2022 Final Disciplinary Actions
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This page provides a list of final disciplinary actions taken by the Board within the past five years, organized by the effective date of the action. Each entry includes the licensee's name and location, case number, and a brief summary of the basis for the disciplinary action.
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Definitions
- Probation: A formal disciplinary action that allows a licensee to continue practicing chiropractic under specific terms and conditions for a defined period of time. Failure to comply with these terms may result in further discipline, including suspension or revocation.
- Public Reproval: A formal reprimand issued by the Board for violations of law or professional standards. It does not restrict the licensee's ability to practice chiropractic but becomes part of their disciplinary record.
- Revocation: A formal and permanent termination of an individual's right to practice chiropractic. Revocation is the most severe form of discipline and is typically imposed for serious or repeated violations. It may also occur by default if a licensee fails to contest an accusation that has been filed against them.
- Surrender: A formal, voluntary action in which a licensee agrees to give up their license as part of a stipulated settlement to resolve a disciplinary case. Once surrendered, the individual can no longer practice chiropractic.
- Suspension: A temporary removal of a licensee's authority to practice chiropractic. During the suspension period, the licensee is prohibited from performing any licensed activities. A suspension may be imposed for a set period of time or until specific conditions are met.
Abbreviations
- 16 CCR: California Code of Regulations, Title 16
- BPC: Business and Professions Code
- Chiro. Act: Chiropractic Initiative Act of California
Enforcement Actions for 2022
BITTLE, RONALD DALE – License No. DC 29611
Santa Clarita, CA
Case No. AC 2022–1369
Action Type: Probation
Effective December 14, 2022, Bittle's chiropractic license number DC 29611 was placed on probation for five years based on allegations that he was convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of a licensed chiropractor (driving while having 0.08% or more, by weight, of alcohol in blood); intentionally or recklessly caused harm to the public while driving intoxicated; and used alcohol in a manner dangerous to himself and the public. (Chiro. Act § 10(b) and 16 CCR § 317(e), (f), and (g)).
PATCH, WARREN M., JR – License No. DC 14717
San Diego, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1348
Action Type: Probation
Effective December 4, 2022, Patch's chiropractic license number DC 14717 was placed on probation for three years based on allegations that he engaged in an extreme departure from the standard of care when he touched an intimate part of a patient; committed acts involving moral turpitude when he unlawfully, and for the purpose of sexual arousal, sexual gratification, and sexual abuse, touched an intimate part of a patient; and committed acts of sexual abuse and misconduct with a patient. (16 CCR §§ 316 and 317(a) and (k)).
AN, CHRISTINE JINKYOUNG – License No. DC 23729
Los Angeles, CA
Case No. AC 2022–1374
Action Type: Surrender
Effective December 4, 2022, An surrendered her chiropractic license number DC 23729 based on allegations that she was convicted of a crime that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of a licensed chiropractor (aid, abet, solicit, conspire with another and did knowingly present and cause to be presented a false and fraudulent claim for the payment of a loss and injury, including payment of a loss under a contract of insurance); was convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude or corruption; knowingly presented or caused to be presented any false or fraudulent claim for the payment of a loss under a contract of insurance; committed multiple acts of moral turpitude by each of her overt acts, false statements, and material misrepresentations to insurance companies; violated and/or abetted others in committing violations of the Chiropractic Act; participated in acts of fraud or misrepresentation; and engaged in conduct that was likely to endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the public. (Chiro. Act § 10(b), BPC §§ 490, 810, and 1003, and 16 CCR § 317(e), (g), (h), (k), (l), (m), and (q)).
