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Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Designation

“... t put in place a mechanism to process and resolve complaints regarding interference or attempted interference with a physician's independent medical judgment. The chief medical officer must notify the Texas Medical Board (TMB) that the hospital is employing physicians and that the chief medical offi ... ”

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Agency Other Numbers - Investigations

“  The Investigations Department investigates complaints against licensees. It includes field investigators who work throughout the state. Phone: (512) 305-7100 Fax: (888) 859-5336 ”

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PA Board Overview

“... for licensure; conducting investigations based on complaints filed against physician assistants to determine if a licensee is in violation the Texas Occupations Code (Chapter 204, the Physician Assistant Licensing Act) and/or the Board's rules; and exercising the authority to cancel, ... ”

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PA Board Committees

“... be taken on pending cases; approves dismissals of complaints and closure of investigations; drafts and reviews proposed ethics guidelines and rules for the practice of physician assistants, and makes recommendations to the board regarding the adoption of such ethics guidelines and rules; makes recom ... ”

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Acupuncture Board Committees

“... be taken on pending cases. Approves dismissals of complaints and closure of investigations; drafts and reviews proposed ethics guidelines and rules for the practice of acupuncture, and makes recommendations to the acupuncture board regarding the adoption of such ethics guidelines and rules; makes re ... ”

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Look up a License

“Look up a License Complaint Process Board Action Search ”

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Customer Service E-mail FAQs

“... int, click here: (http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/complaints)     4)      SUPERVISION & PRESCRIPTIVE DELEGATION REGISTRATION   If you have questions regarding the log in for the Supervision and Prescriptive Delegation Registration System, please use the &l ... ”

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Social Media Policy

“... media sites are not appropriate means for filing complaints. For more information on how to file a complaint, visit: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/place-a-complaint. Terms of Service TMB social media sites are third party sites that have terms of service and policies that are not governed by TMB ... ”

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Profile contents - Tab #1 - What is on the Profile?

“... ken by the board on medical malpractice claims or complaints required to be opened by the board under the Medical Practice Act (the "Act"), TEX. OCC. CODE ANN. 164.201;(23) A description of any formal complaint issued by the board's staff against the physician and initiated and filed with the State ... ”

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Current Board Action

“... inst this physician. (This may include any formal complaints filed by TMB, as well as petitions and/or responses related to licensure contested matters, at the State Office of Administrative Hearings.) “None” indicates that there are no actions to report. ... ”

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JP Exam & My TMB FAQs

“... equirements; scope of practice; investigations of complaints and enforcement procedures. How many times can I retake the JP exam? There is no attempt limit; however, there is a fee for each attempt. I don’t know my TMB ID number to create a My TMB account? For applications filed online, th ... ”

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Title: Press Release February 21, 2007

Description: Press Release February 21, 2007 A (PDF File)

Document: ... tinuing medical education in treatment of medical complaints seen in family practice. The action was based on allegations that, for one patient, Dr. Massey failed to document basic information, including a history and physical, and treated the patient with in excess of 50 narcotic pain medication in ...

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Title: Press Release April 07, 2004

Description: Press Release April 07, 2004 (PDF File)

Document: ... upervising physicians, employment guidelines, and complaints. Chapter 187, Procedural Rules: Proposed amendments to §§187.2 and 187.31; propo sed repeal of 187.26, 187.27, and 187.28; and proposed new §§187.26 and 187.27 regarding default judgments by the Board in SOAH administrative proceedings. Ch ...

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Title: Press Release April 13, 2006

Description: Press Release April 13, 2006  (PDF File)

Document: ... ent accepted for fees and penalties. Chapter 178, Complaints , to include amendments to §178.8, Appeals regarding the deletion of the deadline for filing an appeal. Chapter 185, Physician Assistants, relating to changes mandated by SB419. Chapter 199, Public Information to include new §199.5, Notice ...

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Title: Press Release April 16, 2008

Description: Press Release April 16, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: ... aluate, diagnose, treat a patient who had gastric complaints and was subsequently diagnosed with annular adenocarcinoma. SHERICK, KURT J., M.D., Lic. #H1210, Kingwood, TX On April 11, 2008, the Board and Dr. Sherick entered into a Mediated Agreed Order requiring that Dr. Sherick complete 30 hours of ...

