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Mohamed Saleh, Jacksonville, Florida’s “Most Bizarre Shrink”
Folio Weekly Strange Days By Susan Cooper Eastman June 21-27, 2011 Jacksonville’s eccentric “Dr. Detox” has a run-in with regulators over abandoned medical records and equipment Psychiatrist Mohamed Saleh The last time Folio Weekly wrote about Jacksonville psychiatrist Dr. Mohamed Saleh (“Searching for Dr. Detox,” May 10), we noted he was both the city’s “most high-profile” and “most bizarre” shrink: a doctor who practices magic, sells custom-made men’s suits, battles with neighbors and hopes to make a fortune in spray-on tans. Things have gotten more complicated for the doctor in recent weeks, including accusations by a disgruntled former [...]
New Zealand Psych Bruce Spittle, license revoked after being convicted of indecent assault of a patient
NZ Herald Doctor struck off over historic indecent assaults against patient in Dunedin June 22, 2018 Psychiatrist Bruce Spittle A psychiatrist who practised in Dunedin has been struck off the medical register after being convicted of the indecent assault of a patient. Dr Bruce James Spittle was censured and ordered to pay $5720 towards the costs of his prosecution at the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal. The tribunal issued its written decision today following a hearing in Auckland in February. It says the convictions reflected adversely on Spittle's fitness to practise medicine. He was convicted in the Dunedin District [...]
Wyoming Psych Matthew Hopkins Convicted – gets prison time for inhaling compressed air before causing head-on crash
Star Tribune Jury convicts former Wyoming psychiatrist in DUI crash Jun 21, 2018 Psychiatrist Matthew Hopkins CODY — A former Wyoming psychiatrist has been found guilty of several charges stemming from a crash that injured another person. A jury in Cody convicted Matthew Hopkins of intentional misuse of a toxic product, controlled substance DUI and aggravated assault. The Cody Enterprise reports that District Judge David Park sentenced Hopkins to 18 to 36 months of prison, with credit for a little over two months he served last summer in jail. Prosecutors said Hopkins had been inhaling compressed air before the [...]
Iowa Psychiatrist Russell England, fined for carelessly prescribing pills to himself, others
Des Moines Register Iowa psychiatrist fined for carelessly prescribing pills to himself, others By Tony Leys June 14, 2018 Psychiatrist Russell England A Fairfield psychiatrist has been fined $5,000 for carelessly prescribing addictive pills to patients, his family and himself. State regulators say Russell England prescribed excessive amounts of opioid painkillers and benzodiazepine sedatives to multiple patients. Some of those patients had histories of drug or alcohol abuse, according to documents released this week by the Iowa Board of Medicine. The board, which licenses physicians, noted that the combination of painkillers and sedatives can be dangerous. It said the [...]
John Wisner, Kansas Psychiatrist (and priest) – defrocked – multiple allegations of sex abuse
Kansas City Star KCK priest is defrocked years after investigation into sexual abuse allegations BY Judy L. Thomas June 21, 2018 Psychiatrist John WIsner A priest in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas has been defrocked years after an investigation into multiple allegations of sexual abuse. The Rev. John H. Wisner was returned to the lay state, or laicized, by a decree issued by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, according to an announcement published May 25 in The Leaven, the archdiocesan newspaper. Naumann issued the decree on Dec. 21, the announcement said, and it was affirmed by the Vatican's [...]
South African Psychiatrist Omar Sabadia still behind bars after 22 years – hired three hitmen to kidnap his wife and murder her so he could claim insurance money
Independent Online Family keeps wife killer behind bars By Sameer Naik June 23, 2018 Psychiatrist Omar Sabadia Johannesburg - The children of convicted killer Omar Sabadia know that one day he will be paroled and walk out of Kgosi Mampuru Prison a free man, but they still deserve the right to be heard. "The proper procedure must be followed and the family are entitled to be heard," said Ahmed Suliman, a lawyer acting for Sabadia’s three children. They cannot be excluded and they are entitled to voice their objection." The family were disappointed, he said, that they had not [...]
