Disciplinary Action Report Page 1 of 13 - Tennessee

Disciplinary Action Report

DISCIPLINARY ACTION REPORT

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-1-114 requires the Tennessee Department of Health to issue a monthly media release listing all disciplinary actions taken by the health-related boards during the prior month. Below is a list of actions taken in MARCH 2022. Detailed information about disciplinary actions is available on our website at . Enter the name of the person. When the license information comes up, click either "disciplinary action" or "adverse licensure action" in the right column. Abuse Registry information is available on our website at . Facility information is available on our website at

BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS

Licensee: Violation:

Action:

Omar Ahmad, M.D. Lic. No. 29190, Jackson Violation or attempted violation, directly or indirectly, or assisting in or abetting the violation of, or conspiring to violate any provision of this chapter, or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto or any criminal statute of this state; Engaging in the practice of medicine when mentally or physically unable to do so License summarily suspended

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Atif Atyia, M.D. Lic. No. 30739 Jonesborough Disciplinary action taken by the Virginia Board of Medicine License reprimanded, assessed four hundred dollars ($400) civil penalty, and costs not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)

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Ashley N. Brown, A.M.D.X. Lic. No. 8395, Byhalia, MS Failed to timely renew certification and practiced on a lapsed certification Certification reprimanded, assessed six hundred dollars ($600) civil penalty and costs not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000)

Misty Michele Devotie, A.M.D.X. Lic. No. 5955, Jefferson City Failed to timely renew license and practiced on an expired license Agreed citation, assessed civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100)

Richard Garvin, M.D. Lic. No. 17270, Murfreesboro Unprofessional, dishonorable or unethical conduct; Failed to provide medical records within ten (10) working days upon written request; Failed to retain medical records for a period of not less than ten (10) years from physician's last professional contact with patient License suspended until Respondent can show compliance with medical record requests from patient C.M.; Respondent must pay costs not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) within sixty (60) days from the issuance of assessment of costs

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Gary Gaston Griffieth, M.D. Lic. No. 48969, Clarksville Failing to submit proof of properly maintaining sufficient continuing education credits License reprimanded, assessed two thousand six hundred dollars ($2,600) in civil penalties, must complete twenty-six (26) hours of continuing education that he is deficient, to include two (2) hours related to controlled substance prescribing, must complete ten (10) additional continuing education hours in addition to the twenty-six (26) deficient hours and in addition to the continuing education requirement for the current year, and must pay costs not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000)

Matthew Martin Hine, M.D. Lic. No. 45249, Chattanooga. Unprofessional, dishonorable or unethical conduct; Habitual intoxication or personal misuse of any drugs or the use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, controlled substances, controlled substance analogues or other drugs or stimulants in such a manner as to adversely affect the person's ability to practice medicine; Engaging in the practice of medicine when mentally or physically unable to safely do so License summarily suspended

Stephanie Resha Jeter, A.M.D.X. Lic. No. 6894, Memphis Failed to timely renew certification and practiced on a lapsed certification Certification reprimanded, assessed one thousand six hundred dollars ($1,600) civil penalty and costs not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000)

Amanda H. Jurgensen, AMDX. Lic. No. 8115, Goodlettsville Failed to timely renew license and practiced on an expired license Agreed citation, assessed civil penalty of six hundred dollars ($600)

David Ari Lapides, M.D. Lic. No. 62331, Ft Myers, FL. Licensee was the subject of a state or federal indictment for an offense that involves a sexual offense. As such, the Licensee's authority to prescribe Schedule II Controlled Substances was automatically suspended Licensee's authority to prescribe Schedule II Controlled Substances is suspended

Randolph M. Lowry, M.D. Lic. No.12162, Alcoa Unprofessional, dishonorable, or unethical conduct; Violation or attempted violation, directly or indirectly, or assisting in or abetting the violation of, or conspiring to violate any provision of this chapter, or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto or any criminal statute of this state License summarily suspended

Kyle David Payne, M.D. Lic. No.49837, Germantown Respondent allowed his licensed practical nurse to access the electronic medical record system under his login and sign off as him on procedure notes. Respondent failed to secure his prescription pads. Additionally, Respondent asked a medical assistant to take an oral drug test for him. His specimen tested positive for oxycodone, and he could not produce a prescription for oxycodone Respondent's license was placed on probation until at least March 1, 2026; Respondent must maintain advocacy of the Tennessee Medical Foundation until

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at least March 1, 2026, and until his license is no longer on probation. Respondent is restricted from prescribing opioids for twelve (12) months from the effective. During the period of probation and while the Respondent's license remains encumbered, Respondent shall not serve as a supervising/collaborating physician or substitute supervising/collaborating physician. Respondent must take a continuing education course, pay one thousand dollars ($1,000) in civil penalties, and pay assessed costs

Licensee: Violation:

Action:

Bonnie Fry Randolph, M.D. Lic. No.38270, Franklin Respondent served as a supervising/collaborating physician to several advanced practical registered nurses, and Respondent failed to visit their site location at least once every thirty days. Additionally, in three (3) instances, Respondent failed to certify in patient charts that she reviewed the controlled substance prescription written by a physician assistant supervisee Respondent's license was reprimanded. Respondent is prohibited from serving as a substitute/collaborating physician for one (1) year, and she was assessed a four thousand seven hundred twenty-five dollar ($4,725) civil penalty and costs

Licensee: Violation: Action:

Elizabeth Ann Schaller, A.M.D.X, Lic. No. 10144, Franklin Failed to timely renew certification and practiced on a lapsed certification Certification reprimanded, assessed one thousand six hundred dollars ($1,600) civil penalty and costs not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000)

