DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS February 2018

Acting Secretary of State Robert Torres announced that 107 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

PA Board of Chiropractic PA Board of Cosmetology PA Board of Crane Operators 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 Massage Therapy 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

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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 2 Lackawanna 2

Allegheny 7 Lancaster 2

Armstrong 0 Lawrence 3

Beaver 1 Lebanon 0

Bedford 0 Lehigh 2

Berks 3 Luzerne 2

Blair 0 Lycoming 1

Bradford 0 McKean 0

Bucks 4 Mercer 1

Butler 1 Mifflin 0

Cambria 2 Monroe 1

Cameron 0 Montgomery 4

Carbon 0 Montour 1

Centre 0 Northampton 1

Chester 0 Northumberland 2

Clarion 0 Perry 0

Clearfield 0 Philadelphia 12

Clinton 0 Pike 0

Columbia 1 Potter 0

Crawford 1 Schuylkill 1

Cumberland 2 Snyder 0

Dauphin 0 Somerset 0

Delaware 4 Sullivan 0

Elk 1 Susquehanna 0

Erie 1 Tioga 1

Fayette 1 Union 0

Forest 0 Venango 1

Franklin 0 Warren 1

Fulton 0 Washington 3

Greene 0 Wayne 1

Huntingdon 1 Westmoreland 1

Indiana 0 Wyoming 0

Jefferson 1 York 1

Juniata 0 Total in-State actions 77

Actions taken against professionals with non-PA addresses 30

Total 107

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PA Board of Accountancy No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Architects Licensure Board No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Barber Examiners Adams County Gary Lynn Riley, Sr., license no. BL053245, last known of Hanover, Adams County, was indefinitely

suspended immediately stayed in favor of probation, based upon his felony conviction. (11/30/17)

Allegheny County Wilbert C. Taylor, III, license no. BL053741, last known of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was suspended

pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County dated December 11, 2017,

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

immediately. (01/19/18)

Lancaster County Roberto E. Juarbe, license no. BM093658, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was suspended for a period of

one (1) year, such suspension shall be immediately stayed in favor of probation, subject to the Board's

terms and conditions; and a public reprimand was placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the

Board, because he has been convicted of any felony. (02/26/18)

PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Out of State Robert P. Strell, of Williamsville, New York, was assessed a $5000 civil penalty for having completed a

real estate appraisal of property without holding an appropriate, current and valid certificate from the

State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers. (12/22/17)

PA Board of Chiropractic No disciplinary actions taken.

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PA Board of Cosmetology Philadelphia County Martha Pena t/d/b/a Martha’s Beauty Salon and Boutique Unisex, license no. CB120891, of Philadelphia,

Philadelphia County, was indefinitely suspended and was assessed a $2,250 civil penalty, based upon

employing unlicensed individuals, aiding and abetting in the unlicensed practice of the profession, and

failing to have an owner or designated person in charge of the salon during regular business hours.

(11/13/17)

PA Board of Crane Operators No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Dentistry Cambria County Meagan Alexander, license no. DH069678, of Portage, Cambria County, was automatically suspended

based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (01/09/18)

PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Funeral Directors Delaware County William J. O’Leary, license no. FD011958L, of Springfield, Delaware County, was suspended for failing

to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (11/06/17)

Robert L. D'anjolell, II, license no. FD012875L, of Broomall, Delaware County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200.00); and within six (6) months from the

effective date of this Order, attend and successfully complete the missing hours of continuing education to

meet the requirements for the February 2, 2014 - February 1, 2016 biennial reporting period, because he

was six (6) hours short of the minimum six (6) total hours of continuing education required for the

renewal of his license. (01/17/18)

PA Board of Landscape Architects No disciplinary actions taken.

