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DISCIPLINARY ACTION REPORT 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 May 2012. Detailed information about disciplinary actions is available on our website at http://health.state.tn.us/Licensure/index.htm. Enter the name of the person. When the license information comes up, click either "disciplinary action” or “adverse licensure action” in the right column. ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR ACUPUNCTURE Individual: Ka Myung Son, Unlicensed, Antioch, Tenn. Violation: Unlicensed practice Action: Cease and desist any and all unlicensed practice; assessed $12,000 civil penalty,

plus costs BOARD OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS & SCIENCES Licensee: Angela D. Alford, Sp. Path., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $100 civil penalty; must submit nine continuing education credits Licensee: David M. Kenney, Sp. Path., Cleveland, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $100 civil penalty; must submit five continuing education credits Licensee: John C. Pennington, Sp. Path., Jonesborough, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $100 civil penalty; must submit four continuing education credits BOARD OF DENTISRY Licensee: Veronica A. Adams, D.A., Milton, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $150 civil penalty; must submit current CPR certification Licensee: Kaye Y Adams-Browne, D.D.S., Collierville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $600 civil penalty; must submit 14 continuing education hours Licensee: Edward A. Adelman Jr., D.D.S., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $600 civil penalty; must submit two continuing education hours and

current CPR certification Licensee: Maranda M. Allegood, D.H., Clarksville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty; must submit two continuing education hours

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Licensee: Jerry L. Batson, D.D.S., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Allowed an individual to perform duties without the appropriate certification and/or

registration Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty Licensee: Crystal D. Berens, D.H., Cleveland, Tenn. Violation: Practicing on expired license Action: Assessed $225 civil penalty Licensee: Michael L. Bobo, D.D.S., Murray, Ky. Violation: Allowed individuals to perform duties without the appropriate certification and/or

registration Action: License reprimanded; assessed $2000 civil penalty Licensee: Brennice (Gist) Bowling, D.H., Franklin, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty; must submit two continuing education hours Licensee: Emily O. Burks, D.H., Collierville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty; must submit five continuing education hours Licensee: James W. Burks III, D.D.S., Madison, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $600 civil penalty; must submit two continuing education hours Licensee: Shirley D. Byrd, D.H., Chapel Hill, Tenn. Violation: Practicing on expired license Action: Assessed $450 civil penalty Licensee: Kristy D. Carr, D.A., Watauga, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $150 civil penalty; must submit current CPR certification Licensee: Robert J. Clayton, D.D.S., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Allowed individuals to perform duties without the appropriate certification and/or

registration Action: License reprimanded; assessed $1000 civil penalty Licensee: Jennifer I. Cook, D.H., West Memphis, Ark. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty; must submit two continuing education hours Licensee: Didi A. Dedmon, D.H., Smyrna, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty; must submit one continuing education hour Licensee: Katie M. Deware, D.A., Hixson, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $150 civil penalty; must submit current CPR certification


Licensee: Terry S. Duvall, D.H., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Practicing on expired license Action: Assessed $75 civil penalty Licensee: Darren G. Foster, D.D.S., Madison, Tenn. Violation: Allowed an individual to perform duties without the appropriate certification and/or

registration Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty Licensee: Stephanie K. Frey, D.A., Nesbit, Ms. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $150 civil penalty; must submit one continuing education credit Licensee: Frank M. Geisenhaver, D.D.S., Bristol, Tenn. Violation: Allowed an individual to perform duties without the appropriate certification and/or

registration Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty Licensee: Margaret L. Godfrey, D.H., Chattanooga, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty; must submit 25 continuing education credits Licensee: Amanda L. Greer, R.D.H., Bristol, Tenn. Violation: A violation or attempted violation, directly or indirectly, or assisted 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 the state of Tennessee

Action: License reprimanded; Licensee: Frank P. Harrell, D.D.S., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Allowed an individual to perform duties without the appropriate certification and/or

registration Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty Licensee: Karen J. Housley, D.A., Jacksboro, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $150 civil penalty; must submit 24 continuing education credits and

current CPR certification Licensee: Nicole P. Houston, D.H., Crossville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty; must submit one continuing education credit Licensee: Ashraf A. Husein, D.D.S., Lakeland, Tenn. Violation: Allowed an individual to perform duties without the appropriate certification and/or

registration Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty

Licensee: Amber B. Johnson, D.D.S., Madison, Tenn. Violation: Allowed an individual to perform duties without the appropriate certification and/or


registration Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty Licensee: Victoria L. Johnson, D.A., Tiptonville, Tenn. Violation: Practicing on expired license Action: Assessed $100 civil penalty Licensee: Frank S. Kail, D.D.S., Bells, Tenn. Violation: Allowed an individual to perform duties without the appropriate certification and/or