ZELINSKY, ROBERT MARC – License No. DC 29110
Woodland Hills, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1332
Action Type: Probation
Effective December 3, 2022, Zelinsky's chiropractic license number DC 29110 was placed on probation for five years based on allegations that he used advertising containing misstatements, falsehoods, misrepresentations, distorted, sensational, or fabulous statements, which are intended or have a tendency to deceive the public or impose upon credulous or ignorant persons; committed acts constituting gross negligence; committed repeated acts of negligence; committed incompetent acts; failed to record the height and weight of a patient in the patient's medical records; committed acts of sexual abuse and/or sexual misconduct with a patient; engaged in conduct which has endangered or is likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public; engaged in conduct that involved the administration of treatment that was clearly excessive; failed to obtain written consent to treatment from a patient; and committed acts involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, and/or corruption. (Chiro. Act § 10 and 16 CCR §§ 311, 316(c), 317(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (k), (m), and (q), 318(a), and 319.1).
SAWYER, SCOTT M. – License No. DC 25272
Santa Cruz, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1336
Action Type: Probation
Effective November 19, 2022, Sawyer's chiropractic license number DC 25272 was placed on probation for three years based on allegations that he committed an act or acts constituting dishonesty or corruption; knowingly made or signed a certificate or other document related to the practice of chiropractic which falsely represented the existence or nonexistence of a state of facts; waived certain co–payment amounts of a patient's insurance policy or provided a discount by forgiving a portion of the patient's obligation for payment as a marketing tool; engaged in unprofessional conduct; and failed to provide the Board a copy of a signed written informed consent for a patient. (16 CCR §§ 317, 317(k), (l), and (v), and 319.1).
ABRAJANO, MERICK CUDAL – License No. DC 23489
Torrance, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1345
Action Type: Probation
Effective November 16, 2022, Abrajano's chiropractic license number DC 23489 was placed on probation for three years based on findings that he committed repeated acts of negligence in his care and treatment of a patient. (Chiro. Act § 10 and 16 CCR § 317(b)).
MILLER, JEFFREY SCOTT – License No. DC 25600
San Leandro, CA
Case No. AC 2022–1364
Action Type: Probation
Effective November 12, 2022, Miller's chiropractic license number DC 25600 was placed on probation for five years based on allegations that he was convicted of an offense substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a licensee (driving with blood alcohol greater than 0.08% and reckless driving); engaged in conduct likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public; used alcohol in a manner dangerous to himself, to another person, or to the public; and was convicted of more than one misdemeanor involving the consumption of alcohol. (Chiro. Act § 10(b) and 16 CCR § 317(e), (f), (g), and (i)).
ACS, NAHID HAJI – License No. DC 26946
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1328
Action Type: Probation
Effective November 11, 2022, Acs surrendered her chiropractic license number DC 26946 while on probation under Case No. AC 2021–1328.
WHITE, HEATHER KATHLENE – License No. DC 30070
Westlake Village, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1283
Action Type: Probation
Effective November 9, 2022, White's chiropractic license number DC 30070 was placed on probation for five years based on allegations that she demonstrated an extreme departure from the professional standard of care when she engaged in dry needling of patients; committed sexual misconduct with a patient; engaged in conduct which endangered public health, welfare, or safety by performing dry needling treatment on a patient; failed to obtain informed consent prior to treatment of two patients; committed acts involving dishonesty by billing for services provided to a patient without documenting them; failed to maintain complete chiropractic patient records for three patients; engaged in insurance fraud by billing Medicare for services not documented in her SOAP notes; and exceeded the scope of practice by performing dry needling treatments on a patient. (Chiro. Act § 10, BPC §§ 726 and 810, and 16 CCR §§ 302, 316(c), 317(a), (e), and (k), 318, and 319.1).
COX, LELAND EDWARD – License No. DC 23230
Lindsay, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1290
Action Type: Probation
Effective October 1, 2022, Cox' chiropractic license number DC 23230 was placed on probation for three years based on findings that he was convicted of a crime that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a chiropractor (possession of a controlled substance). (BPC § 490(a) and 16 CCR § 317(g)).
