DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS November 2012 · penalty of $1,500 and costs of investigation in the amount of...

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS November 2012

Secretary of the Commonwealth Carol Aichele announced that 218 disciplinary actions have been taken by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs’ 29 professional-licensing boards, the Bureau of Charitable Organizations and the Division of Legislation and Notaries of the Bureau of Commission, Elections and Legislation:

PA Board of Accountancy PA Architects Licensure Board PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners PA Board of Barber Examiners PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Bureau of Charitable Organizations PA Board of Chiropractic PA Board of Cosmetology PA Board of Dentistry PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists PA Board of Funeral Directors PA Board of Landscape Architects PA Board of Medicine Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and its Navigable Tributaries Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public PA Board of Nursing PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators PA Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure PA Board of Optometry PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine PA Board of Pharmacy PA Board of Physical Therapy PA Board of Podiatry PA Board of Psychology Real Estate Commission PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons PA Board of Veterinary Medicine

Note: The new state boards of Crane Operators and Massage Therapy are developing regulations and licensing procedures and have not yet begun disciplinary processes.

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Actions by County The specific actions listed below were taken against individuals or firms in these counties:

County # of

Actions County

# of Actions

Adams 1 Lackawanna 6

Allegheny 14 Lancaster 4

Armstrong 0 Lawrence 2

Beaver 2 Lebanon 1

Bedford 0 Lehigh 8

Berks 6 Luzerne 6

Blair 0 Lycoming 0

Bradford 2 McKean 1

Bucks 6 Mercer 2

Butler 4 Mifflin 0

Cambria 0 Monroe 2

Cameron 0 Montgomery 11

Carbon 0 Montour 0

Centre 3 Northampton 3

Chester 4 Northumberland 1

Clarion 0 Perry 0

Clearfield 1 Philadelphia 28

Clinton 0 Pike 0

Columbia 1 Potter 0

Crawford 1 Schuylkill 0

Cumberland 1 Snyder 0

Dauphin 3 Somerset 0

Delaware 11 Sullivan 1

Elk 1 Susquehanna 0

Erie 6 Tioga 0

Fayette 1 Union 0

Forest 1 Venango 0

Franklin 3 Warren 0

Fulton 0 Washington 1

Greene 0 Wayne 0

Huntingdon 0 Westmoreland 9

Indiana 0 Wyoming 0

Jefferson 0 York 5

Juniata 0 Total in-State actions 163

Actions taken against professionals with non-PA addresses 55

Total 218

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PA Board of Accountancy

Out of State Ralph V. Estep, of Wilmington, Delaware, was assessed a civil penalty of $1,000 for practicing while not

being licensed to do so in this Commonwealth. (10/29/12)

Nancy J. Wolf, Pennsylvania license no. CA034886L, of Wilmington, Delaware, was issued a public

reprimand based upon disciplinary action taken by the licensing board of another state. (10/31/12)

PA Architects Licensure Board

Out of State Roger S. Lichtman, RA014286B, of Princeton, New Jersey, had his Pennsylvania license suspended

based on his failure to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (07/19/12)

PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners

Mercer County Paul G. Kiss, license no. AU005419, of Greenville, Mercer County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$500 because he violated the law regarding records of sales and engaged in conduct in connection with a

sales transaction which demonstrated incompetency, bad faith or dishonesty. (11/15/12)

PA Board of Barber Examiners

Berks County Devaughn Anthony Coad, license no. BL052964, of Reading, Berks County, was suspended pursuant to

the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated July 9, 2012, which the court

issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately.

(07/24/12)

Lehigh County Milagros Camilo t/d/b/a Downtown Barber Shop, license no. BO433495, of Bethlehem, Northampton and

Lehigh Counties, was suspended for failure to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (06/27/12)

Northampton County Milagros Camilo t/d/b/a Downtown Barber Shop, license no. BO433495, of Bethlehem, Northampton and

Lehigh Counties, was suspended for failure to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (06/27/12)

Philadelphia County Cornel Clinkscale, license no. BL050163L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended pursuant

to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated June 19, 2012, which the court


(07/17/12)

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Antonio L. Hall, license no. BL048984L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended pursuant

to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated August 17, 2012, which the

court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective

immediately. (09/20/12)

PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers

Butler County Craig A. Gehm, certificate no. RL003195L of Harmony, Butler County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $2,500 and costs of investigation of $1,605 and successfully complete at least 22 total hours of

remedial education, because he failed to complete an appraisal assignment within the requirements of the

USPAP, failed or refused to exercise reasonable diligence in developing or communicating an appraisal or

preparing an appraisal report, and negligently or incompetently developed an appraisal, prepared an

appraisal report, or communicated an appraisal. (10/11/12)

Out of State Kevin F. Bayne, certificate no. RL003694, of Deptford, NJ, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,500

and costs of investigation in the amount of $1,125, and attend and successfully complete at least 45 total

hours of remedial education because he failed to complete an appraisal assignment within the

requirements of the USPAP, failed or refused to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal,

preparing an appraisal report, or communicating an appraisal, and negligently or incompetently developed

an appraisal, prepared an appraisal report, or communicated an appraisal. (10/11/12)

Bureau of Charitable Organizations No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Chiropractic

Adams County John D. Soliday, license no. DC006640L, of Littlestown, Adams County, was assessed an civil penalty of

$577.50 and was indefinitely suspended retroactive to May 15, 2012, based on findings he is unable to

practice chiropractic with reasonable skill and safety due to his excessive drug use. (08/09/12)

Luzerne County Michael Joseph Spiccioli, license no. DC007645L of Kingston, Luzerne County, was suspended for no

less than 24 months immediately stayed in favor of probation subject to terms and conditions as set forth

in the agreement, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $3,000 and had a public reprimand placed on his

permanent board record, because he was convicted of a felony, a misdemeanor in the practice of

chiropractic, or receiving probation without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or an Accelerated

Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony charges, in the courts of this Commonwealth, a

Federal court, or a court of any other state, territory, possession or country; and was convicted of a

misdemeanor which relates to the profession. (11/15/12)

Philadelphia County

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Stephen Michael Rios, license no. DC005542L of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, agreed to and the

board accepted the voluntary surrender of his license to practice chiropractic, because he was convicted of

a felony in the practice of chiropractic, or received probation without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or

an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony charges, in the courts of this

Commonwealth, a federal court or any other state, territory, possession or country. (11/15/12)

PA Board of Cosmetology

Allegheny County Tiffany M. Frye, license no. CO217768L, of Moon Township, Allegheny County, was suspended

pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County dated June 20, 2012, which the



Vinh Truong Do of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of

$500 and costs of investigation in the amount of $469.90, because he practiced nail technology without a

license. (11/05/12)

Shawn M. Lewis, license no. CO221911L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $250 for practicing on an expired license. (07/09/12)

