Board Actions

Dr. Wilson had two charges pending in Lake Havasu City Municipal Court. Those charges were for i) assault/domestic violence, and ii) disorderly
conduct/fighting. The charges stemmed from a January 21, 2011 incident during which Dr. Wilson was arrested. Dr. Wilson did not report the charges to the Board. On March 24, 2011, Dr. Wilson agreed to plead guilty to Assault/Domestic Violence, a Class 1 Misdemeanor. The charge of Disorderly Conduct/Domestic Violence was dismissed. On March 10, 2011, Dr. Wilson was indicted in Mohave County Superior Court on one count each of Public Sexual Indecency to a Minor, a Class 5 felony, and Molestation of a Child, a Class 2 felony. Dr. Wilson did not report the charges in the indictment to the Board.

The conduct and circumstances in the Findings of Fact, constitute grounds for disciplinary action against Respondent's license according to A.RS. §32-852 (4) (knowingly making a false or fraudulent statement, written or oral, required for applications, examination or licensing or in connection with the practice of podiatry); & (6) (unprofessional conduct as defined in ARS § 32-854.01) via A.RS. §32-854.01(4) (practicing podiatry under a trade name, under the name of another podiatrist, under any other name other than that which appears on the practitioner's license, or under any title which misrepresents the practice of podiatry). The conduct and circumstances in the Findings of Fact above, constitute grounds for disciplinary action against Respondent's license according to ARS § 32-852(6) (unprofessional conduct as defined in ARS § 32-854.01) via ARS § 32-854.01(13) (use of controlled substances or prescription-only drugs except if provided by a physician for use during a prescribed lawful course of treatment).

Respondent performed a diagnostic and operative ankle arthroscopy, repair of the anterior talo-fibula ligament, and placed a mitek anchor device in the fibula on March 21, 2003. After the surgery, the patient complained that she heard a popping sound and had continued pain X-rays showed that the anchor had shifted. During the course of several post-operative visits, Respondent took x-rays and indicated the patient was showing improvement and encouraged the patient to start walking. The patient was further evaluated by another physician who ordered an MRI, which showed a dislocated anchor. The standard of care required Respondent to recognize the displacement of the anch0r device, and to properly manage the patient's post-operative care.

On July 23, 2013, a patient sought treatment with Respondent for a complaint of left heel pain. Docun1entation in the patient chart indicates the patient disclosed that he was taking the medication Cornnadin. Following examination of the patient, Respondent recommended stretching of the calf muscle and application of ice. Respondent also prescribed Ibuprofen 600mg to be taken three (3) times per day for ten (10) days. The patient took the medication as prescribed. After stopping the Ibuprofen, the patient's blood pressure became extremely elevated and caused bleeding from the nose and eyes which required emergency surgery and hospitalization. Respondent fell below the standard of care by not monitoring the patient's INR level while he was taking 1he Ibuprofen.