890 CURSEEN, KIMBERLY ANGELIA MD 72891 GAGE, EMMANUEL GEORGE MD 72892 GARRETT, TOLLY WILLIAMS MD 72893 GLASS, CHELSEA NICOLE MD 72894 FRANKLIN, JEFFERY MICHAEL MD 72895 CONDUAH, DAISY EWURAKUA MD 72896 COLLINS, EMILY SEIFERT MD 72897 FOSTER, LISA GUO MD 72898 GETHERS, RYAN R MD 72899 GORCHYNSKY, ANDREW MICHAEL MD 72900 BUITRAGO, JUAN CARLOS MD

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72901 CODADA, SHIRLEY NYRVELINE MD 72902 SHAH, SHIKHA HIREN MD 72903 DITTO, JOHN LEE MD 72904 GRAY, JACK GIBSON DO 72905 DAHIYA, NIRVIKAR MD 72906 COWART, DAVID MD 72907 PRICE, ERIC WESLEY MD

ACUPUNCTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mr. Wallace presented the report of the Acupuncture Advisory Committee as a motion. Dr. Weil seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. The Board took the following actions: Accepted the following quarterly reports:

Li, Xiang Porter, Rebecca Diane Priest, Virginia

Approved the following applications for limited licensure: Brull, Jacalyn

Lang, Karen - pending additional information Whittlesey, Virginia

Approved the upgrade to full licensure: Priest, Virginia Other Business:

1. The Board reviewed the list of limited licensees and supervisors. 2. The Board decided to abolish Form B (Authorization and Release of Records) as this

form is no longer accepted by the NCCAOM. 3. Rule 360-6-.11(5) is referred to the Rules Committee for amendment to reflect the

legal requirement of 40 hours biennially for license renewal. 4. The matter concerning the possible sanctioning of the license of KC for failure to

comply with the supervisory reporting requirements, as provided for in Rule 360-6-.05(4)(e) is referred to the Attorney General’s Office.

The Board will invite N.M. to meet with the Committee to discuss candidacy for a seat on the Acupuncture Advisory Committee.

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL SCHOOLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Dr. Antalis presented the International Medical Schools Advisory Committee as a motion. Dr. Deloach seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

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Dr. Antalis presented the Board’s rationale for scheduling a follow up site visit at an international medical school. Dr. Cheeks and Mr. Dolce presented the recommendations and timeline for international medical school approval and reporting. A motion was made by Dr. Retterbush and seconded by Dr. Antalis to approve the University of Medicine and Health Sciences – St. Kitts program with a follow up site visit by Health Sciences Education Consultants (HSEC) and members of the Georgia Composite Medical Board; the motion carried. This follow up site visit will be scheduled during the next two months. The Board approved the Committee recommendation that HSEC begin reviewing the Trinity Medical School program. The Board and guests discussed clerkships and the limited number of residency slots available in Georgia. LASER ADVISORY COMMITTEE Dr. Gross presented the Laser Advisory Committee as a motion. Dr. White seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. The Board took the following actions: The Board approved the Assistant Laser and Senior Laser Practitioner Checklists, Applications and Forms. The Committee reviewed correspondence and will develop Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’S) Dr. DeLoach made a motion, seconded by Dr. White to go into closed session to discuss applications. APPLICATIONS: William Carter- Approved Melissa Romero- Must apply for Assistant Laser Practitioner. Andrea Boze- Approved pending additional information Judy Paredes- Pending additional information Allison Hillyes- Approved Joyce Candelario- Pending additional information ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Dr. House presented the report of the amended APRN Advisory Committee as a motion. Dr. Deloach seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. The Board took the following actions:

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The following protocol agreements meet the provisions of OCGA 43-34-25: APRN DELEGATING PHYSICIAN Abbey, Ophelia Willingham, Melinda MD Abernathy, Taylor Das, Satanu MD Adams, Jamie Sward, Christopher MD Adamski, Jennifer Karampelas, Dean MD Adibe, Josephine Atallah, Hany MD Adjei, Vincenta Murphy, Saied MD Adkins, Jessica Berman, Kasey MD Allen, Jane Rougeou, Glendon MD Amason, Jeryi Lesser, Laurence MD Amidei, Tina Cheng, Alan MD Anderson, Letitia Lockman, David MD Arabshahi, Farnaz Okwumabua, Isioma MD Atigbi-Hansen, Jueth Rangaraj, enkatappa MD Baker-Janis, Victoria Elam, Mark MD Barnard, Angela Galan, Vincent MD Barnes, Abby Harper, William MD Benson, Ellen Mary Hill, Walter MD Bishop, Cassie Fieseler, David MD Blair, Timothy Linblad, Carl MD Borkovich, Eileen Reed, John MD Bowser, Karen Moreno, Hernando MD Bray, Onie Kaur, Onkar MD Britt, Sarah Yuan-Xing, Ming MD Brown, Lachandra Suarez, Adolfo MD Bryant, Zanetta Watkins, Dwayne MD Buchanan, Stacy Scruggs, Una MD Buck, Mary Rydzak, Edward MD Bumgardner, Heather Bennett, John MD Burch, Mary Catherine Epanchin, Danielle DO Burns, Susannah Das, Kabir MD Campbell, Jimmy Lewis, Mark MD Campbell, Sharon Jasper, Travan MD Carasick, Terry Heigerick, Glenn DO Carswell, Chasity Kumar, Ajay MD Cartlegde, Tracy Steckl, Peter MD Caudell, Jennifer Nelson, Robert MD Chafin, Sonja Williams, Pete MD Chalmers, Sharon Kludt, John MD Charlot, Mary Chapman, Rodger MD Childs, Eileen Kimes, Damon MD Chitoh, John Vaughn, Kory MD Christie-Ross, Shannon Guy-Craft, Wanda MD

