The New York State Board of Regents has announced disciplinary actions against professionals in several fields, including dentistry, nursing, massage therapy, public accountancy, social work, and others. The decisions include license revocations, surrenders, suspensions, probations, fines, and restoration denials.
Among those surrendering their licenses were Kaylee Marie Allen and Amanda Renee Rice, both dental hygienists. According to the Board of Regents, “Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to comply with the mandatory continuing education requirements.”
In massage therapy, Patrick McShane surrendered his license after admitting to inappropriate sexual contact with a client. In nursing, Danielle Marie Sexton’s registered professional nurse license was revoked after being found guilty of professional misconduct. Christopher Michael Simard surrendered his licensed practical nurse credential after admitting to a felony conviction for attempted rape in the second degree.
Other cases included Linda Lee Kant in public accountancy and Marc Fishbein in social work surrendering their licenses due to failing to register as a certified public accountant and failing to maintain patient records respectively.
Additional disciplinary actions involved stayed suspensions and probation for professionals in architecture, engineering and land surveying, mental health practice, occupational therapy, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, and more. Penalties ranged from censure and reprimand to monetary fines up to $7,500.
The Board also considered four petitions for restoration of physician licenses. Three applications were denied: Mr. Amgad A. Hessein (San Antonio), Mr. Zahid Imran (Missouri City), and Mr. Leslie Theodore (Dix Hills). Each had previously lost their licenses due to disciplinary action by the New York State Department of Health’s Office for Professional Medical Conduct.
For Mr. Tariq Yousef (Briarcliff Manor), the Board ruled that before returning to practice he must pass a new competency assessment approved by the Director of OPMC and successfully complete the Special Purpose Examination (SPEX). He will then be placed on probation for five years under specified terms before full restoration of his license is possible. The Board stated: “…that prior to his return to practice as a physician in the State of New York, Mr. Tariq Yousef…be required to pass another competency assessment…and that he further be required to take and pass the Special Purpose Examination (SPEX) to ensure his current competence prior to the restoration of his physician license in the State of New York…he be placed on probation for a period of five (5) years under the specified terms and conditions…upon successful completion of probation [to] fully restore his license.”
These actions reflect ongoing oversight efforts by state authorities regarding professional conduct among licensed practitioners across various disciplines.