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PA Board of Massage Therapy

Berks County Melissa Jennifer Szymanski, license no. MSG003733, of Birdsboro, Berks County, was suspended for no

less than three years retroactive to July 15, 2016, based on findings she violated the terms of a previous

board order. (12/22/17)

Cumberland County Liping Yan, a/k/a Li Ping Yan, L.M.T., d/b/a Li's Asian Spa, license no. MSG009316, of Carlisle,

Cumberland County, was order to pay a civil penalty of ten thousand dollars ($10,000), suspended for one

(1) year to be immediately stayed in favor of probation, and a public reprimand placed on her permanent

disciplinary record with the Board, because she utilized the services of the unlicensed Wang Yi Fan in

April of 2017 to provide massage therapy services for clients of Li's Asian Spa; aided and abetted Wang

Yi Fan in the unlicensed practice of massage therapy by allowing Wang Yi Fan to provide massage

therapy services; did not cooperate with the Board, the Department of State, or the Bureau of Enforcement

and Investigation in the investigation of a complaint; did not provide massage therapy records

immediately upon demand by the Board; did not maintain massage therapy records for at least 3 years

from the last date that services were provided to the client; did not conspicuously display the massage

therapist’s name and the title L.M.T. on an identification badge where massage therapy services were

being provided; and did not include the massage therapist’s license number in all advertisements

(2/06/18)

Delaware County William Eric Webb, license no. MSG004011, of Wayne, Delaware County, was revoked and assessed a

civil penalty of $20,000 based on his felony and misdemeanor convictions. (12/22/17)

Lackawanna County Chris Clarke, of Scranton, Lackawanna County, was denied a massage therapist license based on his

felony conviction under the Drug Act, a crime of moral turpitude, and inability to practice with

reasonable skill and safety. (10/19/17)

Lancaster County James R. Deiter, license no. MSG002800, of Holtwood, Lancaster County, was revoked and assessed a

civil penalty of $40,000 based on his felony convictions and crimes of moral turpitude. (12/19/17)

PA Board of Medicine

Adams County Rita Marie Boutot a/k/a Rita B. Harrison, license nos. MD067781L and PAK000136, of Biglerville,

Adams County, had her licenses to practice as a Medical Physician and Surgeon and Physician

Acupuncturist temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that her continued practice

within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety.

(02/12/18)

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Allegheny County Matthew Jerome Meredick, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was denied a license to practice as an

orthotic fitter, because he failed to demonstrate that he could safely practice the profession due to

possible addiction to alcohol. (01/09/18)

Sean Morgan, license no. MA058414, of Bridgeville, Allegheny County, was suspended for no less than

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

allow his participation in the Disciplinary Monitoring Unit, because he could not practice as a medical

physician assistant with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness, addiction to drugs or

alcohol, or mental incompetence. (2/07/18)

Cambria County Glenn Bryan Davis, license no. MD072541L, last known of Johnstown, Cambria County, was

automatically suspended based on his numerous felony convictions under the Drug Act. (12/27/17)

Fayette County Donald Kenneth Brooks, license no. YM007255L, of Vanderbilt, Fayette County, was indefinitely and

actively suspended until such time as the Board grants the reinstatement of his license, because he is

unable to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety to patients. (2/06/18)

Lawrence County Brandi Nichole Haswell, license no. YM014264, of Ellwood City, Lawrence County, was indefinitely

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

three years of probation, because she is unable to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety

to patients by reason of illness, addiction to drugs or alcohol, or mental incompetence. (2/06/18)

Thomas Ranieri, M.D., license no. MD037844E, of New Castle, Lawrence County, was 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. (02/09/18)

Lehigh County Marcus Alexander Saunders, license no. MD439206, of Center Valley, Lehigh County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $2500, because he was convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor relating to a health

profession 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 a court of any other state, territory or country; was convicted of any felony; has been

convicted of any misdemeanor related to the practice of the profession and made a misleading, deceptive,

untrue or fraudulent representation in the practice of the profession or practicing fraud or deceit, either

alone or as a conspirator, in obtaining a license, certification or registration or in obtaining admission to a

medical college. (02/06/18)

John Francis Mitchell, license no. MD020824E, of Allentown, Lehigh County, was ordered to pay costs

of investigation of $3500 and successfully complete 30 hours of remedial education, because he failed to

comply with the Board's regulations when prescribing controlled substances to his patients and was guilty

of immoral and unprofessional conduct with respect to his prescribing of Vyvanse at dosages greater than

manufacturer's recommendations and prescribing Vyvanse together with simultaneous prescriptions for

other similar medications without adequate documentation in the medical record to justify the use of said

medications. (2/06/18)

