BEFORE THE
NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL BOARD

In re:

FINDINGS OF FACT,
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, AND
ORDER OF DISCIPLINE

Dean Harris Woodard, M.D.,



Respondent.

This matter was heard by the North Carolina Medical
Board (hereafter ?Board?) on October 21, 2004. Mary Boyce
Wells represented the Board, and Respondent, Dean Harris
Woodard, M.D., (hereafter ?Dr. Woodard"), did not appear.

Based upon the evidence presented and arguments of
counsel, the Board enters the following:

1. The Board is a body duly organized under the laws
of North Carolina and is the proper party to bring this
proceeding under the authority granted it in Article 1 of
Chapter 90 of the North Carolina General Statutes.

2. Dr. Woodard is a physician licensed by the Board on
March 14, 1990, license number 38868.

3. In June 2004, Dr. Woodard was properly served with
Notice of Charges and Allegations and Notice of Hearing
alleging that he violated North Carolina General Statute

by having had action taken against his license

by the Virginia Board of Medicine (hereafter ?Virginia
Board").

4. In June 2003, Dr. Woodard entered into a consent
order with the Virginia Board in which his license to
practice medicine in Virginia was indefinitely suspended
and he agreed not to petition for reinstatement of his
license for at least fifteen months from date of the entry
of the Consent Order. The Virginia Board found that he had
engaged in inappropriate sexual contact with at least two
patients.

Based upon the foregoing Findings of Fact, the Board
enters the following:

CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

 

l. The Board has jurisdiction over Dr. Woodard and the
subject matter.

2. The action of the Virginia Medical Board in
indefinitely suspending Dr. Woodard's license to practice
medicine as set forth above, constitutes having a license
to practice medicine or the authority to practice medicine
revoked, suspended, restricted, or acted against or having
a license to practice medicine denied by the licensing
authority of another jurisdiction within the meaning of NC
Gen Stat. and grounds exist under that section

of the North Carolina General Statutes for the Board to

annul, suspend, revoke or limit Dr. Woodard's license to
practice medicine and surgery issued by the Board or to
deny any application he might make in the future.
ORDER
1. The North Carolina medical license of Dr. Woodard
is hereby INDEFINITELY SUSPENDED.

1.05

This the 2 day of October 2004.

(-1.1
.v

Stephen M. Herring, M.D.

BEFORE THE
NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL BOARD
In re:

Dean Harris Woodard, MD, AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE

Respondent.

Mary B. Wells first being duly sworn, deposes and says as
follows:

1. As per N.C.G.S. 90?14.3, a copy of the Notice of
Charges and Allegations; Notice of Hearing in the above?
captioned contested case was sent to Respondent at 610 Hew Hope
Road, Staunton, VA. 24401, his last known address as shown by
the records of the Board, by certified mail on May 24, 2004.

2. On. or about June 2, 2004. the document referred to
above was returned to the North Carolina Medical Board with the
envelope marked Not Deliverable as Addressed, unable to Forward.

3. A true and accurate copy of the front and back of the

Mary B. Eells 

Sworn to and subscribed before me,

this 2m day of august 2004.




envelope is attached hereto.

Notary Public

{Seal}

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NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL BOARD

In re:
NOTICE OF CHARGES
AND 

Dean Harris Woodard, M.D. NOTICE OF HEARING



Respondent.

The North Carolina Medical Board (hereafter Board) has
preferred and does hereby prefer the following charges and
allegations:

l. The Board is a body duly organized under the laws
of North Carolina and is the proper party to bring this
proceeding under the authority granted it in Article 1 of
Chapter 90 of the North Carolina General Statutes.

2. Dean Harris Woodard, M.D., (hereafter Dr. Woodard}
is a physician first licensed by the Board on March 14,
1990, license number 38363.

3. During the times relevant herein, Dr. Woodard
practiced emergency medicine in the Staunton, Virginia
area.

FIRST CHARGE

4. Paragraphs one through three are re?alleged and

incorporated herein by reference.