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Title: Press Release April 21, 2010

Description: Press Release April 21, 2010 (PDF File)

Document: ... d to Chapter 187; amends §198.3, Investigation of Complaints; repeals §198.4, Cease and Desist Order; repeals §198.5, Contested Cease and Desist Proceeding; and repeals §198.6, Violation of Cease and Desist Order. PROPOSED RULE CHANGES The following proposed rule changes will be published in the Ap ...

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Title: Press Release May 01, 2002

Description: Press Release May 01, 2002 (PDF File)

Document: ... State Board of Medical Examiners has responded to complaints from physicians trying to get licensed in Texas that the process takes too long. The old system, first -come, first-served, is being replaced with a triage system. The new system will not sacrifice the current quality of the licensure inve ...

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Title: Press Release May 13, 2008

Description: Press Release May 13, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: ... . Prior to the adoption of the new procedure, all complaints believed to be a probable violation resulted in an investigation that could last 180 days, followed by an additional 180 days of litigation procedures, culminating in a hearing before a panel of board representatives. Cases considered unde ...

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Title: Press Release June 08, 2006

Description:  Press Release June 08, 2006 (PDF File)

Document: ... s by a physician to a telepresenter. Chapter 178, Complaints , to include amendments to 178.8, Appeals regarding the deletion of the deadline for filing an appeal. Chapter 185, Physician Assistants, relating to changes mandated by SB419. Chapter 192, Office Based Anesthesia to include amendments to ...

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Title: Press Release June 09, 2005

Description:  Press Release June 09, 2005 (PDF File)

Document: ... patient who presented to the emergency room with complaints of left hip pain after a fall that caused a broken hip. WALSS, RODOLFO J., M.D., BROWNSVILLE, TX, Lic. #J1423 On June 3, 2005, the Board and Dr. Walss entered into an Agreed Order assessing an administrative penalty of $500. The action was ...

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Title: Press Release June 10, 2004

Description:  Press Release June 10, 2004 (PDF File)

Document: ... upervising physicians, employment guidelines, and complaints. Chapter 187, Procedural Rules, amendments to §§187.2 and 187.31; repeal of 187.26, 187.27, and 187.28; and new §§187.26 and 187.27 regarding default judgments by the Board in SOAH administrative proceedings. Chapter 190, Disciplinary Guid ...

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Title: Press Release June 16, 2011

Description:  Press Release June 16, 2011 (PDF File)

Document: ... arily surrendered his license, thus resolving any complaints currently before the Board. The Board found Dr. Akkanti failed to practice medicine in an acceptable manner when he non-therapeutically prescribed large amounts of promethazine with codeine to numerous patients without legitimate medical n ...

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Title: Press Release August 20, 2003

Description: Press Release August 20, 2003 (PDF File)

Document: ... dating the profile following the filing of formal complaints. Chapter 175, Fees, Penalties, and Applications: Amendments to 175.1, 175.2, and 175.4 that will make the sections consistent with the requirements of Senate Bill 104 and House Bill 2985 of the 78th Legislature. The changes include the cre ...

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Title: Press Release August 25, 2008

Description: Press Release August 25, 2008 B (PDF File)

Document: ... ..I find no prescribing irregularities or patient complaints." Dr. Massey also asked each of the 13 patients to be custodian of their own medical records and had them sign letters stating that they did not want their medical records reviewed by the Texas Medical Board. Finally, Dr. Massey sent a let ...

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Title: Press Release August 28, 2009

Description: Press Release August 28, 2009 (PDF File)

Document: ... ollow up and document treatment of a patient with complaints of alcohol dependency, generalized anxiety disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder whom he treated with Levitra, which is not consistent with FDA guidelines. Spencer, James B., M.D., Lic. #D4315, Jasper TX On August 21, 2009, ...

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Title: Press Release August 30, 2007

Description: Press Release August 30, 2007 A (PDF File)

Document: ... d proposed amendment to include changes to 198.2, Complaints, and 193.3, Investigation of Complaints. Chapter 199, Public Information, rule review and proposed amendments to include changes to 199.3 relating to Requests for Information; 199.4 relating to Charges for Copies of Public Records, and am ...

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How do I file a complaint?

Complaints must be submitted in writing. The identity of complainants is protected and kept confidential by law, with the exception of complaints filed by insurance and pharmaceutical companies. The Board cannot accept complaints submitted anonymously. Complaints may be emailed, mailed or faxed. ... ”

Are complaints public information?

Complaints and investigational information received and maintained are not public information, by state law. Any resulting disciplinary orders are public and can be viewed on the physician’s profile. Formal complaints filed by the Board at the State Office of Administrative Hearings are public ... ”

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