2011 Citations and Disciplinary Actions

Last Updated: 06/07/2023

PROBATION

Dea, Marc (OPT 11124)
San Lorenzo, CA

Stipulated Decision. Displayed unprofessional conduct involving gross negligence, incompetence, failure to refer to (an) appropriate physician, and failure maintain adequate records. Effective February 18, 2011 Respondent's license is revoked, the revocation is stayed, and Respondent is placed on three years probation.
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Gibson, Brent (OPT 10198)
Long Beach, CA

Stipulated Decision. Effective August 4, 2011, Respondent's license is revoked; the revocation is stayed and his license is placed on three years probation for conviction of felony possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor theft.
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McEldowney, Phillip (OPT 9742)
Garden Grove, CA

Adopted Decision. Effective February 18, 2011 Respondent's license is revoked, the revocation is stayed, and Respondent is placed on five years probation for failure to abide by the following terms and conditions of his previous probation: failure to submit written reports, failure to obtain an Approved Supervisor, failure to take law portion of Licensing Examination, and failure to take an ethics course.
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Nell, Edward (OPT 6522)
Santa Clara, CA

Stipulated Decision. Displayed unprofessional conduct involving conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of an optometrist; and using alcoholic beverages in a manner dangerous to oneself or others. Effective February 18, 2011 Respondent's license is revoked, the revocation is stayed, and he is placed on five years probation following certain terms and conditions.
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Nguyen, Huyen (OPT 10148)
Sacramento, CA

Stipulated Decision. Stipulated Decision. Effective May 18, 2011, Respondent's license is revoked, the revocation is stayed, and Respondent is placed on five years probation for failure to abide by the following terms and conditions of her previous probation: failure to obey all laws, failure to submit timely written reports, failure to comply with supervision requirements, and failure to comply with cost recovery program.
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PETITIONS FOR EARLY TERMINATION OF PROBATION

Finn, Casey (OPT 8638)
Bakersfield, CA

Effective 8/24/11 the Respondent's Petition for Reduction of Penalty or Early Termination of Probation is granted. Respondent was placed on Probation effective 7/17/08 for Unprofessional Conduct and Medi-Cal Fraud. Respondent's Probation is set to continue until 1/1/12.
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Martin, Richard (OPT 8799)
Shasta Lake, CA

Effective 8/24/11 the Respondent's Petition for Reduction of Penalty or Early Termination of Probation is granted. Respondent was placed on Probation effective 4/26/11 for convictions substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of an optometrist; Driving Under the Influence while having a BAC of .08% or Higher Blood Alcohol Content Causing Injury, Child Endangerment, and Driving under the Influence while having an .08% or Higher Blood Alcohol Content.
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Muris, David (OPT 5059)
Sacramento, CA

Effective 8/24/11 the Respondent's Petition for Reduction of Penalty or Early Termination of Probation is granted. Respondent was placed on Probation effective 10/9/08 for false and misleading advertising.
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REVOKED

Cornelison, Brett (OPT 9861)
Porterville, CA

Default Decision. Effective May 19, 2011, Respondent's license is revoked for failure to abide by the following terms and conditions of his probation: failure to comply with Probation Surveillance Program, failure to appear at orientation interview, failure to provide an explanation of noncompliance, failure to submit a plan for another optometrist to monitor his practice, failure to maintain contact with the California Board of Optometry (Board), and failure to submit a plan of reimbursement to the Board.
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Metcalf, Tina (OPT 11705)
Via Princessa, CA

Revocation of License by Default. Displayed unprofessional conduct for two convictions of a BAC of 0.8% or higher and dangerous use of alcoholic beverages. Effective April 7, 2011 Respondent's license is revoked.
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Vaughan, Collin (OPT 12990)
Merced, CA

Adopted Decision. Displayed unprofessional conduct involving conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of an optometrist; and using alcoholic beverages in a manner dangerous to oneself or others. Effective February 25, 2011 Respondent's license is revoked.
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Young, Lawrence (OPT 8618)
Fontana, CA

Adopted Decision. Effective February 12, 2011 Respondent's license is revoked for failure to abide by the following terms and conditions of his probation: failure to submit patient records, failure to obey all laws, failure to provide written quarterly reports, failure to function as an optometrist, failure to complete (an) optometry course, failure to comply with community services provision, and failure to comply with the cost recovery agreement.
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SURRENDERED

Matson, Christine (OPT 7990)
Brea, CA

Stipulated Surrender of License. Effective July 29, 2011, Respondent surrendered her license because she was unable to satisfy the conditions of her four year probation for a conviction of driving with a blood-alcohol level at or greater than 0.08 percent and demonstrating unprofessional conduct by self-administering controlled substances and/or dangerous drugs.
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Weinberg, Scott (OPT 8136)
Walnut Creek, CA

Stipulated Surrender of License. Demonstrated unprofessional conduct. Convicted of six counts of arson. Effective February 17, 2011 Respondent's license is voluntarily surrendered.
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For a summary of the disciplinary action, please contact the Board at 916-575-7170.