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Georgia Composite Medical Board

Minutes of the February 7, 2019 Meeting

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The Georgia Composite Medical Board (GCMB) held its regular meeting on February 7, 2019 at

2 Peachtree 5th floor, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303 to consider Medical Board matters.

Board members present:

B. K. Mohan, MD, Vice Chair

John S. Antalis, MD

Gretchen Collins, MD

Daniel DeLoach, MD

Charmian Faucher, PA (ex-officio)

Michael Fowler

Alexander S. Gross, MD

Thomas Harbin, MD

Rob Law, CFA

Andrew Reisman, MD

Joe Sam Robinson, MD

Barby Simmons, DO

Board members absent:

J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD, Chair

David Retterbush, MD

Richard Weil, MD

Management and legal staff present:

LaSharn Hughes, MBA, Executive Director

Lisa Norris, MPH, Deputy Executive Director

Phyllis Douglas, JD, Board Attorney

Max Changus, JD, Senior Assistant Attorney General

Karl Reimers, Director of Investigation

Phyllis White, Operations Manager

CALL TO ORDER

Dr. Mohan called the meeting of the Georgia Composite Medical Board to order at 7:30 a.m.

AGENDA AND MINUTES

Dr. Robinson submitted a motion, seconded by Dr. Harbin to approve the agenda of the March 7,

2019 meeting. The motion carried unanimously.

Dr. Antalis made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 7, 2019 meeting. Dr. Collins

seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

OATH OF OFFICE

Dr. Mohan introduced, Andrew Reisman, MD to the Board.

Dr. Mohan swore in Dr. Reisman, and the Board Members welcome him to the Medical Board.

Dr. Reisman gave a brief history of his background and experience.

Recognized Investigator Jonathan McGee for finishing the Instructor Training at the Georgia

Public Safety Training Center.



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The Board recognized Dr. Gross for having the won the “Best of The Best Reader Poll” award

again. He has won the award every year since it was started.

AUDIT

Matt Taylor from the Department of Audits gave an overview of the audit process.

LEGISLATION

Dr. DeLoach gave the Board an overview of House Bill 128. Board approved to support the

legislation.

Dr. Gross gave the Board an update on Senate Bill 16. He also updated the Board regarding a

proposed medical spa bill. Dr. Gross advised the Board, the Laser Law needs to be updated to

reflect all lasers for medical treatment.

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL SCHOOL

Dr. Antalis gave a report for the International School Committee. Issues: Consider a pathway for

Georgia being able to attract well trained quality physicians trained in other countries. Dr. Gross

motioned to refer to Rules Committee. Dr. Robinson seconded the motion and it carried

unanimously.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Ms. Hughes, Executive Director presented the following report.

Thanked Keri Conley from Georgia Hospital Association for putting Ms. Hughes on their hot

line for legislative updates.

1. Dr. P. Tennent Slack requested approval of a Disclosure Form in line with

Code Section 43-1B-5. Dr. DeLoach motioned to approve request. Dr. Harbin seconded the

motion and it carried unanimously.

2 Dr. Mark Boles, requesting to have public board order from sixteen years ago removed. The

Law requires these orders to remain public.Deloach motioned to deny request to remove the

order. Dr. Harbin seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

3. The Board submitted a resolution to the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) asking

them to update its Ethics and Quality of Care Policy and

4. “Establishment of Quality Guidelines for Non-ABMS Organizations.” Dr. DeLoach

motioned to support both resolutions and submit them to the FSMB meeting held in

April 2019. Dr. Robinson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

5. Federation of State Medical Boards – call for Comment – Draft Report on “Social Media



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and Electronic Communication.” Board assign to staff for review.

6. Article “Which Medical Specialties use telemedicine the most.” For information only.

7. Dr. Risby requested a rule waiver that a supervising physician be allowed to supervise

more than one institutional licensed physician at Central State Hospital. Dr. Gross

motioned to approve the waiver request. Dr. Harbin seconded the motion and it carried

unanimously.

8. Resolution from the Federation of State Medical Boards - Approving patient safety in

medical spa settings. For information only.

Dr. DeLoach motioned to go into closed session. Dr. Harbin seconded the motion and it carried

infamously.

Dr. Mohan declared open session.

ED REPORT CONTINUED

9. Jack B. Levy asked the Board to consider a different type of sanction for the

Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) violators. Mr. Changus updated the

Board with different considerations to review. The Board members made comments

regarding different paths to precede with non-compliant physicians. Board replied the

physician can pay and sign the order or request a hearing.

10. Letter from Mary Daniels, Executive Director, American College of Physicians Georgia

Chapter, with comments regarding (PDMP). For information only.

LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION REPORT Karl Reimers, presented the Law Enforcement Report.

The Board approved the report unanimously.