5. On June 24, 2003. Dr. Woodard entered into a

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Consent Order with the Virginia Board of Medicine, wherein
his license was indefinitely suspended and he was precluded
from petitioning for reinstatement of his license for
fifteen months. (See Exhibit A)

9. The actions of the Virginia Board regarding Dr.
Woodard's license to practice medicine set forth above,
constitute having a license to practice :medicine or the
authority to practice medicine revoked, suspended,
restricted, or acted against or having a license to
practice medicine denied by the licensing authority of any
jurisdiction, within the meaning of N.C. Gen. Stat. 90-
14(a)(13) and grounds exist under this section of the North
Carolina General Statutes for the Board to annul, suspend,
revoke, or limit Dr. Woodard's license to practice medicine
issued by the Board or to deny any application he might

make in the future.

NOTICE TO DR. WOODARD

 

Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. sin-14.2, it is hereby
ordered that a hearing on the foregoing Notice of Charges
and Allegations will be held on October 20, 2004 at the
Board, 1203 Front Street Raleigh, North Carolina at 8:00am
or as soon thereafter as the Board may hear it. The
hearing will be held pursuant to N.C. Gen Stat. 1503?40,

41, and 42, and N.C. Gen. Stat. 55 90-14.2, 14.4, 14.5, and

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14.6. You may appear personally and through counsel, may
cross?examine witnesses and present evidence in your own
behalf.

You may, if you desire, file written answers to the
charges and complaints preferred against you within 30 days
after the service of this notice.

Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. it is
further ordered that the parties shall arrange a prehearing
conference at which they shall prepare and sign a
stipulation on prehearing conference. The prehearing
stipulation shall be submitted to the undersigned no later
than seven days prior to the hearing date.

The right to Zbe jpresent during the hearing' of this
case. including any such right conferred or implied by N.C.
Gen. Stat. shall be deemed waived by a party
or his counsel by voluntary absence from the Board's office
at a time when it is known that proceedings, including
deliberations, are being conducted, or are about to be
conducted. In such event, the proceedings, including
additional proceedings after the Board has retired to
deliberate, may go forward without waiting for the arrival

or return of counsel or a party.

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. 

This the (2 day of May 2004.

NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL BOARD


I 

Stephen M. Herring, M.D.
President

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VIRGINIA:

BEFORE THE BOARD OF MEDICINE

Il-

uv RE: DEAN H. WOODARD, MD.
License No: 0101-041539

CONSENT ORDER

On January 15, 2003, an Informal Conference Committee (?Cormnittee?) of the Virginia Board
of Medicine (?Board?) met with Dean Ii. Woodard, M.D., to inquire into allegations that he may
have been in violation of certain laws and regulations governing the practice of medicine in the
Commonwealth of Virginia, with respect to Patient A. After a thorough review of the evidence and
statements presented, the Committee made Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, and
recommended that the matter be referred to the Board to consider suspension or revocation of Dr.
Woodard?s license to practice medicine. Further, by letter dated March 21, 2003, the Board noticed
Dr. Woodard for an informal conference to inquire into allegations that he ma}:r have violated certain
laws governing the practice of medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with respect to Patient 
and/or Patient C. By letter dated May 14, 2003, the Board approved Dr. Woodard?s request to waive
the informal conference regarding Patient and Patient C, and proceed directly to a formal
administrative hearing.

in lieu of proceeding to this formal administrative hearing, regarding matters related to
Patients A, and C, the Board and Dr. Woodard, as evidenced by their signatures affixed below,
agree to enter into this Consent Order affecting the license of Dr. Woodard to practice medicine in
Virginia.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

The Board adopts the following findings in this matter:

 

 

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1. Dr. Woodard was issued license number 0101-04153?! by the Board to practice medicine
in the Commonwealth of Virginia on September 1, 1987. Said license will Expire on December 31,
2004, unless renewed or otherwise restricted.