Kristin Salek t/d/b/a Hair Topics, license no. CB093326L, of Imperial, Allegheny County, was assessed a

civil penalty of $500 for operating a salon on a lapsed license. (09/13/12)

Jamila Diallo t/d/b/a Salima’s Salon of McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $1,500 and costs of investigation in the amount of $944.91, to cease and desist from using and

maintaining an unlicensed facility for the practice of the profession of cosmetology or natural hair

braiding, and to cease and desist from aiding and abetting the unlicensed practice of the profession of

cosmetology or natural hair braiding by using and maintaining an unlicensed facility for the practice of

the profession because she used or maintained a place for the practice of cosmetology; used or maintained

a place for the practice of natural hair braiding without having first obtained a license or limited license as

provided by the Act; aided and abetted the unlicensed practice of a profession, occupation or business by

using or maintaining a place for the unlicensed practice of cosmetology or natural hair braiding; and aided

and abetted the unlicensed practice of a profession by two (2) individuals. (11/02/12)

Beaver County Janet Furman Kowal, license no. CO188603L, of Beaver Falls, Beaver County, had a public reprimand

placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$1,000 because she provided cosmetology services while her license was lapsed. (11/02/12)

Berks County Jill C. Stuebner, license no. CO255747 of Mohnton, Berks County, was suspended for nonpayment of a

previously imposed civil penalty. (06/01/12)

Sarah Marshall, license no. CO259587, of Robesonia, Berks County, was assessed a civil penalty of $500

plus costs based on findings she continued to practice on an expired license. (09/13/12)

Chester County

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Ferdinand Padilla, license no. CO180061L, of West Chester, Chester County, was suspended pursuant to

the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Chester County dated June 18, 2012, which the court issued

under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (07/12/12)

Dauphin County That Thi Nguyen, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, agreed to not attempt to take the nail technician exam

until at least March 30, 2013 because at the time she sat for the exam on March 31, 2011, she was not of

good moral character. (11/05/12)

Delaware County Christine M. Steif, license no. CO234213L, of Drexel Hill, Delaware County, had her license suspended

for nonpayment of a previously imposed civil penalty. (07/09/12)

Erie County Erin D. Johnson, license no. CO238411, of Erie, Erie County, had her license indefinitely suspended,

immediately stayed in favor of probation until she pays all costs, fees and fines imposed by the Court of

Common Pleas of Erie County. (07/12/12)

Franklin County Nail Glamour, license no. CY104499L, of Chambersburg, Franklin County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty in the amount of $600 and costs of investigation in the amount of $63.48 because it failed to

comply with federal requirements concerning public safety and failed to maintain all equipment that

comes into contact with clients in a sanitary condition at all times (11/05/12)

Thien C. Luong, license no. CY194895, of Chambersburg, Franklin County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $200 and costs of investigation of $37.30 because the salon was maintained in a dirty condition

at the time of inspection and the salon failed to maintain tools that come into contact with a client in a

sanitary condition at all times. (11/05/12)

Lackawanna County Melissa A. Gonzales, license no. CO275122 of Dunmore, Lackawanna County, was suspended for

nonpayment of a previously imposed civil penalty. (07/16/12)

Melissa Mihalich, license no. CO233226L, of Scranton, Lackawanna County, was suspended for failure

to pay a previously imposed civil penalty of $500. (07/16/12)

Lancaster County K and H Nails, license nos. CY194564 and CZ116252, of Columbia, Lancaster County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty in the amount of $5,000 and costs of investigation in the amount of $77.33 because it

practiced the profession in a grossly incompetent or unethical manner through the possession of metal egg

rasps, razor blades and a metal rasp. (11/05/12)

Fancy Fingers and Spa, license no. CY195889, of Quarryville, Lancaster County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty in the amount of $2,500 and costs of investigation in the amount of $81.10 because it

allowed an unlicensed individual to perform nail technology services on a customer, aided and abetted the

unlicensed practice of a profession, business or occupation, and possessed metal rasp tools (11/05/12)

Lawrence County

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Annylyn Stone, license no. CO226146L, of New Castle, Lawrence County, had her license suspended for


Luzerne County Patricia Lagana, Sharon Forte, and Eva Pogash t/d/b/a James Maurice Face Body and Fashion Spa,

license nos. CY194884 and CZ116414, of Hazelton, Luzerne County, were levied a civil penalty of

$500.00, in that they employed an unlicensed employee and aided and abetted in the unlicensed practice

of esthetics. (09/10/12)

Monroe County Jennifer L. Carrelli, license no. CO234764L, of Pocono Summit, Monroe County, had her license

suspended for nonpayment of a previously imposed civil penalty. (07/09/12)

Hanh Nguyen and Son Le t/d/b/a Le Nails, license no. CY194957, of Brodheadsville, Monroe County,

had their license suspended for nonpayment of a previously imposed civil penalty. (07/09/12)

Philadelphia County Agueda Adames t/d/b/a Jean Hair Studio, license no. CB122084, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County,

was assessed a $1,100 civil penalty because she failed to have an owner or designated person in charge of

the salon and permitted two unlicensed persons to provide cosmetology services. (12/13/11)

Carline St. Jean, license no. CO270494 of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had her license suspended

for nonpayment of a previously imposed civil penalty. (06/20/12)

Edward Coley t/d/b/a Polish Nails, license no. CB121976, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had his

license suspended for nonpayment of a previously imposed civil penalty. (05/18/12)

Vu Thanh Nguyen t/d/b/a Tina Nails, license nos. CY106565 and CL00700R, of Philadelphia,

Philadelphia County, had both licenses suspended for nonpayment of a previously imposed civil penalty.

(06/28/12)

Jean Hair Studio, license no CB122084 of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for


Jackie Vuu, d/b/a Paradise Nails, license no. CZ117053, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was

ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,500, for operating a salon prior to obtaining the proper license.

(07/09/12)

Luan Thanh Nguyen, license no. CO251259, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for


Bivian R. Humphries, license no. CO254466, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended

pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County dated August 17, 2012, which

the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective


Yen N. Dinh, t/d/b/a Hana Nail Salon, license number CZ116044, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County,

was levied a civil penalty of $500 in that he employed an unlicensed employee. (09/10/12)

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Carmen Murphy and Felice Murphy t/d/b/a Phenomenal Woman, license no. CB100840L, of

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, were levied a total civil penalty of $1,100, in that they employed an

unlicensed employee, aided and abetted in the unlicensed practice of cosmetology, and were operating

without an owner or designated person in charge. (09/10/12) Westmoreland County

Rae M. Stitt, license no. CO256901 of Lower Burrell, Westmoreland County, was suspended for


York County Duc Cao Nguyen, license no. CL022221L, of New Cumberland, York County, was suspended for a

period of two years retroactive to September 06, 2011 based upon his federal felony conviction.

