Recent Board Orders

Physicians

Amsbury, John David, DO
9-25-18: Complaint issued for pattern of inappropriate care to patient. 10-15-18: Stipulation entered. 11-16-18: Order entered. License suspended for one (1) year with suspension stayed for a period of two (2) years under specific terms/conditions.

Baruti, Timur Anum, MD
8-20-18: Complaint issued based on action taken by the Michigan Board. Respondent failed to adequately evaluate and monitor one of his pain patients who had a history of opioid dependence. Also failed to maintain adequate medical records for his treatment of patient and was found to have aided and abetted another to practice outside the scope of his/her practice. 9-14-18: Stipulation entered. 11-16-18: Order entered. License suspended for a period of one (1) year with suspension stayed for a period of two (2) years. Must follow limitations and successfully complete requirements imposed by the Michigan Board.

Carey, Jantey , MD
5-7-18: Complaint issued. Habitual use of alcohol. 7-9-18: Stipulation entered. 7-20-18: Order approved. Must participate in the NDPHP for five (5) years.

Nagaraj, Padmini , MD
8-10-18: Formal complaint issued. Providing false information in connection with her license renewal application. 9-10-18: Stipulation entered. 11-16-18: Order entered. Respondent required to attend ethics course focusing on professional conduct and licensing requirements. Fine of $500.00.

Peterson, Kirsten Dawn, MD
5-17-18: Non-practice agreement entered. 8-15-18: Complaint issued. Engaged in the habitual use of alcohol. 8-24-18: Stipulation entered. 11-16-18: Order entered for indefinite suspension with Respondent's right to petition for reinstatement of licensure under certain terms/conditions.

Pokharel, Saurav , MD
4-13-18: Complaint issued. Habitual use of alcohol and engaging in conduct that is dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional and likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public. 7-9-18: Stipulation entered. 7-20-18: Order approved. Must participate in the NDPHP for a period of five (5) years.

Reynolds, John Terry, MD
7-20-18 Order of Completion entered. All terms of the Order entered on 3-23-18 have been met.

Schatteles, John Michael, MD
9-6-18: Complaint issued. 9-20-18: Stipulation entered. 11-16-18: Order entered. Must participate in the NDPHP for a minimum of one (1) year and a maximum of five (5) years and must comply with all requests of the NDPHP.

Physician Assistants

Bickel, Matthew Gene, PA-C
7-20-18: Order of Completion entered. All terms of the Order entered on 3-24-17 have been met.

Hedger, Ashton Leigh, PA-C
8-16-18: Complaint issued. Providing false information on renewal application. 9-5-18: Amended Complaint issued. 9-25-18: Stipulation entered. 11-16-18: Order entered. Respondent must attend an ethics course approved by the Board within six (6) months of the Board's Order. Fine of $500.00.