BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
INFORMAL CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 21, 2006
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
RICHMOND, VA
CALL TO ORDER:An Informal Conference Committee of the Board was called to order at 9:05 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:John Wise, DVM – Chair
Henry McKelvin, DVM
STAFF PRESENT:Elizabeth A. Carter, Ph.D.
Terri Behr, Administrative Specialist
Cynthia Gaines, Administrative Proceedings Division
Susan Beasecker, Compliance
OTHERS PRESENT:Allen Beasley, Esq.
Wendy Burns (source)
Bryan Burns
MATTER SCHEDULED:Robert C. Rosenthal, DVM
License No.: 0301200914
Case No.: 104871
DISCUSSION:Dr. Rosenthal appeared before the Committeein accordance with a Notice of Informal Conference dated July 7, 2006. Dr. Rosenthalwas represented by counsel, Allen W. Beasley. The Committee fully discussed the allegations contained in the notice with Dr. Rosenthal.
CLOSED SESSION:On properly seconded motion by Dr. McKelvin, the Special Conference Committee recessed Open Session and convened in Closed Session pursuant to §2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter regarding Robert C. Rosenthal, DVM. Additionally, it was moved that Cynthia Gaines, Senior Adjudication Analyst, Administrative Proceedings Division, Terri Behr, Administrative Specialist andElizabeth Carter, Executive Director, Board of Veterinary Medicineattend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting was deemed necessary and would aid the Committee in its deliberations. Having certified that the matters discussed in the preceding closed session met the requirements of §2.2-3712 of the Code, the Committee reconvened in open session and announced its decision.
DECISION:Based on discussion of the case with Dr. Rosenthal and the Investigative Report, the Committee made certain Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and orderedthat Dr. Rosenthal be issued a reprimand and complete four hours of CE in dermatology.The hearing adjourned at 10:07 a.m.
As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such Order on Dr.
Rosenthal unless a written request to the Board for a Formal Hearing on the allegations made against him is
received from DrRosenthal within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall
be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of this conference committee
shall be vacated.
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John T. Wise, DVM
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Elizabeth A. Carter, Ph.D., Executive Director
for the Board
VIRGINIA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
INFORMAL CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 21, 2006
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
RICHMOND, VA
CALL TO ORDER:An Informal Conference Committee of the Board was called to order at 10:28a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:Henry McKelvin, DVM- Chair
James DeBell, DVM
STAFF PRESENT:Elizabeth A. Carter, Ph.D., Executive Director
Terri Behr, Administrative Specialist
Jim Banning, Administrative Proceedings Division
OTHERS PRESENT:John Aycoth (source)
Danell Pepson (source)
Donald McNaughton
Allen Beasley, Esq.
MATTER SCHEDULED:Kelley A. Corcoran, DVM
License No.: 0301005986
Case Nos.: 104117 & 103828
DISCUSSION:Dr. Corcoran appeared before the Committee in accordance with aNotice of Informal Conference dated August 1, 2006. Dr. Corcoran wasrepresented by counsel, Allen W. Beasley. The Committee fully discussed the allegations contained in the notice with Dr. Corcoran.
CLOSED SESSION:On properly seconded motion byDr. DeBell, the Special Conference Committee recessed Open Session and convened in Closed Session pursuant to §2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter regarding Kelley Corcoran, DVM. Additionally, it was moved that Jim Banning,Director, Administrative Proceedings Division, Terri Behr, Administrative Specialist andElizabeth Carter,Executive Director, Board of Veterinary Medicineattend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting was deemed necessary and would aid the Committee in its deliberations. Having certified that the matters discussed in the preceding closed session met the requirements of §2.2-3712 of the Code, the Committee reconvened in open session and announced its decision.
DECISION:Based on the Investigative Report and discussion of the case with Dr. Corcoran the Committee made certain Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and ordered that Dr. Corcoran be issued a reprimand, a fine of $750 and ordered to complete 4 hours CE on medical record keeping and 4 hours CE in anesthesia. The hearing adjourned at 12:45p.m.
As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such Order on Dr.
Corcoran unless a written request to the Board for a Formal Hearing on the allegations made against her is
received from Dr. Corcoran within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days shall
be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of this conference committee
shall be vacated.
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Henry McKelvin, DVM
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Elizabeth A. Carter, Ph.D., Executive Director
for the Board
VIRGINIA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
INFORMAL CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 21, 2006
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
RICHMOND, VA
CALL TO ORDER:An Informal Conference Committee of the Board was called to order at 1:30p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: George Siemering, DVM– Chair
John Wise, DVM
STAFF PRESENT:Elizabeth A. Carter, Ph.D.
Cynthia Gaines, Administrative Proceedings Division
OTHERS PRESENT:Michael Goodman, Esq.