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Clay-Keith, Sharon Patel, Satishchandra MD Conway, Valerie Kukucka, Slauko MD Cook, Jennifer Nelson, Robert MD Costello, Phyllis Enter, Allison MD Cox, Judith Vanoyan, Armene MD Crabb, Jolyn Conger, Laura MD Crane, Esther Dukes, Richard MD Cruz, Erwin Griffin, Janet DO Dade, Rebecca Shore, David MD Daughdrill, Elizabeth Azzouz, Rami MD Day, Hannah Bussler, Christopher MD Day, Julie Vanoyan, Armene MD Dickerson, Haley Elam, Larry MD Dobson, Shannon Jordana, Heaven MD Driskell, Amanda Jacobson, Ross MD Earl, Adrianne Bedgood, Raymond DO Ellis, LaTrese Hacker, Yolanda MD Ensley, Deidre Hale, Michael MD Fallin, Tiffany Black, James MD Favis, Tara Ouderkirk, John MD Floyd, Linda Padhiar, Dhanray MD Ford, Patricia Vance Jr., John MD Fry, Melanie Griffin, Dixie MD George, Deborah Augustin, Guy MD Gephart, Rebecca Lindblad, Carl MD Giaraffa, Phyllis Bishara, Reemon MD Gladden, Brandi Reddy, Adithya MD Graciaa, Sara Dunagan, Josephine MD Greco, Kristen Bleekrode, Laura MD Green, Marla Moravineni, Rao MD Haizlip, Leslie Simmons, Barbara MD Hannah, Monica Talboy, Amy MD Happe, Anne Marie Moravineni, Rao MD Happe, Anne Marie Weakland, Laura MD Harden, Patricia Wade, Yolanda MD Harrison, Kristi Hacena, Mokhtar MD Hatten, Karen Chase, Richard DO Haupt, Sandra Plaster, Michelle MD Herrington, Angela Matthews, Gail MD Hickman, Dana Stokes, Ann Marie MD Higgs, Angela Pandya, Andrew MD Hobbs, Laura Perlstein, Harriette MD Hodo, Micheal Khurana, Sandeep MD Hollis, Elizabeth Surratt, Darrell MD

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Hostetler, Joy Kimes, Damon MD Houlday, Lauren Maxa, Richard MD Howard, Erika Milner, Blake MD Ivey, Karen Barlow, Jim MD Jefferson, Latasha Weston-Hill, Zada MD Jeffers-Smith, Jennifer Alvarez-McLeod, Africa Jha, Shashank, Kumar Purohit, Bhumiben MD Johnson, Carol Robinson, Ira MD Johnson, Denise Choi, Jong MD Johnson, Erin Ashburn, Tim MD Johnson, Eva Kamara, Ernest MD Johnson, Jennifer Brown, Bennie DO Johnson, Kristie Adu-Frimpong, Jennifer Johnson, Qiana Stewart, Dorothy MD Jones, Anna Rojas, Eduando MD Jordan, Sarah Lawson, Pale MD Jordan, Wronda Greaves, Paula MD Karal, Barbara Harris, Laura MD Kaur, Balwinder Ghose, Manjushree MD Khalil, Karen Kludt, John MD Kilroy, Maria Vanoyan, Armene, MD Kinard, Amy Murthy, Anu MD Kinsinger, Tonya Coleman, Teresa MD Kirkby, Dawn Kimes, Damon MD Kirkpatrick, Justin Cheever, Bryan MD Kowalski, Tracy Vukotic, Goga MD Landor, Misty Trowell, Cheryl MD Lashley, Glenna Chandra, Anuj MD Lattany, Tiffany Harper, Lina MD Lawrence, James Peterzell, James DO Leighty, Susan Hicks, Brandon MD Ley, Kristen Groakke, Brendan DO Little, Morgan Lake, Frank MD Lowman-Kedzierski, Denise Hodge, Omari MD Lucas, Amanda Patel, Uruiben MD Luke, Cynthia Soyoola, Emmanuel MD Luke, Cynthia Kludt, John MD Madaris, Brently Matthews, Kenneth MD Marcius, Marva Weksler, Alicia MD Martin, Lindsay Ribner, Bruce MD Martinez, Valerie Lovrekovic Zakula, Gordana MD Maul, Lindsay Akram, Muhammad MD McCoy, Nancy Pulliam, Morris MD McCoy, Tami Berner, Jason MD