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Montgomery County Spiro Y. Kassis, M.D., license no. MD061655L, of Norristown, Montgomery County, had his license to

practice as a medical physician and surgeon 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. (2/20/18)

Montour County Abraham J. Layon, M.D., license no. MD443786, of Danville, Montour County, had his license to

practice as a medical physician and surgeon 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. (02/12/18)

Philadelphia County John Flemming, license no. YM000733L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered his license, because he cannot practice as a respiratory care practitioner with

reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness, addiction to hallucinogenic, narcotic or other

drugs or alcohol, or mental incompetence. (2/07/18)

Joel Bennett Glass, license no. MD011184E, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered his license, because he had a license or other authorization to practice the

profession suspended, revoked, refused or otherwise disciplined by the proper authority of another state.

(2/06/17)

Mark B. Fabi, license no. MD036925E, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for twenty-

four months, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of probation, and was ordered to undergo

practice monitoring and successfully complete 25 hours of remedial education, because he violated a law

disciplinary order of the Board. (2/06/18)

Donovan Mitchell Simmons, license no. MD417115, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was actively

suspended for a minimum period of three (3) years, because he had a license or other authorization to

practice the profession suspended, revoked, refused or otherwise disciplined by the proper licensing

authority of another state. (2/06/18)

Schuylkill County Kelly Ann Starr, license no. YM002066L, of Pottsville, Schuylkill County, was automatically suspended

based on a misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (12/04/17)

Wayne County Patrick Usanga, unlicensed, currently of Waymart, Wayne County, was issued a $10,000 civil penalty and

ordered to cease and desist, because he performed medical treatments and billed for medical treatments he

was not licensed to perform. (12/20/17)

Out of State John James Tiedeken, PA license no. MD438316, of Carmichael, California, was indefinitely suspended

with the suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of an indefinite period of probation, because he had

a license or other authorization to practice the profession suspended, revoked, refused, or otherwise

disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (2/07/18)

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Nadiv Shapira, PA license no. MD040469E, of Wilmington, Delaware, was ordered to pay a civil penalty

in the amount of $500, because he had a license or other authorization to practice the profession

disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (02/06/18)

Patrick Eugene Callahan, PA license no. MD055706L, of Sykesville, Maryland, was suspended for a

period of at least one (1) year, with said suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation, subject to

the Board's terms and conditions, because he had a license or other authorization to practice the profession

disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (02/06/18)

David Stuart Shenker, PA license no. MD445086, of Natick, Massachusetts, was indefinitely suspended

for no less than three years with the suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation based on

receiving disciplinary action by another state. (12/20/17)

Ramiro Leal, PA license no. MD073539L, of Morristown, New Jersey, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered his license because he had a license or other authorization to practice the profession

suspended, revoked, refused or otherwise disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state.

(2/06/18)

Carl David Bramson, PA license no. MD043678E, of Sarasota, Florida, had a public reprimand placed on

his permanent disciplinary record with the Board, because he had a license or other authorization to

practice the profession suspended, revoked, refused or otherwise disciplined by the proper licensing

authority of another state. (2/06/18)

Donald E Berman, PA license no. MD017872E, of Stamford, Connecticut, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000), because he had a license or other authorization to practice the

profession suspended, revoked, refused or otherwise disciplined by the proper licensing authority of

another state. (2/06/18)

Gangadhar Madupu, of Rome, New York, was granted a PA license to practice medicine and surgery, and

immediately placed on probation for no less than five years, based upon disciplinary action taken by

another state and having been guilty of immoral or unprofessional conduct. (12/28/17)

Mark David Schreiber, PA license no. MD039206E, last known of Tamarac, Florida, was automatically

suspended for no less than ten years from date of conviction based on a conviction which would be the

equivalent of a felony under the Drug Act in this Commonwealth. (01/09/18)

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

Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public

Philadelphia County Ashley M. Aviles, notary commission no. 1272365, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, agreed to the

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

probation, to successfully complete a six-hour notary practice and procedure course, and to pay a civil

