2024 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.
Click on the License Number to view documents related to a specific action against a licensee and to access their full public profile.
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 2024
RYAN, TRAVIS WILSON – License No. DC 31511
Clovis, CA
Case No. AC 2022–1380
Action Type: Probation
Effective October 25, 2024, Ryan's chiropractic license number DC 31511 was placed on probation for five years based on allegations that he used advertising containing misstatements, falsehoods, misrepresentations, distorted, sensational, or fabulous statements, which was intended or has a tendency to deceive the public or impose upon credulous or ignorant persons; involved his staff in fraud when he allowed staff to use a nurse practitioner's license to bill for services after the nurse practitioner was no longer employed; engaged in gross negligence; demonstrated repeated acts of negligence; committed acts of moral turpitude and dishonesty; participated in acts of fraud and/or misrepresentation; and failed to ensure accurate billing related to his ownership of the professional corporation where he supervised the on–site day–to–day operation. (BPC § 17500 and 16 CCR §§ 311, 316(a), 317(a), (b), (k), (p), and (q), and 318(b)).
PARK, BUMJIN – License No. DC 28713
Northridge, CA
Case No. AC 2023–2017
Action Type: Probation
Effective October 25, 2024, Park's chiropractic license number DC 28713 was placed on probation for three years based on allegations that he was convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of a licensed chiropractor (making and subscribing to a false tax return); was convicted of a felony crime involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption; committed acts involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption; knowingly made or signed a certificate or other document relating to the practice of chiropractic which falsely represents the existence or nonexistence of a state of facts; and committed acts involving fraud or misrepresentation. (Chiro. Act § 10 and 16 CCR § 317(g), (h), (k), (l), and (q)).
MULLEN, SUSAN VIRGINIA – License No. DC 25356
Berkeley, CA
Case No. AC 2018–1184
Action Type: Surrender
Effective August 30, 2024, Mullen surrendered her chiropractic license number DC 25356 while on probation under Case No. AC 2018–1184.
DESANTIS, NICHOLAS GERARD – License No. DC 19022
La Mesa, CA
Case No. AC 2024–1386
Action Type: Revocation
Effective August 26, 2024, DeSantis' chiropractic license number DC 19022 was revoked based on allegations that he was convicted of crimes that are substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a licensed chiropractor (making a criminal threat and exhibiting a deadly weapon, to wit: knife); was convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude, physical violence, or corruption; engaged in conduct which endangered or was likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public; committed acts involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption; and made a false statement in connection with his July 2022 license renewal application. (Chiro. Act § 10 and 16 CCR § 317(e), (g), (h), (k), and (n)).
BONILLA, ERIKA BEATRIZ – License No. DC 31586
San Clemente, CA
Case No. AC 2024–2035
Action Type: Revocation
Effective August 25, 2024, Bonilla's chiropractic license number DC 31586 was revoked based on allegations she was convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a chiropractor (make false or fraudulent claim for payment of health care benefit and make statement in support of false claim); committed actions involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption; 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 participated in any act of fraud or misrepresentation. (Chiro. Act § 10 and 16 CCR § 317(g), (k), (l), and (q)).
TRAN, JENNIFER HONG – License No. DC 32694
San Jose, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1341
Action Type: Revocation
Effective July 24, 2024, Tran's chiropractic license number DC 32694 was revoked based on findings that she knowingly made or signed documents falsely representing the facts in the course of her treatment of two patients; failed to maintain accountable billings; failed to maintain signed written informed consents for two patients; was dishonest in her responses to the Board's investigator when she was questioned about her use of a pre–signed document and claimed a patient signed the treatment notes on each visit; committed gross negligence in her treatment of two patients; committed repeated negligent acts; and was incompetent in her treatment of two patients. (16 CCR §§ 317(a), (k), (l), (m), and (q), 318(a)(7) and (b), and 319.1).
SOLOWAY, DAVID SETH – License No. DC 25298
Costa Mesa, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1308
Action Type: Probation
Effective July 7, 2024, Soloway's chiropractic license number DC 25298 was placed on probation for three 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 when licensed in the healing arts or as a chiropractor); 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; offered or accepted a commission or other consideration as compensation or inducement for referring patients; and unprofessional conduct. (Chiro. Act § 10, BPC § 490, and 16 CCR § 317(g), (h), (k), (q), and (t)).
