2019 Citations and Disciplinary Actions

Last Updated: 7/31/2023

DISMISSED ACCUSATION

Katan, Ramsey (OPT 11899)
Cathedral City, CA
Effective October 11, 2019, Accusation Number 420 2018 000298 filed against Ramsey Katan, with an address record in Cathedral City, CA was dismissed. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's profile.

PETITION FOR REDUCTION OF PENALTY OR EARLY TERMINATION OF PROBATION

Savage, Rebecca Janine (SLD 6065)
Riverbank, CA

On September 5, 2019, Rebecca Janine Savage (SLD 6065), with an address of record in Riverbank, CA filed a Petition for Early Termination of Probation (Petition). Respondent's Spectacle Lens Registration was placed on probation for three years effective April 20, 2018. A quorum of the California State Board of Optometry heard the Petition on October 25, 2019. The Petition was granted and is effective November 22, 2019. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

PROBATION

Bailey, Ted Atherton (OPT 6161)
Azusa, CA

Effective September 16, 2019, the license of Ted Atherton Bailey (OPT 6161) with an address of record in Santa Cruz, CA was revoked, the revocation was stayed, and his license placed on probation for three years for Unprofessional Conduct: Prescribing Controlled Substance Without Patient Examination, Prescribing Hydrocodone for More than Three days (BPC §§3110 (b), (r), and 3041 (c)(14)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Douglas, Donnie Carlton (SLD 41458)
San Diego, CA
Effective April 14, 2019, Spectacle Lens Dispenser Application is granted and SLD 41458 is issued to Donnie Carlton Douglas, with an address of record in San Diego, CA, was immediately revoked, the order of revocation stayed, and respondent’s registration placed on probation for two years (BPC §§ 475, 480(a)(1), (a)(3)(A), 493, and 2559.3). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's profile.

Nguyen, Katelyn Terese (OPT 12503)
Moreno Valley, CA
Effective April, 3, 2019, the license of Katelyn Terese Nguyen (OPT 12503), with an address of record in Moreno Valley, CA was revoked, the revocation stayed, and her license placed on probation for three years for Unprofessional Conduct: Employing an Optometrist Without a Valid License, and Permitting Another to Use Optometry License (BPC §§3110(a), (t), and (u)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Son, John S. (OPT 11215)
Torrance, CA
Effective July 18, 2019, the license of John S. Son (OPT 11215), with an address of record in Torrance, CA, was revoked, the revocation was stayed, and his license placed on probation for two years for Conviction of a Substantially Related Crime and used alcohol and drugs to an extent or in a manner dangerous or injurious to himself or others. (BPC §§490, 3110(k), (l), and CCR title 16 §1517). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

REVOKED

Armani, Ace F. (OPT 13208)
Great Falls, VA
Effective July 18, 2019, the license of Ace F. Armani (OPT 13208), with an address of record in Great Falls, VA, was revoked for Criminal Convictions for DUI, 3 counts of Larceny, 2 counts of Disorderly Conduct, Marijuana Possession, and Out-Of-State Discipline.(BPC §§3110(a), (e),(f),(h),(k),(I), 490 and CCR §1517). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Avery, Natalie Julia (SLD 40126)
San Diego, CA

Effective March 29, 2019, the registration of Natalie Julia Avery (SLD 40126), with an address of record in San Diego, CA, was revoked for Conviction for Driving with a BAC of .08% (BPC §§490, 2555.1, 2559.3.) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the Spectacle Lens Dispensers Registration.

Chavez, Elizabeth (SLD 40475)
Camarillo, CA

Effective December 4, 2019, the registration of Elizabeth Chavez (SLD 40475), with an address of record in Camarillo, CA was revoked for a Criminal Conviction for DUI (BPC §§ 490, 2555.1, 2559.3 and CCR, title 16 §1399.270). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Guerrero, Adina Cassondra (SLD 6374, CLD 2112)
Buena Park, CA
Effective July 18, 2019, registration(s) of Adina Cassondra Guerrero (SLD 6374 CLD 2112.), with an address of record in Buena Park, CA was revoked for Conviction for Driving with a BAC of .08% or more and Evading a Peace Officer (BPC §§490, 2555.1, and 2559.3). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the Spectacle Lens Dispensers Registration.
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Perez, David (SLD 6776)
Corona, CA
Effective July 18, 2019, the registration of David Perez (SLD 6776), with an address of record in Corona, CA, was revoked for Criminal Convictions for DUI (BPC §§490, 2555.1, 2559.3, and CCR Title 16 §1399.270). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the Spectacle Lens Dispensers Registration.

Stevens, Megan Danielle (SLD 6520)
Mira Loma, CA
Effective April 3, 2019, the registration for Megan Danielle Stevens, (SLD 6520), with an address of record in Mira Loma, CA was revoked for Criminal Convictions for DUI Causing Bodily Injury to Another Person (BPC §§490, 2555.1, 2559.3 and CCR Title 16 §1399.270). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's profile.

SURRENDERED

Reynolds, David Ian (OPT 7317)
Monterey Park, CA

Effective March 28, 2019, the license of David Ian Reynolds (OPT 7317), with an address of record in Monterey Park, CA was voluntarily surrendered for Unprofessional Conduct: Providing Treatment Outside Scope of Optometry, Prescribing Controlled Substances Outside the Scope of Optometry, Repeated Negligent Acts, Repeated Negligent Acts Relating to Inadequate and Inaccurate Medical Records, and False Medical Records (BPC §§3105, 3110(c), (e), (q), (r), 3041(b), and (c)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile

For a summary of the disciplinary action, please contact the Board at 916-575-7170.