1. Michael Brady, MD: Approve request

2. William Goodhue, MD: Accept request for Inactive status

3. Kristine Germann, PA: Accept request for Inactive status

4. Xian LI, MD: Accept request for Inactive status

5. Marianne Cooper, PA: Accept request for Inactive status

6. James Radford, MD: Accept request for Inactive status

7. Amanda Williams, RCP: Accept request for Inactive status



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ATTORNEY GENERAL (AG)

Max Changus, Senior Attorney General, presented the Attorney General Status Report,

Dr. Robinson submitted a motion, seconded by Dr. Deloach to accept the report as

information. The motion carried unanimously.

RECESS

Dr. Mohan declared the meeting in recess for the purpose of holding committee meetings

RECONVENE

Dr. Mohan reconvened the meeting at 2:00 p.m.

Dr. Simmons motioned to go into closed session. Dr. Collins seconded the motion and it carried

unanimously.

Dr. Mohan declared open session.

LICENSURE COMMITTEE

Dr. presented the Licensure Committee report as a motion. The Board accepted the report by

unanimous vote.

The Board took the following actions:

Other Business:

1. Petitions to Waive Rules

Saxena, Rokhee – Approved

Akhtar, Aisha – Rule 360-2-.02(5)

SM – Rule 360-2-02(5) – Pending additional information

Questions Request:

1. Approved request for medical school transcript for Dr. Murugavel Muthusamy.

2. Hall, Brent – Is a medical license required to eviscerate a body for pathologic

examination – Board replied yes.

3. YP - Florida Cares evaluation – Board responded complete requirements set forth by

Florida Cares Evaluation.

4. Anderson, Deborah – Inquiring about other options to renew license. Renewal period is

90 days before the license lapses.

Applications Denied:

SD

YU

TS

RW



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BB

DB

Accepted as information only:

1. SB accepted Board’s decision to withdraw application.

2. JB – accepted the Board’s decision to withdraw application.

Applications Approved by Administrative Action;