HASELDEN, JARROD DEMPSEY – License No. DC 29129
Fountain Valley, CA
Case No. AC 2019–1228
Action Type: Revocation
Effective September 30, 2022, Haselden's chiropractic license number DC 29129 was revoked based on allegations that he was convicted of crimes substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of a licensed chiropractor (disorderly conduct – secretly filming another); committed acts, and was convicted of crimes, involving moral turpitude and dishonesty; engaged in conduct that was likely to endanger the safety of the public; self–administered a drug to the extent or in a manner dangerous to himself, to another person, or to the public; and engaged in unprofessional conduct. (Chiro. Act § 10, BPC § 490, and 16 CCR §§ 317 and 317(e), (f), (g), (h), and (k)).
BARNEY, GLENN JEFFREY – License No. DC 21882
Auburn, CA
Case No. AC 2020–1273
Action Type: Revocation
Effective September 23, 2022, Barney's chiropractic license number DC 21882 was revoked based on allegations that he failed and refused to comply with any of the terms or conditions of his probation under Case No. AC 2020–1273 since it became effective on March 13, 2022.
ANGELOPOULOS, CHRISTOPHER ARTHUR – License No. DC 32157
Victorville, CA
Case No. AC 2022–1368
Action Type: Probation
Effective September 23, 2022, Angelopoulos' chiropractic license number DC 32157 was placed on probation for five years based on allegations that he committed acts that endangered the health, welfare, or safety of the public and used alcoholic beverages in a manner dangerous or injurious to himself, another person, or the public, when he drove a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. (Chiro. Act § 10 and 16 CCR § 317(e) and (f)).
ABUGHALYA, ADAM RYAN – License No. DC 32332
Costa Mesa, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1347
Action Type: Probation
Effective September 11, 2022, Abughalya's chiropractic license number DC 32332 was placed on probation for five years based on allegations that he was convicted of crimes that are substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a licensed chiropractor (vandalism and domestic violence battery); engaged in conduct that has endangered or was likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public; was convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, physical violence, or corruption; and engaged in acts involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption. (Chiro. Act § 10, BPC § 490, and 16 CCR § 317(e), (g), (h), and (k)).
TARR, MICHAEL HENRY – License No. DC 26154
Bend, OR
Case No. AC 2020–1251
Action Type: Public Reproval
Effective September 8, 2022, Tarr's chiropractic license number DC 26154 was publicly reproved based on findings that he failed to obtain written informed consent from a patient. (16 CCR § 319.1).
HAN, VINCENT – License No. DC 26872
Garden Grove, CA
Case No. AC 2017–1145
Action Type: Revocation
Effective August 25, 2022, Han's chiropractic license number DC 26872 was revoked based on allegations that he engaged in unprofessional conduct as evidenced by his conviction of crimes that are substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a chiropractor (six felonies involving sexual assault of a child); engaged in unprofessional conduct as a result of his conviction for multiple sex crimes involving moral turpitude, physical violence, or corruption; engaged in unprofessional conduct when he was convicted of acts of moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption; and engaged in unprofessional conduct when he committed acts that endangered the health, safety, and welfare of the public. (16 CCR § 317(e), (g), (h), and (k)).
JOHNSON, BRADLEY MYLES – License No. DC 19858
Goleta, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1352
Action Type: Probation
Effective August 20, 2022, Johnson's chiropractic license number DC 19858 was placed on probation for three years based on allegations that he committed crimes substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of a licensed chiropractor (cultivate marijuana over six plants, possess marijuana for sale, and sale or transport of marijuana); committed acts in violation of any of the provisions of law regulating the dispensing or administration of narcotics, dangerous drugs, or controlled substances; committed acts of moral turpitude and dishonesty; and violated provisions of the Chiropractic Act and/or regulations adopted by the Board. (Chiro. Act § 10 and 16 CCR § 317(g), (j), (k), and (m)).
ANDRUS, JOHN PHILLIP – License No. DC 26838
La Jolla, CA
Case No. AC 2020–1241
Action Type: Probation
Effective July 24, 2022, Andrus' chiropractic license number DC 26838 was placed on probation for five years based on allegations that he committed acts of gross negligence in connection with his treatment of a patient; committed repeated acts of negligence; committed acts of incompetence; committed acts that endangered or were likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public; failed to refer a patient to a medical professional; billed for services which were not documented to have taken place; failed to maintain accurate patient records; and did not obtain the informed written consent of a patient. (16 CCR §§ 317(a), (b), (c), (e), and (w), 318(a) and (b), and 319.1).