2. Dr. Woodard violated Sections 54.1-2915.A (4) and (3), as further defined in Sections
54.1-2914A (8) and (11) of the Code, in that he exploited the vulnerabilities of Patient A, a 21-year-
old female who initially presented to him on or about September 9, 2002, in Staunton, Virginia,
where she was treated by him for pharyngitis bronchitis. Specifically:

a. During Patient A?s medical visit, Dr. Woodard discussed with Patient A her
difficulty in obtaining her General Education Development diploma because of poor
mathematics skills. Patient A had taken the test on three (3) previous occasions, without
passing. Dr. Woodard offered to tutor Patient A in mathematics, or have his son provide
tutoring services.

b. Dr. Woodard told Patient A about his wife and children, and disclosed that his
wife recently left him.

c. Dr. Woodard offered Patient A a job cleaning his house after learning that she
was three and one-half (3 1/2) months pregnant, unemployed, without health insurance and
lived with friends.

d. Before Patient A left Dr. Woodard?s office, Dr. Woodard gave her a slip of paper
containing his cellular telephone number, and asked her to call him if she was interested in
accepting his offers for tutoring or employment.

3. Dr. Woodard violated Section 54.1-2915.A (3), as further defined in Sections 54.1-

2914.A (8), (11), (13) and (14) of the Code, as defined in 18 VAC 85-20400 of the Boards General

 

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Regulations, in that after Patient A telephoned Dr. Woodard?s cellular telephone number on or about
the evening of September 9, 2002, to accept his offer, Dr. Woodard picked up Patient A at her home,
and proceeded to drive to Charlottesville, Virginia. Upon returning to Staunton, while parked in Dr.
Woodard?s automobile, Dr. Woodard engaged in sexual conduct with Patient A, concurrent with
and by virtue of the practitioner-patient relationship, which was intended for his sexual arousal and
gratification. On or about September 2002, Dr. Woodard sent Patient A a letter apologizing for
his ?assertive behavior,? and enclosing one hundred fifty dollars which he stated Patient A
could use to pay his son, or someone else, for tutoring. Also on or about September 11, 2002, an
adjustment was made to Patient A?s account at Dr. Woodard?s practice, in that the remaining balance
of thirty-nine dollars ($39.00) from Patient A?s office visit on or about September 9, 200?. was
deducted as a "General Write-Off." By Dr. Woodard?s own admission to the Committee on January
15, 2003, much of his conversation and examination of Patient A was flirtatious, for the purpose of
meeting the patient iater tor a sexual encounter. Dr. Woodard also stated to the Committee on
January 15, 2003, that during his physical examination of Patient A, he externally palpated Patient
A?s lower abdomen.

4. On or about September 16, 2002, Dr. Woodard was arrested on three felony counts in
the City of Staunton, Virginia, relating to his conduct with Patient A. Specifically, the warrants
Charged:

a. Violation of Section 182-612 of the Code: committing an act of [animate] object
sexual penetration with a person, not the spouse of the accused, against the complaining

witness's will, by force, threat or intimidation.

 

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b. Violation of Section 18.236] of the Code: carnally knowing by or with the
mouth. .
c. Violation of Section 182-61 of the Code: having sexual intercourse with a

person, not the spouse of the accused, against the complaining witness?s will, by force, threat

or intimidation.

5. Dr. Woodard violated Section S4.1-2915.A (3), as further defined in Sections 54.1?
(8), (11) and (14), in that by Agreement accepted by the Circuit Court of the City of
Staunton, Virginia, on April 15, 2003, Dr. Woodard agreed to the following dispositions of the three
felony counts relating to his conduct with Patient A:

a. The animate object penetration was reduced to misdemeanor sexual battery,
with a sentence of six (6) months in jail, suspended on the condition of probation for twelve
months, under the supervision of Blue Ridge Court Services. Dr. Woodard will obtain
counseling to be performed as recommended by the Board, for a period of twelve 
months. Dr. Woodard will voluntarily surrender his license to practice medicine for six (6)
months, to occur and run concurrently with any suspension ordered by the Board. If the
Board does not suspend Dr. Woodard's license for six (6) months, Dr. Woodard will still lose
his license for six (6) months, per the Plea Agreement.

b. Dr. Woodard waived the right to a speedy trial on the charge of sodomy, and it
will be continued for one (1) year. This matter will be dismissed without the necessity of
further appearance, it Dr. Woodard successfully completes his probation period of one (1)
year.

