Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BOARD OF MEDICINE
Respondent: SHELDON LEWIS WIEDER, M.D.
Judges: JOHN G. VAN LANINGHAM
Agency: Department of Health
Locations: West Palm Beach, Florida
Filed: Feb. 28, 2012
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, June 1, 2012.
Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
’ STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,
PETITIONER,
v. CASE NO. 2009-06141
SHELDON LEWIS WIEDER, M.D.,
RESPONDENT.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
Petitioner, Department of Health, by and through undersigned
counsel, files this Administrative Complaint before the Board of Medicine
against Respondent, Sheldon Lewis Wieder, 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 Statutes; Chapter
456, Florida Statutes; and Chapter 458, Florida Statutes.
2. At all times material to this Complaint, Respondent was a
licensed physician within the state of Florida, having been issued license
number ME 83276.
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3. Respondent’s address of record is 500 A Grand Street #4A,
New York, New York 10002.
4. At all times material to this Complaint, Respondent was Board
Certified in Diagnostic Radiology.
5. The New York State Board for Professional Medical Conduct
(“New York Board”) is the licensing authority regulating the practice of
allopathic medicine in the State of New York.
6. On or about July 30, 2008, the New York Board issued a
Determination and Order based on Respondent's failure to meet the
standard of care in his care, treatment and/or diagnosis of six (6) patients.
7. The New York Board’s July 30, 2008 Determination and Order,
ordered that Respondent's New York medical license be suspended for
three (3) years, with the suspension stayed in full, and Respondent placed
on three (3) years probation with specific requirements for retraining.
8. On or about February 10, 2009, the New York Administrative
Review Board for Professional Medical Conduct issued a Determination and
Order that affirmed all aspects of the July 30, 2008.Determination and
Order.
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9. Section 458.331(1)(b), Florida Statutes (2008), provides that
having a license or the authority to practice medicine revoked, suspended,
or otherwise acted against, including the denial of licensure, by the
licensing authority of any jurisdiction, including its agencies or subdivisions,
constitutes grounds for disciplinary action by the Board of Medicine.
10. The New York Board’s February 10, 2009, Determination and
Order constitutes action against Respondent's license to practice medicine.
11. Based on the foregoing, Respondent has violated Section
458.331(1)(b), Florida Statutes (2008), by having a license or the authority
to practice medicine revoked, suspended, or otherwise acted against,
including the denial of licensure, by the licensing authority of any
jurisdiction, including its agencies or subdivisions.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that the Board of
Medicine enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties:
permanent revocation or suspension of Respondent's license, restriction of
practice, imposition of an administrative fine, issuance of a reprimand,
placement of Respondent on probation, corrective action, refund of fees
billed or collected, remedial education and/or any other relief that the
Board deems appropriate.
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SIGNED this _2/=__ day of Aesot , 2009.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DEPUTY CLERK
GLERK:
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DOH v. Sheldon Lewis Wieder, M.D.
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PCP: 8/21/09
PCP Members: Leon, Cline, Beebe
Ana M. Viamonte Ros, M.D., MPH
State Surgeon General
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Thomas J~Morton
Assistant General Counsel
DOH Prosecution Services Unit
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-65
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3265
Florida Bar # 13771
(850) 245-4640, Ext. 8184
(850) 245-4681 FAX
Case No.: 2009-06141
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DOH v. SHELDON LEWIS WIEDER, M.D. CASE NO. #2009-06141
NOTICE OF RIGHTS
Respondent has the right to request a hearing to be
conducted in accordance with Section 120.569 and 120.57,
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 and costs,
on the Respondent in addition to any other discipline imposed.
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Docket for Case No: 12-000784PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jun. 01, 2012 |
Order Closing File and Relinquishing Jurisdiction. CASE CLOSED.
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May 31, 2012 |
Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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May 23, 2012 |
Notice of Appearance of Counsel (of D. Kiesling) filed.
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May 14, 2012 |
Motion to Deem Admitted Respondent's Requests for Admission and Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Apr. 27, 2012 |
Order on Petitioner`s Motion to Compel.
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Apr. 24, 2012 |
Petitioner's Motion to Compel filed.
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Apr. 16, 2012 |
Letter to Judge Van Laningham from Sheldon Wieder requesting a continuance filed.
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Apr. 13, 2012 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for June 14, 2012; 9:00 a.m.; West Palm Beach, FL).
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Apr. 12, 2012 |
Letter to Judge Van Laningham from S. Wieder requesting continuance filed.
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Apr. 12, 2012 |
Joint Notice of Filing Respondent's Request for Continuance filed.
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Apr. 12, 2012 |
(Proposed) Exhibit List filed.
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Apr. 12, 2012 |
Witness List filed.
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Apr. 12, 2012 |
Notice of Filing filed.
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Apr. 03, 2012 |
Notice of Appearance of Co-Counsel (Diane Kiesling) filed.
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Mar. 14, 2012 |
Notice of Serving Petitioner's First Request for Admissions to Respondent filed.
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Mar. 12, 2012 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Mar. 12, 2012 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for April 20, 2012; 9:00 a.m.; West Palm Beach and Tallahassee, FL).
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Mar. 02, 2012 |
Petitioner's Unilateral Response to Initial Order filed.
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Feb. 28, 2012 |
Initial Order.
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Feb. 28, 2012 |
Notice of Appearance of Counsel (Morris Shelkofsky) filed.
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Feb. 28, 2012 |
Agency referral filed.
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Feb. 28, 2012 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Feb. 28, 2012 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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