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penalty in the amount of $250 and probation assessment fees in the amount of $300 because she failed to

maintain custody and control of her notary seal, which resulted in another person notarizing D.M.’s

signature when he was not present; failed to keep and maintain custody and control of an accurate

chronological notary register, by sharing a notary register with another notary and failing to record all

notarizations in chronological order; failed to be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary

public, by failing to maintain custody and control of her notary seal, sharing a notary register with another

notary, and failing to record all notarization in chronological order; and failed to be of good character,

integrity and ability, by sharing a notary register with another notary and failing to record all notarizations

in chronological order. (02/20/18)

Deirdre Kane, notary commission no. 1264459, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered her notary commission because she failed to maintain custody and control of an

accurate chronological register; failed to be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary public,

by failing to maintain custody and control of an accurate chronological register, notarizing a copy of the

naturalization certificate, and failing to include all of the essential notarization language on the

naturalization certificate; and failed to be of good character, integrity and ability, by failing to maintain

custody and control of an accurate chronological register, notarizing a copy of the naturalization

certificate, and failing to include all of the essential notarization language on the naturalization certificate.

(02/21/18)

PA Board of Nursing

Allegheny County Kristina Marie Lehman, license no. RN549148, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was revoked based on

pleading guilty to five felonies and eight crimes of moral turpitude. (09/15/17)

Johanna Bommer Pugliano, license no. RN259071L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was indefinitely

suspended based on being addicted to alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend

to impair judgment or coordination. (07/31/17)

Angela Marie Kilbert, license no. RN597452, of McKeesport, Allegheny County, was indefinitely

suspended based on her felony convictions. (09/15/17)

Berks County Abby L. Tyson, license no. PN276800, of Bethel, Berks County, was automatically suspended based on

her guilty plea to a felony under the Drug Act. (12/29/17)

Michelle Lizette Miranda, license no. PN277742, of Womelsdorf, Berks County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to April 11, 2017, and was assessed $525 in costs of investigation, based upon

being addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or

coordination. (10/30/17)

Bucks County Kamaria Johnson, license no. PN294434, of Quakertown, Bucks County, was automatically suspended based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (10/27/17)

Maria Lazzari, license no. PN276317, of Bristol, Bucks County, was automatically suspended based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (10/27/17)

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Gisela Leair Meyerle, license no. PN261617, of Langhorne, Bucks County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to September 18, 2017, based on findings that she violated the terms of a

consent agreement entered into with the Commonwealth. (11/07/17)

Columbia County Jeremy S. Timko, license no. PN298810, of Bloomsburg, Columbia County, was publicly reprimanded

and assessed a $500 civil penalty based on committing fraud or deceit in securing admission to practice.

(12/13/17)

Cumberland County Lee Ann Meier, license no. RN269401L, of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, was suspended for no

less than three years retroactive to March 10, 2017, based on her failure to comply with a previous Board

order. (08/28/17)

Elk County Nicole Alexandra Chubbuck, license no. PN283620, of St. Marys, Elk County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to July 27, 2017, based on violating the terms of a previous Board order.

(01/03/18)

Huntingdon County Billie J. Leroy, license no. RN352419L, of Dudley, Huntingdon County, had his license to practice as a

registered nurse 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. (2/1/18)

Jefferson County Matthew W. Myers, license no. RN515922L, of Reynoldsville, Jefferson County, was automatically suspended based on his felony convictions under the Drug Act. (08/10/17)

Lawrence County Brenda Lee Shirey, license no. PN254594L, of Volant, Lawrence County, was indefinitely suspended,

stayed in favor of probation for no less than three years retroactive to April 24, 2015 based on receiving

ARD in disposition of felony charges. (12/21/17)

Luzerne County Stacey Elaine Wright, license nos. PN263739 and RN600147, of Nanticoke, Luzerne County, was

reprimanded based on committing fraud or deceit in securing her admission to practice. (12/13/17)

Lorraine Linda Labor, license no. RN652823, of Kingston, Luzerne County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to March 10, 2017, based on her failure to comply with a previous Board

order. (08/09/17)

Lycoming County Yoncie Rafael Soto, license no. RN645559, of Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to January 31, 2017, and was assessed costs of investigation fee of $350 based on

being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness

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

other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (12/13/17)

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Monroe County Kelly Ann Sylvester, license no. RN546328, of Canadensis, Monroe County, was revoked because she

was convicted of a crime of moral turpitude. (12/15/17)