STEINHARDT, JEFFREY MARC – License No. DC 16214
San Diego, CA
Case No. AC 2022–2012
Action Type: Probation
Effective June 29, 2024, Steinhardt's chiropractic license number DC 16214 was placed on probation for four years based on allegations that he was convicted of a substantially related crime (insurance fraud – incorrectly documenting the actual time spent with the patient knowing that medical report would be presented to an insurance company in support for payment); convicted of a criminal offense, and committed acts, involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption; participated in multiple acts of fraud or misrepresentation; and knowingly presented or caused to be presented a false or fraudulent insurance claim for payment, knowingly prepared or subscribed a writing intended to use it in support of a false or fraudulent claim, and engaged in conduct in violation of Penal Code section 550. (Chiro. Act § 10, BPC § 810, and 16 CCR §§ 317 and 317(g), (h), (k), and (q)).
TURLEY, PAUL – License No. DC 19306
Granada Hills, CA
Case No. AC 2018–1208
Action Type: Revocation
Effective June 14, 2024, Turley's chiropractic license number DC 19306 was revoked based on findings that he was convicted of crimes involving fiscal dishonesty, fraud, and deceit in health care matters, which are substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of a licensee; was convicted of felonies involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, and/or corruption; committed acts of moral turpitude and dishonesty; knowingly made or signed a certificate or other document relating to the practice of chiropractic falsely representing the existence or nonexistence of a state of facts; 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(b), BPC § 490(a), and 16 CCR § 317(h), (k), (l), (q), and (t)).
TRIMBLE, GUY L., IV – License No. DC 26820
Long Beach, CA
Case No. AC 2023–2023
Action Type: Probation
Effective June 14, 2024, Trimble's chiropractic license number DC 26820 was placed on probation for four years based on allegations that he was convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a chiropractor (violation of travel act); committed acts involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption; violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted in or abetted in the violation of, or conspired to violate any provision or term of the Chiropractic Act or the regulations adopted by the Board; and participated in acts of fraud or misrepresentation. (Chiro. Act § 10, BPC § 490, and 16 CCR § 317(g), (k), (m), and (q).).
MONTGOMERY, CURTIS WAYNE – License No. DC 24749
Riverside, CA
Case No. AC 2018–1188
Action Type: Surrender
Effective May 24, 2024, Montgomery surrendered his chiropractic license number DC 24749 based on allegations that he engaged in unprofessional conduct when he was convicted of a crime that is substantially related to the qualifications and functions of chiropractor; was convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption; engaged in acts involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption; and participated in an act of fraud or misrepresentation. (Chiro. Act § 10 and 16 CCR § 317(g), (h), (k), and (q)).
CARLOMAGNO, KENT GENE – License No. DC 15882
San Rafael, CA
Case No. AC 2023–2016
Action Type: Surrender
Effective May 10, 2024, Carlomagno surrendered his chiropractic license number DC 15882 based on allegations that he engaged in an act of sexual abuse, sexual misconduct, or sexual relations with a patient; engaged in a sexual act or erotic behavior with a patient on the premises where chiropractic is performed; failed to obtain the patient's written informed consent prior to initiating clinical care; and engaged in unprofessional conduct with a patient. (Chiro. Act § 10(b) and 16 CCR §§ 316(b) and (c), 317, 317(m), and 319.1(a) and (b)).
KHOURY, ANTOINE GEORGE – License No. DC 13576
Los Angeles, CA
Case No. AC 2023–2022
Action Type: Surrender
Effective April 26, 2024, Khoury surrendered his chiropractic license number DC 13576 based on allegations that he committed acts of sexual misconduct with a patient; was grossly negligent in his care and treatment of a patient; committed acts involving moral turpitude; failed to maintain ongoing and proper documentation of the chiropractic treatment he provided to a patient; and engaged in unprofessional conduct. (Chiro. Act § 10, BPC § 726(a), and 16 CCR §§ 316(c), 317, 317(a), (k), and (m), and 318(a).).
CARRICO, BRIAN DAVID – License No. DC 14565
Redondo Beach, CA
Case No. AC 2023–1381
Action Type: Probation
Effective April 21, 2024, Carrico's chiropractic license number DC 14565 was placed on probation for five years based on findings that he was convicted of soliciting and offering kickbacks, a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a chiropractor; was convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption; committed acts involving moral turpitude and dishonesty; took part in acts of fraud and/or misrepresentation when he met with hospital administrators as part of a patient referral kickback scheme; and offered, delivered, received, or accepted any rebate, refund, commission, preference patronage, dividend, discount, or other consideration as compensation or inducement for referring patients as part of the kickback scheme with hospital administrators. (Chiro. Act § 10, BPC § 490, and 16 CCR § 317(g), (h), (k), (q), and (t)).