(09/13/12)

Heidi Runkle, license no. CO251873, of York, York County, was suspended for nonpayment of a


PA Board of Dentistry

Lehigh County Ian Morgan Cantor, license no. DS035442 of Bethlehem, Lehigh County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $7,500, ordered to reimburse the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare $1,014, and was

suspended for a period of no less than three years and after 30 days of active suspension shall be stayed in

favor of probation, subject to terms and conditions as set forth in the agreement, because he engaged in

unprofessional conduct. (10/19/12)

Alfred George Khallouf, license no. DS035075 of Allentown, Lehigh County, was issued a public

reprimand and placed on probation for a period of one year, based on findings he pled guilty to a

misdemeanor. (08/07/12)

Northampton County Karen L. Burk, license nos. DH009836L and DHA001375, of Bethlehem, Northampton County, was

suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed citation in the amount of $350. (07/18/12)

Philadelphia County William Andrew Dodd, license no. DS025982L of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay

a civil penalty of $1,600 and a public reprimand was placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the

Board because he failed to renew his dental license on or after March 31, 2009 and practiced dentistry

with an expired dental license from April 1, 2009 through July 9, 2010. (10/19/12)

Out of State Fairfield Armistead Ward, license no. DS02669L, of Hampton, Virginia, was issued a formal reprimand

for having pled guilty to a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. (08/10/12)

Michael Dean Webb, license no. DS024978L of Chesterfield, Virginia, was ordered to pay a civil penalty

of $1,000, because he had his license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene or certificate for expanded

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function dental assisting revoked, suspended or had other disciplinary action imposed or consented to by

the proper licensing authority of another state, territory or country or his application for license refused,

revoked or suspended by the proper licensing authority of another state, territory or country; and failed to

report disciplinary action taken in other states, territories or countries to the board on the biennial renewal

application or within 90 days of disposition, whichever was sooner. (10/19/12)

PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists

Out of State Arthur Coston, Pennsylvania license no. PE062675, of Burlington, NJ, was suspended for failure to pay a


Steven Robert Close, license no. PE042908R, of Evergreen, CO, permanently and voluntarily surrendered

his license because his license to practice as a professional engineer was disciplined by the proper

licensing authority of another state and he submitted a false or deceptive biennial registration to the board

on two separate occasions. (11/14/12)

David Bernarr Granger, license no. PE042930R, of North Canton, OH, was ordered to pay a civil penalty

of $500 and a public reprimand was placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the Board because

his license to practice as a professional engineer was disciplined by the proper licensing authority of

another state. (11/14/12)

John P. Miller, license no. PE054399E, of Saint Louis, MO, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,000

because he practiced engineering while his license was lapsed. (11/14/12)

PA Board of Funeral Directors No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Landscape Architects

Lehigh County Mark Alan Snyder, license and registration no. LA001206E, of Emmaus, Lehigh County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 because he practiced as a landscape architect during a period

when his biennial certificate of licensure expired and therefore was not duly licensed and registered.

(11/08/12)

PA Board of Massage Therapy Philadelphia County Jennifer Lynn Kada, license no. MSG006767, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was granted a license

to practice massage therapy and immediately placed on probation for not less than two years due to an

inability to practice with reasonable skill and safety due to impairment. (08/29/12) Westmoreland County

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Heather Caldwell, license no. MSG006088, of Delmont, Westmoreland County, was granted a license and

immediately placed on probation to run concurrent with the period of parole under judgment of court of

Common Pleas of Venango County (07/05/12)

Kassy Lane Beeler, license no. MSG006631, of North Huntingdon, Westmoreland County, was granted a

license to practice massage therapy and immediately placed on probation for not less than two years based

on her two previous convictions and her failure to reveal same on her application. (07/31/12)

PA Board of Medicine

Allegheny County Jacqueline Martha Pringle, license no. MD030749E of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was actively

suspended for a minimum period of three years and until such time as she applies for and receives

approval from the board for the reinstatement to active status of her authorization(s) to practice the

profession as provided in the agreement, because she is unable to practice the profession with reasonable

skill and safety to patients by reason of illness. (10/23/12)

Bucks County Ulysses Williams, Jr., license no. MD028537E, of Yardley, Bucks County, was ordered to pay a $1,000

civil penalty because he had disciplinary action taken by a proper licensing authority of another state.

(10/23/12)

Patricia Ann Dieter, license no. YM012428, of Moorisville, Bucks County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to July 8, 2012, based upon findings she is unable to practice respiratory care with reasonable

skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or dependence upon alcohol or drugs

which tend to impair judgment. (10/19/12)

Butler County Ricardo B. Raymundo, license no. MD034287L, of Harmony, Butler County, was assessed a $2,475 civil

penalty and ordered to provide proof that he has completed 33 hours of continuing education within 6

months of September 20, 2012, based on findings that he failed to complete the required continuing

education credits. (09/20/12)

Centre County Vincent J. Capone, license no. MA055604, of Pleasant Gap, Centre County, was granted a license which

was indefinitely suspended, immediately stayed in favor of probation for no less than three years

retroactive to July 3, 2012, including a requirement that he successfully complete course in boundaries

violations for professionals. (07/03/12)

Richard Scott Lenhart, license no. PS006795L of State College, Centre County, was temporarily

suspended because his continued practice of psychology is a clear and immediate danger to the public

health and safety. (11/05/12)

Erie County Deborah Elaine Bishop, license no. MD056630L of Lake City, Erie County, was indefinitely suspended

for no less than three years, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than three years

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probation, subject to the terms and conditions of the board, because she suffers from impairment in her

professional functioning as a result of psychiatric issues. (10/23/12)

Luzerne County Eric Evan Petterson, license no. MD039636L of Hazleton, Luzerne County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $2,000 and complete a total of 25 contact hours of remedial medical education activities

addressing the subject of medical recordkeeping and documentation because his medical records did not

include a specification of, or changes in, the symptoms observed and reported in diagnosis of the

condition for which the controlled substance is being given and in the directions given to the patient for

the use of the controlled substance; did not record the date the medication was prescribed, administered or

dispensed; and did not accurately, legibly and completely reflect the evaluation and treatment of the

patient. (10/23/12)

Montgomery County Bertram Russell, Jr., license no. MD020168E, of Gladwyne, Montgomery County, had his license

revoked based upon his felony conviction. (08/14/12)

Elias Karkalas, license no. MD025225E, of King of Prussia, Montgomery County, was assessed a $2,500

civil penalty and ordered to complete 10 hours of CME, based on findings that he failed to maintain

accurate, legible and complete medical records. Imposition of the penalties have been stayed pending

resolution of an appeal to the Commonwealth Court. (09/17/12)

Philadelphia County Donna M. Farrell, license no. YM002364L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had her license

suspended immediately stayed in favor of probation for no less than three years. (07/02/12)

James Lee Cox, license no. MD025441L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was assessed a $27,000

civil penalty and had his license revoked based on findings he practiced medicine while his license was

permanently suspended. (09/19/12)

Sullivan County Michael Anthony Miles, license no. MD013894E of Forksville, Sullivan County, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered his medical license, because he is unable to practice the profession with

reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness. (10/23/12)