MATTER SCHEDULED:Karen Henderson, DVM
Applicant #: 590096
Case No.: 108173
DISCUSSION:Dr. Hendersonappeared before the Committee in accordance with an Notice of Informal Conference dated July 18, 2006. Dr. Hendersonwas represented by counsel, Michael Goodman. The Committee fully discussed Dr. Henderson’s application for licensure and the concerns contained in the notice with Dr. Henderson.
CLOSED SESSION:On properly seconded motion by Dr. Wise, the Special Conference Committee recessed Open Session and convened in Closed Session pursuant to §2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter regarding Karen Henderson, DVM. Additionally, it was moved that Cynthia Gaines, Senior Adjudication Analyst, Administrative Proceedings Division,and Elizabeth Carter, Executive Director, Board of Veterinary Medicine,attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting was deemed necessary and would aid the Committee in its deliberations. Having certified that the matters discussed in the preceding closed session met the requirements of §2.2-3712 of the Code, the Committee reconvened in open session and announced its decision.
DECISION:Based on theBackground Report and the discussion with Dr. Henderson, Dr. Henderson agreed to obtain the required two years of clinical experience as opposed to taking the NAVLE. The hearing was adjourned at 1:45p.m.
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George H. Siemering, DVM
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Elizabeth A. Carter, Ph.D., Executive Director
for the Board
VIRGINIA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
INFORMAL CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 21, 2006
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
RICHMOND, VA
CALL TO ORDER:An Informal Conference Committee of the Board was called to order at 1:55 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Henry McKelvin, DVM – Chair
George Siemering, DVM
STAFF PRESENT:Elizabeth Carter, Executive Director
Terri Behr, Administrative Specialist
Jim Banning, Administrative Proceedings Division
Susan Beasecker, Compliance
OTHERS PRESENT:Allen Beasley, Esq.
MATTER SCHEDULED:Philip E. Bailey, DVM
License No.: 0301200243
Case No.: 108102
DISCUSSION:Dr. Bailey appeared before the Committee in accordance with a Notice of Informal Conference dated August 21, 2006. Dr. Bailey was represented by counsel, Allen Beasley. The Committee fully discussed the allegations contained in the notice with Dr. Bailey.
CLOSED SESSION:On properly seconded motion by Dr. Siemering, the Special Conference Committee recessed Open Session and convened in Closed Session pursuant to §2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter regarding Philip E. Baiely, DVM. Additionally, it was moved that Jim Banning, Director, Administrative Proceedings Division, Terri Behr, Administrative Specialist and Elizabeth Carter, Executive Director, Board of Veterinary Medicine, attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting was deemed necessary and would aid the Committee in its deliberations. Having certified that the matters discussed in the preceding closed session met the requirements of §2.2-3712 of the Code, the Committee reconvened in open session and announced its decision.
DECISION:Based on the Investigative Report and discussion of the case with Dr. Bailey, the Committee made certain Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and ordered that Dr. Baileybe fined $200. The hearing was adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such Order on Dr
Bailey unless a written request to the Board for a Formal Hearing on the allegations made against him is
received from Dr Bailey within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days
shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of this conference
committee shall be vacated.
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Henry McKelvin, DVM
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Elizabeth A. Carter, Ph.D., Executive Director
for the Board
VIRGINIA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
INFORMAL CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 21, 2006
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
RICHMOND, VA
CALL TO ORDER:An Informal Conference Committee of the Board was called to order at 2:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Wise, DVM – Chair
George Siemering, DVM
STAFF PRESENT:Elizabeth A. Carter, Ph.D., Executive Director
Terri Behr, Administrative Specialist
Jim Banning, Administrative Proceedings Division
OTHERS PRESENT:Allen W. Beasley, Esq.
MATTER SCHEDULED:Jennifer L. Bolduc, DVM
License No.: 0301201393
Case No.: 108005
DISCUSSION: Dr. Bolduc appeared before the Committee in accordance with a Notice of Informal Conference dated August 21, 2006. Dr. Bolduc was represented by counsel, Allen Beasley. The Committee fully discussed the allegations contained in the notice with Dr. Bolduc.
CLOSED SESSION:On properly seconded motion by Dr. Siemering, the Special Conference Committee recessed Open Session and convened in Closed Session pursuant to §2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter regarding Jennifer L. Bolduc, DVM. Additionally, it was moved that Jim Banning, Director, Administrative Proceedings Division, Terri Behr, Administrative Specialist and Elizabeth Carter, Executive Director, Board of Veterinary Medicine, attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting was deemed necessary and would aid the Committee in its deliberations. Having certified that the matters discussed in the preceding closed session met the requirements of §2.2-3712 of the Code, the Committee reconvened in open session and announced its decision.
