Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BOARD OF MEDICINE
Respondent: MICHAEL ROSIN, M.D.
Judges: SUSAN BELYEU KIRKLAND
Agency: Department of Health
Locations: Sarasota, Florida
Filed: Jul. 18, 2005
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, March 30, 2006.
Latest Update: Jan. 09, 2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,
PETITIONER,
Vv. CASE NO. 2004-23678
MICHAEL ROSIN, M.D.,
RESPONDENT.
DMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW, Petitioner, Department of Health, by and through its
undersigned counsel, and files this Administrative Complaint before the
Board of Medicine against Respondent, Michael Rosin, M.D., and in support
thereof alleges:
1. Petitioner is the state department charged with regulating the
practice of Medicine pursuant to Section 20.43, Florida Statules; Chapter
456, Florida Statutes; and Chapter 458, Florida Statutes.
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2. At all times material to this Complaint, Respondent was a
licensed physician within the state of Florida, having been issued license
number ME 31899.
3. Respondent's address of record is 1966 Hillview Street,
Sarasota, Florida 34239.
4. At all times material to this order, Respondent practiced as a
dermatologist. Respondent is not board certified in any specialty.
5. Between June of 2000 and continuing through in or about June
2004, Respondent performed biopsies on the following twenty-three (23)
patients, determined that all of the patients had basal cell carcinoma, and
performed four stages of Mohs surgery on all.
Patient. | Biopsy Date | Basal Cell Date of | Stages Of
Name Carcinoma Mohs Mohs
Diagnosed Surgery | Surgery
by Performed
Respondent
following
| _biopsy
MA. 12/04/2001 | YES |_ 4 Stages
[RHE (11/5/2002 __| YES 4 Stages
MB. 4/11/2002 | YES 5/1/2002 4 Stages
q a .
M.B. 11/20/2003 | YES [4Stages |
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[M.B. __[ 2/4/2004 YES 4 Stages
D.S.B. 4/9/2002 YES 14/15/2002 ‘3 Stages
_ 4/17/2002 __| 1 Stage
D.S.B. 4/10/2002 [YES 4/15/2002 _|4 Stages "|
F.C. 8/20/2002 _| YES 9/5/2002 4 Stages
LE. 10/22/2003 _| YES 11/10/2003 _/4 Stages ___|
L.E. 1/13/2004 | YES | 1/14/2004 — [4 Stages
EF. 2/12/2004 [YES 4 Stages
M.G. 3/17/2004 _| YES 3/24/2004 [4 Stages —__|
M.G. [4/9/2004 YES 4/16/2004 | 4 Stages
| W.J. | 6/30/2003 | YES {7/3/2003 | 4 Stages
W.1J. 1/7/2004 YES 1/8/2004 4 Stages
| W.J. 2/18/2004 | YES _|[4 Stages
LL. ~_ [12/21/2000 _ | Yes 1/4/2001___| 4 Stages
TM, [3/13/2003 | YES 4/2/2003 | 4 Stages
O.M. __ [9/4/2003 YES 9/11/2003 | 4 Stages |
LR. 6/1/2000 YES 6/13/2000 _|4 Stages
N.S. 12/20/2000 | YES Undated 4 Stages
following
notes
regarding
[. | 12/20 biopsy
[ M.S. [12/20/2000 _ | YES 1/9/2001 _—(| 4 Stages"
LS. [10/4/2001 _| YES 10/5/2001 __| 4 Stages
R.S. 7/23/2003 | YES 8/7/2003 4 Stages
H.S. [8/27/2002 __| YES [9/25/2002 [4 Stages
ST. __[ 8/16/2001 | YES 8/23/2001 _| 4 Stages
ST. [9/8/2003 YES | 9/12/2003 | 4 Stages
[P.T. 11/12/2002 [YES | 11/21/2002 [4 Stages
(CT. [ 4/23/2002 __| YES 4/24/2002 4 Stages__|
[HT _| 11/06/2003 | Yes 11/12/2003 | 4 Stages i
[H.T. 03/30/2004 _| YES 4/2/2004 4Stages_ |
1.W, 11/7/2002 [Yes _| 11/13/2002 [4 Stages
J.R.W. 5/7/2001 YES _15/14/2001 | 4 Stages |
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6, Respondent's records for the above-described patients indicate
that Respondent ciagnosed basal cell carcinoma based on and justified by
the biopsies listed above.