License

Number Full Name

Degree

Suffix

82157 Lee, James T MD

82158 Killz, Robert MD

82159 Behling, David P MD

82160 Bleyer, Jamie E MD

82161 Brown, Daniel MD

82162 Davis, Ryan B MD

82163 Dhadwal, Neetu MD

82164 akoegbe, gray MD

82165 Bryan, Cory A MD

82166 Bustamante, Nirma D MD

82167 del Valle, Paul G MD

82168 DiMarco, Michelle A MD

82169 Dowdell-Smith, Cicely P MD

82170 Blackmon, Michael MD

82171 Resnick, Neil J MD

82172 Shah, Siddharth K MD

82173 Sparks, Nicole A MD

82174 Barrett, Amanda C MD

82175 Davis, David W MD

82176 Disla, Yalina MD

82177 Vlasenko, Artyom V MD

82178 Stevens, Jeffrey D MD

82179 Sciarretta, Jason D MD

82180 Rajput, Shilpa MD

82181 Reece, Elizabeth A MD

82182 Shahab, Shubin MD

82183 Rapaka, Babusai B MD

82184 Shulman, Rachel MD

82185 Russo, John P MD

82186 Chhabra, Anil K MD



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82187 Arora, Taranjit K MD

82188 Maruthur, Mario MD

82189 Helman, Samuel N MD

82190 Manetta, Kiley E DO

82191 Pyles, Tameka J MD

82192 Gerlak, Jason B MD

82193 Manetta, Christopher MD

82194 Patel, Sonal R MD

82195 Ellis, Shemille MD

82196 Le, Michael H MD

82197 Moore, Carolyn B MD

82198 Guerroero, Evan M MD

82199 Gooding, Holly C MD

82200 Ford, Dee W MD

82201 Hayat, Asad A MD

82202 Villacis Nunez, Diana S MD

82203 Shaikh, Qamar U MD

82204 Tuel, Keelan T MD

82205 Harriott, Allison MD

82206 Punjani, Perveen MD

82207 Mian, Sarah M MD

82208 Martinez Morales, Andy J MD

82209 Hupp, Susan MD

82210 Evors, Laura MD

82211 Mucciarone, Xenophon M DO

82212 Parthvi, Rukma MD

82213 Moore, Faith C DO

82214 Lin, Catherine DO

82215 Nobo, Ulises MD

82216 Holmes, Laura E MD

82217 Raguraman, Ramakrishnan MD

82218 Shaikh, Waqas MD

82219 Singh, Gurkeerat MD

82220 Vanderbush, Brock Davidson MD

82221 Vu, Quanghuy Nhat MD

82222 Lefebvre, Thomas Andrew MD

82223 Hawk, Kristina Elizabeth MD

82224 Espino, Erasmo, Jr. MD

82225 Gladd, Jeffrey, E. MD

82226 Fernstrom, Timothy John MD

82227 Major-Nicolas, Maud Odell MD



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82228 Lanka, Hematheja MD

82229 Heart, Rami MD

82230 Navalkele, Digvijaya MD

82231 Neely, Chameron Elizabeth MD

82232 Galanopoulos, Nicholas Sotirios MD

82233 Hartline, Braden Edward MD

82234 Hwang Michael Soownon MD

82235 Geller, Mathew David MD

82236 Palette, Cortney Lynn MD

82237 Lorio Rugama, Mareo Antonio MD

82238 McKinney, Michaele E. MD

82239 Sadikovic, Belma MD

82240 Sajid, Mansoor MD

82241 Ajayi, Oluseun O MD

82242 Zaccari, James A DO

82243 Scott, Lori C MD

82244 Saxena, Rakhee MD

82245 Stentiford, Dylan E MD

82246 Bast, Patricia R DO

82247 Berardi, Laura M MD

82248 Cambron, Kathrn A MD

82249 Desai, Kevan S MD

82250 Casey, Brendan J md

82251 Khan, Saqiba MD

82252 Mathews, Jeselle MD

82253 Hartz, William H MD

82254 Heisser, Randy R MD

82255 Kluwe, Gena K MD

82256 Gooch, John R MD

82257 Kumar, Srikar MD

82258 Kiltz, Robert MD

82259 Jain, Audrey E MD

82260 Nava, Kristen B MD

82261 Kettelhut, Kristen L MD

82262 Goldman, Jamie M MD

82263 Ghoussob -Pigeon, Rola MD

82264 Post, Lauren MD

82265 Hoang, MaryTheresa MD

82266 Mueller, Amanda E MD

82267 Ghavam, Cyrus MD

82268 Parker, Lynndsey MD



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82269 Proza, Joseph F MD

82270 Muncie, Christopher D MD

Approved the following protocols under the provision of O.C.C.A. 43-34-25.

APRN DELEGATING PHYSICIAN Alexander, Carla David Sauls

Childress-Rodrigues, Robin Jason Berendt

Diaz, Betsy Meredith Koomson

Hill, Heather Daniel Gordon

Joseph, Alphonsa Vincent Naman

Joiner, Kimberly Henry Perez

Cawley, Matthew Jeffrey Lee

Determined the following protocol agreements meet the provisions of O.C.G.A. 43-34-25 with

changes.

APRN DELEGATING PHYSICIAN

Lissade, Marianna Rebecca Redding

Morsby, Nicol Kamal Ummed

Nizan, Michal Richard Goodjoin

Omorogbe, Franklin Delquis Mendoza

Parker, Angela Jonathan Rosenfield

Queen, Amy John Hoyt

Rollins, Amy Van Millin

Tamene, Yonas Golden Barnett III

Determined the following protocol agreements do not meet the provisions of O.C.G.A. 43-34-25.

APRN DELEGATING PHYSICIAN Brown-Davis, Janett James Drury - Additional Documents – Revisit

Lane, Brandi Lawrence Reccoppa

Lott, Jodi Lawrence Reccoppa

McBrayer, Sherri Lawrence Reccoppa

Myers, Chasity Lawrence Reccoppa

Pinero, Shakaola Brian Barczak

Stidham, David Lawrence Recoppa

Weatherspoon, Zakiyyah Lawrence Reccoppa

Williford, Stacey Bin Deann

Wolf, Meredith Laura Guadiana-Sanchez

Wright, Anna Brian Barczak

Protocols Administratively Reviewed:

The following protocol agreements meet the provisions of OCGA 43-34-25:

APRN Last APRN First Middle Supervising Physician Name

Abramson Cara Amelia Zelnak



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Adebisi Abiodun Damon Kimes

Adio Evelyn Nain Maria Walker

Alexander Carla Ann David Sauls

Allain Lauren Carol Karen M. Helland

Allen Holly Nicole Fredrick T. Work

Allen Lisa R. Michael Mirzabeigi

Anderson Bethany Jeffrey Davenport

Baker Tracey L. Thomas A. Buice

Barmett Mallory Richard Spurlick Jr.

Barnes Denise Ramona Jehangir T. Pirzada

Bayard Aline Kim Eubanks

Bennett Amanda Jill Overcash,

Berl Lauren Ann Laura Mulloy

Bibisi Lucy Shepherd Jeff Jenkins

Bloomfield Ingrid Lea Hunt Anderson

Bonilla Beverly E Brock Bowman

Bowling Lyndi N Charva P. Poole

Brooks Caroline Ames Maia Walton

Brown Rebecca Angeles Denise Leon Meeks

Bryant Kela Glenn Fussell

Bullard Angela Kennedy Charity Wilson

Calabro-Payne Antonia Lyn Dillon Miller

Canady Krystal James Seward

Carman Catherine M Suzanne Lowry

Carter Shanda DeLiece Darryl G. Hodson

Cashen Jana Lynn Stephen Skidmore

Cashen Jana Lynn Narendra Logendra

Cawley Matthew D Jeffrey Lee

Cedermark Ryan Daniel Gregory Smith

Childress-Rodrijuez Robin Renee Jason E. Berendt

Christopher Marjorie D Chester Lapeza

Chukwu Okeoma Ogo Vikash C. Modi

Chumley Angela Wesley Ensley

Clark Leila Thomas Stanley Irland

Cobb James Wesley George Faile

Cobb James Wesley Robert Nelson

Conklin Sarah Sudha Reddy

Conoly Emily A James Brown

Cosby Pamela Marie Stephanie Miles



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Coulter Jennifer R James L. Hiller