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McGowan, Monica Reddy, Adithya MD McLees, Lauren Lewis, Ronald MD Metheny, David Williams, Jonathan DO Miller, Jenifer Szabo, Stephen MD Mitchell, Mary Pendarvis, Derek MD Mobley, Kathleen Lipton, Cathy MD Moore, Joyce Cox, Nancy MD Morison, Laura Kludt, John MD Moya, Verushcka Pirani, Aziz MD Mulkey, Emily Kim, Jinahn MD Naddy, Jennifer Miniyar, Rajesh Kumar MD Nerestil, Sandra Sheikh, Abdul MD Niazi, Abdul Brogdon, Stephen MD Njungwe, Eric Clayton, Mitzi MD Nussbaum, Elaine Smith, Tania MD Opeka, Julia Magill, Melissa MD O'rourke, Caroline Roberts, Jerry MD Palmer, Elizabeth Kumar, Bobbie MD Park, Hyeon Hui Kim, Jinahn MD Park, Nonyoung Hagenstand, Christopher MD Peden, Alison Weksler, Alicia MD Pierce, April Niehaum, Kevin DO Pratt, Karen Risby, Emile MD Ragan, Carson Gibbons, Caroline MD Reinhardt, Jessica Whitlock Jr., Paul MD Revels, Selina Carter, Harrison MD Riley, Amanda Moran Celayes, Gaston MD Riley, Cynthia Hill, Walter MD Rollins, Kalita LeBoyd, Nichole MD Royster, Merissa Alvarez-McLeod, Africa MD Rush, Amy Coker, Mark MD Salawu, Kafilat Fernando, Nishan MD Salawu, Kafilat Weakland, Laura MD Salawu, Kafilat Hopkins-Menchion, Padrica MD Sanderson, Amy Anthony, Clement MD Sandiford, Janice Szabo, Stephen MD Satterfield, Lena Justiniano-Ayala, Jose MD Saucedo, Israel Ambrozic, Richard MD Sayers, Carly Shepherd, Bradley MD Seaborn, Chelsea Poindexter, James MD Sears-Truss, Krystal Okwumabua, Isioma MD Shanahan, Sara Dewling, Karen MD Sharp, Jennie Ologunja, Kola MD Singleton, Sandy Yadav, Anil MD

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Smith, Daniel Mason, Jestina MD Smith, Janet Griffin, Dauda MD Soles, Stanley Pisarello, Jorge MD Sorapuru, Anjenette Subramanian, Sendhil MD Sorrace, Breanna Pearson, John MD Spurr, Melissa Mujadzic, Ermina MD Stephens, Amanda Allen, David MD Stephens, Melia Washington, Keyana MD Stivers, Amy Ghaffari, Saman DO Stump, Catherine Derrer, David MD Sweat, Robin Coan, Marc MD Tai, Eva Scruggs, Una MD Tarver, Pamela Wu, Jonathan MD Taylor, Shelley Chang, Alan MD Thomas-Shaw, LaShonte Schepp, Melissa MD Traylor, Ashley Harrison, George MD Turner, Darryl Conger, Laura Turner, Marion Forseen, Caralee MD Vael, Aimee Basilio, Feoderis MD Ware, Altheia Brown, Bennie DO Watkins, Evon Graves, Taylor MD Weierick, Leslie Wommack, Christopher MD Wheeler, Amy Severson, Kathirae MD Wheeler, Melanie Bolan, Peter MD Whitlock, Susan Vanoyan, Armene MD Williams, Mitzi Karampelas, Dean MD Wilmer, Kathleen Tomas, Susan MD Woods, Jennifer LoDuca, Paul MD Woughter, Linda Armistead, Thomas MD Yawn, Melanie Pisarello, Jorge MD Yawn, Melanie Pisarello, Jorge MD Yates, Susan Ellison, Tambrea MD Found the following protocol agreements meet the provisions of OCGA 43-34-25 with additions or changes: APRN DELEGATING PHYSICIAN Amerson, Leigh Nogueira, Raul MD Anderson, Laura Lawson, Dale MD Armstrong, Lisa Wheeler, James MD Bailey, Jean Prakul, Chandra MD Baker, Carol Osborn, Deborah MD Barnes, Christopher Barrett, Peter MD Basel, Catherine Gentin, Mariam MD Bond, Rebecca Mejias, Sergio MD

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Booth, Carmen Moreno, Hernando MD Booth, Kristin Handley, Devin MD Bozarth, Melissa Brooks, William MD Bright, Angela Bailey, Westly MD Brzycky, Sara Beninga, Angela DO Cadle, Harriet Wade, Yolanda MD Cannon, Robert Noragbon, Leo MD Carlisle, Cassaundra Hewling, Kirk-Conrod MD Clark, Michele Bailey, Jason MD Cleveland, Judith Fabrizio, Adrienne MD Cook, Camille Robinson, Randy MD Cook, Christopher Waldman, Andrew MD Cooper, Chandra Peterzell, James DO Corcoran, Patricia Chirca, Joana MD Cousins, Diane Tumambing, Clifford MD Cuadrado-Barrera, Diana Molina, Adolfo MD Curtis, Tommy Balboa, Pable MD Daugherty, Susan Chai, Gerald DO Davenport, Lottie Polow, Sarah DO Davis, Candis Ashbury, Bridgett MD Drakeford, Torrence Extine, James DO Driver, Walline Hitson, Charles MD Dudley, Susan Ulbrich, Peter MD Elie, Joann James, Joan MD Fairchilds, Mary Adamski, John MD Fenceroy, Megan Ellenoff, Bonnie DO Flory, Michael Navarro, Romulo MD Ford, Janice Heinesen, Jack MD Foster, Michal Navarro, Romulo MD Freeman, Rasheeda London, Erin MD Gaddis, Stephanie Murray, Cynthis MD Garber, Courtney Horn, Christopher MD Giammarella, Nancy Brown, Cindy MD Gilson Agnew, Greta Turner, Suzanne MD Gilson Agnew, Greta Smith, Walter DO Goble, Anne-Marie Hester, Andrew MD Gokal, Payal Chirca, Ioano MD Greenwald, Codi Goo, David MD Grimes, Ashley Doris, Andrew MD Gunter, Amanda Robinson, Randy MD Hall, Debra Meau. Yvonne MD Harris, Jamie Justiniano-Ayala, Jose MD Harrison, Kristi Hacena, Mokhtar MD Hendrickson, Monica Branch, Roger MD