SINAY, ELAD – License No. DC 33682
Van Nuys, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1333
Action Type: Probation
Effective July 23, 2022, Sinay's chiropractic license number DC 33682 was placed on probation for three years based on allegations that he knowingly presented or caused to be presented a false or fraudulent claim for the payment of a loss under a contract of insurance; knowingly prepared, made, or subscribed any writing, with the intent to present or use the same, or to allow it to be presented or used in support of a false or fraudulent claim; participated in an act of fraud or misrepresentation; knowingly made or signed any certificate or other document relating to the practice of chiropractic which falsely represented the existence or nonexistence of a state of facts; committed an act involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption; and failed to ensure accurate billing of his chiropractic services and failed to fully and timely reimburse an insurance company and patient for overbilling. (BPC § 810(a) and (b) and 16 CCR §§ 317(k), (l), and (q) and 318(b)).
RIPLEY, MICHAEL PAUL – License No. DC 18934
Orinda, CA
Case No. AC 2016–1076
Action Type: Probation
Effective July 2, 2022, Ripley's chiropractic license number DC 18934 was placed on probation for an additional two years based on allegations that he failed to comply with the drug and alcohol testing requirements of his probation which became effective January 21, 2017.
CIPOLONE, RICHARD ALFRED – License No. DC 13978
Pittsgrove, NJ
Case No. AC 1999–85
Action Type: Surrender
Effective July 2, 2022, Cipolone surrendered his chiropractic license number DC 13978 while on probation under Case No. AC 1999–85.
URDEA, JUDITH – License No. DC 16942
Huntington Beach, CA
Case No. AC 2005–482
Action Type: Revocation
Effective June 22, 2022, Urdea's chiropractic license number DC 16942 was revoked based on allegations that she failed to comply with the terms and conditions of her probation.
GLADE, DAVID D. – License No. DC 17152
Los Angeles, CA
Case No. AC 2020–1272
Action Type: Revocation
Effective June 3, 2022, Glade's chiropractic license number DC 17152 was revoked based on allegations that he was convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of a licensed chiropractor (battery); was convicted of a crime involving physical violence; committed conduct that endangered the health, welfare, or safety of the public; and violated a provision or term of the Chiropractic Act or the regulations adopted by the Board. (Chiro. Act § 10, BPC § 490, and 16 CCR §§ 316(c) and 317(e), (g), (h), and (m)).
ACS, NAHID HAJI – License No. DC 26946
Los Angeles, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1328
Action Type: Probation
Effective May 26, 2022, Acs' chiropractic license number DC 26946 was placed on probation for five years years based on allegations that she was convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a chiropractor (participating in patient referral rebates); was convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, and/or corruption; committed acts of moral turpitude and dishonesty; participated in acts of fraud and/or misrepresentation; and offered or accepted a commission or other consideration as compensation or inducement for referring patients. (Chiro. Act § 10, BPC § 490, and 16 CCR § 317(g), (h), (k), (q), and (t)).