Cox Lindsay Lancaster Bree R. Eaton

Curry Christy Alday Matthew Buck

Curtis Marion Marci Manna

Deal Karen Maria John Hoyt

Deslattes Asia K Joseph P. Johnson

Diaz Betsy Meredith Koomson

Drew Lindsay Peavy Mariel D. Hepburn

Dubois Derrick Austin Derek A. Dubois

Dubose-Cooper Sheila Antoinette Ijeoma C. Azonobi

Durden Debra D. Kurt P. Hofmann

Duru Stella Juliet Frank Rasler

Easom Derrick L. Marc E. Yune

Edgar Stacy Kenneth Ajabor

Edwards Laura Deniss Byron Mata Gonzalez

Edwards Laura Deniss Byron O. Mata Gonzalez

Eikelberry Leslie Wilkerson Zulfiquar A. Bhatti

Eke Onyinyechi Reginald Jackson

Eldridge Frank Schley Jeffrey Dowis

Ellis Kameelah Chinonye Nwoke

Elsdorfer Heather Lauren Frederick Work

Everden Kelly Caroline Miller

Exum Sarah Britney Parviz Brahman

Ezell Rachel Ugochukwu Egolum

Fleming Janice Alfred Martin

Forte Briana Ellen Stephanie Miles

Fountain Michael Ezekiel Terrell

Franklin Heather Lynn Robert Packer

Froede Lauren Taylor Raul Santos

Garrett James Jonathon Sule

Gaskins Rebecca B Howard McMahan

Gay Linda Michael Fortson

Georges Frantz Augustin Jose Cangiano

Gervin-Clark Cheryl Jacqueline Owusu

Gianneth Cynthia Elizabeth Ibrahim A. Opaleye

Giddens Mary Lance E. Slade

Gilbert Heather Rasnake Ezaldeen A. Numur

Gilbert Heather Rasnake Ezaldeen Numur

Goodwin Douglas Scott Gary Smith

Gordon Tanya Lynn Amy Kolarova



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Gosier Endia N. Lester R. Johnson

Green Rachael Diane Michael D. Dykes

Green Mary Ann David Bate

Griffin Kimberly Sapp Robert Dollinger

Griffis Jr. Donald Neal Aristotle Cochon

Groves Theresa Corazon Tan

Gunn Petula Anju Bhushan

Hall Briana J Milaniera Latorre

Hammack Mary Jane Stephanie Miles

Hammond Leigh Stephanie Miles

Hatfield Kari Suzanne Michael Mendoza

Hattaway Holly Kathryn Veeral L. Kinger

Hawkins Kathy M Luis Montalvo

Hawkins Rebekah Vinna Simmons

Heard Felicia LaShawn Rani Chebrolu

Helton Tamika Curtis Clark

Hensley Pamela Evette Paul Wentland

Hill Heather Denese Daniel I. Gordon

Holmes Sandee Edwin Montague

Holyfield Candi Justine Henao

Hoshino Jeannie Yumiko Deslyn Olunuga

Idusuyi Esohe Michael Fortson

Ikeokwu Chidi D Nicholas Kemdi

Jackson Shirelle Damien Hansra

Johnson Joi Angela Michael Miller

Joiner Kimberly Michelle Henry Perez

Jones Keilah DeVon Dawson Willie D. Epps

Jones Keilah Wynn Lance Slade

Joseph Alphonsa Vinent Naman

Kanneh Hawa Stephen Salmieri

Kay Harriet Brett Kaylor

Keene Richard Steven Hampton Channing

Kennedy Johanna L. Melissa B. Rhodes

Keys Hunter M. Richisa Hamilton

Kress Leah Nicole McCullough John Cheng

Lampkin Anndrea Bryan Sleigh

Lancaster Frances Renee Renfus

Lanier Sarah Bruce Ramsdell

Lawrence Marguerite Clark Curtis

Lawrence Tionya Stalina Gowdie



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Ledford Michelle Charles D. Procter, Jr.