7, Mohs micrographic surgery is a specialized surgical technique
used to treat skin cancer. Mohs surgery is performed in stages, After each
stage of Mohs surgery before starting the next stage, Indlvidual layers of
cancerous tissue are removed, the excised skin is placed on a slide, and
examined under a microscope for the presence of cancer. A physician
proceeds to the next stage of surgery for removal of additional tissue when
the slide indicates that all the cancer has not been excised,
8. The biopsy slides prepared by Respondent and his staff on the
above-described patients are either so poor that no reliable diagnosis can
be made from them or the slides do not contain any evidence supporting
Respondent's diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma.
§. The above-described biopsy slides prepared by Respondent and
his staff are so poor and inadequate that a reasonably prudent similar
physician under similar conditions and circumstances would not be able to
réliably diagnose a patlent with cancer.
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10, Further, Respondent’s biopsy slides described above are sO
poor and Inadequate that they provide no medical justification for the
performance of multiple stages of Mohs surgery on any of the above
patients.
11. Respondent’s medical records on the above-described patients
are illegible and do not provide adequate justification for the treatment of
the patients noted on the above chart.
COUNT IT
42. Petitioner reallages paragraphs one (1) through eleven (11) as
if fully set forth here.
13. Section 453.331(1)(t), Florida Statutes (2000) (2001) (2002)
(2003), provides in pertinent part the following grounds for discipline by
the Board of Medicine:
Gross or repeated malpractice or the failure to practice
medicine with that level of care, skill, and treatment
which is tecognized by a reasonably prudent similar
physiclan as being acceptable under similar conditions
and circumstances.
14. Respondent engaged in the gross and repeated malpractice of
medicine and failed to practice medicine with that level of care, skill, and
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treatment which is recognized by a reasonably prudent similar physician as
being acceptable under similar conditions and circumstances hy repeatedly
preparing inadequate biopsy slides, by diagnosing basal cell cardnoma
based on slides that are s0 poor that a reliable diagnosis can not be made
from them, and by performing four stages Mohs surgery on the above-
described patients with inadequate justification or indication of medical
necessity.
15. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated Section
458.331(1)(t), Florida Statutes (2000) (2001) (2002) (2003), by engaging
in the gross or repeated malpractice or by failing to practice medicine with
that level of care, skill, and treatment which is recognized by a reasonably
prudent similar physician under similar conditions and circumstances, by
repeatedly diagnosing patients with cancer without adequate justification,
by performing surgery on his patients based on his unjustified diagnoses,
and by repeatedly performing multiple stages of Mohs surgery on patients
without adequate. Respondent's tailure to prepare and keep biopsy slides
that justified the diagnoses of cancer, and the fallure to make and keep
Slides justifying each stage of Mohs surgery performed constitutes gross or
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repeated malpractice of medicine or failure to practice medicine with that
level of care, skill, and treatment which is recognized by a reasonably
prudent similar physician as being acceptable under similar conditions and
circumstances.
COUNT II
16. Petitioner reallages paragraphs one (1) through eleven (11)
and incorporates them as if fully set forth here.
17. Section 458.331(1)(m), Florida Statutes (2000) (2001) (2002)
(2003), provides the following grounds for discipline by the Board of
Medicine:
Failing to keep legible, as defined by department rule in
consultation with the board, medical records that Identify
the licensed physician or the physician extender and
supervising physician by name and professional title who
Is Or are responsible for rendering, ordering, supervising,
or billing for each diagnostic or treatment procedure and
that justify the course of treatment of the patient,
including, but not limited to, patient histories;
examination results; test results; records of drugs
Prescribed, dispensed, or administered; and reports of
consultations and hospitalizations.
18. Respondent falled to keep legible medical records justifying his
course of treatment of his patients in violation of Section 458.33 1(1)(m),
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Florida Statutes (2000) (2001) (2002) (2003), in that the biopsy slides
prepared by Respondent were inadequate for accurate documentation for
diagnoses and failed to justify Respondent’s course of treatment.
19, Based on the foregoing, Respondent ‘has violated Section
458.331(1)(m), Florida Statutes (2000) (2001) (2002) (2003), by failing to
keep legible medical records that justify his course of treatment of the
above-described twenty-three (23) patients.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfully requests that the Board of
Medicine enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties:
permanent revocation of suspension of Respondent’s license, restriction of
practice, imposition of an administrative fine, issuance of a reprimand,
placement of the Respondent on probation, corrective action, refund of fees
billed or collected, remedial education and/or any other relief that the Board
deems appropriate.
SIGNED this _/2t day of.
2005.
John. Agwunobi, M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H.