registration Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty Licensee: Karen E. Kenney, D.A., Collierville, Tenn. Violation: Practicing on expired license Action: Assessed $450 civil penalty Licensee: Joseph M. Leonard, D.D.S., Bells, Tenn. Violation: Allowed an individual to perform duties without the appropriate certification and/or

registration Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty Licensee: Christopher G. Lewis, D.A., Sardis, Ms. Violation: Unprofessional, dishonorable or unethical conduct; performing dental procedures

not in the scope of practice of a dental assistant Action: License reprimanded; must cease and desist performing procedures that require

any dental licensure or certification until licensed or registered with the board; assessed $300 civil penalty, plus costs

Licensee: Alissa K. Lloyd, D.A., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Practicing on an expired license Action: Assessed $150 civil penalty Licensee: Mark S. Mappes, D.D.S., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Allowed an individual to perform duties without the appropriate certification and/or

registration Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty Licensee: Timothy J. McNeely, D.D.S., Brentwood, Tenn. Violation: Unprofessional, dishonorable or unethical conduct; violation of board order Action: License revoked Licensee: Rodric L. Miller, D.D.S., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Allowed an individual to perform duties without the appropriate certification and/or

registration Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty Licensee: Wanda E. Moreta, D.D.S., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Allowed an individual to perform duties without the appropriate certification and/or



Licensee: Gayla J. Needham, D.H., Graysville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty; must submit current CPR certification Licensee: John S Paffrath, D.D.S., Erin, Tenn. Violation: Dispensing, prescribing or otherwise distributing any controlled substances or any

other drug not in the course of professional practice, or not in good faith to relieve pain and suffering or not to cure an ailment, physical infirmity or disease; prescribing drugs for other than legitimate dental purposes

Action: License suspended for 18 months; must permanently retire Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate; assessed $3,500 civil penalty, plus costs

Licensee: Purvi C. Patel, D.H., Lakeland, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty; must submit 30 continuing education credits and

current CPR certification Licensee: Gloria Pryor, D.D.S, Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Allowed an individual to perform duties without the appropriate certification and/or

registration Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty Licensee: David A. Ray, D.D.S., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $600 civil penalty; must submit current CPR certification Licensee: Natalie Richardson, D.A., Bell Buckle, Tenn. Violation: Practicing on expired license Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty Licensee: Brandon Roller, D.D.S, Bristol, Tenn. Violation: Allowed an individual to perform duties without the appropriate certification and/or

registration Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty Licensee: David R. Sain, D.D.S, Murfreesboro, Tenn. Violation: Allowed an individual to perform duties without the appropriate certification and/or

registration Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty Licensee: Debbie A. Satterfield, D.H., Harrison, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty; must submit five hours of continuing education

credits Licensee: Ann C. Smith, D.H., Evensville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty; must submit current CPR certification that was

conducted in person and included a skills examination on a manikin with a certified instructor


Licensee: Floyd Taylor, D.D.S., Madison, Tenn. Violation: Allowed an individual to perform duties without the appropriate certification and/or

registration Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty Licensee: Charles F. Tompkins III, D.D.S., Harrogate, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $600 civil penalty; must submit two continuing education credits and

current CPR certification Licensee: Tina L. Townsel, D.A., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Practicing on an expired license Action: Assessed $250 civil penalty Licensee: Philip B. Vickery, D.D.S., White House, Tenn. Violation: Allowed an individual to perform duties without the appropriate certification and/or

registration Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty Licensee: Rick Q. Vu, D.D.S., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Allowed an individual to perform duties without the appropriate certification and/or

registration Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty Licensee: Jennifer N. Walker, D.A., Chapmansboro, Tenn. Violation: Practicing on an expired license Action: Assessed $100 civil penalty Licensee: Jasmine D. Webb, D.A., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Practicing on an expired license Action: Assessed $500 civil penalty Licensee: Ashley Williams, D.D.S, Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Allowed an individual to perform duties without the appropriate certification and/or

registration Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty Licensee: Angela M. Wilson, D.A., Goodlettsville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $150 civil penalty; must submit 13 continuing education credits and

current CPR certification Licensee: Courtney Wilson, D.D.S, Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Allowed an individual to perform duties without the appropriate certification and/or

registration Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty Licensee: Gary Wilson, D.D.S, Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Allowed an individual to perform duties without the appropriate certification and/or