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Henry, Millicent Rizvi, Syed MD Hill, Calita Suzanne Weksler, Alicia MD Hoffman, Judy Estes, Jameson MD Hosea, Melissa Kimes, Damon MD Howard, Amanda Wheeler, James MD Hyman, Rhona Clabby, James MD Ikonne, Blessing Evans, Angela DO Iler, Maria Waterman, Maria MD Kalu, Eberechi Kalu, Uchemma MD Keith, Catherine Wheeler, James MD Kelly, Elizabeth Brand, David MD Kendrick, Tara Morgan, Darla MD Kroening, Sara Soodini, Geetha MD Lancaster, Sabrina Theriot, Georgia MD Lathrop, Breanna Derrer, David MD Lavallo, Joseph Clanton, Pamela MD Ledford, Anna Dowis, Jeffrey MD Lee, Knicole Odell, Still DO Leeson, Deborah Kaufman, Jonathan MD Lewis, Tonya Labady, Antony MD Lingerfelt, Kimbra Holt, Brant MD Logue, Laura Pantin, Jeremy MD Manning, Tiffany Amoa-Bonsu, Felix MD Marrs, Carol Chung, John MD Martin, Carol Woods, Bryan MD Martin, Sharalyn Joseph, Kirpich MD Martyn, Elizabeth Augustin, Guy MD Massengale, Sharon Bailey, Bridget DO McBride, Veronica Zafar, Amber MD McClaude, Ahamarid Hurley, Gail MD McCloud,-Forbes, Donna Watkins, William MD Meeks, Samantha Ruschak, Lisa MD Merritt, Shannon Graves, Timothy MD Miller, Andrea Ried, Stephanie MD Miller, Leah Melvin, Terry MD Montes, Marie-Daniel Markham, David MD Moore, Cheryl Thurmon Jr., Lavon MD Morris, Octavia McMahan, Howard MD Moulder, Nicole Adamski, John MD Moya, Verushcka Pirani, Aziz MD Myers, Trisha Haaris, Mir MD Nejedly, Maureen Hari, Meenakshi MD Nguyen, Mariana Graves, Timothy MD Nichols, Kristina Kakkar, Aman MD

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O’Donnell, Amanda Evans, Michelle MD Page, Douglas Howard, Kenneth MD Park, Hyeon Hui Kim, Jinahn MD Parra, Monica Harris, Tyra MD Payton, Bendu Duncan, Titus MD Pegues, Kimberly Jacob, Sheraj MD Peters, Chanya Friedman, Richard MD Peters, Chanya Fox, Charles MD Pingeton, Robin Kalu, Uchenna MD Pingeton, Robin Joseph, Kirpich MD Price, Gloria Quintanilla, Pablo MD Ragsdale, Maria Neely, Kathryn MD Ramseur, Meleia Southerland, Shelia MD Reagan, Deborah Patel, Nitin MD Reed, Karen Fabrizio, Adrienne MD Revell, Chrial Bayles, Bruce DO Riley, Amanda Kaur, Onkar MD Robbins, Christine Blake, Bryan MD Russell, Maryanne Libert, Cynthia MD Ryan, Stacy Lloyd, Edward MD Sapp, Tabitha Nayak, Guraraj MD Schafer, Frances Gilbert, Samuel MD Schwerin, Kay Musto, Michelle MD Scroggins, Sherri Thompson, Jonathan MD Shaw, Margaret Verras, Athanosios MD Siefferman, Patricia Wade, Yolanda MD Smith, Deborah Berndt, Holly MD Sparks, Tony Highbaugh-Battle, Angela MD Stephens, Tammy Warnock, Ralph MD Stewart, Lindsey Horn, Christopher MD Tangban, Frances Unachukwa, Nneka MD Tarabicos, Anna-Lisa Ried, Stephanie MD Tarver, Pamela Wu, Jonathan MD Taylor, Lyndsey Hamm, Michael MD Techapatikul, Kallayanee Taccronti, Rudolph MD Terry, Clare Callins, Keisha MD Thomas, Tawya Zafar, Amber MD Thompson, Margaret Bishara, Reemon MD Tidwell, Amber Beckman, Jennifer MD Tullos, Chelsi Murray, Paul MD Usher, Madeline Gobin, Wanda DO Vardaman II, Robert Thomas, Tommy MD Varnum, Allison Zafar, Amber MD Varnum, Allison Terrelonge, Calvin MD

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Voyles, Bonny Sanders, Charles MD Wakefield, Samantha Beaulieu, Eva MD Walsh, Laurie Ann Leibowitz, Scott MD Wheeler, Sherrie Sohani, Sadiq MD White, Dianna Warnock, Ralph MD White, Susan Albin, Robert MD Wilkerson, Deborah Sharpton, Julian MD Tabled the following protocol agreements for additional information: Bullet, Quenshanta Crib, Habigaile MD Cribbs, Cuyler Collipp, Daniel DO Mitcham, Betsy Ho, Mai MD Moore, Stephanie Renz, Barry MD Nowland, Tammy Vick III, James MD Sargent, Jennifer Gaur, Abhishek MD Other Business:

1. Approved- Adding procedure to agreement between Valerie Leonard, NP and Dr. Amar Singh -Joint Injections/Aspirations.

2. Forward to Rules Committee to define adverse outcomes based on response from AG’s Office to inquiry from August 2014 meeting.