Out of State William H. Shuler, license no. MD434148, of Bemidji, MN, was issued a formal reprimand against his

Pennsylvania license based on disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper licensing

authority of another state. (09/20/12)

Andrew Flavell, certificate no. RT004067, of Winter Garden, FL, was temporarily suspended, pending a

hearing, on the grounds that his continued practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and

clear danger to the public health and safety. (10/25/12)

Sunil Narain Lalla, license no. MD043485L of Fort Myers, FL, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$2,500 because he had disciplinary action taken against his license to practice the profession by the proper

licensing authority of another state. (10/23/12)

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Zaheer U. Babar, license no. MD038164E of Ashburn, VA, permanently and voluntarily surrendered his

medical license, because he had disciplinary taken by a proper licensing authority of another state against

his license to practice the profession. (10/23/12)

Himanshu Pravinchandra Parikh, license no. MD058240L of Cary, NC, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered his medical license, because he had disciplinary action taken by a proper licensing authority

of another state against his license to practice the profession. (10/23/12)

Brian G. Cromwell, license no. MD425782 of Amherst, NY, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $2,500

because he practiced medicine when he was not currently licensed and registered under the board's terms

and conditions. (10/23/12)

Mark Doran Anderson, license no. MD032750E of Riverside, CT, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$750 and his license placed on probation to run concurrently with his period of probation in Connecticut,

with certain terms and conditions, because he had a license to practice medicine disciplined by the proper

licensing authority of another state and failed to report information regarding disciplinary action taken

against him by a health care licensing authority of another state within 60 days after its occurrence.

(10/23/12)

Michael Adam, license no. MA054251, of Wilton, NY, had his Pennsylvania license revoked based on his

felony conviction in New York. (06/29/12)

Helen M. Evrard, license no. MD022683E, of Middletown, CT, had her Pennsylvania license revoked

retroactive to June 25, 2012 based on disciplinary action taken against her license by the proper licensing


Dan Williams Joachim, license no. MD429856, of Metairie, CA, had his Pennsylvania license indefinitely

suspended retroactive to April 18, 2012, based upon disciplinary action taken against his license to

practice medicine by the proper licensing authority of two other states (07/02/12)

Mohammad Safiullah Malik, license no. MD038776L, of Olean, NY, was issued a public reprimand

based on disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper licensing authority of New York.

(07/3/10)

Larren Wade, license no. MD056324L, of Washington, D.C., had his Pennsylvania license revoked based

on disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper licensing authority of another state.

(07/10/12)

Ronald Rahman, license no. MD023525E, of Voorhees, NJ, had his Pennsylvania license indefinitely

suspended for at least ten years retroactive to March 2, 2012 based upon his felony conviction. (03/02/12)

Demesvar A. Jean-Baptiste, license no. MD424656, of Watchung, NJ, had his Pennsylvania license

indefinitely suspended based upon disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper licensing


Lawrence David Bocker, license no. MD032599E, of Denver, CO, had his Pennsylvania license

suspended based on failure to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (07/20/12)

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Je Song, license no. MD070317L, of Westwood, NJ, had his Pennsylvania license indefinitely suspended

for not less than ten years based upon his conviction for a felony drug violation in Federal Court.

(05/08/12)

Ming Rung Wang, unlicensed, of Bennington, NE, was granted a Pennsylvania license to practice

medicine, said license immediately placed on probation for no less than three years, subject to monitoring

by the Board. (08/07/12)

Rakesh K. Mathur, license no. MD045257L, of Fallston, MD, had his Pennsylvania license indefinitely

suspended based upon findings his license was suspended by the proper licensing authority of another

state. (07/25/12)

Pierre Bernard Eugene, license no. MD071554L, of Watertown, NY, was suspended pursuant to the Order

of the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County dated July 18, 2012, which the court issued under

section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (08/08/12)

Je Song, license no. MD070317L, of Westwood, NJ, had his Pennsylvania license revoked based on

disciplinary action taken against his license to practice medicine by the proper licensing authority of


Clifford C. Hudson, license no. MD030646L, of Port Republic, MD, had his Pennsylvania license

suspended for a period of three years based on findings he engaged in immoral and unprofessional

conduct in the practice of medicine. (07/11/12)

Alan Mark Seltzer, license no. MD064444L, of Claymont, DE, had his Pennsylvania license publicly

reprimanded based upon disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper licensing authority of


Catalino D. Dureza, license no. MD061557L, of La Quinta, CA, had his Pennsylvania license indefinitely

suspended retroactive to July 30, 2012, until such time as his license in California has been restored to

non-probationary, unrestricted status based on disciplinary action taken against his license by the

licensing authority in California. (08/15/12)

Louis C. Hampers, license no. MD053562L, of Chicago, IL and Englewood, CO, had his license

automatically suspended for at least 10 years, retroactive to July 19, 2012, based on his felony conviction

under the Drug Act. (08/23/12)

Vladimir Berkovich, license no. MD065189L, of Jackson, NJ, had his Pennsylvania license publicly

reprimanded based on disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper licensing authority of

New Jersey. (08/31/12)

Artur Torian, license no. MD029669L, of Troy, NY, had his Pennsylvania license revoked based upon

disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper licensing authority of another state. (09/12/12)

Prasad V. Yalavarthi, license no. MD045401E, of Pueblo, CO and Lubbock, TX, had his Pennsylvania

license revoked based upon disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper licensing authority

of another state. (08/31/12)

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Marc Louis Drapeau, license no. MD434511, of Amarillo, TX, was issued a reprimand based on

disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper licensing authority of another state. (08/31/12)

Michael Basco, license no. MD055836L, of Colleyville, TX and Washington, D.C., had his Pennsylvania

was issued a reprimand based on disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper licensing


Pedro R. Margate, license no. MD034163L, of Moorestown, NJ, was assessed a civil penalty of $5,000

and reprimanded based on disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper licensing authority of


Ira Stephen Saposnik, license no. MD025784E of Nashville, TN, permanently and voluntarily surrendered

his license, because his license to practice medicine was disciplined by the proper licensing authority of


Pascual Herrera, license no. MD040109L of Gadsden, AL, agreed to the permanent voluntary surrender

of his license, because he had other disciplinary action taken on his license and other authorizations to

practice medicine and surgery by the proper licensing authority of another state and failed to report

information regarding disciplinary actions taken against him by a health care licensing authority of

another state within 60 days after occurrence. (10/23/12)

Richard Kerry Dyer, license no. MD044209E of Manhattan, KS, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$500 and a public reprimand placed on his record with the board because he had disciplinary action taken

by the proper licensing authority of another state. (10/23/12)

Gholamreza Shareghi, license no. MD037807E, of Marshall, MI, had his Pennsylvania license

indefinitely suspended and imposed a civil penalty of $2000, based upon action taken against his license

in Michigan and violation of the MCARE act. (10/17/12)

Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and its Navigable Tributaries No disciplinary actions taken.

Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public

Bradford County Jeffrey P. Osmond, notary commission no. 1196668, of Sayre, Bradford County, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered his notary commission because he failed to be of good character, integrity and

ability, and pled guilty to a felony or a lesser offense incompatible with the duties of a notary public.

(10/18/12)

Frances M. Raub, notary commission no. 1225864, of Towanda, Bradford County, agreed to the

revocation of her notary commission because she failed to require personal appearance, failed to keep an

accurate register, did not keep an accurate chronological register of all official acts by that notary done by

virtue of that notary’s office, failed to be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary public

and failed to be of good character, integrity and ability. (10/18/12)

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Bucks County Stephen G. Doherty, notary commission no. 1041032, of Doylestown, Bucks County, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered his notary commission because he pled guilty to a felony or lesser offense

incompatible with the duties of a notary public and failed to be of good character, integrity and ability.

(10/18/12)

Cumberland County Timothy J. Peiffer, notary commission no. 1238553, of Camp Hill, Cumberland County, agreed to the

suspension of his notary commission for a period of four months, such suspension immediately stayed in

favor of probation, subject to certain terms and conditions, to successfully complete a six-hour notary

practice and procedure course, and to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $500 and probation assessment

fees in the amount of $200 because he failed to be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary

public. (10/18/12)

Delaware County Michelle M. McFadden, notary commission no. 1107409, of Broomall, Delaware County, agreed to the

suspension of her notary commission for a period of six months, such suspension immediately stayed in



fees in the amount of $300 because she failed to be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary

public. (11/14/12)

Erie County Ebert G. Beeman, notary commission no. 1009225, of Waterford, Erie County, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered his notary commission because he failed to ensure that his application contained

no material misstatements or omissions of facts, was convicted or pled guilty or nolo contendere to a

felony or a lesser offense incompatible with the duties of a notary public during the five year period

preceding the date of the reapplication, failed to be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary

public and failed to be of good character, integrity and ability, and pled guilty to four felonies. (11/14/12)

Lancaster County Alicia Leonard, notary commission no. 1202160, of Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, agreed to the

suspension of her notary commission for a period of seven months, such suspension immediately stayed

in favor of probation, subject to certain terms and conditions, to successfully complete a six-hour notary


fees in the amount of $350 because she failed to maintain an accurate chronological register of all official

acts by that notary done by virtue of that notary’s office, and failed to be familiar with the duties and

responsibilities of a notary public. (11/14/12)

Lehigh County Robert N. Skinner, notary commission no. 1153576, of Fogelsville, Lehigh County, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered his notary commission because he failed to be familiar with the duties and

responsibilities of a notary public, failed to have the correct date that the notary’s commission expires on

his notarial seal, failed to maintain custody and control of his register and give a certified copy of the

register to any person applying for same, and failed to be of good character, integrity and ability.

(11/14/12)

Luzerne County

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Ann Renea Emerich, notary commission no. 1230430, of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, permanently

and voluntarily surrendered her notary commission because she failed to know through personal

knowledge or have satisfactory evidence that the signature on the document was that of the person

described in the document by two counts, failed to be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a

notary public by two counts, failed to maintain an accurate chronological register of all official acts by

that notary done by virtue of that notary’s office and failed to be of good character, integrity and ability.

(10/18/12)

McKean County Matthew B. Ishman, notary commission no. 1225938, of Bradford, McKean County, agreed to the

suspension of his notary commission for a period of twelve months, such suspension to be active for a

period of two months following which the remaining period of suspension will be immediately stayed in

favor of probation, subject to certain terms and conditions, to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $500

and probation assessment fees in concurrence with a previously imposed probation of his commission

because he failed to require the personal appearance of the signers of the document and did not reflect

good character, integrity and ability. (11/14/12)

Montgomery County Cindy A. Stewart, notary commission no. 1252386, of Fort Washington, Montgomery County, was

suspended through the expiration of her current commission, October 19, 2013, because prior to October

2010 she failed to be familiar with the duties of a notary public and on at least one occasion prior to

October 2010 she failed to require a personal appearance as required. (11/08/12)

Philadelphia County Thomas M. Croke, notary commission no. 1032887, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, agreed to the

suspension of his notary commission for a period of four months, such suspension immediately stayed in



fees in the amount of $200 because he failed to require personal appearance, and failed to be familiar with

the duties and responsibilities of a notary public. (10/18/12) Yeneisy Cabrera, notary commission no. 1205623, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, agreed to the

suspension of her notary commission for a period of five months, such suspension immediately stayed in



fees in the amount of $250 because she failed to be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary

public and failed to be of good character, integrity and ability. (10/18/12)

Jennifer A. Jandrisitz, notary commission no. 1250936, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County,

permanently and voluntarily surrendered her notary commission and permanently and voluntarily

surrendered any future right she may possess to apply for a new notary commission or other licenses,

registrations, certificates or permits authorizing her to practice as a notary in the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania because she failed to be familiar with the duties of a notary public; failed to know through

personal knowledge or have satisfactory evidence that the persons appearing before her were the persons

described in and who was executing the instrument, and; failed to keep and maintain custody and control

of an accurate chronological register of all official acts by that notary done by virtue of her office, and

when required, give a certified copy of the register in the notary’s office to any person applying for same.

(11/08/12)

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PA Board of Nursing

Allegheny County Lisa M. Childers, license number RN500614L, of Glassport, Allegheny County, was suspended

retroactive to May 14, 2012, based upon her felony conviction under the Drug Act. (06/22/12)

Berks County Pamela A. Riegel, license no. RN515546L, of Mohrsville, Berks County, was suspended for at least three

years retroactive to September 19, 2011, said suspension stayed in favor of probation, based on findings

that she violated the terms of consent agreement entered into with the State Board of Nursing. (05/23/12)

Bucks County Deborah Lynn Aldrich, license no. RN573438, of Yardley, Bucks County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to September 19, 2011, stayed in favor of three years probation based on findings that she

violated the terms and conditions of a previous Board order. (08/28/12)

Butler County Rhonda L. Eppinger, license no. RN532722, of Slippery Rock, Butler County, was indefinitely suspended

for no less than three years, based on findings that she received ARD in the disposition of felony charges,

misappropriated property from an employer, was guilty of immoral or unprofessional conduct, entered

pleas of nolo contendere to a first degree and a second degree misdemeanor and a felony, committed fraud

and deceit in the practice of nursing or in securing her admission to such practice and is unable to practice

the profession with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or

condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or

other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (06/11/12)

Shanea Climo, of Evans City, Butler County, was granted permission to sit for the Professional Nursing

Examination and upon successful completion of the examination, shall be issued a license to practice

professional nursing, to be placed immediately on probation for no less than three years. (07/20/12)

Chester County Kara A. Forsyth, license no. PN261186L, of Coatesville, Chester County, was suspended for no less than

three years, retroactive to April 19, 2012, based on her failure to comply with a consent agreement entered

into with the Board. (06/20/12)