BOARD OF MASSAGE LICENSURE Licensee: Tawny S. Anderson, L.M.T., Bristol, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $250 civil penalty; must submit 10 continuing education credits Licensee: John C. Barbee, L.M.T., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $275 civil penalty; must submit 11 continuing education credits Licensee: Liana M. Berry, L.M.T., Columbia, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight continuing education credits Individual: Jodie Brown, Unlicensed, Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Unlicensed practice of massage therapy Action: Cease and desist practicing massage therapy without a license; assessed $2,000

civil penalty Licensee: April S. Byrd, L.M.T., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 continuing education credits Licensee: Caroline M. Carpenter, L.M.T., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $250 civil penalty; must submit 10 continuing education credits Licensee: Trina S. Carpenter, L.M.T., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight continuing education credits Licensee: Francine M. Caviano, L.M.T., Clarksville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight continuing education credits Licensee: Ann Y. Classon, L.M.T., Maryville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 continuing education credits Licensee: Crystal D. Cline, L.M.T., Murfreesboro, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $250 civil penalty; must submit 10 continuing education credits Licensee: Barbara J. Condon, L.M.T., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $250 civil penalty; must submit 10 continuing education credits Licensee: Glenn T. Collins, L.M.T., Jackson, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight continuing education credits


Licensee: Clara C. Collinsworth, L.M.T., New Market, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight continuing education credits Licensee: Marcella Crislip, L.M.T., Elizabethton, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $550 civil penalty; must submit 22 continuing education credits Licensee: Megan R. Davidson, L.M.T., Hendersonville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $275 civil penalty; must submit 11 continuing education credits Licensee: Amanda D. Dickens, L.M.T., Belfast, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight continuing education credits Licensee: Joan Docekal, L.M.T., Tullahoma, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $675 civil penalty; must submit 27 continuing education credits Licensee: James A Dockery, L.M.T., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $475 civil penalty; must submit 19 continuing education credits Licensee: Billie S. Foster, L.M.T., Pulaski, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 continuing education credits Licensee: Nathan A. Fox, L.M.T., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $275 civil penalty; must submit 11 continuing education credits Licensee: Deborah G. Franklin, L.M.T., Germantown, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $175 civil penalty; must submit seven continuing education credits Licensee: Cheryl D. Gant, L.M.T., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 continuing education credits Licensee: Linda K. Garrison, L.M.T., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $225 civil penalty; must submit nine continuing education credits Licensee: Shirley A. Griffin, L.M.T., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $225 civil penalty; must submit nine continuing education credits Licensee: Charnold L. Hale, L.M.T., Hixson, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits


Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight continuing education credits Licensee: Crystal L. Hale, L.M.T., Manchester, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $475 civil penalty; must submit 19 continuing education credits Licensee: Jean C. Hampton, L.M.T., Lebanon, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 continuing education credits Licensee: Jon M. Harvey, L.M.T., Germantown, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $475 civil penalty; must submit 19 continuing education credits Licensee: Kathy B. Haynie, L.M.T., Lakeland, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight continuing education credits Licensee: Brandy J. Hicks, L.M.T., Hernando, Miss. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $325 civil penalty; must submit 13 continuing education credits Licensee: Karen E. Holman, L.M.T., Antioch, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 continuing education credits Licensee: Ellen A. Huber, L.M.T., Johnson City, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight continuing education credits Licensee: Scott L. Ingell, L.M.T., Chattanooga, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $475 civil penalty; must submit 19 continuing education credits Licensee: Travis A Jackson, L.M.T., Asheville, N.C. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight continuing education credits Licensee: Julie D. Kamran, L.M.T., Ringgold, Ga. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $225 civil penalty; must submit nine continuing education credits Licensee: Jon M. Livaudais, L.M.T., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 continuing education credits Licensee: Carmen M. Mabry, L.M.T., Murfreesboro, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $475 civil penalty; must submit 19 continuing education credits Licensee: Donny R. McCaleb, L.M.T., Nashville, Tenn.


Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $675 civil penalty; must submit 27 continuing education credits Licensee: Allen T. Mickelsen, L.M.T., Madison, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 continuing education credits Licensee: Victoria E. Millar, L.M.T., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 continuing education credits Licensee: Lita G. Minor, L.M.T., Pegram, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $250 civil penalty; must submit 10 continuing education credits Licensee: Rhonda M. Myers, L.M.T., Cleveland, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 continuing education credits Licensee: Lydie M. Ometto, L.M.T., Johnson City, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $625 civil penalty; must submit 25 continuing education credits Licensee: Catherine M. Painter, L.M.T., Jacksboro, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 continuing education credits Licensee: Sandra J. Phelps, L.M.T., Tullahoma, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 continuing education credits Licensee: Vance Poss, L.M.T., Franklin, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 continuing education credits Licensee: Traci, E. Quinton, L.M.T., Conyers, Ga. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $475 civil penalty; must submit 19 continuing education credits Licensee: Nikki E. Reynolds, L.M.T., Ocoee, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $425 civil penalty; must submit 17 continuing education credits Licensee: James K, Rice, L.M.T., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $275 civil penalty; must submit 11 continuing education credits Licensee: Kenneth L. Robinson, L.M.T., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 continuing education credits