Licensee:

Nabil Wadie Malek, M.D. Lic. No. 1236, Chattanooga

Violation:

Failed to properly maintain sufficient continuing education credits

Action:

Agreed Citation; assessed civil penalty of eighty dollars ($80)

*Late submission from May 2020

Licensee: Violation: Action:

Guyton Shawn Register, M.D. Lic. No.44057, Johnson City Action in another state License revoked; Respondent must pay costs not to exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) within sixty (60) days from the issuance of the assessment of costs

BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPISTS AND CLINICAL PASTORAL THERAPISTS

Licensee: Violation:

Action:

Martha Anderson, L.P.C./M.H.S.P. Lic. No.: 2680, Memphis Violating the rules and regulations adopted by the board; and Engaging in professional misconduct, unethical or unprofessional conduct, including, but not limited to, willful acts, negligence and conduct likely to deceive, defraud or harm the public or engaged in such conduct License is suspended until a Safe to Practice recommendation is obtained; Upon receipt of Safe to Practice recommendation, suspension will be stayed and license will be placed on probation for not less than one (1) year with terms; Two (2) Type B Civil Penalties in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500) each, for a total of one thousand dollars ($1,000); payable within twenty-four (24) months; Costs Not to Exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), payable within twenty-four (24) months

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Jenna Britt, L.P.C./M.H.S.P. Lic. No. 2356, Jackson Violating the rules and regulations adopted by the board License reprimanded; Eight (8) Type C Civil Penalties totaling sixteen hundred dollars ($1,600), payable within twenty-four (24) months; Costs Not to Exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), payable within twenty-four (24) months

Justin M. Mickles, L.P.C./M.H.S.P. Lic. No. 4954, Clarksville Violating the rules and regulations adopted by the board License is probated for two (2) years with terms; Costs not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500), payable within twenty-four (24) months

Jennifer Zitterkopf, L.P.C./M.H.S.P.-T. Lic. No. 4319, Chattanooga Violating the rules and regulations adopted by the board; and Engaging in professional misconduct, unethical or unprofessional conduct, including, but not limited to, willful acts, negligence and conduct likely to deceive, defraud or harm the public or engaged in such conduct License revoked; One (1) Type A Civil Penalty of $1,000; five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), payable within thirty-six (36) months

BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Licensee: Violation:

Action:

Lorrene E. Clark, Paramedic Lic. No. 26068, Athens Performing or attempting emergency care techniques or procedures without proper permission, license, certification, training, medical direction, or otherwise engaging in unethical practices or conduct; Failure to document Reprimand, three (3) year Probation; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) courses within six (6) months

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Action:

Louis Edward Davis, Paramedic Lic. No. 32805, Mt. Juliet Habitual Intoxication; Performing or attempting emergency care techniques or procedures without proper permission, license, certification, training, medical direction, or otherwise engaging in unethical practices or conduct Voluntary Surrender

Licensee: Violation: Action:

Hunter Martin, Emergency Medical Responder Lic. No. 23279, Christiana Falsification of Documentation Nine (9) month suspension

Licensee: Violation: Action:

Joshua Printy, Paramedic Lic. No. 212130, Memphis Gross Malpractice; Unprofessional Conduct; Falsification of Documentation. Voluntary Surrender

BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS

Licensee:

Allison Jones, C.T.A. Lic. No. 1477, Kingsport

Violation:

Failed to timely renew license and continued to practice on an expired license

Action:

Agreed Citation; assessed civil penalty of five hundred dollars ($500)

*Late submission from April 2021

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Licensee:

Shane Michael Wilson, D.C. Lic. No. 1368, Oakland

Violation:

Failed to timely renew license and continued to practice on an expired license

Action:

Agreed Citation; assessed civil penalty of five hundred dollars ($500)

*Late submission from April 2021

Licensee:

Michael A. Proetta, D.C. Lic. No. 575, Mount Juliet

Violation:

Failed to timely renew license and continued to practice on an expired license

Action:

Agreed Citation; assessed civil penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000)

*Late submission from April 2021

BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC EXAMINERS

Licensee: Violation:

Action:

Virgil Waid McMillion, D.O. Lic. No. 3982, Morgantown, WV Licensee was the subject of a state or federal indictment for an offense that involves a sexual offense. As such, the Licensee's authority to prescribe Schedule II Controlled Substances was automatically suspended Licensee's authority to prescribe Schedule II Controlled Substances is suspended

BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY

Licensee: Violation: Action:

David A. Yarian, Psychologist Lic. No. 928, Nashville Failed to timely renew license and practiced on an expired license Agreed citation, assessed civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100)

BOARD OF NURSING

Licensee: Violation:

Action:

Lorianne T. Courville, R.N. Lic. No. 246550, Ashland City Is guilty of a crime; and Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause License suspended with terms

Licensee: Violation: Action:

Benjamin S. Creasman, R.N. Lic. No. 239967, Clarksville Guilty of unprofessional conduct License reprimanded; must obtain continuing education hours; assessed civil penalties in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500)

Licensee: Violation:

Action:

Evelyn T. Crowell, R.N. Lic. No. 47355, Memphis Is guilty of unprofessional conduct; Failure to maintain a record for each patient which accurately reflects the nursing problems and interventions for the patient and/or failure to maintain a record for each patient which accurately reflects the name and title of the nurse providing care; Unauthorized use or removal of narcotics, drugs, supplies, or equipment from any health care facility, school, institution or other workplace location; and Performing nursing techniques or procedures without proper education and practice License permanently retired; Costs not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500), payable within twelve (12) months

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