2026 Citations and Disciplinary Actions

Last Updated: 4/8/2026

CITE AND FINE

Baer, Joshua Chad (OPT 13368)
El Dorado Hills, CA

On January 27, 2026, a $2,500 citation was issued to Joshua Chad Baer (OPT 13368) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2022–2024 renewal cycle and certifying his license renewal that the requirements were met. (BPC §§ 3110(a), (j), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(b)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Cordero, Ebeli (SLD 42816)
Gardena, CA

On February 17, 2026, a citation was issued to Ebeli Cordero (SLD 42816) for a criminal conviction of Driving Under the Influence and Dangerous Use of Alcohol (BPC §§ 2555.5(a), (k), and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's SLD profile.

Galang, Randolph (OPT 12957)
Elk Grove, CA

On March 3, 2026, a $2,000.00 citation was issued to Dr. Randolph Galang (OPT 12957), for failure to maintain adequate and accurate records relating to the provision of services to his patient (BPC §§ 3110(a), (q), and CCR § 1510). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's license profile.

Ha, Trang Nhu (OPT 11998)
Los Angeles, CA

On February 26, 2026, a $650 citation was issued to Trang Nhu Ha (OPT 11998) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2022–2024 renewal cycle. (BPC §§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(b)). to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Hile III, Daniel  (OPT 11356)
Los Osos, CA

On February 10, 2026, a $1,300 citation was issued to Daniel Hile III (OPT 11356) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2022–2024 renewal cycle and certifying his license renewal that the requirements were met.  (BPC §§ 3110(a), (j), 3059(e), and CCR §§ 1536(b) and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s profile.

Kazemi, Isabel (OPT 10343)
Berkeley, CA

On January 27, 2026, a $1,500.00 citation was issued to Isabel Kazemi (OPT 10343) for a criminal conviction of Driving Under the Influence and Dangerous Use of Alcohol (BPC §§ 3110(a), (k), and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's license profile.

Lin, Men-Cheh  (OPT 12065)
South El Monte, CA

On March 3, 2026, a $2,100 citation was issued to Men-Cheh Lin (OPT 12065) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2022-2024 renewal cycle and certifying her license renewal the requirements were met.  (BPC §§ 3110(a), (j), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(b)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s profile.

Nguyen, Peter Hoa (OPT 9919)
Gardena, CA

On February 17, 2026, a $2,500 citation was issued to Peter Hoa Nguyen (OPT 9919) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2022–2024 renewal cycle and certifying his license renewal that the requirements were met. (BPC §§ 3110(a), (j), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(b)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Ong, Ellen (OPT 34486)
San Francisco, CA

On January 27, 2026, a $900 citation was issued to Ellen Ong (OPT 34486) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2022–2024 renewal cycle and certifying her license renewal that the requirements were met.  (BPC §§ 3110(a), (j), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(b)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s profile.

Quick, Louise Irene (OPT 8987)
Torrance, CA

On January 27, 2026, a $1,300 citation was issued to Louise Irene Quick (OPT 8987) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2022–2024 renewal cycle and certifying her license renewal that the requirements were met.  (BPC §§ 3110(a), (j), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(b)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s profile.

Snow, Christine Nguyen (OPT 13273)
Roseville, CA

On January 27, 2026, a $1,300 citation was issued to Christine Nguyen Snow (OPT 13273) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2022–2024 renewal cycle and certifying her license renewal that the requirements were met. (BPC §§ 3110(a), (j), 3059(e), and CCR §§ 1536(b) & (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s profile.

Tessah Kanter (OPT 34164)
Los Angeles, CA
On February 19, 2026, a $650 citation was issued to Tessah Kante (OPT 34164) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2022-2024 renewal cycle (BPC§§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s profile.

Vancourt, Justin (SLD 43073 and CLD 8975)
Lodi, CA

On January 27, 2026, a citation was issued to Justin Vancourt (SLD 43073 and CLD 8975) for a criminal conviction of Driving Under the Influence and Dangerous Use of Alcohol (BPC §§ 2555.5(a), (k), and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's SLD profile. Click here to view the registrant's CLD profile.

Wong, Alexander (OPT 10445)
Colton, CA

On February 10, 2026, a $2,500.00 citation was issued to Alexander Wong (OPT 10445) for a refusal to comply with a Board request for clinical records, and failure to cooperate and participate with a Board investigation. (BPC §§ 3110(a), (x), HSC §§ 123110(b)(1), (b)(2), and CCR § 1582). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's license profile.

Wong, Harlan J. (OPT 9125)
Berkeley, CA  
On February 24, 2026, a $1,000.00 citation was issued to Harlan J. Wong (OPT 9125) for a failure to maintain patient records for seven years after treatment, and failure to provide a patient with their records after a lawful request had been submitted. (BPC §§ 3007, 3110(a), 3110(x), and HSC § 123110(b).) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s license profile.

LICENSE/REGISTRATION DENIED

Lopez, Joseph Daniel (SLD and CLD Applicant)
Effective May 26, 2026, the Registered Spectacle Lens Dispenser and Registered Contact Lens Dispenser applications of Joseph Daniel Lopez (SLD and CLD Applicant) were denied. The basis for the denial was a Criminal Conviction, and Acts Warranting Denial of Licensure (BPC §§ 475(a)(2) in conjunction with CCR title 16 § 1399.270(a), 475(a)(4), 480(a)(1), 2555.5(k), 2559.2(b), and 2561). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

PENDING ACCUSATIONS

PETITION FOR REDUCTION OF PENALTY OR EARLY TERMINATION OF PROBATION

PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT

PROBATION

Salamone, Oscar (OPT 11812)
La Mirada, CA

Effective February 9, 2026, the license of Oscar Salamone (OPT 11812), was revoked, the revocation stayed, and placed on probation for three years, for a criminal conviction of Driving Under the Influence and Dangerous Use of Alcohol (BPC §§ 490, 3110(k) in conjunction with CCR § 1517, and BPC § 3110(l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

PUBLIC REPROVAL

REVOKED

Diaz Baez, Miguel Angel (CLD 8078)
San Bernardino, CA

Effective March 12, 2026, the registration of Miguel Angel Diaz Baez (CLD 8078) was revoked for a Criminal Conviction, Disregard Safety: Evading Police (BPC §§ 490, 2551.1, and 2555.5(k) in conjunction with CCR § 1399.270). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's profile.

SURRENDERED

STATEMENT OF ISSUES

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