DECISION:Based on the Investigative Report and discussion of the case with Dr. Bolduc, the Committee made certain Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and ordered that Dr. Bolduc obtain three hours of CE in medical record keeping. The hearing was adjourned at 3:05 p.m.
As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such Order on Dr
Bolduc unless a written request to the Board for a Formal Hearing on the allegations made against her is
received from Dr Bolduc within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days
shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of this conference
committee shall be vacated.
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John T. Wise, DVM
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Elizabeth A. Carter, Ph.D., Executive Director
VIRGINIA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
INFORMAL CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 21, 2006
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
RICHMOND, VA
CALL TO ORDER:An Informal Conference Committee of the Board was called to order at 3:20 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Henry McKelvin, DVM – Chair
James DeBell, DVM
STAFF PRESENT:Elizabeth A. Carter, Ph.D., Executive Director
Terri Behr, Administrative Specialist
Cynthia Gaines, Administrative Proceedings Division
MATTER SCHEDULED:Stanley A. Eichelberger, DVM
License No.: 0301000981
Case No.: 96992
DISCUSSION: Dr. Eichelberger appeared before the Committee in accordance with a Notice of Informal Conference dated August 29, 2006. Dr. Eichelberger was not represented by counsel. The Committee fully discussed the allegations contained in the notice with Dr. Eichelberger.
CLOSED SESSION:On properly seconded motion by Dr. DeBell, the Special Conference Committee recessed Open Session and convened in Closed Session pursuant to §2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter regarding Stanley A. Eichelberger, DVM. Additionally, it was moved that Cynthia Gaines, Senior Adjudication Analyst, Administrative Proceedings Division, Terri Behr, Administrative Specialist and Elizabeth Carter, Executive Director, Board of Veterinary Medicine, attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting was deemed necessary and would aid the Committee in its deliberations. Having certified that the matters discussed in the preceding closed session met the requirements of §2.2-3712 of the Code, the Committee reconvened in open session and announced its decision.
DECISION:Based on the Investigative Report and discussion of the case with Dr. Eichelberger, the Committee made certain Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and ordered that Dr. Eichelberger be issued a reprimand, assessed a monetary penalty of $1000, obtain four hours of CE in medical record keeping, eight hours in internal medicine and his veterinary facility will be subject to an unannounced records audit in which the inspector will obtain a random sample of ten client records for review by the Committee. The hearing was adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such Order on Dr
Eichelberger unless a written request to the Board for a Formal Hearing on the allegations made against him is
received from Dr.Eichelberger within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days
shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of this conference
committee shall be vacated.
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Henry McKelvin, DVM
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Elizabeth A. Carter, Ph.D., Executive Director
VIRGINIA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
INFORMAL CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 21, 2006
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
RICHMOND, VA
CALL TO ORDER:An Informal Conference Committee of the Board was called to order at 4:45 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:James DeBell, DVM - Chair
Henry McKelvin, DVM
STAFF PRESENT:Elizabeth A. Carter, Ph.D., Executive Director
Terri Behr, Administrative Specialist
Cynthia Gaines, Administrative Proceedings Division
MATTER SCHEDULED:Michael B. Hall, DVM
License No.: 0301002146
Case No.: 110332
DISCUSSION:Dr. Hall appeared before the Committee in accordance with a Notice of Informal Conference dated August 29, 2006. Dr. Hall was not represented by counsel. The Committee fully discussed the allegations contained in the notice with Dr. Hall.
CLOSED SESSION:On properly seconded motion by Dr. McKelvin, the Special Conference Committee recessed Open Session and convened in Closed Session pursuant to §2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter regarding Michael B. Hall, DVM. Additionally, it was moved that Cynthia Gaines, Senior Adjudication Analyst, Administrative Proceedings Division, Terri Behr, Administrative Specialist and Elizabeth Carter, Executive Director, Board of Veterinary Medicine, attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting was deemed necessary and would aid the Committee in its deliberations. Having certified that the matters discussed in the preceding closed session met the requirements of §2.2-3712 of the Code, the Committee reconvened in open session and announced its decision.
DECISION:Based on the Inspection Report and discussion of the case with Dr. Hall, the Committee made certain Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and ordered that Dr. Hall be assessed a monetary penalty of $250 and his facility be subject to an unannounced inspection within 6 months of the date of the Order. The hearing was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such Order on Dr
Hall unless a written request to the Board for a Formal Hearing on the allegations made against him is
received from Dr Hall within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days
shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of this conference
committee shall be vacated.
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James DeBell, DVM
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Elizabeth A. Carter, Ph.D., Executive Director
for the Board
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