3. Accepted- Response from AG’s Office regarding satellite location inquiry from August 2014 meeting.

4. Approved- Letitia Anderson, ANP- requesting authorization to see patients ages 13 and older in a Dermatology practice based on training and background. –agreement with Dr. Lockman.

PAIN CLINIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE Dr. Weil presented the report of the Pain Clinic Advisory Committee as a motion. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. The Board approved the following recommendations: 1. Approve the following pain clinics for licensure:

A. Medical Diagnostic Choices B. Total Pain Solutions C. Marc J. Kornfield D. Musharaf Momim E. The Spine Center of SE Georgia

2. Approve the following pain clinics for Change in Ownership;

A. Axis Pain Center B. The Nexus Pain Center of Albany

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3. Approved the following pain clinics for licensure with a Public Consent Order and $10,000.00 for unlicensed practice

A. 20150305 B. 20150306 C. 20150307

4. Tabled the pain management clinic application of SCPM and requested medical records from the practitioner. 5. Approved a request to add APRN Herretta Pickens to the locations of Southern Spine and Pain Institute. 6. Approved the request of Gainesville Pain Management to revise the hours of practicing physician, Janet Griffin, MD. 7. Approved the request of Physician’s Spine Care and Rehabilitation to add APRN Susan Slappey. 8. Approve the request of Pain Relief Clinic to remove practicing physician Timothy Shelton, MD from its license. 9. Approve the requests of The Nexus Pain Center to add physician assistants a Maryann Sheps and Shannon Reynolds. Other Business: 1. The Board approved the request to amend the Pain Clinic Rules. 2. The Board approved the request to rescind the previous decisions to initiate disciplinary action regarding Case #20150117 and Case #20141471. 3. The Board accepts the Voluntary Surrender of pain clinic license for Innovative Pain Management. 4. The Board recommends allowing Case No. 20150326 seven business days to submit Voluntary Surrender of pain clinic license. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Dr. Antalis presented the report of the Physician Assistant Advisory Committee with amendments, as a motion. Dr. Deloach seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

The Board took the following actions:

1. Approved the following requests for additional duties

Physician Assistant License# Supervising Physician License#

Tian, Larissa 5526 Armstrong, Juan 49848

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• Vascular Catheter Placement for CCRT/HD

Rickoff, Lauren 6092 Hahm, Hillary 48051 • Bone Marrow Aspiration Biopsy.

Earleg, Melissa 4052 Klass, Carmen 53774 • Bone Marrow Aspiration Biopsy.

Forrester, Michelle 5879 Reyes, John 64060 • Saline Infusion Sonohysterography • IUD Insertion and removal • Endometrial Biopsy • Colposcopy exam and biopsy

Ryan, Kevin 1975 Kushins, Stephen 60527 • Central venous access and pulmonary artery catheterization.

DeBragga, Stephanie 6729 Bernal, Leon 57283

• Lumbar Puncture • Bone Marrow Biopsy with and without sedation.

Johnson, David 6863 Kang, Brandon 54764 • Thoracentesis

Giles, Yosef 6012 Bashey, Asad 57207 • Bone Marrow Biopsy

Martin, Jesse 6066 Morris, Lawrence 31997

• Bone Marrow Biopsy Aspiration 2. Approved the following initial applications for licensure:

Physician Assistant File # Supervising Physician License

Annis, Jacqueline 6285 Caruthers, Brian 67284 Appling, Amanda 6096 McBride, Amanda 71236

Bateman, Jesson 6343 Baily, David 62810 Bonner, Marlon 6269 Spector, Craig 34476

Bowers, William 6305 Philpot, Thomas 32453 Brinson , Jason 6320 Olusegun, Salami 57660

Brinson, Jason 6320 Salami, Olusegun 57660 Brown, Daniel 6264 Orcutt, Daniel 61501

Burgamy, Ashley 6322 Whitson, Christopher 32838 Carstens, Nicholas 6315 Krysiak, Holly 65583

Chen, Vivian 6283 Hill, Roman 65823

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Cianelli, Brittany 6302 Watkins, Williams 32076 Corless Kelli 6273 Kreisler, Nevin 48256 Coxton, Bernard 6334 Cochran, Robert 69389 Deltcheva, Lilia 6325 Winham, Robert 26205

Deuter, Kyle 6209 Brunelli, Jeffrey 61401 Felix, Hans 6271 Dell’Aglio, Damon 55940 Goydich, Laura 6312 Smith, Kenneth 27446 Graser, Catherine 6281 Zubar, Victor 45373 Hall, Wesley 6317 Kreisler, Nevin 48256 Harper, Dean 6309 MacLeod, William 53861 Hoffmeister, Daniel 6296 Burns, David 37159 Howes, John 6349 Kindor, Brian 32931 Johnson, Paige 6328 Gluzman, Alexander 56452 Jones, James 6323 Hoover, Charles 39592 Kieffer , Brent 6286 Manson, Anthony 70504 Kittrell, Stephanie 6318 Burress, Thomas 67539 Klein, Susan 6276 Brosnahan, David 59132 Kupshik, Michelle 6307 Klopman, Matthew 60146 Kurz, Dennis 6220 Daugherty, Steve 28259 Landon, Lacey 6314 Baxter, Gary 26452 Link, Patrick 6333 Matricia, Daniel 31289 Little, Richard 6291 Mims, Kenneth 45298 Logan, Anna 6308 Huang, Yunzhong 68434