Licensee: Teresa J. Schumacher, L.M.T., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $275 civil penalty; must submit 11 continuing education credits Licensee: Sonia D. Smith, L.M.T., Celina, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 continuing education credits Licensee: Madia V. Swicord, L.M.T., Chattanooga, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 continuing education credits Licensee: Latoshia D. Towns, L.M.T., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $775 civil penalty; must submit 31 continuing education credits Licensee: Cherri L. Walker, L.M.T., Goodlettsville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $250 civil penalty; must submit 10 continuing education credits Licensee: Nicole L. Williams, L.M.T., Brush Creek, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty; must submit eight continuing education credits Licensee: Kimberly D. Webb, L.M.T., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $625 civil penalty; must submit 25 continuing education credits BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS Licensee: Veena Anand, M.D., Hohenwald, Tenn. Violation: Engaging in the practice of medicine when mentally or physically unable to safely

do so Action: License permanently surrendered/revoked, assessed costs Licensee: Naiyer Imam M.D., Farmingdale, NY Violation: Unprofessional, dishonorable or unethical conduct; action taken by the state North

Carolina Action: License reprimanded; assessed $500 civil penalty, plus costs Licensee: Laurence B. Kandel, M.D., Franklin, Tenn. Violation: Action taken by the state of New York Action: License reprimanded; assessed costs Licensee: Deborah Wen-Yee Mark, M.D., Lebanon, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime Action: License permanently revoked; assessed costs Licensee: Christopher V. Matthews, M.D., Kingsport, Tenn. Violation: Dispensing, prescribing or otherwise distributing any controlled substance or any

other drug not in the course of professional practice, or not in good faith to relieve


pain and suffering, or not to cure an ailment, physical infirmity or disease, or in amounts and/or for durations not medically necessary, advisable or justified for a diagnosed condition

Action: License placed on probation for three years; must meet certain terms and condition; assessed $1,000 civil penalty, plus costs

Licensee: Richard F. Salluzzo, M.D., Clear Water, Fla. Violation: Action taken by the state of Massachusetts Action: License reprimanded; assessed $3000 civil penalty, plus costs Licensee: Audrey M. Smith, M.D., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Habitual intoxication or personal misuse of any drugs or the use of intoxicating

liquors, narcotics, controlled substances or other drugs or stimulants in such manner as to adversely affect the person’s ability to practice medicine

Action: Must maintain lifetime advocacy of the Tennessee Medical Foundation; assessed costs

Licensee: Michael K. Voth, M.D., Lynchburg, Va. Violation: Failed to pay professional privilege tax Action: License retired; must pay unpaid professional privilege tax before reapplying;

assessed costs COUNCIL FOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MIDWIFERY AND THE BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC EXAMINATIONS Licensee: Stacie C. Hunt, C.P.M., Leoma, Tenn. Violation: Practicing without a license Action: Assessed $300 civil penalty; must submit written affirmation of reading and

understanding the rules and regulations that govern the practice of certified professional midwifery

Licensee: Teresa J. Steen, C.P.M., Louisville, Tenn. Violation: Practicing without a license Action: Assessed $2160 civil penalty; must submit written affirmation of reading and

understanding the rules and regulations that govern the practice of certified professional midwifery

BOARD OF NURSING Licensee: Jessica L. Andrews, R.N., Shelbyville, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime; unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other

cause Action: License placed on probation to run concurrent with monitoring contract already in

place with the Tennessee Professional Assistance Program Licensee: Amanda L. Bartholomew, R.N., Medina, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime; unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other

cause; unprofessional conduct Action: License suspended; must meet certain terms and conditions

Licensee: Joseph A. Bauer, L.P.N., Murfreesboro, Tenn.