YOO, PHILLIP BRIAN – License No. DC 31461
Garden Grove, CA
Case No. AC 2020–1239
Action Type: Surrender
Effective May 5, 2022, Yoo surrendered his chiropractic license number DC 31461 based on allegations that he used lasers in his chiropractic practice which have not been properly approved or cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; made misrepresentations when he made communications on his websites regarding advertising containing false, misleading, and/or deceptive statements, claims, and/or images for the purpose of or likely to induce, directly or indirectly, the rendering of professional services in connection with his chiropractic practice; participated in acts of misrepresentation when his websites' advertising contained false, misleading, and/or deceptive statements, claims, and/or images for the purpose of or likely to induce, directly or indirectly, the rendering of professional services in connection with his chiropractic practice in violation of Business and Professions Code section 651(a); advertised his services on his websites on the internet using the word “doctor” and/or the prefix “Dr.” without using the word “chiropractor” or “D.C.” immediately following his name in violation of Section 15 of the Chiropractic Act; participated in acts of misrepresentation when he advertised on his websites on the internet using the word “doctor” and/or the prefix “Dr.” without using the word “chiropractor” or “D.C.” immediately following his name in violation of Section 15 of the Chiropractic Act; engaged in repeated negligent acts in that he has continued to engage in similar conduct to the conduct that he was previously disciplined for by the Board on February 3, 2018; participated in an act of misrepresentation in that his price advertising for his chiropractic practice was misleading and included statements or advertisements of bait, discount, premiums, gifts, and/or statements of a similar nature in violation of Business and Professions Code section 651(c); and failed to comply with a condition of probation to obey all laws. (Chiro. Act § 10 and 16 CCR §§ 302.5(a)(1) and 317(b), (k), (m), and (q)).
KIM, DAVID YOUNG – License No. DC 22740
Los Angeles, CA
Case No. AC 2022–1362
Action Type: Revocation
Effective May 5, 2022, Kim's chiropractic license number DC 22740 was revoked based on allegations that he was convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a chiropractor (health care fraud, causing an act to be done, and illegal renumerations for health care referrals); was convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, and/or corruption; committed acts of moral turpitude and dishonesty; knowingly made or signed any certificate or other document relating to the practice of chiropractic which falsely represents the existence or nonexistence of a state of facts; participated in acts of fraud and/or misrepresentation; and knowingly prepared, made, or subscribed any writing, with intent to present or use the same, or to allow it to be presented or used in support of any false or fraudulent claim. (Chiro. Act § 10, BPC §§ 490 and 810(a)(2), and 16 CCR § 317(g), (h), (k), (l), and (q)).
HIGIER, BENJAMIN ROBBINS – License No. DC 24408
Los Angeles, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1285
Action Type: Probation
Effective May 5, 2022, Higier's chiropractic license number DC 24408 was placed on probation for five years based on allegations that he engaged in unprofessional conduct with respect to his affiliation with the illegally owned and operated Relax Holistic chiropractic practice and its billing for services rendered under his provider name and identification; engaged in repeated acts of negligence; failed to maintain chiropractic patient records related to his treatment of a patient for five years; failed to ensure accurate billing related to the services he provided to a patient; directly or indirectly aided and/or assisted Relax Holistic and Pacifica in their unlawful ownership and operation of a chiropractic clinic; participated in acts of fraud or misrepresentation committed by Relax Holistic and Pacifica; engaged in unprofessional conduct with respect to actions and statements made by him in connection with patient treatment records and services provided to patients by him and unlicensed individuals; engaged in repeated acts of negligence with respect to the unlawful actions of unlicensed individuals at California Chiropractic and with regard to patient records; abetted and/or assisted two unlicensed individuals in conducting unlawful unlicensed activity; engaged in conduct involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, and/or corruption with regard to his representations about, and billing for, the initial examinations of two patients; knowingly made false statements with regard to his representations about, and billing for, the initial examinations of two patients; participated in an act of fraud or misrepresentation; failed to sign or initial any chiropractic treatment records relating to his examination and treatment of two patients; and prepared, made, and/or presented a statement in support of a claim for payment pursuant to an insurance policy knowing that the statement contained false or misleading information concerning a material fact. (BPC § 810(b) and 16 CCR §§ 312.1, 317, 317(b), (k), (l), (m), and (q), and 318(a) and (b)).
ASCHENBERG, JULIUS JAY – License No. DC 22275
Lake Elsinore, CA
Case No. AC 2020–1249
Action Type: Surrender
Effective May 5, 2022, Aschenberg surrendered his chiropractic license number DC 22275 while on probation under Case No. AC 2020–1249.