Luong, Phat 6295 Kreisler, Nevin 48256 Masters, Kenneth 6347 Burns, John 19646 Micheff, Kenneth 6290 Kim, Young 70656 Miller, Jennifer 6306 Klopman, Matthew 60146 Mortensen, Jordan 6311 Manson, Anthony 70504 Oden, Erica 6292 Lemons, Jason 61617 Perry, Savanna 6319 Duckwork, Anna 60452 Phillips, Joel 6299 Kimball, Matthew 69683 Riordan, Brendan 6331 Sevransky, Jonathan 66640 Szatmary, Michael 6321 Matkins, Ricky 37287 Thompson, Daniel 6316 Kreisler, Nevin 48256

Tria Bon Celsus 6288 Bradley, Wilmer 37143 Young, Shelley 6351 Harper, Kenneth 25983

3. Tabled the following initial application for licensure: T.T. – Pending additional information

4. Approved the following initial applications for licensure (O.C.G.A. 43-44-103(a) (1) -

without a supervising physician:

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Physician Assistant Lic # Bass, Annie 7324 Holloway, Sherby 7325 Garofalo, Adrienne 7323

5. Approved the following applications for Reinstatement.

Physician Assistant Lic # Supervising Physician Lic # Armstrong, Melinda 3870 Barrett, Carol 70044 Lau, Daniel 6539 Thomas, Shine 60199 Laffitte, Gregory 4152 Kellum, Ethan 71795

C.C. – Pending receipt of fine and docketed consent order for unlicensed practice D.D.C. – Pending receipt of fine and docketed consent order for unlicensed practice

6. Invited the following applicants for interviews:

F.K. C.G. E.M.

7. Approve the following applications to add/change supervising physicians:

Physician Assistant Lic # Supervising Physician Lic # Abney, Daryl 2380 Cheng, Alan 66271 Agyei, Michael 2869 Ramsue, Clayton 49938 Aldridge Morgan 6456 Smith, Andrew 35765 Annis, Jacqueline 7311 Roman, Carlos 18418 Anton, Christian 4914 Prevosti, Louis 34923 Bowers, William 6303 Bell, Patricia 31745 Brennan, Caroline 4781 Wanamaker, Ryan 57335 Broadnax, Lindsey 6840 Nelson, Robert 65037 Brock, Gina 7168 Patel, Jigar 59305 Brown, Rishia 6886 Ho Mai 24690 Brown, Rishia 6886 Raffoul, Julian 71554 Brown, Russell 5372 Davidson, Mark 59142 Buchheit, Wanda 494 Rosemary, Barry 67600 Burke, Gregory 2771 Gonzalez, Eliana 59728 Buzzetti, David 2978 Dong-Mai 45770 Carter, Giovanni 5741 Grotz, Kenneth 37820 Challa, Jyothsna 6131 Trinh, Hai 55991 Childs, Hiram 2206 Morris, Henry 30353 Coleman, Elaine 2623 Bader, Scott 65928 Cooper, Ashley 3718 Purdie, James 57912 Copper, Mary 1586 Gardner, Aleta 46851

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Corbitt, Kimberly 7048 Jenkins, Loni 63558 Dodd, Robert 7071 Dong, Mai 45770 Dooley, Mark 2981 Kolesky, Scott 62537 Driese, Marjorie 5923 Blalock, Richard 70233 Dyckman, Kimberly 6644 Walker, Maria 25306 Edwards, Cassandra 5346 Portee, Simon 33177 Edwards, Cassandra 5346 Sewell, Michele 36281 Eshleman, Brandon 6606 Lynch, Lori 68826 Ferrer, Dawn 3653 Wrobel, Peter 40285 Fields, Jessica 5953 Kancharla, Ashok 48250 Fleury, Jason 5556 Kabra, Ashish 70681 Forbes, Abnnah 3247 Ramsue, Clayton 49938 Friedman, Matthew 7111 Graham, Jimmy 17811 Garrett, Jennifer 5543 Foster, Terrence 49232 Garrision, Lindsey 6657 Talley, Roy 29957 Grice, Dacenta 3279 Uzzle, Raulnina 43499 Gundy, Beth 6340 Richwine, Elizabeth 64256 Hart, Kimberly 5716 Kaur, Onkar 47103 Henley, Samantha 7231 Anderson, Suzanne 57922 Henson, John 6291 Henson, Daniel 25173 Ingram, Meredith 6763 Carothers, Daniel 66766 Jackson, Rebecca 3754 Gonzalez, Laura 37549 Jaffer, Alysha 5146 Almon, William 30938 Jaffer, Alysha 5146 Bender, Jay 49787 Jiminez, Christine 2894 Ramsue, Clayton 49938 John, Andrew 3564 Jones, Daniel 65156 Jones, Stacia 7234 Ross, Priscilla 58635 Kane, Daniel 2895 Stahura, David 60615 Kilpatrick, Lauren 6091 Gonzalez, Eliana 59728 Lane, Kevin 2999 Pompey, Michael 23097 Libby, Alicia 6182 Nesbitt, Reginald 58300 Lockwood, Britni 5731 Slappey, Gregory 38964 Loseke, Ashley 4318 Brady, Michael 33534 Lowe, Patricia 6929 Johnston, Lester 55605 McGee, Jeffery 6511 Mims, Kenneth 45298 McGlynn, Paul 2538 Reese, Robert 31312 Modi, Patik 6993 Walker, Maria 25306 Moey, Willmarie 5703 Patton, Kimball 34435 Moore, Emily 6994 Dong, Mai 45770 Murrell, Brian 5100 Gulati, Anu 58183 Ortega, Omar 6996 Cadavid, Juan 68126 Palazzo, Anthony 3708 Tuttle, Jonathan 62445 Pass, Kristin 7170 Mcelhaney, Shameka 54854 Pender, Kirstin 6187 Cadavid, Juan 68126