Montgomery County Casey Lyn Shechtman, license no. RN636466, of Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, was suspended for

no less than three years retroactive to October 30, 2017, based on findings she violated the terms of a

previous board order. (01/05/18)

Northampton County Susan E. Reiger, license no. RN226768L, of Bethlehem, Northampton County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to July 26, 2017, and assessed $350 in costs of investigation fee, by reason of

addiction to alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or

coordination. (10/31/17)

Northumberland County Amber Kay Weir, license no. PN266365, of Northumberland, Northumberland County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to January 25, 2017, and was assessed costs of investigation fee of $350, because

she is addicted to alcohol, hallucinogenic, narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or

coordination. (12/15/17)

Carol A. Matzura, license no. RN0254926L, of Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, was suspended

for no less than three years retroactive to June 9, 2017, based on findings she violated the terms of a

previous board order. (11/08/17)

Philadelphia County Lorraine Y. Zeno, license no. PN285033, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had her license to practice

as a licensed practical nurse temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that her continued

practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety.

(2/1/18)

Ebonnie S. Sykes, license no. PN292180, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for one

year immediately stayed in favor of probation based on pleading guilty to a crime of moral turpitude.

(12/13/17)

Lisa M. Whitehouse, license no. RN612827, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to July 17, 2017, and was assessed costs of investigation fee of $525, because she is

unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or

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

drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (12/13/17)

Cathy B. Ross, license no. PN0996101L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was indefinitely

suspended and was assessed a $525 cost of investigation fee for being addicted to alcohol or

hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination or mental

incompetence. (07/31/17)

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Tioga County Sara Colien McNamara, license no. PN275931, of Wellsboro, Tioga County, was indefinitely suspended

for no less than three months based on her pleading guilty to a misdemeanor. (06/20/17)

Venango County Jesse Adam Kay, license no. PN292622, of Oil City, Venango County, was indefinitely suspended for no

less than two years, with at least the first sixty days to be served as an active suspension and the

remainder stayed in favor of probation, based on his conviction for a crime of moral turpitude. (09/15/17)

Warren County Kristin Marie Strickland, license no. PN279644, of Youngsville, Warren County, was indefinitely

suspended for at least six months because she pled guilty to a crime of moral turpitude and was convicted

of a felony. (12/13/17)

Washington County Tracey A. Vicinski, license no. RN320836L, of McDonald, Washington County, was automatically

suspended for two years retroactive to June 9, 2017, based on being convicted of two ungraded

misdemeanors under the Drug Act. (12/21/17)

Steffani Stofik, license no. RN516470L, of Washington, Washington County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to October 30, 2017, based on findings she violated the terms of a previous

board order. (01/09/18)

Kelly Rae Metz, license no. PN291899, of Canonsburg, Washington County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to September 14, 2017, based on findings she violated the terms of a previous

board order. (11/08/17)

Out of State Sally A. Miller, PA license no. RN526402L, of Chaffee, New York, was indefinitely suspended and

assessed a $500 civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken by another state and her failure to report

same to the Board. (09/15/17)

Janet E. McDermott, PA license no. RN278875L, of Trappe, Maryland, was indefinitely suspended and

assessed a civil penalty of $500, based on receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority

of another state and failing to report same to the Board. (06/20/17)

Susan McCullough, PA license no. RN340356L, of Gibbstown, New Jersey, was indefinitely suspended

and assessed a civil penalty of $1000, based on receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing

authority of another state, failing to report same to the Board and committing fraud or deceit in the

practice or securing her admission to practice. (06/20/17)

Raymond Nulph, PA license no. RN624312, of Las Vegas, Nevada, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to January 19, 2016 and was assessed $200 in costs of investigation, based upon being

addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or

coordination. (03/22/17)

Virginia May, PA license no. RN679689, of West Monroe, Louisiana, was indefinitely suspended based

on disciplinary action taken by another state. (04/27/17)

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Marlyn Morton, PA license no. PN281779, of Camden, New Jersey, was assessed a $500 civil penalty and

was reprimanded based on disciplinary action taken by a licensing authority in another state and failure to

report same to the Board. (04/25/17)