Secretary, Department of Health
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Diane K. Kiesling
Attorney Supervisor Litigation
Florida Bar #0233285 —~——
DOH Prosecution Services Unit
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-65
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3265
(850) 487-9685
(850) 414-1989 FAX
Carol L. Gregg
Assistant General Counsel
riLED DOH Prosecution Services Unit
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-65
EPUTYO,ERK Tallahassee, Fl. 32399-3265
CLERIK Dyunptthion Florida Bar # 181515
OATE PJos (850) 488-3357
(850) 414-1989 FAX
Reviewed and approved by: = (initials) ih Jog tate
PCP: July |, 2005
PCP Members: Gordon Ondra,MD. ond Ronold Dyches
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Michael Rosin, DOH Case No. 2004-23678
NOTICE OF RIGHTS
Respondent has the right to request a hearing to be
conducted in accordance with Section 120.569 and 1720.57,
Florida Statutes, to be represented by counsel or other qualified
representative, to present evidence and argument, to call and
cross-examine witnesses and to have subpoena and subpoena
duces tecum issued on his or her behalf if a hearing is requested.
NOTICE REGARDING ASSESSMENT OF COSTS
Respondent is placed on notice that Petitioner has incurred
costs related to the investigation and prosecution of this matter.
Pursuant to Section 456.072(4), Florida Statutes, the Board shall
assess costs related to the investigation and prosecution of a
disciplinary matter, which may include attorney hours ahd costs,
on the Respondent in addition to any other disclpline imposed.
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Docket for Case No: 05-002576PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Mar. 30, 2006 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Mar. 13, 2006 |
Status Report filed.
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Feb. 08, 2006 |
Order Continuing Case in Abeyance (parties to advise status by March 13, 2006).
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Feb. 07, 2006 |
Joint Status Report filed.
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Sep. 09, 2005 |
Order Cancelling Hearing and Placing Case in Abeyance (parties to advise status by February 13, 2006).
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Sep. 08, 2005 |
Response to Motion to Continue filed.
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Sep. 07, 2005 |
Notice of Cancellation of Deposition filed.
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Sep. 07, 2005 |
Notice of Hearing; telephonic hearing, at 1:30 p.m., September 8, 2005 filed.
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Sep. 07, 2005 |
Notice of Taking Telephonic Deposition filed.
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Sep. 07, 2005 |
Amendment to Motion to Continue filed.
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Sep. 06, 2005 |
Notice of Appearance (filed by G. Kehoe).
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Sep. 06, 2005 |
Motion to Continue filed.
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Sep. 06, 2005 |
Notice of Serving Unverified Answers to Interrogatories filed.
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Sep. 06, 2005 |
Responses to Petitioner`s First Request for Production filed.
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Sep. 06, 2005 |
Responses to Petitioner`s First Request for Admissions filed.
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Aug. 29, 2005 |
Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum (P. Lang, M.D.) filed.
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Aug. 29, 2005 |
Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum (F. Flowers) filed.
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Aug. 29, 2005 |
Order Granting Petitioner`s Motion to Amend Administrative Complaint.
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Aug. 29, 2005 |
Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum filed.
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Aug. 26, 2005 |
Notice of Serving Petitioner`s Amended Answers to Respondent`s First Interrogatories filed.
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Aug. 24, 2005 |
Notice of Filing Petitioner`s Interrogatories, Requests for Admissions and Production filed.
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Aug. 23, 2005 |
Respondent`s Third Request for Production filed.
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Aug. 18, 2005 |
Motion to Amend Administrative Complaint filed.
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Aug. 18, 2005 |
Notice of Scrivener`s Error filed.
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Aug. 17, 2005 |
Notice of Serving Petitioner`s Answers to Respondent`s First Interrogatories filed.
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Aug. 17, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Notice of Service of Response to Request for Production of Documents filed.
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Aug. 10, 2005 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Aug. 10, 2005 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for September 19 through 23, 2005; 9:00 a.m.; Sarasota, FL).
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Aug. 03, 2005 |
Notice of First Set of Interrogatories to Petitioner filed.
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Aug. 03, 2005 |
Request for Production filed.
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Aug. 03, 2005 |
Notice of Filing, Respondent`s Interrogatories and Request for Production filed.
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Aug. 03, 2005 |
Second Request for Production filed.
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Aug. 01, 2005 |
Request for Subpoenas filed.
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Jul. 25, 2005 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Jul. 19, 2005 |
Initial Order.
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Jul. 18, 2005 |
Petition for Hearing Involving Disputed Issues of Material Fact filed.
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Jul. 18, 2005 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Jul. 18, 2005 |
Agency referral filed.
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