Violation: Violation of board order Action: License revoked

Licensee: Frederick P. Beinkampen, R.N., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime; unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other

cause; unprofessional conduct; addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties

Action: License suspended; must meet certain terms and conditions

Licensee: Jennifer E. Bigbee, R.N., Murfreesboro, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime; unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other

cause; addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties; unprofessional conduct; being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, or under the influence of drugs which impair judgment while on duty in any health care facility, school, institution or other work place location


Licensee: Betty L. Bradley, R.N., Sparta, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause;

unprofessional conduct; intentionally or negligently causing physical or emotional injury to a patient; abandoning or negligently causing physical or emotional injury to a patient; abandoning or neglecting a patient requiring nursing care; discriminating in the rendering of nursing services as it relates to race, age, sex, religion, national origin, or the condition of the patient

Action: License revoked

Licensee: Amanda C. Brasher, R.N., Humboldt, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime; unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other

cause; addicted to the use of alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties


Licensee: Andrew C. Brockette, R.N., Lebanon, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; addicted to

alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties; unprofessional conduct; unauthorized use or removal of narcotics, drugs, supplies, or equipment from any health care facility, school, institution or other work place location


Licensee: Shannon D. Brown, R.N., Hermitage, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime Action: License revoked

Licensee: V. Annette Caldwell, R.N., Bethpage, Tenn. Violation: Violation of board order Action: License revoked

Licensee: Jennifer N. Castle, R.N., Church Hill, Tenn. Violation: Addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties;

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; making false or materially incorrect, inconsistent or unintelligible entries in any patient records or in the records of any health care facility, school, institution or other work place location pertaining to the obtaining, possessing or administration of any controlled substance as defined in the Federal Controlled Substance Act; unauthorized removal of narcotics, drugs, supplies, or equipment from any health care facility, school, institution, or other work place location; being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, or under the influence of drugs which impair judgment while on duty in any health care facility, school, institution or other work place location; engaging in acts of dishonesty which relate to the practice of nursing


Licensee: Tommy S. Chapman, L.P.N., Jacksboro, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime Action: License revoked

Licensee: Dawn M. Clark, L.P.N., Cookeville, Tenn. Violation: Failure to pay student loan Action: License suspended; must meet certain terms and conditions

Licensee: Craig A. Cornelison, R.N., Hermitage, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; addicted to

alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties; unprofessional conduct; unauthorized removal of narcotics, drugs, supplies, or equipment from any health care facility, school, institution, or other work place location

Action: License placed on probation to run concurrent with monitoring contract already in place with the Tennessee Professional Assistance Program

Licensee: Beverly J. Correll, R.N, Friendsville, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause;

unprofessional conduct; engaging in acts of dishonesty which relate to the practice of nursing


Licensee: Marianne C. Cripps, L.P.N., McMinnville, Tenn. Violation: Unprofessional conduct Action: License voluntarily surrendered/revoked

Licensee: Christina D. DeClaro, L.P.N., McEwen, Tenn. Violation: Failure to pay student loan Action: License suspended; must meet certain terms and conditions

Licensee: Katherine Eastham, A.P.N., R.N., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Practiced without an A.P.N. Certificate before being appropriately certified Action: Assessed $3500 civil penalty

Licensee: Camille N. Ellis, L.P.N., Springfield, Tenn. Violation: Failure to pay student loan



Licensee: Karen F. Ellis, R.N., Morristown, Tenn. Violation: Failure to pay student loan Action: License suspended; must meet certain terms and conditions

Licensee: Tina L. Freeman, L.P.N., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: 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; impersonating another licensed practitioner; engaging in acts of dishonesty which relate to the practice of nursing


Licensee: Carla C. Hall, L.P.N., Dayloit, Ky. Violation: Guilty of a crime Action: License revoked

Individual: Rebecca L. Johnson, Mississippi License, Iuka, Miss. Violation: Unprofessional conduct Action: Privilege to practice in Tennessee is revoked

Licensee: Donna F. Kennedy, L.P.N., Kodak, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause;

unprofessional conduct; engaging in acts of dishonesty which relate to the practice of nursing


Licensee: April M. Kiser, R.N., Elizabethton, Tenn. Violation: Failure to pay student loan Action: License suspended; must meet certain terms and conditions

Licensee: Stacy D. Lasig, R.N., Wartburg, Tenn. Violation: Unprofessional conduct; use of any intoxicating beverage or the illegal use of any

narcotic or dangerous drug while on duty in any health care facility, school, institution, or other work place location; being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, or under the influence of drugs which impair judgment while on duty in any health care facility, school, institution or other work place location


Licensee: Shannon D. Masse, R.N., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; addicted to

alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties; unprofessional conduct; use of intoxicating beverage or the illegal use of any narcotic or dangerous drug while on duty in any health care facility, school, institution, or other work place location; being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, or under the influence of drugs which impair judgment while on duty in any health care facility, school, institution or other work place location



Licensee: Patricia L. Matthews, L.P.N., Columbia, Tenn. Violation: Addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties Action: License suspended; must meet certain terms and conditions