Surendra Johri, NY Psychiatrist, turned himself in to police to face charges of sex abuse and forcible touching
CNYCentral New Hartford psychiatrist accused of sexual abuse and forcible touching by CNYCentral June 26th 2018 Psychiatrist Surendra Johri UTICA, N.Y. — A New Hartford doctor is accused of forcible touching and sex abuse. Utica Police say Dr. Surendra K. Johri turned himself in on June 18 to face charges of third-degree sex abuse and forcible touching, which police say are related to alleged misconduct by Johri while working as a psychiatrist in Utica. Johri was booked on the charges and released, according to Utica Police. Utica Police say the NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People [...]
Robert Proctor, Aussie Psychiatrist, Busted for Sexual Misconduct
Bendigo Advertiser Former Castlemaine psychiatrist barred from practising for six months on two professional misconduct findings By Adam Holmes June 11, 2018 Psychiatrist Robert Proctor A VICTORIAN psychiatrist has been barred from practising for six months after he had sex with a vulnerable former patient who he treated again while practising in Castlemaine in the 1990s. Dr Robert Proctor committed two acts of professional misconduct brought by the Medical Board of Australia, and his penalty was determined in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal last month. Dr Proctor treated the patient – who was considered “vulnerable by reason of [...]
Ronald Schilling, California Psychiatrist – crashed a Jaguar into a light pole while high on cocaine and prescription drugs
OCWeekly Psychiatrist Medical License on Probation for Crashing Jag While on Coke and Pills June 13, 2018 by Matt Coker The medical license of a Huntington Beach psychiatrist or physical medicine and rehabilitation physician has been placed on probation for six years because he was convicted in Orange County Superior Court for crashing a Jaguar into a light pole while high on cocaine and prescription drugs. The Medical Board of California order that went into effect May 18 against the license of Dr. Ronald Michael Schilling can be read by clicking here. With their signatures dated Jan. 24 to an [...]
India Psychiatrist N Dinesh accused of administering high doses of psychedelic drugs and electric shocks to patients in relationships with men from other religions
thenewsminute.com 'Given electric shocks': Kerala woman alleges torture for being in love with Muslim man A magistrate court has asked the police to file a case against the woman's family and a few people affiliated to RSS and VHP for torturing her. By Sreedevi Jayarajan June 14, 2018 After being held captive for over one and a half years by her family for dating a Muslim man, Thrissur native Anjali Prakash finally has hopes of getting justice. The Chavakkad district magistrate court has directed the Guruvayur police to file a case based on her complaint. Anjali's complaint mentions her mother, [...]
William Davis, Oregon Psychiatrist, 80, Suspended – prescribed high doses of anti-anxiety drugs, exposing patients to harm
Herald and News Psychiatrist's license pulled after over-prescriptions By Stephen Floyd June 15, 2018 A local psychiatrist has had his medical license suspended indefinitely after multiple patients were over-prescribed anti-anxiety medication. As of June 7, the license of Dr. William Edward Davis, 80, of Klamath Falls, was suspended by the Oregon Medical Board until such time as the board sees fit to reinstate his license. The board investigated Davis after receiving reports of a 57-year-old woman who was forced to seek in-patient addiction treatment after being over-prescribed Xanax by Davis. Though Davis told the patient he was worried she was [...]
Russell England, Iowa psychiatrist, carelessly prescribed addictive pills to patients, his family and himself
Des Moines Register Iowa psychiatrist fined for carelessly prescribing pills to himself, others By Tony Leys June 14, 2018 Psychiatrist Russell England A Fairfield psychiatrist has been fined $5,000 for carelessly prescribing addictive pills to patients, his family and himself. State regulators say Russell England prescribed excessive amounts of opioid painkillers and benzodiazepine sedatives to multiple patients. Some of those patients had histories of drug or alcohol abuse, according to documents released this week by the Iowa Board of Medicine. The board, which licenses physicians, noted that the combination of painkillers and sedatives can be dangerous. It said the [...]
Valerie Augustus, Tennessee Psychiatrist, spanked at least 10 patients with whips and riding crops
Tennessean Psychiatrist spanked patients with whips, riding crops, and called them 'mules,' officials say By Brett Kelman June 15, 2018 Psychiatrist Valerie Augustus A Memphis psychiatrist has been forced to close her office for two months and potentially lose her medical license for good after it was discovered she spanked at least 10 patients with whips and riding crops and sometimes compared them to mules. Dr. Valerie Louise Augustus, who has led Christian Psychiatrist Services for 17 years, was found to have used a riding crop – a thin whip normally used to strike horses – on the buttocks [...]