Janet Rivera, PA license no. PN253463L, of Mays Landing, New Jersey, was suspended retroactive to

December 12, 2017, pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Chester County dated

December 12, 2017, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The

suspension is effective immediately. (12/20/17)

Carl T. Valenti, PA license no. RN321644L, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, was indefinitely suspended and

was assessed a $1500 civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken by another state, failing to report

same to the Board and committing fraud or deceit on his renewal form. (12/13/17)

Jenifer L. Swihart, PA license no. PN265442, of Morgantown, West Virginia, was assessed a $500 civil

penalty, had her license reprimanded and was ordered to complete six hours of CE in ethics based on

receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state and failing to report same

to the Board. (10/31/17)

Stephanie Wiler-Jordan, PA license no. RN570326, of Richmond, Virginia, was indefinitely suspended

based upon disciplinary action taken by other states. (12/15/17)

Theresa Totani, PA license no. RN229468L, of Santa Monica, California, was indefinitely suspended for

no less than three years based upon disciplinary action taken by another state. (12/21/17)

Aimee Thrasher, PA license no. RN534448, of Astoria, New York, was suspended for failing to pay a

previously imposed civil penalty. (01/04/18)

Paul Morgana, PA license no. RN664890, of East Meadow, New York, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to January 10, 2017 and was assessed $350 in costs of investigation by reason of addiction to

alcohol or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination.

(10/31/17)

Sandra Fitterer Roth, PA license no. RN543766, last known of Bismarck, North Dakota, was publicly

reprimanded and was assessed a $500 civil penalty based on receiving disciplinary action by the proper

licensing authority of another state and failing to report same to the Board. (09/15/17)

Linda Richardson Peters, PA license no. RN344320L, of The Villages, Florida, was revoked based on

disciplinary action taken by another state. (04/26/17)

Judith L. Robison, PA license no. RN539700, of Kelso, Washington, was indefinitely suspended and

assessed a $500 civil penalty, based on disciplinary action taken by another state and her failure to report

same to the Board. (09/15/17)

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

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

PA Board of Optometry Crawford County Gregory A Griffith, license and certificate no. OEG000519, of Meadville, Crawford County, was ordered

to complete the missing hours of continuing education necessary to meet the requirements for the

December 1, 2012 - November 30, 2014 reporting period, pay a civil penalty of $700.00, and his license

will be publicly reprimanded, because he failed to submit proof of completion of at least thirty (30) credit

hours of continuing education during the December 1, 2012 - November 30, 2014 biennial reporting

period. (02/01/18)

PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine

Bucks County William Joseph O’Brien, III, license no. OS008318L, last known of Levittown, Bucks County, was

revoked and assessed a civil penalty of $5,000 based upon numerous felony and misdemeanor

convictions. (12/21/17)

Westmoreland County Felix Brizuela D.O, license no. OS008175L, of Harrison City, Westmoreland County, had his license to

practice Osteopathic Medicine 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. (01/31/18)

Out of State William J. Duensing, PA license no. OS013149, of Pekin, Illinois, was indefinitely suspended based on

disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of another state. (12/11/17)

Terry McAnallen, PA license no. OS011898, of Henderson, Nevada, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered his license, because he had a license to practice osteopathic medicine disciplined by the

proper licensing authority of another state. (02/14/18)

Vinson Michael Disanto, PA license no. OS006284L, of McKinney, Texas, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000), because he had a license to practice osteopathic medicine and

surgery revoked or suspended or had other disciplinary action taken, or an application for a license

refused, revoked or suspended by the proper licensing authority of another state. (2/14/18)

PA Board of Pharmacy Beaver County Correna Ann Pfeiffer, license no. RP437798, of Monaca, Beaver County, was suspended for a minimum

period of two years, retroactive to October 8, 2015, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of

probation until such a time as respondent is released from criminal probation; because she violated

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Section 5(a)(2) of the Act, 63 P.S. § 390-5(a)(2) by being found guilty, pleading guilty, entering a plea of

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

Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony charges, to any offense in connection with the

practice of pharmacy or any offense involving moral turpitude before any court of record of any

jurisdiction. (2/27/18)

Montgomery County Israel O. Ogunleye, license no. RP036479R, of Abington, Montgomery County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $2,500.00 as well as attend and successfully complete at least eight hours of remedial

education, because he knowingly allowed an unlicensed person to take charge of a pharmacy or engage in

the compounding, distribution or dispensing of prescriptions or controlled substances; acted in a manner

as to present an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety; violated the Board’s

regulations at 49 Pa. Code §27.11(c) which state that “The prescription area of a pharmacy may not be

open without a licensed pharmacist on duty at all times...”; violated the Board’s regulations at 49 Pa.

