FINAL APPROVED
VIRGINIA BOARD OF MEDICINE
SPECIAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
MINUTES
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Wednesday, May 30, 2007 Williamsburg Marriott Williamsburg, Virginia
CALL TO ORDER: A Special Conference Committee of the Board was called to order at 9:22 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jane E. Piness, M.D., Chair
Karen Ransone, M.D.
Robert Mosby, M.D.
STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer L. Deschenes, Deputy Executive Director, Discipline
Wm. Clay Garrett, Assistant Attorney General
Virginia Scher, Adjudication Specialist
OTHERS PRESENT: Dr. John Lee (on behalf of Dr. Jayanetti)
Dr. Sivath Thiaguraja (on behalf of Dr. Jayanetti)
Dr. Dwight Groves (on behalf of Dr. Jayanetti)
Nancy Young, Reporter, Va. Pilot
Patient C and Family
MATTER SCHEDULED: Sidath Jayanetti, M.D. License No.: 0101-030352
Case Nos.: 98878, 104489
DISCUSSION: Dr. Jayanetti appeared before the Committee in person in accordance with a Notice of the Board dated March 2, 2007. Dr. Jayanetti was not represented by counsel. The Committee fully discussed the allegations in the Notice with Dr. Jayanetti.
CLOSED SESSION: Upon a motion by Dr. Ransone, and duly seconded by Dr. Mosby, the Committee voted to convene a closed meeting pursuant to §2.2-3711.A(28) of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Dr. Jayanetti. Additionally, she moved that Ms. Deschenes attend the closed meeting because her presence in the closed meeting was deemed necessary and would aid the Board in its deliberations.
RECONVENE: Having certified that the matters discussed in the preceding closed session met the requirements of §2.2-3712 of the Code, the Committee re-convened in open session and announced its decision.
DECISION: Upon a motion by Dr. Mosby, and duly seconded by Dr. Ransone, the Committee voted to refer this matter to a formal hearing since they were unable to resolve this matter within the limits of its authority.
VOTE: The vote was unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT: The Committee adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
A formal hearing will be scheduled at a future date for a final determination.
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Jane E. Piness, M.D., Chair William L. Harp, M.D., Executive Director
6/20/2007 7/30/2007
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CALL TO ORDER: A Special Conference Committee of the Board was called to order at 2:20 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Karen Ransone, M.D., Chair
Robert Mosby, M.D.
Stephen Heretick, J.D.
STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer L. Deschenes, Deputy Executive Director, Discipline
Michelle Wilson, Adjudication Specialist
MATTER SCHEDULED: Papaiah Murthy, M.D. License No.: 0101-027111
Case No.: 101822
OTHERS PRESENT: Patient A and Family
Nancy Young, Reporter, Va. Pilot
DISCUSSION: Dr. Murthy appeared before the Committee in person in accordance with a Notice of the Board dated March 16, 2007. Dr. Murthy was not represented by counsel. The Committee fully discussed the allegations in the Notice with Dr. Murthy.
CLOSED SESSION: Upon a motion by Dr. Mosby, and duly seconded by Mr. Heretick, the Committee voted to convene a closed meeting pursuant to §2.2-3711.A(28) of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter of Dr. Murthy.. Additionally, he moved that Ms. Deschenes attend the closed meeting because her presence in the closed meeting was deemed necessary and would aid the Board in its deliberations.
RECONVENE: Having certified that the matters discussed in the preceding closed session met the requirements of §2.2-3712 of the Code, the Committee re-convened in open session and announced its decision.
DECISION: Upon a motion by Mr. Heretick, and duly seconded by Dr. Mosby, the Committee made certain Findings of Fact Conclusions of Law and voted to issue Dr. Murthy a reprimand and impose a monetary penalty.
VOTE: The vote was unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT: The Committee adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
As provided by law this decision shall become a Final Order thirty (30) days after service of such Order on Dr. Murthy, unless a written request to the Board for a formal hearing on the allegations made against him is received from Dr. Murthy, within such time. If service of the Order is made by mail three (3) additional days shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of the Special Conference Committee shall be vacated.
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Karen A. Ransone, M.D., Chair William L. Harp, M.D., Executive Director
6/21/2007 7/30/2007
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