Licensee: Francis R. McCausland, L.P.N., Springfield, Tenn. Violation: Unprofessional conduct; engaging in acts of dishonesty which relate to the

practice of nursing Action: License suspended; must meet certain terms and conditions

Licensee: Rebecca L. McMurry, L.P.N., Harrogate, Tenn. Violation: Unprofessional conduct; intentionally or negligently causing physical or emotional

injury to a patient Action: License voluntarily surrendered/revoked

Licensee: Judy S. Miller, L.P.N., Thorn Hill, Tenn. Violation: Violation of board order Action: License suspended; must meet certain terms and conditions

Licensee: Deborah A. Morie, R.N., Dandridge, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime; unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other

cause; addicted to the use of drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties Action: License suspended; must meet certain terms and conditions

Licensee: Lisa L. Odom, L.P.N., Lafollette, Tenn. Violation: Unprofessional conduct; engaging in acts of dishonesty which relate to the

practice of nursing Action: License placed on probation to run concurrent with monitoring contract already in

place with the Tennessee Professional Assistance Program but not less than two years

Licensee: Patricia G. Pickett, R.N., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause,

unprofessional conduct; making false or materially incorrect, inconsistent or unintelligible entries in any patient records or in the records of any health care facility, school, institution or other work place location pertaining to the obtaining, possessing or administration of any controlled substance as defined in the Federal Controlled Substance Act; unauthorized removal of narcotics, drugs, supplies, or equipment from any health care facility, school, institution, or other work place location; being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, or under the influence of drugs which impair judgment while on duty in any health care facility, school, institution or other work place location; engaging in acts of dishonesty which relate to the practice of nursing

Action: License voluntarily surrendered/revoked

Licensee: Betina R. Saunders, R.N., Oakland, Tenn. Violation: Violation of board order Action: License revoked

Licensee: Jeanne L. Saunders, R.N. Monterey, Tenn. Violation: Practicing without a license


Action: Assessed $250 civil penalty

Licensee: Michael J. Smith, L.P.N., Oak Ridge, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; addicted to

alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties; unprofessional conduct; unauthorized removal of narcotics, drugs, supplies, or equipment from any health care facility, school, institution, or other work place location; the use of any intoxicating beverage or the illegal use of any narcotic or dangerous drug while on duty in any health care facility, school, institution, or other work place location; being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, or under the influence of drugs which impair judgment while on duty in any health care facility, school, institution or other work place location


Licensee: Joshua J. Stiles, R.N., Cleveland, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime; fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to

practice nursing Action: License placed on probation to run concurrent with monitoring contract already in

place with the Tennessee Professional Assistance Program but no less than three years

Licensee: Dawn Y. Strange, L.P.N., Newport, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; addicted to

alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties Action: License suspended; must meet certain terms and conditions

Licensee: Whitney L. Thompson, R.N., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; addicted to

alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties; unprofessional conduct


Licensee: Donna K. Tipton, R.N., Gray, Tenn. Violation: Unprofessional conduct; aiding, abetting, assisting or hiring an individual to violate

or circumvent any law or duly promulgated rule intended to guide the conduct of a nurse or any other licensed health care provider; failing to report, through proper channels, facts known to the individual regarding incompetent, unethical or illegal practice of any health care provider; engaging in acts of dishonesty which relate to the practice of nursing


Licensee: Heather M. Townsley, L.P.N., Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Violation: Unprofessional conduct; assigning unqualified persons to perform functions of

licensed persons or delegating nursing care functions and tasks and/or responsibilities to others contrary to the Nurse Practice Act or rules and regulations to the detriment of patient safety; failure to maintain a record for each patient which accurately reflect 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; engaging in acts of dishonesty which relate to the practice of nursing

Action: License placed on probation for one year; must meet certain terms and conditions; assessed $500 civil penalty

Licensee: Pamela D. White, A.P.N., R.N., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of fraud and deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to

practice nursing; guilty of a crime; unprofessional conduct Action: License placed on probation to run concurrent with monitoring contract already in

place with the Tennessee Professional Assistance Program

Licensee: Angela K. Williams, R.N., Gray, Tenn. Violation: Guilty of a crime; unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other

cause; addicted to the use of drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties Action: License suspended; must meet certain terms and conditions

Licensee: Grant H. Williams, A.P.N., R.N., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; addicted to

alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with nursing duties; unprofessional conduct; unauthorized removal of narcotics, drugs, supplies, or equipment from any health care facility, school, institution, or other work place location; the use of any intoxicating beverage or the illegal use of any narcotic or dangerous drug while on duty in any health care facility, school, institution, or other work place location; being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, or under the influence of drugs which impair judgment while on duty in any health care facility, school, institution or other work place location


BOARD OF OPTOMETRY Licensee: William D. Holladay, O.D., Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Immoral, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct; use of untruthful or improbable

statements or flamboyant or extravagant claims concerning such licensee’s professional excellence or abilities; practice beyond the scope of the certificate; advertising of optometric services or ophthalmic services or ophthalmic materials in any manner other than permitted by this chapter or rule and regulation of the board; committing any act that is made unlawful by TCA 63-8-113; in violation of Rule 1045-02-.08 of the TENN.COMP.R.&REGS.