Code §27.14 which requires that the pharmacist manager remove from active stock and dispose of drugs

whose expiration date has passed; violated the Board’s regulations at 49 Pa. Code §27.15 by violating

sanitary standards; and aided and abetted the unlicensed practice of pharmacy in violation of

63 P.S. § 2205(2). (2/27/18)

Philadelphia County Philly Metro Pharmacy, permit no. PP482159, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $2,500.00 as well as an assessment for the costs of investigation of $350.00, because they

violated the Board’s regulations at 49 Pa. Code §27.11(c) which state that “The prescription area of a

pharmacy may not be open without a licensed pharmacist on duty at all times...”; violated the Board’s

regulations at 49 Pa. Code §27.14 which requires that the pharmacist manager remove from active stock

and dispose of drugs whose expiration date has passed; violated the Board’s regulations at 49 Pa. Code

§27.15 by violating sanitary standards; and aided and abetted the unlicensed practice of pharmacy in

violation of 63 P.S. § 2205(2). (2/27/18)

York County James E. Demers, license no. RP041775L, of Dover, York County, was indefinitely suspended for no less

than three (3) years, such suspension immediately stayed in favor of no less than three (3) years probation,

subject to the Board’s terms and conditions, because he violated Board law by being unfit or unable to

practice pharmacy by reason of a physical or mental disease or disability. (02/27/18)

PA Board of Physical Therapy No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Podiatry

Mercer County Anthony Rossi, license no. SC003321L, of Hermitage, Mercer County, was automatically suspended

based upon his conviction which would be a felony under the Drug Act. (12/08/17)

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PA Board of Psychology No disciplinary actions taken.

Real Estate Commission

Allegheny County Scott A. Carslaw, license no. RS311917, of Gibsonia, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of two thousand six hundred dollars ($2,600); and for twenty-four (24) months after the

Commission's acceptance of this Consent Agreement, be subject to a non-random audit of his continuing

education when/if he files any application for the renewal or issuance of a new license, because he failed

to comply with the continuing education requirements to renew his Real Estate Salesperson license by

being fourteen (14) hours short of the minimum fourteen (14) total hours of continuing education required

for the renewal of his license; and failed to provide accurate and truthful information on an application for

renewal of his real estate license. (1/30/18)

Montgomery County Holly A. Guinette, license no. RS176964L, of Harleysville, Montgomery County, voluntarily surrendered

her license for a period of at least five years, because she failed to notify the Commission of pleading

guilty to or being convicted of a misdemeanor or felony within 30 days of the verdict or plea as required

and failed to provide accurate and truthful information in connection with her application for licensure as

required. (01/30/18)

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

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

Lackawanna County Evan James Maclusky, L.P.C., license no. PC009013, of Carbondale, Lackawanna County, had his

license to practice as a licensed professional counselor 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. (02/13/18)

PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons

Delaware County James J. Tegethoff, license no. MV179985, of Marcus Hook, Delaware County, was suspended

indefinitely, for no less than one year, and assessed a $500 civil penalty based upon his criminal

conviction. (09/27/17)

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Erie County Douglas A. Grooms, license no. MV115011L, of Edinboro, Erie County, was revoked and assessed a

$10,000 civil penalty based upon his criminal convictions. (09/27/17)

Out of State Teon Brown, PA license no. MV225081, of Tampa, Florida or Powellsville, North Carolina, was

suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (09/28/17)

PA Board of Veterinary Medicine

Butler County Michael P. Hutchinson, license no. BV006417L, of Harrisville, Butler County, was assessed a $5000 civil penalty and was required to take remedial education based on failing to maintain records. (12/12/17)

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