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Remember, less is more! Subscribe to update notifications from the Securities Division, The Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Secretary of States Office, Learn about the Georgia Licensing Division, File a complaint regarding licensed or unlicensed individuals, Receive licensing updates and notifications. The Medical Association of Georgia (MAG) has a County Medical Society listing on their web page. Also, citizens who believe the quality of care they receive is substandard or that a physician or other allied health care professional has engaged in unprofessional conduct should contact the Medical Board. Macon, Georgia 31217-3858. (Click Here). The licensee may request, or the board on its own, may seek review of the administrative law judges decision. Court records will list a telephone number of the Executor. Print Headline: State medical board chair Hyatt resigns, faces Medicaid fraud . Will the Georgia Medical Board refer me to a physician? 43-1-19(h)(2) and 43-34-37(d). The outcome of an individual case depends on the unique circumstances of that case, as well as any mitigating or aggravating factors (such as a prior disciplinary history with the Board) that may be present. One basic principle of Osteopathic Medicine is recognizing that there is a direct relationship between the structure and functionality of the body specifically with regard to the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems. Complaints are given serious consideration by the board, and further investigative action may be taken, if appropriate. In addition, complaints can provide a valuable opportunity for licensees to view their practices from a different perspective and, when appropriate, modify and improve certain aspects of conduct or care. The order is then docketed and posted. Doctors licensed in Georgia have a published physician profile that includes medical education, training and board certification. If a licensee is issued a private or public order and agrees to it then the order is signed by the licensee then returned to the Boards office. He went on to complete his residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at the University of North Carolina Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in 1998. To serve the citizens of the State of Georgia, the public, and the justice system by investigating sudden, unexpected, or unexplained deaths throughout the state with integrity and credibility. Suspended License or Certificate: If a doctor or other health care provider's license has been suspended, the doctor or other health care provider has been ordered by the Medical Board to temporarily cease the practice of medicine in Georgia until given permission to do so by the Medical Board. "Adequate notice" and "adequate written notice" are not legal terms and will depend on the circumstances. Dr. Natasha GrandhiAssociate Medical Examiner. View our staff directory and contact information. She completed her anatomic and clinical pathology residency at East Carolina University in 2008. These procedures are considered the practice of medicine. the action is taken when there is a violation of the laws and rules governing practice. The Medical Board web site can tell you whether or not a doctor is licensed, has had public board orders and provides additional information, such as certain malpractice settlements or judgments, reported by the physician on the physician's profile. Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. The Georgia Composite Medical Board protects the health of Georgians through the proper licensing of physicians and enforcement of the Medical Practice Act. TheGeorgia Composite Medical Board(GCMB) is the licensing agency forphysicians, physician assistants, respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, auricular (ear) detoxification specialists, residency training permits, cosmetic laser practitioners, pain management clinics and medical geneticist. If health care consumers do not report substandard care or unprofessional conduct to the Medical Board, then the health care practitioner may continue to practice in the State of Georgia unencumbered. Dr. Reynolds then completed a one year fellowship in Forensic Pathology at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond, VA. Osteopathic manipulation is the movement of the bones and joints. The Medical Board makes no distinction between the two and both are issued the same type of medical license. Also shows any "public board orders", criminal offenses and disciplinary actions. Secretary Brad Raffensperger and his staff are honored to serve the citizens of Georgia. The Georgia Composite Medical Board (GCMB) is the licensing agency for physicians, physician assistants, respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, auricular (ear) detoxification specialists, residency training permits, cosmetic laser practitioners, pain management clinics and medical geneticist. Job Responsibilities In other cases, additional information is needed and a Board investigator is assigned to facilitate the case. COMPLAINTS: Is there a statutory limit on when I may file my complaint? Physicians should give the patient adequate notice and a reasonable amount of time to find another health care provider. Please do not edit or scratch out any information preprinted on these forms. 43-1-19(h)(2) and 43-34-37 state, "The results of all investigations initiated by the Board shall be reported solely to the Board, and the records of such investigations shall be kept for the Board . In addition to physicians, PAs can inject toxins and fillers with a Board approved job description and Additional Duty Request, and APRNs with a Board approved protocol agreement and Form C. RNs do not have prescriptive authority, but can inject with appropriate training and a written order from a physician. The Board makes its final determination about a case only when its members are satisfied, they have all the information they need to make a reasoned decision. the action is taken when there is a violation of the laws and rules governing practice. The Georgia Composite Medical Board ensures quality health care for all Georgians by licensing and monitoring physicians and other medical professionals. This page contains information for contacting the appropriate entity to provide a medical licensing board, hospital, managed care organization, or credentialing agency with a physician's licensing exam history. An official website of the State of Georgia. Which includes a review of the allegations in the complaint, the response from the licensee and the medical records. The Composite State Board of Medical Examiners is charged with the responsibility of regulating and disciplining doctors, physician's assistants, physician residents in training, acupuncturists, auricular detoxification specialists, perfusionists and respiratory care professionals. endstream
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