Columbia County William J. Jacavage, license number RN240261L, of Bloomsburg, Columbia County, was indefinitely

suspended for no less than five years retroactive to December 4, 2009 based upon his violating the terms

of his disciplinary monitoring program agreement. (09/26/12)

Delaware County Sheila Murray, license no. PN268030 of Darby, Delaware County, had her license suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to October 20, 2011 based on findings that she violated the terms of a

previously issued Board order. (03/19/12)

Tanya Lane, license no. RN549899, of Media, Delaware County, was issued a public reprimand, based on

her guilty plea of theft by unlawful taking, a crime of moral turpitude. (06/12/12)

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Megan Green Rees, license no. RN332329L, of Drexel Hill, Delaware County, was suspended pursuant to

the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated June 18, 2012, which the court


(07/17/12)

Erie County Steven Halm, of Erie, Erie County, was assessed a $500 civil penalty based on findings he continued to

work as a nurse without a license. (07/18/12)

Caitlyn Leigh Cafini, license no. RN617535, of Erie, Erie County, had her license indefinitely suspended

for no less than three years, based on findings she violated terms and conditions of an agreement she

entered into with the board. (07/26/12)

Stacie Lamb Burns, license no. RN309980L, of North East, Erie County, had her license suspended for

failure to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/03/12)

Forest County Arlene Gilmore Dando, license no. PN255597L, of Marienville, Forest County, had her license

indefinitely suspended until such time as she pays a civil penalty of $3,000 and completes 20 hours of

continuing education based on findings she practiced while her license was expired. (07/24/12)

Lackawanna County Jeanne Kubelus Forconi, license no. PN079777L, of Moscow, Lackawanna County, had her license

suspended for no less than three years retroactive to April 19, 2012 based on her violating the terms of her

Consent Agreement. (06/27/12)

Lancaster County Rachel Mary Crisante, license no. PN277801, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was revoked based on

findings that she plead guilty to and has been convicted of three felonies and one crime of moral turpitude

in the courts of this Commonwealth. (06/07/12)

Lawrence County Charity Lynn Jackson, license no. PN273284, of New Castle, Lawrence County, was indefinitely

suspended based on findings that she is addicted to alcohol or is addicted to hallucinogenic or narcotic

drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (07/19/12)

Lebanon County Vicki Louise Leib, license no. PN085819L, of Lebanon, Lebanon County, was issued a public reprimand

based on her guilty plea to crimes of moral turpitude. (07/18/12)

Lehigh County Karen Lee Diaz, license no. RN583510, of Coplay, Lehigh County, and San Antonio, Texas, had her

license indefinitely suspended retroactive to May 31, 2012, based on findings she is unable to practice

nursing with reasonable skill and safety. (07/24/12)

Mercer County Katrina Yvonne Cain, license no. PN277294, of Farrell, Mercer County, had her license placed on

probation based on her guilty plea to crimes of moral turpitude. (09/27/12)

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Montgomery County Walter E. Brand, license no. RN295263L, of Lansdale, Montgomery County, was assessed a civil penalty

of $250 based on disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper licensing authority in another

state. (07/19/12)

Theresa Colbert, license nos. RN259352L and UP005868C, of North Wales, Montgomery County, had

her license placed on probation for no less than one year and no more than three years, based on findings

she is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients. (07/31/12)

Northampton County Felician Bocas Edwards, license no. RN343721L, of Easton, Northampton County, was issued a public

reprimand based on findings she pled guilty to a first degree felony. (09/27/12)

Northumberland County Victoria Steckler, applicant, of Coal Township, Northumberland County, was granted the application for a

probationary license to practice nursing. (06/08/12)

Washington County Ashley Earley, license no. PN287357, of Washington, Washington County, was indefinitely suspended

based on findings that she is addicted to alcohol or is addicted to hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other

drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (07/19/12).

York County Shemane R. Brambilla, license no. PN258422L, of York, York County, had her license indefinitely

suspended for no less than three years based on findings she violated terms and conditions of an

agreement entered into with the board. (07/26/12)

Out of State Patrick Love, of East Liverpool, Ohio, was granted a probationary license to practice professional nursing

in Pennsylvania for a period of three years. (09/27/12)

Debra Perry Dipersi, a/k/a Debra P. Madigan, license no. RN302559L, of Campbell, Ohio, was issued a

public reprimand based on disciplinary action taken against her license by the proper licensing authority

of another state. (06/14/12)

Tammy Lee Carr, license no. PN273296, of Cleveland, Ohio, was suspended pursuant to the Order of the

Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated July 11, 2012, which the court issued under section

4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (07/ 31/12)

Christina Marie Durbin, license no. RN559739, of Bridgeton, New Jersey, had her Pennsylvania license

indefinitely suspended until such time as her license to practice nursing in the State of Ohio and

Commonwealth of Virginia have been restored to unrestricted status, based on findings she received

disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in two other states. (07/18/12)

Karen Lee Diaz, license no. RN583510, of Coplay, Lehigh County and San Antonio, Texas, had her

license indefinitely suspended, retroactive to May 31, 2012, based on findings she is unable to practice

nursing with reasonable skill and safety. (07/24/12)

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PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Optometry

Philadelphia County Henry E. Parker, license no. OEG001075, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had his license

indefinitely suspended for at least three years retroactive to November 9, 2011 based on findings he

violated terms and conditions of a previous Board order. (07/13/12)

Out of State Michael George Hagar, license and certificate no. OET009104 of Gray, ME, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $1,000 and a public reprimand was placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the Board,

because he had disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper licensing authority of another

state. (11/14/12)

PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine

Elk County John Gerald Laughner, Jr., license no. OS004393L, of Johnsonburg, Elk County, had his license

suspended for no less than five years based on findings he violated the terms of his DMU Agreement

retroactive to July 6, 2010. (05/31/12)

Fayette County Michael J. Oakes, license no. OS013477, of Everson, Fayette County, had his license suspended for no

less than three years based on his violation of a previously issued board order. (08/29/12)

Out of State Robert J. Sass, license no.OS006544L, last known of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was reprimanded, based

on disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper licensing authority of another state.

(06/22/12)

Binyamin Rothstein, of Baltimore, Maryland, was granted a Pennsylvania license to practice immediately

placed on probation for at least five years. (09/10/12)

PA Board of Pharmacy

Clearfield County Christopher P. Dombroski, license no. RP037373L, of Houtzdale, Clearfield County, had his license

suspended for no less than three years retroactive to August 16, 2011, with one year active suspension and

the remaining period stayed in favor of probation based violation of board order and guilty plea to theft by

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unlawful taking or disposition, a felony. (07/24/12)

Dauphin County Michael Joseph Mullen, license no. RP038378L, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was suspended,

retroactive to September 21, 2011, for a period of five years, with one year active suspension and

remainder stayed in favor of four years probation, based upon his violation of a previous board order.