Action: Probation extended for five years; must meet certain terms and conditions; assessed $8,000 civil penalty, plus costs

BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC EXAMINATION Licensee: Mark R. Fantauzzi, D.O., Portland, Me. Violation: Action taken by the state of Ohio Action: License voluntarily surrendered/revoked; assessed costs Licensee: Rebecca B. White, D.O. X-ray, Chattanooga, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: License retired in lieu of penalty in making up the continuing education credits;


assessed $400 civil penalty, plus costs BOARD OF PHARMACY Licensee: Stacy Adams, R.T., Milan, Tenn. Violation: Failed to properly register with the board as a pharmacy technician Action: Assessed $100 civil penalty Licensee: A-L Compressed Gases, Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Practicing while license are expired Action: Assessed $350 civil penalty Licensee: Glen R. Bonifield Jr., D.Ph., Bells, Tenn. Violation: Failed to properly dispose of out dated medications Action: License suspended for six months; must meet certain terms and conditions Licensee: Barbara A. Chronister, D.Ph., Big Sandy, Tenn. Violation: Failed to secure pharmacy practice site in the absence of a pharmacist Action: Assessed $200 civil penalty Licensee: Tammy Keller, R.T., Erwin, Tenn. Violation: Dishonorable, immoral, unethical or unprofessional conduct Action: Registration revoked Licensee: Elizabeth H. Mullins, R.T., Sparta, Tenn. Violation: Removed controlled substances without authorization of licensed prescriber Action: Registration revoked Licensee: Edward M. Sturgeon, D.Ph., Trenton, Tenn. Violation: Allowed an individual to work as a pharmacy technician without being properly

registered with the board Action: Assessed $100 civil penalty Licensee: Target Medical, Inc., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Failed to notify the board and complete relocation application and obtaining an

inspection for the relocated facility. Action: Assessed $100 civil penalty Licensee: Marilyn Tucker, D.Ph., Franklin, Tenn. Violation: Allowed an individual to work as a pharmacy technician without being properly

registered with the board Action: Assessed $900 civil penalty Licensee: Walgreens Pharmacy #4904, Nashville, Tenn. Violation: Failed to notify the board as to the new pharmacist in charge Action: Assessed $100 civil penalty BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY Licensee: Christopher S. Campbell, P.T., Fairview, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits


Action: Assessed $650 civil penalty; must meet certain terms and conditions Licensee: Ricky K. Lockard, P.T., Newburgh, Ind. Violation: Action taken by the state of Kentucky Action: License reprimanded Licensee: Laurie K. Sanders, P.T.A., Lexington, Tenn. Violation: Failed to maintain sufficient continuing education credits Action: Assessed $2,000 civil penalty; must meet certain terms and conditions Licensee: Donald S. Ratcliffe, P.T., Ooltewah, Tenn. Violation: A violation of a criminal statute of the State of Tennessee Action: License suspended; must meet terms and conditions COMMITTEE ON PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS Licensee: Dale W. McGar Jr., P.A., Boise, Id. Violation: Unprofessional, dishonorable, or unethical conduct; dispensing, prescribing, or

otherwise distributing any controlled substance or any other drug not in the course of professional practice, or not in good faith to relieve pain and suffering, or not to cure an ailment, physical infirmity or disease; dispensing, prescribing, or otherwise distributing any controlled substance to any person in violation of any law of the state or of the United States of America or any rule of the Board or Committee

Action: License placed on probation for two years; assessed $1,000 civil penalty, plus costs

Licensee: Arthur T. Roach, P.A., Olive Branch, Miss. Violation: Unprofessional, dishonorable, or unethical conduct; action taken by the state of

Mississippi Action: License suspended for one year; assessed costs Licensee: Curtis E. Tucker, P.A., Cleveland, Tenn. Violation: Unprofessional, dishonorable, or unethical conduct Action: License suspended for no less than 90 days; must meet certain terms and

conditions; assessed $1,000 civil penalty, plus costs BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE Licensee: Lydia A. Blackburn, L.R.C.T., Johnson City, Tenn. Violation: Violation or attempted violation, directly or indirectly, assisting in or abetting the

violation of, or conspiring to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board or any criminal statute of this state