Mohamed Omar Saleh, Florida Psychiatrist – arrested for drunken driving – his specialty is “substance abuse”
Florida Times Union Jacksonville psychiatrist who specializes in substance abuse treatment charged with DUI By Jim Schoettler July 20, 2012 Psychiatrist Mohamed Omar Saleh A Jacksonville psychiatrist who specializes in substance abuse and addiction treatment was arrested Thursday and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or chemical substance, police said. Mohamed Omar Saleh, 59, of Campbell Avenue was jailed on $5,000 bail after his arrest that began with a traffic stop spurred by a retired Jacksonville police officer, records show. The stop occurred on northbound Interstate 95 near Duval Road about midnight. Saleh’s arrest report said that [...]
Melborne Williams, Kentucky Psychiatrist, under investigation – 12 of his patients died of overdoses.
WKYT Doctor's suspension launching review of overdose cases By Andy Cunningham July 1, 2012 Psychiatrist Melborn Williams The investigation into a Danville doctor whose medical license was suspended last week continues after authorities say 12 of his patients died of overdoses. This has promoted other law enforcement agencies to review their overdose cases, to figure out if they were also patients of Dr. Melborne Williams a licensed psychiatrist. After learning of Williams suspension, Lincoln County Coroner Farris Marcum tells 27 NEWSFIRST he started reviewing several drug overdose cases in his county, including the recent death of Crystal Hager. "To [...]
Robert Jarmon, New Jersey Psychiatrist, license suspended – patient said the two had sex during office visits
The Star-Ledger (Newark, New Jersey) N.J. lifts medical license of therapist Psychiatrist's patient alleges trysts in office By Carol Ann Campbell February 21, 2002 Psychiatrist Robert Jarmon State officials have suspended the medical license of a Spring Lake psychiatrist after a patient said the two had sex during office visits. State documents say Robert G. Jarmon, known for his lectures and a book he wrote about past lives and spirituality, engaged in sexual relations with a patient during two visits in the spring of 1999. The psychiatrist also is accused of engaging in sexual fantasy play in other sessions [...]
Chilakamarri Ramesh, Michigan Psychiatrist, sentenced to prison – signed false statements for immigrants
The Detroit News (Michigan) West Bloomfield psychiatrist sentenced to prison for immigration fraud By Paul Egan August 19, 2009 Psychiatrist Chilakamarri Ramesh Detroit - A West Bloomfield Township psychiatrist who helped immigrants bypass steps in the naturalization process by signing false statements showing they had mental deficiencies was sentenced to 10 months in prison in federal court today. Chilakamarri Ramesh, 55, pleaded guilty in May to conspiracy to commit immigration fraud. U.S. District Judge Julian Abele Cook Jr. also fined Ramesh $30,000 and ordered him to serve two years of probation after he is released from prison. Assistant U.S. [...]
Luis Byrne, Florida Psychiatrist, duped by addicts into giving them drugs – gets one year of probation, during which he may not prescribe any narcotic drugs and a $ 1,000 fine
St. Petersburg Times (Florida) April 4, 1987 Three doctors get reprimands from state By Carol Gentry +++ Excerpt Psychiatrist Luis Byrne The Tampa psychiatrists who received reprimands were Drs. Cesar L. Ruiz and Luis O. Byrne. Ruiz was accused of submitting bills to Medicaid for patient visits he didn't make. After Medicaid caught the discrepancy, Ruiz was sent through a pretrial intervention program rather than prosecuted in court, according to DPR records. Ruiz's attorney, James Alfonso of Tampa, said Ruiz's secretary mistakenly billed for visits to St. Joseph's Hospital for 2 1/2 years after Ruiz stopped making Sunday [...]
Vicki Morrow, North Carolina Psychiatrist, violated the “ethics” of the psychiatric profession
Winston-Salem Journal Surry psychiatrist agrees to place license in inactive status By Richard Craver May 29, 2018 Psychiatrist Vicki Morrow A Surry County psychiatrist, Dr. Vicki Olivia Morrow, agreed Friday to a consent order with the N.C. Medical Board that placed her license in an inactive status. The order was made public on the board’s website Tuesday. Morrow, who lives in Westfield, worked out of her Monadnock Mind/Body Psychiatrist office in Walnut Cove. She briefly had office space with Blue Ridge Counseling Services LLC in Stuart, Va., but was not affiliate with Blue Ridge Counseling's services and operations, according [...]