Lopez Luis Ibrahim Opaleye

Lunn Kayla Aziz Pirani

Ma Lixuan Odetoyinbo Adedapo

Ma Lixuan Mohamad Moussa

Maraman Sharon Mark Coker

McClaude AnaMaria Umana Idopise

Mccoy Sherry Charles Alexis

McElveen Charles Lumawig Munsayac

McGowan Maxine Jennifer Robinson

McLeod Shelley Robert Hawes

McMahon Angela George Fai;e

Melde Karen Lekha Mathew

Menjivar Jorge Lloydstone Jacobs II

Messamer Ara Wendy Coto-Puckett

Miller Jessica Charles Cawley

Millwee Sara Eisen Sakib Maya

Mitchell Stacey Dwight Owens

Monticino Joyce John Henderson

Moore Audra Elizabeth Chinonye Nwoke

Moore Tara Madelaine Santos

Munna Melissa Katherine Taylor

Newton Sarah Priyank Shah

Ngulefac Judith Paul Chukelu

Noelting Nadine Nadine Noelting

Nwadike Linda Cedrella Jones-Taylor

Obi Eucharia Frank Rasler

Okafor Gertrude Swetang Desai

Olivas Pat Apurva Shah

Oliver Natasha John Barrett

Osborne Brittany Maddox Richard Goodjoin

Patel Sejal Christopher Sward

Patterson Anitra Colette Curtis

Peterson Tyressa Lisa Moody

Pocock Kelsey Opeoluwa Akinnusi

Pruitt Samantha Amar Singh

Randle Victoria Corazon Tan

Reed Lyudmilla James Kay

Reffeor Jennifer Robert Carter

Register Wendy Priscilla Ross



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Reich Angela Nicole Walker

Rhoades Tausha Ravi Shekarappa

Ricks Aubrey James Hiller

Robertson Hope Melissa Davis

Robinson Michelle David Casey

Romero Natalie Sean Sue

Sachau Nicole Toth Lajos

Sapp Laurel Herbertta Pearson Boone

Saunders Tamika Marcus Sims

Scott Jill Albert Copeland

Sharpless Sarah Kathryn Leung

Shimel Heather William Goldsmith

Shiver Janice Martin Jacobson

Simmons Sarah Reuben Roberts

Smith Ida Jacqueline Harris

Smith Jeanna Justin Rantree

Snow Whitney Pamela Weigandt

Solomon Cheryl Chinmay Patel

Sommers Tanya Deepa Narang

Standard Brantley Johnny Bonner

Stevenson Jill Sidney Morgan

Stevick Jennifer Leon Meeks

Storey William Timothy Longaker

Strahan Alexis William Bing

Suite Julie James Brown

Tanner Virginia Lindsay Fowler

Taylor Jennifer Eric Wagner

Terry Marissa John Bleacher

Thomas Julienne Kirpich Joseph

Thomas Kyndra James Lee

Thomas-Seaton LaTeshia Andres Camacho-Gonzalez

Thomas-Seaton Lateshia Sophia Hussein

Thompson-Davis Andrea Sarita Moblay

Threatt Jamie Dominique Bayard

Tucker Lori Edwin Scott

Udoji Sameia Sameia Udoji

Varghese Julia Laura Divoky

Varnadore Katherine Earl Martin

Vaughan Emily Manuel Rodriguez



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Watkins Sally Shane Darrah

Watts Christina Richard Goodjoin

Weatherspoon Zakiyyah Clifton Thomas

Wheeler Sherrie Joshua Hare

Williams Kasheika Shahin Chowdhury

Williamson-English Andrea Gary Kinsey

Williford Stacey Deann Bing

Wolf Meredith Laura Guadiana Sanchez

Wood Victoria Edward Killorin

Yeargan Caleb William Goldsmith

Youngblood Robert Sandesh Murali

Other Business

1- Form C – Jason Levy - Approved

2- Maximillian Changus/ APRN death pronouncement regulation – It is ok by law for a

APRN to pronounce death.

3- Dr. Gross will review FAQ to include clarification about training documents/and

certifications accepted for psychiatric practice is not within RN scope of practice.

4- The Committee will seek advice from Board of Nursing regarding RN’S

5- Will it be mandatory for new applicants to use latest version of the APRN Registration

Form.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT COMMITTEE

Dr. Antalis presented the Physician Assistant Committee report as a motion. The Board accepted

the report as amended by unanimous vote.


Approve the following applications for initial licensure with a supervising physician:

PA Supervising Physician

Clements, James Linville, Douglas

D'Alessandro, Bethany Alkhatib, Anas

Darroudi, Rebecca Smith, Sidney

Dysart, Kiersten Grabowski, Matthew

Fercilien, James Sailors, David

King, Ashley Harris, Eugene

Martin, Joshua Carreira, Dominic

McDaniel, Ashly Sanderlin, Charles

Polascik, Christopher Traub, Jeff

Smith, Allison Woods, Gregory



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Approved the applications for initial licensure without a supervising physician:

PA

Aaron, Elizabeth

Andrews, Asia

Batchelor, Courtney

Brinson, Bryan

Brogden, Harmony

Charles, Cheyne

Davis, Trevor

Kucek, Victoria

Layfield, William

Oshiro, David

Pinzon, Deborah

Ryan, Laura

Theobald, Amy

Thompson, Margaret

Walia, Palvi

Wetta, Hailey

Approved the following Add/Change applications:

PA SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN

Akin, Ann Morgan, Elena

Anderson, Christine Raybon, Robert

Atulo, Raphael Gwan-Nulla, Daniel

Baldwin, Samantha Tatman, John

Banya, Markeita Williams, Janssen

Beverly, Eugene Polak, John

Bonin, Elizabeth Finkel, Bruce

Brandow, Erin Ray, Michael

Brigmond, Hallie Hodson, Darryl

Brooks, Haidy Edjua, Paul

Brown, Katrina Woods, Gregory

Brown, Sarah Han, Sue

Buice, Bethany Bauman, Deborah

Butler, Alyson Pottinger, Jill

Cain, Laura Shiver, Stephen

Castellaw, Timothy Richardson, Eddie

Castillo, Lorena Limehouse, John

Chambers, James Agrawal, Subodh

Childress, Shawn Tatman, John

Dapaah, Ralph Jackson, Leopold

Darsey, Robert Oberste, David

Davis, Lee Bennett, Ray



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Dunman, Amy Morgan, Clarence