WARD, STEPHEN MICHAEL – License No. DC 20438
Long Beach, CA
Case No. AC 2020–1269
Action Type: Probation
Effective April 8, 2022, Ward's chiropractic license number DC 20438 was placed on probation for three years based on findings that he committed acts of sexual misconduct with a patient that are substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a chiropractor; engaged in unprofessional conduct by committing acts of sexual misconduct, which constitute acts involving moral turpitude; failed to obtain a patient's informed consent prior to initiating clinical care; and committed acts in violation of the Board's regulations. (Chiro. Act § 10, BPC § 726(a), and 16 CCR §§ 316(c) and 317(a), (k), and (m), and 319.1).
HAFNER, DIANE HELEN – License No. DC 20209
Atherton, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1292
Action Type: Revocation
Effective April 7, 2022, Hafner's chiropractic license number DC 20209 was revoked based on allegations that she endangered the health, welfare, or safety of the public; was convicted of a crime substantially related to chiropractic practice (disobeying a protective order); was convicted of an offense involving physical violence; her ability to safely engage in chiropractic practice is impaired due to mental or physical illness affecting her competency; and failed to fully comply with a Board order requiring her to submit to a mental health examination. (BPC §§ 821 and 822 and 16 CCR §§ 315 and 317(e), (g), and (h)).
FORREST, ALAN – License No. DC 14038
Tarzana, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1299
Action Type: Probation
Effective April 1, 2022, Forrest's chiropractic license number DC 14038 was placed on probation for five years based on allegations that he committed acts of gross negligence by engaging in sexual relations with his patient; failed to include a patient's height and weight in the chiropractic patient records; and did not sign or initial a patient's history, complaint, diagnosis/analysis, and treatment. (Chiro. Act § 10, BPC § 726(a), and 16 CCR §§ 316(c), 317(a), and 318(a)(2) and (3)).
PARK, JAE HO – License No. DC 26114
Irvine, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1318
Action Type: Probation
Effective March 26, 2022, Park's chiropractic license number DC 26114 was placed on probation for five years based on allegations that he was convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a chiropractor (participating in patient referral rebates); was convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, and/or corruption; committed acts of moral turpitude and dishonesty; participated in acts of fraud and/or misrepresentation; and offered or accepted a commission or other consideration as compensation or inducement for referring patients. (Chiro. Act § 10, BPC § 490, and 16 CCR § 317(g), (h), (k), (q), and (t)).
LIEBERMAN, BARRY JAY – License No. DC 19190
Beverly Hills, CA
Case No. AC 2020–1260
Action Type: Probation
Effective March 26, 2022, Lieberman's chiropractic license number DC 19190 was placed on probation for three years based on findings that he knowingly made or signed any certificate or other document relating to the practice of chiropractic which falsely represents the existence or nonexistence of a state of facts and included language in his informed consent form that potentially interfered with a patient's right to independently assess the risks of chiropractic care. (16 CCR §§ 317(l) and 319.1).
CANDELARIO, JOSERODEL ZAVALA – License No. DC 28449
Bonita, CA
Case No. AC 2020–1253
Action Type: Surrender
Effective March 13, 2022, Candelario surrendered his chiropractic license number DC 28449 based on allegations that he was convicted of conspiracy, conspiracy to commit health care fraud, and false statement on a tax return; was convicted of insurance fraud – conceal event affecting claim; was convicted of criminal offenses and committed acts involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption; knowingly made and/or signed certificates or other health insurance–related documents relating to his practice of chiropractic, which falsely represent the existence or nonexistence of a state of facts; and committed health care fraud, used cappers, and paid and received illegal rebates in the conspiracy that led to his convictions. (Chiro. Act § 10, BPC §§ 490, 650, and 810, and 16 CCR § 317(g), (h), (k), (l), (q), (s), and (t)).
BARNEY, GLENN JEFFREY – License No. DC 21882
Auburn, CA
Case No. AC 2020–1273
Action Type: Probation
Effective March 13, 2022, Barney's chiropractic license number DC 21882 was placed on probation for five years based on findings that he engaged in unprofessional conduct including sexual misconduct and harassment of a patient. (16 CCR §§ 316(c) and 317).