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Petosa, Leslie 4924 Reeder, David 28633 Pettis, Shalonda 4248 Jenkins, Loni 63358 Pott, Aileen 6825 Stewart, Douglas 69969 Powell, Kimberly 5568 Brown, James 51025 Radcliff, Sandra 6793 Furie, Eric 43942 Rambo, Elizabeth 4250 Hariharan, Sujatha 57635 Rayford, Gwenette 3935 Stirne, Howard 25050 Rivkin, Whitney 6514 Rao, Prasad 55640 Santori, James 2380 Bell, Clarice 39730 Santos, Daynese 2157 Jah, Asit 55248 Sawyer, Giselle 6413 Pulliam, Morris 34223 Shakil, Sara 6957 Mims, Kenneth 45298 Shitta-Bey. S 7040 Sullivan, Cinnamon 58514 Smoak, Joseph 1977 Gladin, Collier 30609 Snyder, Melody 6395 Paul, Eugene 60305 Stanton, Jody 4300 Jenkins, Mark 50027 Stromquist, Alicia 5265 Odessey, Erica 66232 Summers, Kelly 6619 El-Deiry, Mark 66483 Szurovy, Kristian 4213 Wickliffe, Andrew 47868 Tank, Christine 5891 Lieppe, William 19717 Taubiana, Alicia 750 Arant, Christopher 60698 Tran, Ngoc 6553 Millian, Van 66530 Udom, Raina 6417 Walker, Maria 25306 Velazquez, Carlos 4216 Nesbitt Reginald 58300 Vo, Dan 6897 Pham, Truc 49706 Wade, Anthony 4101 Lynch, Lori 68826 Weinisch, Erin 6109 Lakshminarayana, V. 69881 Welter, Andrea 2611 Smith, Sarah 58334 Whatley, Peter 7213 Miller, Daniel 51066 Williams, Bowers 6303 Bell, Patricia 31745 Wolfe, Jennifer 4532 Bright, Crystal 67869 Wood, Michael 6310 Tongia, Rohit 56494 Zeemer, Patrick 5357 St Clair, Deborah 56040

7. Other Business a. Referred to Georgia Association of Physician Assistants to suggest a

legislative proposal to include PA in the privileged provision of 24-5-501. b. Case #20122005 – terminated informal monitoring c. Reviewed prescriptive authority for physician assistant in an Acute Care

Setting. RESPIRATORY CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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Dr. Sightler presented the report of the Respiratory Care Advisory Committee as a motion. Dr. House seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. The Board took the following action: Approved the following applicants requesting 12-month permits: Chattanooga State Community College 1. Armstrong, Rachel – pending verifiable document 2. Baggett, Cayla 3. Fletcher, Tonya Florida A&M University Jones, Kanesha Middle College of Georgia 1. Knight Crystal Approved the following applicants requesting licensure by Reciprocity: 1. Davidovich, Amy – pending DC verification 2. Ocran-Kakrah, Rose 3. Peterson, Eric – pending additional information 4. Reider, Pamela – pending additional information 5. Richardson, Brian - pending additional information 6. Sampson, Stacy – pending additional information 7. Strawder, Charte 8. Topp, Kristina 9. Vogt, Kimberly 10. Walker, Monica Approved the following applicants requesting licensure by Reinstatement: Dabney, Bryan Johnson, Alethia – pending additional information Jones, Tierra – pending additional information Malham, Amy – pending additional information Sanders, Deborah Shepard, Robert Approved the following applicant for Permanent licensure: Barber, Matthew The following applicants were granted full licensure by Administrative Action: Bramlett, Stephanie Curry, Shayla

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Hicks, Benny Hudson, Stasha Hulette, Jessica Iszkula, Cameron Mahne, Natalie Miner, Joanna Pearson, Lauren Rozier, Erica Taylor, Courtney Tumblin, Ronda Other Business: The Board discussed resume submitted by Mr. Douglas Gardenhire for a position as a Respiratory Care Advisory member. The Board voted to forward Mr. Gardenhire a letter thanking him for his interest; however, there are no open positions at this time. The Board discussed inquiry from Delores Hensel. Ms. Hensel inquired whether or not licensure is required to practice in a DME (Durable Medical Equipment) setting. The Board concluded licensure is required if duties involve the practice of respiratory care. The Board discussed credentials identified on the work/ID badge of a licensed respiratory therapist. Kiley Hodge will draft a proposal to be presented to the Rules Committee requiring credentials to be displayed on ID badges. As an FYI, the Board discussed licensure for Sleep Study. Committee member Monique McCreary informed the Board that hospitals and employers are requesting respiratory therapists to submit copies of their diplomas in order to perform ABG’s (Arterial Blood Gas) CLOSED MEETING Dr. Deloach made a motion, seconded by Dr. Sightler, to go into closed session to discuss pending litigation, investigative, and Wellness Committee matters. The motion carried unanimously. OPEN MEETING Dr. Retterbush declared the meeting in Open Session. WELLNESS COMMITTEE Dr. Powell presented the report of the Wellness Committee as a motion. Dr. White seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. The Board took the following actions: PHP report received. 1. Jeffrey S. Reed, D.O- Table request