Elliott, Ashley Lamberson, Keith

Florez, Joan Jackson, Leopold

Fuller, Thomas Colon De Jesus, Manuel

Gibbert, Tiffany Beringer, Donald

Gill, David Byron, Charles

Gilley, Pamela Griffin, Ralph

Gist, Julian Johnson, Keith

Gist, Julian Roman, Carlos

Gray, Brittany Agha, Amr

Haber, Erica Akintayo, Adebowale

Halbrooks, Loren Jiang, Jimmy

Harrell, Christine Israel, Noel

Harvill, Leslie Gore, Ashwini

Hatcher, Roger Lu, John

Heimerich, Mollie Sumner, Pandolph

Holloway, Parker Burress, Thomas

Holt, Matthew Willliams, Charles

Howard, Shey McGann, Patrick

Hulsey, Meredith Shih, John

Joseph, Rodeline Hug, Aydin

King, Kathy Han, Sue

Krug, Aliza Holton, Benjamin

Legare, Angel Hocker, Michael

Little, Erik Felix, Frantz

Little, Lesley Nugent, Katherine

Lopez, Jorge Desai, Aashish

Loutezenhiser, James Abdalla, Eddie

Luo, Yea-Pyng Mendoza, Michael

Lytle, Nicole Sillah, Cherinor

Matherly, Melinda Rowe, David

McAfee, Marvin Hawes, Robert

McGowan, Angelica Ahmad, Khizer

Medved, Anne Penn, Brandon

Montgomery, Malatrice Silverstein, Mark

Moore, Chaska Goswami, Yogesh

Moore, Deborah Harris, Charles

Morgan, Jeffrey Minter, Jon

Munoz, Keith Ajabor, Kenneth

Muterspaugh, Robert Hodson, Darryl

Nalley, Dane Johnston, Edwin

Nelson, Ernest Himes, Stanley

Norman, Joshua Lynch, Lori



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Oquendo, Cynthia Moanna, Abeer

Palmer, Antron Ketsche, Reinhard

Parker, Kimberly Hougeir, Firas

Patel, Deep Nagel, Kerry

Perry, Allison Grice, Stephen

Phillips, Elizabeth Gadlin, Kassandra

Pitts, Johnny C Williams, Robert

Raja, Javalika Azer, Wael

Ray, Karri Vu, Loan

Reeves, Lasonja Onwuanyi, Anekwe

Riner, Ulys Kancharla, Ashok

Rosen, Christopher Han, Sue

Ruszkowski, Karen Roxo, Ana

Sanders, Sammy Tankersley, William

Sharma, Sanjiv Colon De Jesus, Manuel

Shaw, Karen Olszewski, Dana

Simpson, Mariann Kindregan, Patrick

Stores, Jordan Chen, Justin

Stubbs, Karin Chatrath, Monika

Taylor, Amanda Schrader, Tim

Taylor, Kit Tuttle, Jonathan

Taylor, Robin Cohen, Mark

Templeton, Katherine Hickerson, Walker

Thomas, Omokayode Han, Sue

Thompson, Christopher Ploch, Lauren

Thompson, Meredith Gates, Donald

Tompkins, Ava Patel, Rucha

Tran, Sang Nave, Lucretia

Trogdon, Virginia Jones, Christopher

Turner, Moniqua Holladay, David

Wells, Ashley Ploch, Lauren

West, Mckenzie Williams, Janssen

Whatley, Peter Aguilera, Martha

Wilkerson, Keisha Broderick, Daniel

Wilkinson, Daniel Anderson, Stephen

Williams, Mariah Sharpe, Marlon

Zollinger, David Livingston, Joe

Approved Additional Duties Request:

Laura Dean PA—with Dr. Amy Chen

Flexible Nasopharyngeal Laryngoscopy



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Amy Dunman PA—with Dr. Clarence Morgan

Botox injections

Facial filler injections

Emily Grayson PA—with Dr. Jason Levy

US Guided thoracentesis

US Guided paracentesis

Lesley Little PA—with Dr. Katherine Nugent

Intubation

Chest Tubes

Paracentesis

Thoracentesis

Central Lines

Arterial Lines

Lacey Wood PA—with Dr. John Barton

Port Removal

Bone Marrow Biopsy

Tabled Additional Duty Request for additional information:

Eric Chihuahua PA—with Dr. Ronald Walpart

Myelogram

Joanne Mora PA—with Dr. Ramana Rao

Intubation

Central Line Placement

Other Business:

1. Candidates for PA Advisory Committee:

Invite the following for Interview at the March 7, 2019 meeting:

Mr. Sasi Duggirala, CAA

Ms. Gina Scarboro, CAA

Ms. Claire Wainwright, CAA

1. Invite the following for Interview at the April 11, 2019 meeting:

Abbey Gilbert, PA

Ronald Jennings, PA

Kathy Kemle, PA

2. Natalie Majeed – asked for clarification:

-I understand that PAs can prescribe Schedules III-V controlled substances, NOT

Schedules I or II. However, GA R&R 360-5-.05(8), says that a PA can issue a written or

verbal order for a Schedule II controlled substance within a health care setting if the

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Is there a time frame in which the physician must co-sign the order? For example, 12

hours, 24 hours, etc.? Board advised to review medical office or hospital policy/bylaws.