POOYANDEH, RASOUL – License No. DC 27512
Pomona, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1335
Action Type: Revocation
Effective February 24, 2022, Pooyandeh's chiropractic license number DC 27512 was revoked based on allegations that he was convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a chiropractor (grand theft); was convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, and/or corruption; committed acts of moral turpitude and dishonesty; knowingly made or signed any certificate or other document relating to the practice of chiropractic which falsely represents the existence or nonexistence of a state of facts; participated in acts of fraud and/or misrepresentation; and knowingly prepared, made, or subscribed any writing, with intent to present or use the same, or to allow it to be presented or used, in support of any false or fraudulent claim. (Chiro. Act § 10, BPC §§ 490 and 810(a)(2), and 16 CCR § 317(g), (h), (k), (l), and (q)).
KANCILIA, DIRK H. – License No. DC 16440
San Pedro, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1294
Action Type: Revocation
Effective February 6, 2022, Kancilia's chiropractic license number DC 16440 was revoked based on allegations that he engaged in unprofessional conduct when he was convicted of a felony substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of a chiropractor (conspiracy to commit honest services mail fraud, and health care fraud), and involving moral turpitude and corruption; committed acts of fraud and misrepresentation that involved moral turpitude, dishonesty, and corruption; committed acts of insurance fraud. (Chiro. Act § 10, BPC § 810, and 16 CCR § 317(g), (h), (k), and (q)).
BREDICE, FRANK C. – License No. DC 13949
Sherman Oaks, CA
Case No. AC 2020–1252
Action Type: Revocation
Effective February 5, 2022, Bredice's chiropractic license number DC 13949 was revoked based on findings that he was convicted of a crime substantially related to the duties, qualifications, and functions of a chiropractor (identity theft); engaged in conduct which endangered, or was likely to endanger, the health, welfare, or safety of the public; was convicted of a crime of moral turpitude and dishonesty; violated legal provisions relating to the dispensation of controlled substances; engaged in acts involving moral turpitude or dishonesty; and engaged in acts involving fraud or misrepresentation. (Chiro. Act § 10 and 16 CCR § 317(e), (g), (h), (j), (k), and (q)).
JETTE, STEVEN ALLEN – License No. DC 16430
Petaluma, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1282
Action Type: Surrender
Effective January 28, 2022, Jette surrendered his chiropractic license number DC 16430 based on allegations that he was convicted of an offense that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a licensed chiropractor (sexual battery); committed acts which have endangered or are likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public; was convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, physical violence, or corruption; and committed acts involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption. (Chiro. Act § 10(b), BPC § 490(a), and 16 CCR § 317(e), (g), (h), and (k)).
ROBERTS DANCY, CHERI – License No. DC 27359
San Leandro, CA
Case No. AC 2020–1263
Action Type: Surrender
Effective January 16, 2022, Roberts Dancy surrendered her chiropractic license number DC 27359 based on allegations that she acted unprofessionally; committed gross negligence, repeated acts of negligence, and incompetence; failed to create adequate patient records regarding chiropractic treatment; failed to inform the patient, verbally and in writing, of the material risks of proposed care; and failed to assure accurate and lawful billing of her chiropractic services and failed to promptly make reimbursement of overbilling. (Chiro. Act § 10 and 16 CCR §§ 317, 317(a), (b), (c), and (m), 318(a) and (b), and 319.1).
JENSEN, MORGAN – License No. DC 17452
San Bruno, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1344
Action Type: Surrender
Effective January 5, 2022, Jensen surrendered her chiropractic license number DC 17452 based on allegations that she was convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of a licensee (submitting fraudulent/false information to obtain medical aid); made false or fraudulent claims; was convicted of a crime involving dishonesty; committed acts involving dishonesty; submitted documents that falsely represented the existence or nonexistence of facts; and participated in acts of fraud or misrepresentation. (BPC §§ 490, 493, and 810(a)(1) and (2) and 16 CCR § 317(g), (h), (k), (l), and (q)).
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