(09/27/12)

Delaware County Marc W. Dudek, license no. RP438030, of Garnet Valley, Delaware County, was suspended retroactive to

February 21, 2012, for a period of four years, with one year active suspension and remainder stayed in

favor of three years probation, based upon his violation of a previous board order. (09/27/12)

Lackawanna County Dane Robert Craig, license no. RP035262L, of South Abington Township, Lackawanna County, was

indefinitely suspended with two years active suspension, remainder stayed to no less than five years

probation based on his violation of the Drug Act. (07/24/12)

Lehigh County Pauline M. Vargo, license no. RP040735L of Fogelsville, Lehigh County, was ordered to cease and desist

from administering any injectable medications, biological, and immunizations to patients/customers until

she has been granted the proper authority by the board and a public reprimand shall be placed on her

permanent disciplinary record with the board because she violated the law by administering vaccinations

without first being granted authority by the board to do so. (10/23/12)

Luzerne County George Michael Waschko, license no. RP028286L, of Sugarloaf, Luzerne County, was assessed a civil

penalty of $5000 and had his license suspended for three years, stayed in favor of three years probation,

based on findings that he is guilty of gross negligence or other malpractice. (06/22/12)

York County Kerry Dwain Stetler, license no. RP032539L, of York, York County, was suspended for no less than six

years retroactive to January 17, 2012, with one year active suspension and the remaining period stayed in

favor of probation, based on findings that he failed to abide by the terms and conditions of his monitoring

program. (07/24/12)

Out of State Dianne Dicanzio Tejani, license no. RP027377L of Phoenix, Arizona, paid a civil penalty of $500

because she received disciplinary action by the proper pharmacist licensing authority of another state.

(10/23/12)

PA Board of Physical Therapy

Allegheny County Achjan (Adi) Chadran, license number PT006189L, of Wexford, Allegheny County had his license

revoked for no less than five years, and was issued a civil penalty of $10,000 plus investigation costs,

based on findings he was convicted of a felony. (05/29/12)

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Olga V. Woderak, license number PT020294, of Carnegie, Allegheny County, was suspended for no less

than three years, retroactive to March 27, 2012 based on findings she violated the terms of the Board’s

Consent Agreement and Order. (07/20/12)

PA Board of Podiatry No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Psychology

Chester County John H. Edgette, license no. PS004574L, of Malvern, Chester County, was suspended pursuant to the

Order of the Court of Common Pleas of York County dated July 17, 2012, which the court issued under


Crawford County Scott Adam Merritt, license no. PS006901L of Meadville, Crawford County, had a public reprimand

placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the board and his license suspended for a minimum

period of one year because he is unable to practice psychology with reasonable skill and safety by reason

of illness or as a result of mental or physical condition. (11/05/12)

Real Estate Commission

Berks County Jose A. Jerez, license no. RS296763, of Reading, Berks County, was suspended pursuant to the Order of

the Court of Common Pleas of Berks County dated June 12, 2012, which the court issued under section

4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (06/27/12)

Delaware County Chakawarn Sirirathasuk, license no. RS291180 of Upper Darby, Delaware County, had his license

revoked based on convictions of conspiracy to defraud the United States and aiding and assisting in the

filing of false income tax returns. (6/21/12)

Michael Carr, license no. RS225849L, of Springfield, Delaware County, had his license revoked based on

his violation of the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act and the Real Estate Commission’s

Regulations by having made a substantial misrepresentation, demonstrated bad faith, dishonesty,

untrustworthiness or incompetency (04/26/12)

Lackawanna County Dawn M. Barletta, license no. RS301918 of Moscow, Lackawanna County, had her license indefinitely

suspended stayed in favor of probation, for at least six months for having been convicted of a

misdemeanor which relates to the profession. (06/21/12)

Montgomery County Mitchell A. Goldman, license no. RS183933L, of Hatfield, Montgomery County, had his license revoked

based on his violation of the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act and the Real Estate

Commission’s Regulations by having made a substantial misrepresentation, demonstrated bad faith,

dishonesty, untrustworthiness or incompetency. (04/26/12)

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Cecelia A. Patterson, license no. RS306195 of Wyndmoor, Montgomery County, had her license

indefinitely suspended stayed in favor of probation, for having been convicted of a third degree felony

under the Public Welfare Code. (06/21/12) Elizabeth Platt, of King of Prussia, Montgomery County, was granted a license on probation for the

duration of her criminal probation and payment of all costs. (07/22/12)

Philadelphia County Alexander Jerry, Jr., license no. RS222381L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended

pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County dated June 11, 2012, which



Thomas Leslie McGill, III, license no. RS271839, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended

pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County dated June 11, 2012, which


immediately. (06/ 27 /12)

LaTanya Stephenson, license no. RS250042, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had her license

automatically suspended based on a payment totaling $17,500 being made from the Real Estate Recovery

Fund to satisfy the claim of Bernice McKnight, c/o Rosemary McKenna, Esquire, Blank Rome, who have

uncollectible civil judgments against LaTanya Stephenson. (06/21/12)

Orlando Martinez, license no. RM419964, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended pursuant

to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated August 17, 2012, which the



Jacob Varghese, license nos. RM062118A and RM419334, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was

ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,000 and his licenses placed on probation to run concurrent with his

criminal probation, based on his criminal convictions. (08/01/12)

PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

Allegheny County Arthur Richard Merrell, license no. PC003338 of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, agreed to the permanent

voluntary surrender of his license to practice the profession, because he was convicted in a court of this

Commonwealth of crimes of moral turpitude involving sexual contact with a 14-year-old male under his

care and supervision. (11/13/12)

Bucks County Andrea E. Sywulak, license no. PS003501L of Southampton, Bucks County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $3,000 and costs of investigation in the amount of $529.76, a public reprimand placed on her

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license, and she must complete a total of 20 contact hours of remedial education addressing the subjects of

child custody, law, and ethics, because she failed to cautiously and conservatively interpret data from

interviews or tests and refraining from drawing conclusions not adequately supported by the data, failed to

utilize the best interests of the child standard, and committed unprofessional conduct by departing from,

or failing to conform to the standards of acceptable and prevailing psychological practice and by failing to

assess the individual and family factors that affect the best psychological interests of the child. (11/05/12)

Centre County Rachel Tilden D’Altrui, license no. PC004851, of State College, Centre County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $3,000 and to take 30 hours of continuing education, including ten hours live in-person

and three hours in ethics, because she failed to complete 30 clock hours of continuing education to meet

the requirements for the March 1, 2009 to February 28, 2011 biennial reporting period. (11/13/12)

Delaware County Kimberly Mee-Kyung Wenke, license no. SW127932, of Glen Mills, Delaware County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $500 because she practiced as a social worker while her license was lapsed.