3. Patrick Lambert asked:

Can a physician assistant obtain a GA license without a bachelor’s degree if he/she is

currently certified by the NCCPA? Board replied yes.

4. L.P. – Allowed to withdraw reinstatement application.

COSMETIC LASER COMMITTEE

Dr. Gross presented the Cosmetic Laser Committee report as a motion and it carried

unanimously.

The Board took the following actions.

Approved applications for Assistant Laser Practitioner licensure:

Janet Alejandro

Maria Lourdes Alexander

Katiana Candido

Leo Charette

Lauryn Colquitt

Hillary Davis

Susan Garmon

Dilsha Himani

Carlie Ivey

Karla Jimenez

Carri Kornman

Annette Lowe

Sonja Miller

Lenee’ Mitchell

Kalina Patterson

Caroline Pirvu

Gabriel Puebla

Charmaine Tulloch

Approved applications for Senior Laser Practitioner:

Anthony Ferrara

Chasity Geiger

Emily Ludwig



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Approved applications for Reissue of Assistant Laser Practitioner:

Loretta Duckworth

Mary Erin Hutcheson

Danielle Lepori

Approved application for Reissue of Senior Laser Practitioner:

Julie Hooks

Other Business:

The Board upheld their previous decision to table the application of A.M.

ORTHOTIST & PROSTHETIST COMMITTEE Mr. Law, presented the Orthotist & Prosthetist Committee report as a motion. The Board

accepted the report by unanimous vote.

Approved the following application for Orthotist licensure:

1. Kori Campbell – Prosthetist

2. April Everatt – Dual O&P

3. Rebecca Jordan – Orthotist

4. Sarah Mitchell – Orthotist

RESPIRATORY CARE COMMITTEE Dr. Collins presented the Respiratory Care Committee report as a motion. The Board accepted

the report by unanimous vote.

The Board took the following actions

Approved Reinstatements Applications:

Bridges, Mary

Sanders, Deborah

Hendershot, Loryn – Pending additional information.

Pruitt, Latorie - Pending additional information.

Approved Administrative Upgrades:

Middleton, Tanzineka - Pending additional information.

Holloway, Roshawnda Pending additional information.

Approved Licensure by Reciprocity: 7 out 14:

Kramer, Linda Pending additional information.

Harden, Brianna

Jazayeri, Ray - Pending additional information.

Orengo, Anita - Pending additional information.



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Davis, Neidra - Pending additional information.

Grayson, Kiondra

Dionne, Joseph Pending additional information.

Findley, Julie Pending additional information.

Collet, Jason

Patel, Nahali

Falls, Steven Pending additional information.

Owens, Amy

Spencer, John

Gradinariv, Rebecca

Approved Applications for a Temporary Licensure:

Boatright, Franklin Pending additional information.

Selph, Rebekah

Moore, Cameron Pending additional information.

Sironen, Macie Pending additional information.

Steedley, Lindsay

Green, Joe Pending additional information.

Urieta, Abel

Benefield, Aliyah

Boatright, Emily

Wallace, Taylor

Other Business:

1. New RCP Committee Advisors Members

Megan D. Stearnes, BS, RRT, ACCS

Martin J. Bryson, B.S., RRT

M. Regina Lunde, MBA, RRT-NPS

Mark D. Thorne, Sr., MS, RRT

PAIN MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Dr. Simmons presented the report of the Pain Management Committee as a motion. The Board

approved the motion unanimously.

The Board took the following actions

Approved Request to add Practicing Physician/APRN:

439 The Hemlock Pain Center LLC (Milledgeville, GA)- Add APRN Nikki Govner

149–The Hemlock Pain Center LLC (Macon, GA)- Add APRN Nikki Govner

374- The Hemlock Pain Center LLC (Warner Robins, GA)-Add APRN Nikki Govner

437-The Hemlock Pain Center LLC (Dublin, GA) -Add APRN Nikki Govner

366- Neurological Spine and Pain

266 Total Diagnostic and Interventional Pain

289 Physician Pain Care

349 Medici Medical Arts



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460 Physician Pain Care (Jasper, Ga)

Approved Initial Pain Clinic Applications:

521604-Physician Disability Examination (Albany, Ga)

521603-Physician Disability Examination (Warner Robins, Ga)

542093-Interventional Spine and Pain Management Center (Suwanee)

Family Medical Center, PC

Approved Renewal Applications:

160 Physician Pain Care (Acworth, Ga)

434 North of Atlanta Pain Clinic

RULES COMMITTEE

Dr. Gross presented the report of the Pain Management Committee as a motion. The Board

approved the motion unanimously.