SCHULTZ, DANNY NEIL, II – License No. DC 31080
Crescent City, CA
Case No. AC 2022–1373
Action Type: Revocation
Effective April 6, 2024, Schultz' chiropractic license number DC 31080 was revoked based on allegations that he committed gross negligence, repeated negligent acts, and incompetent acts; administered treatment to a patient which was excessive and/or not medically reasonable; engaged in conduct likely to endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the public; committed acts involving moral turpitude or dishonesty; knowingly made or signed documents relating to the practice of chiropractic which falsely represented the existence or nonexistence of a state of facts; failed to record required patient information and diagnoses; and committed acts of sexual abuse and/or sexual misconduct with a patient. (Chiro. Act § 10 and 16 CCR §§ 316(c), 317(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (k), (l), and (m), and 318(a)).
PARK, CECILIA YURI – License No. DC 34082
San Diego, CA
Case No. AC 2022–1379
Action Type: Public Reproval
Effective March 30, 2024, Park's chiropractic license number DC 34082 was publicly reproved based on allegations that she committed acts constituting gross negligence; committed repeated acts of negligence; failed to exercise the degree of learning, skill, care, and experience ordinarily possessed by a competent chiropractor; repeatedly used boilerplate treatment notes for numerous visits which amounted to false statements related to the practice of chiropractic and misrepresentation; exceeded the scope of her practice as a chiropractic doctor; administered excessive treatment and engaged in conduct likely to endanger a patient; and did not have a valid satellite office certificate. (16 CCR §§ 302, 308, and 317(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (l), and (q)).
CARROLL, DALE CURTIS – License No. DC 23613
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Case No. AC 2023–2015
Action Type: Revocation
Effective March 16, 2024, Carroll's chiropractic license number DC 23613 was revoked based on findings that he was convicted of a crime which is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a chiropractor (two DUI convictions); used alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner to be dangerous to himself, any other person, or the public; had more than one misdemeanor involving the use of alcoholic beverages; and endangered the health, welfare, or safety of the public. (16 CCR §§ 317(e), (f), (g), and (i)).
CARILLO, LINCOLN E. – License No. DC 23418
Irvine, CA
Case No. AC 2023–2013
Action Type: Revocation
Effective March 6, 2024, Carillo's chiropractic license number DC 23418 was revoked based on allegations that he was convicted of sexual penetration by means of fraudulent representation of professional purpose, sexual battery by fraud, and sexual battery; engaged in conduct that has endangered, or is likely to endanger, public health, welfare, or safety; and committed acts involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, and/or corruption. (16 CCR § 317(e), (g), (h), and (k)).
BERGMAN, JOHN ROY – License No. DC 25409
Huntington Beach, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1346
Action Type: Probation
Effective February 18, 2024, Bergman's chiropractic license number DC 25409 was placed on probation for three years based on allegations that he used advertisements containing misstatements and falsehoods, which were intended to or had a tendency to deceive the public or impose upon credulous or ignorant persons, and the use of this advertising constituted acts of moral turpitude, dishonesty, and corruption and violated Business and Professions Code section 17500, constituted fraud and misrepresentation, and constituted the making of a false, fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive claim likely to induce the rendering of professional services or furnishing of products in connection with the practice for which he is licensed. (Chiro. Act § 10, BPC § 651(a) and (b), and 16 CCR §§ 311 and 317(e), (k), and (p)).
RIAHI, KAMIAR – License No. DC 27697
North Hollywood, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1323
Action Type: Surrender
Effective January 21, 2024, Riahi surrendered his chiropractic license number DC 27697 based on allegations that he was convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a chiropractor (insurance fraud and participating in patient referral rebates when licensed in the healing arts or as a chiropractor); 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)).
CORTES, JUDE JIX – License No. DC 28938
La Mesa, CA
Case No. AC 2018–1203
Action Type: Probation Extended
Effective January 19, 2024, the probation of Cortes' chiropractic license number DC 28938 was extended for one additional year based on allegations that he failed to comply with the terms and conditions of his probation.
NINO, GUSTAVO A. – License No. DC 21763
Pasadena, CA
Case No. AC 2021–1327
Action Type: Probation
Effective January 4, 2024, Nino's chiropractic license number DC 21763 was placed on probation for four years based on allegations that he was convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of a licensed chiropractor (participating in patient referral rebates when licensed in the healing arts or as a chiropractor); was convicted of a felony crime involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption; committed acts involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption; committed acts involving fraud or misrepresentation; and offered, delivered, received, or accepted any rebate, refund, or commission. (Chiro. Act § 10 and 16 CCR § 317(g), (h), (k), (q), and (t)).
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