Gaylord Nordine, Iowa psychiatrist – in hot water for sexually exploting patients
Des Moines Register (Iowa) W.D.M. doctor gives up license; Psychiatrist is done for at least a year after an affair with a patient By Leys Tony November 24, 2005 Psychiatrist Gaylord Nordine A West Des Moines psychiatrist will have his medical license suspended for at least a year for having sex with a woman who had been his patient and employee. Dr. Gaylord Nordine already is serving two years' probation after pleading guilty in June to a criminal charge of sexually exploiting an emotionally dependent patient. The Iowa Board of Medical Examiners, which oversees physician licenses, released documents Wednesday [...]
Graham Craig, UK Psychiatrist, struck off after sex with patient
ChronicleLive by Coreena Ford June 20, 2010 A PSYCHIATRIST who had a two-year sex romp with a patient almost four decades younger than him has been struck off the medical register, the Sunday Sun can reveal. Dr Graham Craig was 61 when he had the affair with the 23-year-old woman – known as Patient A – who had been admitted to his clinic for severe depression. It is not the first time Dr Craig, now 72 – whose area of practice is Newcastle – had an “inappropriate relationship” with a patient. He was found guilty of unprofessional conduct [...]
Hollywood psychiatrist Nathan Kuemmerle sentenced in drug case
City News Service Former Psychiatrist Gets Probation in 'Pill Mill' Case By Fred Shuster May 17, 2011 Hollywood psychiatrist Nathan Kuemmerle A former West Hollywood psychiatrist who wrote prescriptions without a legitimate medical purpose to make money to pay for his methamphetamine addiction was sentenced today to three years probation. Dr. Nathan Kuemmerle, 38, of Hollywood, pleaded guilty last January in Los Angeles federal court to a single charge of distribution of a controlled substance, specifically 180 tablets of the anti-anxiety drug Xanax. When charged along with his office manager in April 2010, federal prosecutors called Kuemmerle the No. [...]
Robert Mitrione, Illinois Psychiatrist, sentenced to prison for fraud
The State Journal-Register (Springfield, IL) Psychiatrist, wife get prison time; Couple convicted of fraud in September 2001 By Chris Dettro November 1, 2002 A Springfield psychiatrist and his wife were sentenced to prison terms Thursday night after a nearly eight-hour hearing in a case the government said is being watched closely by the medical community. U.S. District Judge Jeanne Scott sentenced Dr. Robert Mitrione to 23 months in federal prison and his wife/office manager, Marla DeVore, to 15 months. "It was remarkable to hear a defense that 'our records were in disarray,'" Scott said of the complicated health-care fraud case [...]
Chiman Patel, Connecticut Psychiatrist, in trouble again – accused of improper touching
Hartford Courant (Connecticut) DOCTOR ACCUSED OF IMPROPER TOUCHING; By Josh Kovner July 13, 2011 State regulators are considering charges against a Bridgeport psychiatrist who is accused of inappropriately touching a female patient, telling her during a session that they should "get together," and saying on the telephone that he loved her. Chiman Patel, who was disciplined by the Medical Examining Board in a separate matter in 2006, had his license suspended by the board in May on the strength of the recent allegations, which date to October. The board held a hearing on July 1 for Patel, and will issue [...]
Robert Mitrione, Springfield Illinois psychiatrist, found guilty of health-care fraud, conspiracy, mail fraud
The State Journal-Register (Springfield, IL) Professional Regulation to target Mitrione for hearing By Tony Cappasso September 28, 2001 Now that federal prosecutors are done with Dr. Robert Mitrione, the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation has the Springfield psychiatrist in its sights. Professional Regulation announced Thursday that Mitrione will be the subject of a preliminary hearing Dec. 17 on whether his medical license should be suspended or revoked. Mitrione was found guilty of health-care fraud, conspiracy, mail fraud and defrauding an agency of the United States government -specifically, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. Mitrione said Thursday he wasn't sure what [...]