Motion Dr. Deloach seconded Dr. Antalis to send the following Rules to the Office of the

Attorney General (AG) for review and approval before posting:

Rule 360-2-.01(g)(i) “Requirement for Licensure”

Rule 360-2-14(7) “Requirements for Approval of International

Medical Schools.

Rule 360-3-.02 (5) (16) Unprofessional Conduct Defined

The Board also asked the AG’s Office to review the following Rule and discuss with Georgia

Drugs and Narcotics on whether medical assistants can call in refills:

Rule 360-3-.05 “Medical Assistants, Polysomnography Technologists,

and Radiology Technologists”

WELLNESS COMMITTEE

Dr. Collins presented the Wellness Committee report. The Board accepted the report by

unanimous:


1. PHP report by Paul Earley, M.D., and Robin McGown

2. 20191682 – Rescind OMPE. Table for additional information.

3. 20190009– Approved Jared DeFife, Ph.D. as individual therapist



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4. Audit University of Florida Medical School courses (Prescribing Medications and

Distressed Physicians) – Dr. Collins will audit the Distressed Physicians Course and Ms.

Faucher will audit the Prescribing Course. Availability dates will be provided soon.

5. Conference Call Presentation – Professional Boundaries, Inc. (Dr. Catherine Caldicott)

INVESTIGATIVE INTERVIEW REPORT

Alex Gross, M.D., presented the Investigative Interview report as a motion, and was seconded by

Joe Sam Robinson, M.D. The Board accepted the report by unanimous vote. The Board took the

following actions.

20172165 Letter of Concern 20180520 Peer review

20180655 Close 20181179 Letter of Concern

20181361 Peer Review 20181566 Close

20182102 Close

INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE

The Investigative Committee report was presented as a motion by E. Daniel DeLoach, M.D, and

was seconded by Joe Sam Robinson, M.D. The Board accepted the report by unanimous vote.


Close:

20161857 20171252 20171350 20171682 20172042 20180434

20180500 20180600 20180810 20180861 20180902 20180916

20180931 20180932 20180944 20180959 20180976 20181000

20181042 20181119 20181345 20181778 20181779 20181780

20181863 20181870 20182091 20182183 20182226 20182241

20182265 20190062 20190070 20190080 20190084 20190085

20190088 20190089 20190108 20190151 20190189 20190213

20190238 20190239 20190241 20190250 20190262 20190273

20190281 20190294 20190296 20190308 20190316 20190317

20190337 20190340 20190348 20190349 20190353 20190365

20190377 20190378 20190379 20190453 20190470 20190474

20190484 20190487 20190491 20190492 20190504 20190512

20190518 20190539 20190542 20190579 20190589 20190608

20190610 20190611 20190618 20190629 20190634 20190637

20190638 20190640 20190641 20190642 20190643 20190644

20190645 20190646 20190647 20190651 20190672 20190682

20190687 20190689 20190690 20190695 20190696 20190697

20190724 20190727 20190733 20190735 20190737 20190743

20190746 20190749 20190750 20190751 20190752 20190763

20190767 20190770 20190771 20190775 20190787 20190805

20190816 20190818 20190821 20190825 20190829 20190832

20190833 20190840 20190846 20190851 20190852 20190867

20190918 20191602 20191708 20191743 20191771 20191809



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20191846 20191874

Close with Letter of Concern:

20161712 20180075 20180077 20180942 20181335 20181861

20182057 20182180 20190082 20190197 20190214 20190293

20190615 20190726 20190802

Invite for Investigative Interview:

20180309 20181554 20181623 20181635 20181856 20181916

20182027 20182094 20190095 20190312 20190390 20190489

20190523 20190823

Table

20160488 20180685 20180978 20181417 20181445 20181543

20182243 20190012 20190245 20190329 20190335

Mirror Action from Other State

20181381

Attorney General’s Office

20180136 20190606

Peer Review

20180881

INITIAL COMPLAINT EVALUATIONS

The Board approved the following recommendations.

20182189 20191798 20191805 20191808 20191812 20191813

20191814 20191819 20191823 20191824 20191825 20191844

20191845 20191848 20191849 20191850 20191851 20191852

20191853 20191866 20191867 20191868 20191869 20191872

20191873 20191883 20191884 20191885 20191892 20191893

20191895 20191897 20191899 20191901 20191902 20191903

20191905 20191906

RECUSALS

DeLoach 20180942 20190245 20190474 20190606 20190643

20191708 20180861 20190579 20190787 20190821

20191812

Mohan 20180309 20190281



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There being no other business, Dr. DeLoach submitted a motion, seconded by Dr. Robinson, to

adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously. Dr. Mohan adjourned the February 7,

2019 meeting at 4:50 PM

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Kershna B. Mohan, MD LaSharn Hughes, MBA

Vice Chairperson Executive Director

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