(11/13/12)

Lehigh County Shira R. Vergauwen, license no. SW126602, of Bethlehem, Lehigh County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $1,200 and her license was publicly reprimanded because her licensed was lapsed from March

1, 2011 to May 14, 2012. (10/16/12)

Montgomery County Jennifer Hope Bullock, license no. PC004367, of Jenkintown, Montgomery County was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $500 because she practiced as a licensed professional counselor while her license was

lapsed. (11/13/12)

Philadelphia County Frances A. Pollock, license no. MF000070, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $1,000 and her license was publicly reprimanded because she practiced as a licensed

marriage and family therapist while her license was lapsed. (10/16/12)

Elizabeth R. Weisman, license no. SW012508L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay

a civil penalty of $500 and a public reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board

because she practiced as a social worker while her license was lapsed. (11/13/12)

Westmoreland County Donald F. Nicoll, license no. CW001007L, of Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, was ordered to pay

a civil penalty of $500 because he practiced as a clinical social worker while his license was lapsed.

(11/13/12)

Out of State Eileen R. Glazer, license no. SW123323, of Audubon, NJ, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,000

and her license was publicly reprimanded, because she practiced as a social worker while her license was

lapsed. (10/19/12)

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Barry M. Horton, license no. PC004741, of Bear, DE, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $300 and take

three hours of continuing education in ethics necessary to fulfill the requirements for the March 1, 2009 to

February 28, 2011 reporting period, because he failed to complete 30 clock hours of continuing education

to meet the requirements for the March 1, 2009 to February 28, 2011 biennial reporting period. (11/13/12)

PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons

Allegheny County Family Motorsports, Inc., license no. VD028060, of Carmichael, California, formerly of Pittsburgh,

Allegheny County, was revoked because it sold new vehicles for which it did not hold a franchise

agreement in writing with the manufacturer and conducted business at a location other than that

authorized by its license. (08/07/12)

Mark Thomas Craighead, license no. MV183054, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was revoked and

assessed a civil penalty of $6,000 based upon his criminal convictions for crimes of moral turpitude,

felony crimes, and making a material misstatement on a licensure application. (08/07/12)

Brady L. Hill, Sr., license no. MV122893L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was revoked effective

September 10, 2012 based upon his conviction of felony crimes and crimes of moral turpitude. (08/09/12)

Paul A. Turner, license number MV108634L, of Braddock, Allegheny County, was revoked and assessed

a civil penalty of $15,000, based upon his criminal conviction for crimes of moral turpitude, felony

crimes, and making material misstatements on licensure applications. (08/07/12)

Beaver County Ramsey Joe Huddleston, of Beaver, Beaver County, was granted a probationary license as a vehicle

salesperson. (07/12/12)

Berks County John J. Medaglia, license no. MV214952, of Birdsboro, Berks County, was suspended pursuant to the

Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Berks County dated July 9, 2012, which the court issued under


Bucks County Michael M. Sullivan, license no. MV190569 of New Hope, Bucks County, agreed to permanently and

voluntarily surrender his vehicle salesperson’s license and to cease and desist from the practice of being a

vehicle salesperson because he was found guilty in a court of competent jurisdiction in this state of a

felony or a misdemeanor which relates to the profession (11/02/12)

Chester County Frederick Trabbold, license no. MV006100L of Coatesville, Chester County, was suspended for failure to

pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (07/16/12)

Dauphin County Jeremy S. Hunter, license no. MV195743, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was revoked and assessed a

civil penalty of $7,000 based upon his criminal conviction for crimes of moral turpitude, his conviction

for felony crimes, and making material misstatements on licensure applications. (07/03/12)

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Delaware County Clifton R. Mackay, of Haverford, Montgomery and Delaware Counties, was granted a probationary

license as a vehicle salesperson. (07/12/12)

Angel M. Knott, of Norwood, Delaware County, was granted a license placed on probation based upon

her pleading guilty to criminal convictions. (09/11/12)

Franklin County Diane M. Clouse, license no. MV206766, of Mont Alto, Franklin County, was indefinitely suspended and

assessed a civil penalty of $1,000 because she engaged in conduct in connection with the sale of a vehicle

which demonstrates unprofessional conduct or incompetency. (07/03/12)

Lackawanna County Albert Walta, license no. MV120046L, of Dunmore, Lackawanna County, was revoked and assessed a

civil penalty of $1,000 based upon his criminal conviction for a felony crime of moral turpitude.

(09/05/12)

Luzerne County Joshua M. Zuder, license no. MV215760L, of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, was suspended for three

months retroactive to July 12, 2010, based upon pleading guilty to a crime of moral turpitude. (06/07/12)

Montgomery County Clifton R. Mackay, of Haverford, Montgomery and Delaware Counties, was granted a probationary

license as a vehicle salesperson. (07/12/12)

Alex L. Sherrill, license no. MV231332, of Norristown, Montgomery County, was suspended pursuant to

the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of York County dated July 17, 2012, which the court issued

under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (07/31/12)

Westmoreland County Nicolas Clista, t/d/b/a Nicholas Angelo Motors, LLC, of New Kensington, Westmoreland County, was

granted a probationary license as a vehicle salesperson. (07/12/12)

Craig J. Ziegler, license no. MV138690L, of Irwin, Westmoreland County, was levied a $1,000 civil

penalty and was suspended for a period of one year, stayed in favor of probation, based upon his

conviction for misdemeanor and felony crimes involving moral turpitude and making a material

misstatement on an application for licensure. (08/07/12)

Len’s Auto Sales, license no. VD017621L, of New Florence, Westmoreland County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty in the amount of $150 because it had an outdoor display area that was not large enough for

the display of at least five vehicles, with doors opened, of the type of vehicle sold at the dealership, nor

was the display properly graded with concrete asphalt, slag, brick, stone, aggregate gravel, cinder or a

similar material as required, nor was the display separated from the parking area of adjacent businesses

and residences by grass strips, ropes and pennants, painted lines or some other conspicuous means of

separation, nor was the display properly lit when the business was open during evening hours, the

dealership, additionally, did not properly post its regular business hours in a conspicuous place for the

visiting public, failed to produce business records when an authorized agent of the board reasonably

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requested the licensee to produce business records, continued sales activity after cancellation of franchise,

failed to properly display licenses and failed to maintain an established place of business. (11/02/12)

William T. Cahill, III, license no. MV184198, of Wexford, Westmoreland County, was ordered to pay a

$500 civil penalty and his license suspended for one year with such suspension stayed in favor of

probation because he was convicted of crime(s) of moral turpitude within five years prior to his

application for licensure and he made material misstatements in application for licensure concerning his

criminal convictions. (11/02/12)

James E. McCloy, license no. MV202623 of Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, was revoked based

on his pleading guilty to four felony counts. (08/24/12)

York County Rolf Garcia, license no.MV213575, York, York County, was issued a civil penalty of $1,000 and a

reprimand for pleading guilty to a misdemeanor crime of moral turpitude. (08/10/12)

PA Board of Veterinary Medicine No disciplinary actions taken.

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