Action: License placed on probation; must meet certain terms and conditions; assessed costs

Licensee: Allen T. Lee, L.R.C.T., Memphis, Tenn. Violation: Violation or attempted violation, directly or indirectly, assisting in or abetting the

violation of, or conspiring to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board or any criminal statute of this state



Licensee: Vincent G. LeMay, L.R.C.T., Dickson, Tenn. Violation: Immoral, unethical, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct; violation or attempted

violation, directly or indirectly, assisting in or abetting the violation of, or conspiring to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board or any criminal statute of this state

Action: License revoked; assessed costs Licensee: Roger K. Stokes, L.R.C.T., Jonesboro, Tenn. Violation: Immoral, unethical, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct; violation or attempted

violation, directly or indirectly, assisting in or abetting the violation of, or conspiring to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board or any criminal statute of this state


BOARD OF SOCIAL WORKER LICENSURE Licensee: Andrea T. Vogel, L.C.S.W., Knoxville, Tenn. Violation: Unprofessional or unethical conduct, or engaging in practices in connection with

the practice of social worker that are in violation of the standards of professional conduct, as defined in this section or prescribed by the rules of the board; conduct reflecting unfavorably upon the profession of social work

Action: License placed on probation for at least one year; must meet certain terms and conditions

ABUSE REGISTRY Individual: Thomas Angelini, Alcoa, Tenn. Abuse: Misappropriation Profession: Direct Support Staff Individual: Tabatha Boswell, Celina, Tenn. Abuse: Willful Abuse or Neglect Profession: CNA Revoked Individual: Levour Brown, Murfreesboro, Tenn. Abuse: Neglect Profession: Direct Support Staff, CNA Revoked Individual: Antonio Burnett, Greeneville, Tenn. Abuse: Physical Profession: Companion Individual: Sean Campbell, Chattanooga, Tenn. Abuse: Physical/Neglect Profession: Direct Support Staff Individual: Antonio M. Davis, Trenton, Tenn. Abuse: Sexual Profession: Direct Support Staff


Individual: Pamela Davis, Chattanooga, Tenn. Abuse: Physical/ Mental Profession: Direct Support Staff, CNA Revoked Individual: Terrance Gaither, Memphis, Tenn. Abuse: Physical Profession: Direct Support Staff Individual: Jeremiah Hendricks, Knoxville, Tenn. Abuse: Physical Profession: Direct Support Staff Individual: Victoria Hunt, Clarksville, Tenn. Abuse: Misappropriation Profession: Job Coach

Individual: Sandy Jo Knight, Knoxville, Tenn. Abuse: Theft/Misappropriation Profession: LPN

Individual: Amber E. Lloyd, Crossville, Tenn. Abuse: Misappropriation Profession: Home Manager

Individual: Jackie Mayes, Columbia, Tenn. Abuse: Sexual Profession: Maintenance Man

Individual: David Moorman, Greeneville, Tenn. Abuse: Mental/Neglect Profession: House Manager

Individual: Demetria Phillips, Cookeville, Tenn. Abuse: Exploitation/Neglect Profession: Direct Support Staff

Individual: Marcus Polk, Chattanooga, Tenn. Abuse: Neglect Profession: Direct Support Staff

Individual: Lashanda Poston, Antioch, Tenn. Abuse: Physical Profession: Development Tech

Individual: Sabrinia Rooks, Nashville, Tenn. Abuse: Psychological/Emotional/Neglect Profession: Companion

Individual: Laronda Sain a/k/a Larond Shaw, Jackson, Tenn.


Abuse: Neglect Profession: Direct Support Staff

Individual: Erien Saults a/k/a Erien Dill, Johnson City, Tenn. Abuse: Physical/Emotional/Neglect Profession: Home Manager, CNA Revoked

Individual: Timothy Seals, Tazewell, Tenn. Abuse: Physical Profession: Direct Support Staff

Individual: Rachel Shelton, Greeneville, Tenn. Abuse: Emotional/Psychological/Physical Profession: Direct Support Staff

Individual: James Taylor, Ashland City, Tenn. Abuse: Physical/Neglect Profession: Home Manager

Individual: Fred L. Terry Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Abuse: Neglect Profession: Direct Support Staff

Individual: Cortney D. Vermillion, Kingsport, Tenn. Abuse: Misappropriation Profession: Caregiver

Individual: Michael Warrick, Dickson, Tenn. Abuse: Misappropriation/Neglect Profession: Direct Support Staff

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