Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BOARD OF DENISTRY
Respondent: JOEL STOLZENBERG, D.D.S.
Judges: LARRY J. SARTIN
Agency: Department of Health
Locations: Fort Pierce, Florida
Filed: May 10, 2002
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Monday, July 15, 2002.
Latest Update: Dec. 24, 2024
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Final Order No. DOH-02-1217- SS -MOA
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STATE OF FLORIDA
BOARD OF DENTISTRY By:
Deputy Agency Clerk =
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,
Petitioner, sy
vs. CASE NOS.: 1999-56547 r
2001-21820 Ker )
JOEL STOLZENBERG, D.D.S., 2001-21464 “.
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THIS MATTER came before the Board of Dentistry (hereinafter referred to as the
“Board”) pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57(4), Florida Statutes, on July 19, 2002, in Fort
Myers Beach, Florida, for a determination of whether to accept the proposed Settlement
Stipulation (a copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference) entered into
between the parties in the above-styled case. The Petitioner was represented by Samuel Dean
Bunton, Senior Attorney. The Respondent was present and represented by Ira Hatch, Esq.
Upon consideration, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED:
1. The proposed Stipulation is hereby approved and adopted and incorporated herein
by reference.
2. Administrative Costs are hereby assessed at $3,353.47.
3. Respondent shall adhere to and abide by all the terms and conditions of the
Stipulation and this Order.
4. This Fina! Order shall be placed in and become a permanent part of Respondent's
Official record with the Board.
5. This Final Order becomes effective upon being filed with the Clerk of the Department
of Health.
DONE AND ORDERED this _ 3 ¢4 day of Chesau rv , 2002.
FAUSTINO G. GARCIA, D.M.D.
CHAIRMAN
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
| HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been provided by
U.S. Mail to Joel Stolzenberg, D.D.S., 3019 Galt Circle, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984; to [ra Hatch,
Esq., 1701 Highway A1A, Suite 220, Vero Beach, FL 32963 and by hand delivery/United States
Mail to the Clerk, Department of Health and its Counsel this gt day of
die bat , 2002.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
BOARD OF DENTISTRY
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,
Petitioner,
vs. CASE NO. 1999-56547:
2001-22820:
2001-21464
JOEL STOLZENBERG, D-D.S.
Respondent.
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STIPULATION
Pursuant to Section 120.57(4), Florida Statutes, the above named partics hereby offer this
Stipulation to the Board af Dentistry as disposition of the Administrative Complaints, attached
hereto as Exhibit “A,” in lieu of any other administrative proceedings. The terms herein become
effective only if and when a Final Order accepting the Settlement Stipulation is issued by the
Board and filed. In considering this Stipulation, the Board may review all investigative materials ;
regarding this case. If this Stipulation is rejected, it, and its presentation to the Board, shall not
be used against either party.
STIPULATED FACTS
1. For al times pertinent herein, Respondent was a licensed dentist in the State of
Florida, having been issued license number DN 2794. Respondent's last known address is 3019
Galt Cirele, Port St, Lucie, Florida 34984.
2. The Respondent was charged in two separate one-count administrative complaints
and in a two-count Administrative Complaint filed by the Board of Dentistry and properly served
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upon Respondent with violations of Chapters 456 and 466, Florids Stanutes. A true and correct
copy of the Administrative Complaints is attached hereto and incorporated by reference a5
Exhibit A.
3. Respondent admits the fictaa) allegetions contained in the Admininnzive
Complaints for the purposes of settlement in these administrative proceedings only.
STIPULATED LAW
1. Respondent admit that he is subject tothe provisions of Chapter 456 and 466,
rrovida Surstes, end the juristiction of tbe Board, Deparment of Health end the Agency “or
Health Care Administration.
2. Respondent admits that the stipuleted facts, if proven true, constitute violations of
laws.
3. respondent admits that the mipulated disposition in this ease is fic, appropriate
and acceptable to Respondent. ‘
PROPOSED DISPOSITION
1. The Respondent ahall be present when this Stipulation i presented to the Board,
snd under ovth shall answer quetions by the Board concering this case end the disposition therwot
2. Peepondent’ license shal receive a Reprineand by the Bosrd of Dentistry
3. The Bosrd of Dentistry shall impose an administrative fine of six (56,000.00)
ronsand dollars agains: the Respondents license, to be paid by the Respondent to the Exacutive
Director of the Board of Dentistry, im eighteen equal monthly mstallments. Please remit payment to:
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Deparment of Health, HMQAMS/Cliet Services, P.O. Box 6320, Tallahassee, Florida 32314
6320, ATTN: Dentistry Compliance Officer.
4. The Respondent shall reimburse the Board of Dentivy in the amount of the actual
seats for the jnvestigntion and procecution of these eases, to be peid by the Respondent ro the
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Executive Director of the Board of Dentistry, within one (1) year of Sling the Final Order accepting
$s. within two years of the filing of the Board's Final Order in this cause, the
Respondeat shall guccessfully enroll and complete the University of Florida Compreheasive
Deatisury eporse. Within thirty (30) days of completion of the course, the Respondent shall
gobmit proof of course content and successful completion to the Board of Dentistry Office.
These continuing education courses are in ADDITION to those continuing educstion crodiss
normally required for renewal of the Respondent's license. Home study courses WILL NOT be
accepted to satisfy this condition unless specifically authorized by the Board of Dentistry.
