STATE OF VERMONT

BOARD OF MEDICAL PRACTICE

 

 

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In re:    David S. Chase, M.D.                          )                       Docket No. MPC 15-0203

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INTRODUCTION

 

On July 21, 2003, the Vermont Board of Medical Practice (Board), constituted under 26 V.S.A. § 1360(a), held a special hearing to consider the Attorney General’s motion for summary suspension of the license to practice medicine of David S. Chase, M.D. (Respondent).  Board members Judge Hilton H. Dier Jr. (public member), Katherine M. Ready (public member), and John B. Webber, Esq. (public member) were present at the hearing.  Board members James D. Cahill, M.D. (physician member), Sharon L. Nicol (public member), and Katherine A. Silta, P.A.-C (physician assistant member) participated via telephone conferencing.  Phillip J. Cykon, Esq., served as presiding officer.  Assistant Attorney General Joseph L. Winn appeared on behalf of the State of Vermont.  Respondent was present and was represented by Eric S. Miller, Esq.

 

 

SUMMARY SUSPENSION ORDER

 

Based upon the State’s motion and attachments thereto, concerning Respondent’s alleged unprofessional conduct, the Board finds that public health, safety, and welfare imperatively require emergency action.  SUCH FINDING IS HEREIN INCORPORATED, and IT IS ORDERED by the Board that:

 

1.                  The State’s Motion for Summary Suspension is GRANTED;

 

2.                  Respondent Chase’s license to practice medicine in the State of Vermont is SUMMARILY SUSPENDED under the authority of 3 V.S.A. § 814(c) and Board Rule 15.1(d), pending proceedings for revocation or other final action;

 

3.                  The hearing on the Specification of Charges, when filed by the State, will be scheduled as soon as practical;

 

4.                  This Order is effective immediately.

 

 

 

 

 

FOR THE BOARD:

 

[Editor's note: signature copy will be posted soon]

 

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Judge Hilton H. Dier Jr.                                                            Date

 

 

 

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Katherine M. Ready                                                                 Date

 

 

 

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John B. Webber, Esq.                                                              Date

 

 

 

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James D. Cahill, M.D.                                                              Date

 

 

 

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Sharon L. Nicol                                                                        Date

 

 

 

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Katherine A. Silta, P.A.-C                                                        Date

 

 

 

Effective Date:  July 21, 2003

 

 

 

Date of Entry:               ____________________________