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2. Case #2007081- Table. 3. E.B.- Invite for interview. 4. Case #20110443- Terminate monitoring. 5. Case #20141337- Table. 6. Case #20091549- Terminate order. 7. S. L.- Refer back to Licensing Committee. 8. Question from Cynthia Brown, M.D. regarding the use of Suboxone and Methadone. Inform Dr. Brown that the Board does not have a specific rule and considers cases on an individual basis. 9. Case #20121268- Deny request and issue OMPE. 10. Case #20131103- Table. INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE Dr. Deloach presented the report of the Investigative Committee as a motion. Dr. Gross seconded the Committee’s motion, and it carried unanimously. The Board took the following actions:

Investigative Committee Dr. DeLoach called the meeting to order at 9:20 am. Dr. Mohan made and Ms. McGarity seconded the motion to approve the agenda. Dr. DeLoach moved to accept the minute of the August 2014 meeting. The motion was seconded by Dr. Mohan and it carried unanimously. The Board approved the following recommendations:

Recusals: House 20140818 20141231 20141168 Weil 20141363 DeLoach 20141157 20141265 20141299 20141392 Wallace 20141536 Close: 20070689 20091231 20101289 20112185 20130011 20131605 20131118 20140827 20140914 20141101 20141128 20141423 20141454 20141547 20141555 20141600 20141709 20141731 20141742 20130292 20130342 20131484 20131739 20140552 20140698 20140832 20140838 20140893 20140909 20141012 20141116 20141120 20141123 20141146 20141153 20141157 20141167 20141168 20141197 20141205 20141206 20141246 20141257 20141259 20141264 20141265 20141285 20141297 20141298 20141299 20141306 20141319 20141321 20141341 20141351 20141363 20141383 20141387 20141392 20141395 20141400 20141402 20141415 20141418 20141449 20141460 20141462 20141483 20141490 20141497 20141499 20141505

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20141508 20141515 20141519 20141520 20141536 20141538 20141542 20141567 20141571 20141574 20141575 20141578 20141579 20141597 20141641

Close with letter of concern: 20101643 20120788 20122069 20131118 20141210 20141237 20141277 20141295 20141405 20141580 20141742

Invite for Investigative Interview: 20140113 20141044 20141186

Table: 20141231 20141453

Forward to Investigative Committee: 20140885 AG Notice Of Hearing: 20101335 20121363 20131015 20121649 20141231 20141645 20141711

INITIAL COMPLAINT EVALUATIONS Close 2012007 20120464 20121025 20131574 20140026 20140457 20140714 20140870 20141054 20141086 20141214 20141413 20141438 20141523 20141587 20141589 20141613 20141642 20141647 20141648 20141667 20141668 20141675 20141679 20141681 20141686 20141691 20141694 20141704 20141723 20141733 20141741 20141744 20141745 20141749 20141752 20141758 20141760 20141763 20141774 20141779 20141786 20141790 20141791 20141793 20141794 20150016 20150129 20150132 20150148 20150161 20150187 20150201 20150204 20150265

INVESTIGATIVE INTERVIEW REPORT

1. 20140584 NO SHOW 2. 20140781 CLOSE 3. 20140062 PEER REVIEW 4. 20140818 CLOSE - With Letter of Concern

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LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION REPORT Emmalie Kirkland, Director of Investigations, presented the Law Enforcement Action Report for the Board’s review. Dr. Deloach submitted a motion, seconded by Mr. Wallace, to accept the report. The motion carried unanimously. The Board took the following actions: 1. Tennessee Department of Health requested information concerning Case No. 20131543. The Board approved the request. 2. Peachtree City Police Department requested certified copies of Case No. 20121283. The Board approved the request. 3. Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners requested certified copies of the results of Case No. 20121283. The Board voted to provide certified copy of Public Consent Order. 4. Executive Director Hughes received a subpoena to produce the investigative files pertaining to R.A.C or appear at Grand Jury, US district Court Northern District of Georgia. The Board voted to release investigative files and redact names 5. James Moultoin, II, MD – Accepted request for Inactive Status. 6. Oscar Stokes, MD- Ratified acceptance of Voluntary Surrender. 7. Specialty Clinics Spine Intervention, PC – Approved licensure with consent order. 8. Vincent K. Knight, MD – Approved amendment to Consent Order upon receipt. 9. 20141046 – Approved request to lift consent agreement. 10. 20111478 – Close 11. David Davidson – Accepted Consent Order. 12. 20111491 – Table 13. 20111771 – Accepted Consent Order. 14. Robert Brian Yost, MD – Accepted Consent Order. 15. 20120297 – Accepted Private Consent Order ADJOURNMENT Dr. White made a motion, seconded by Dr. Deloach, to adjourn the September 11, 2014 Board meeting. The motion carried unanimously. Dr. Retterbush adjourned the meeting.

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____________________________ ________________________________ David Retterbush, MD LaSharn Hughes, MBA Chairperson Executive Director Recorded by Diane Atkinson

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