6. Respondents license shall be suspended for a minimam of sk (6) months, five
mnoatbes of said suspeation shall be stayed.
7. Respondent shall pay the fue and costs listed ta the Final Order th Cass
Nernber 1998-00952, ( fine in the emount of $6,000.00 and costs in the amount af $4,000.00 for
« tora of $10,000.00) to be psi by the Respondent to the Executive Director of the Bosrd of
Dentistry, im eighteen equal monthly installments. Please remit payment 10: Deparunent of
Health, HMQAMS/Client Services, P.O. Box 6320, Tallahassee, Florida 32314-6320, ATIN:
Dentistry Compliance Officer.
. 8. Respondent's ticonse shall remain on Probation for a period of two (2) years
following completion of suspension.
9. Respondent shall perform ene bandred (100) Bours community service
providing free dental services.
10. The Respondent's continuing education courses will be audited for the pext two
dleonfams.
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11. Respondent shall eubmit an Affidavit to the Board of Dentistry within thity days of
the issusnce of the Final Order attesting that he has read and understands the laws and rules
governing the practice of dentistry in the State of Florida. This shall include, but is not limited to,
Chapters 456 and 466, Florida Statutes and Chapter 6485, Florids Administration Code.
12. Respondent shall not in the future violate Chapter 456 and 466, Florida Statutes,
the mules promulgated pursuant thereto, or any other state or federal law, rule, or regulation
relating to the practice or to the ability to practice dentistry.
» 23, Inds expressly understood that « violstion of the terms of this Stipulation shall be
considered a violation of a Final Order of the Board of Dentisny, for which disciplinary sction
may be initiated pursuant to Chapter 456 or 466, Florida Statutes.
14. ‘It is expressly understood that this Stipniation is subject to approval of the Board
and bas no force or effect until an Order is based upon it by the Board.
15. This Stipulation is executed by the Respondent for the purpose of avoiding further
administrative action by the Board of Dentistry regarding the acts or omissions specifically set
forth in the Administrative Complaint. In this regard, Respondent authorizes the Board to review
and examine all investigative file materials cancerning the Respondent prior to or in conjunction
with consideration of tho Stipulation, Respondent agrees to support this Stipulation at the time it
is presented to the Board, and shall offer no evidence, testimony, or argument that disputes or
contravenes any stipulated fact or conclusion of law. Furthermore, should this Stipulation not be
accepted by the Board, it is agreed that the presentation and consideration of this Stipulation and
other documents and matters by the Board shall not unfairly or illegally prejudice the Board of
ary of its members from further participation, consideration or resolution of these proceedings.
16. The Respondent and the Department fully understand that this Stipulation and
sabsequent Fina) Order incorporating same, will in no way preclude additional proceedings by
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the Department or Board, aguinst the Respondent for acts or omissions whisk are not the ewhiert
of the Administrative Complaint, attached hereto as Exhibit A, issued im this cause. This
Stipulation relates solely to the current disciplinary proceedings arising from the aforementioned
complaint and does not prechude further action by other divisions, departments, and/or sections
of the Department of Health, including, bur not limited wo, the Agency's Medicaid Program
Integrity Office.
17. ‘The Respondent waives the right to seek anomey’s fees and/or costs from the
Board or Department of Health, in comnection with this disciplinary proceeding.
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WHEREFORE, the partics hereby request the Bosrd to anter a Pinal Order accepting
and implementing the terms contained berein. . .
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COUNSEL FOR PETITIONER:
Samuel Dem Bunton
Department of Health
Burean of Health Care
Practitioner Regulation-Legal
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C-65
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3265
(850) 410-3467
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Docket for Case No: 02-001940PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Aug. 12, 2002 |
Final Order filed.
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Jul. 15, 2002 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Jul. 15, 2002 |
Joint Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction (filed via facsimile).
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Jun. 28, 2002 |
Notice of Change of Address (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Jun. 26, 2002 |
Respondent`s Responses to Petitioner`s Interrogatories (filed via facsimile).
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Jun. 18, 2002 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing issued (hearing set for August 12 and 13, 2002; 9:30 a.m.; Fort Pierce, FL).
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Jun. 17, 2002 |
Notice of Appearence (filed by I. Hatch via facsimile).
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Jun. 17, 2002 |
Respondent`s Response to Petitioner`s First Request for Admissions (filed via facsimile).
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Jun. 13, 2002 |
Motion to Join Petitioners, Department of Health Addendum to Motion for Continuance (filed via facsimile).
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Jun. 05, 2002 |
Addendum to Motion for Continuance (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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May 30, 2002 |
Notice of Service of Discovery (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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May 30, 2002 |
Motion for Continuance (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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May 22, 2002 |
Respondent`s Response to Initial Order filed.
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May 22, 2002 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions issued.
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May 22, 2002 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for July 17 and 18, 2002; 9:30 a.m.; Fort Pierce, FL).
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May 20, 2002 |
Unilateral Response to Initial Order (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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May 20, 2002 |
Respondent`s Response to Initial Order (filed via facsimile).
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May 13, 2002 |
Initial Order issued.
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May 10, 2002 |
Amended Administrative Complaint filed.
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May 10, 2002 |
Election of Rights filed.
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May 10, 2002 |
Agency referral filed.
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