c. The rape charge was uel~pmssed

 

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6. Dr. Woodard violated Terms 2 and 4 of the Board?s Consent Order, entered November
6, 2002, which required that Dr. Woodard submit to a evaluation. Specifically, Dr.
Woodard failed to cooperate fully with the evaluator. On or about October 14, 2002, Dr. Woodard
did not accurately answer the evaluator?s questions concerning whether Dr. Woodard had any other
inappropriate patient contacts. On or about January 10, 2003, Dr. Woodard disclosed to the
evaluator that he had prior sexual contacts with two other patients. Dr. Woodard confirmed this
information to the Committee on January 15, 2003, and stated that one patient demanded one
hundred thousand dollars from him.

7. Dr. Woodard violated Sections (5) and (3), as further defined in Sections
Sail-2914.151 (8), (9) and of the Code, in that in his November 27, 2002 report, the evaluator?s Axis
diagnosis of Dr. Woodard was personality disorder, mixed with narcissistic and obsessive
compulsive features. Based on this diagnosis, the evaluator concluded Dr. Woodard would benefit
from ongoing of at least one hour per week for a minimum of one year. In the
evaluator's January 14, 2003 letter in response to the additional information received on or about
January 10, 2003, the evaiuator indicated that Dr. Woodard continued to have very limited insight
into his behavior and minimized the inappropriate and unacceptable nature of this behavior. During
an interview with an Investigator for the Department of Health Professions ("Investigator"), on or
about Januaryr 28, 2003, the evaluator stated that he deems Dr. Woodard at higher risk for repeated
inappropriate actions with patients because Dr. Woodard was not honest during his initial
evaluation; Dr. Woodard has shown a pattern of sexual relationships with patients with the
revelation that there were two other such sExual relationships prior to the September 2002 situation;

and Dr. Woodard has ?very limited insight" regarding the inappropriateness of his actions.

 

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8. Dr. Woodard violated Sections 54.1-2915.A (4) and (3), as further defined in Sections
54.L2914.A (8), (11), and.(14) [fanned]; Sections 54.1-2914A (10), (13), (15) and of the Code, as
defined in 18 VAC 85?20-100 of the Board's General Regulations, in that in or about 1996, Dr.
Woodard engaged in sexual contact with Patient B, concurrent with and by virtue of the practitioner-
patient relationship, which was intended for Dr. Woodard?s sexual arousal and gratification.

9. Dr. Woodard violated Sections (4) and as further defined in Sections
54.1-2914.A (8), (11), (13} and (14) [formerly Sections (15) and of the Code, as
defined in 18 VAC 85-20-100 of the Board?s General Regulations, in that in or about july 1996, Dr.
Woodard engaged in sexual contact with Patient C, concurrent with and by virtue of the practitioner-
patient relationship, which was intended for Dr. Woodard?s sexual arousal and gratification.
Specifically, in or about July 19%, while on a "date" with Patient C, Dr. Woodard engaged in sexual
contact with Patient and gave her an injection, obtained from his practice, upon Patient C's
complaint of a migraine headache. Dr. Woodard did not document this injection in Patient C's
medical record or his practice?s narcotics log until on or about July 25, 19%, approximately two
weeks later.

CONSENT

1, Dean H. Woodard, M.D., by affixing my signature hereto, acknowledge that:

have been advised specifically to seek the advice of counsel prior to signing this
document, and am rcpresented by Stephen W. Bricker, Esquire;

2. I am fully aware that without my consent, no legal action can be taken against me,
except pursuant to the Virginia Administrative Process Act, 2.24000 A meg. of the Code of

Virginia;

 

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3. I have the following rights, among others:
a. the right to a formal fact-finding hearing before the Board;
h. the right to representation by counsel; and
c. the right to cross-examine witnesses against me,-
4. waive all rights to a formal hearing;
5. i admit the truth of the above Findings of Fact;
6. I agree not to petition for reinstatement of my license for fifteen months from entry

of this Consent Order. I further agree that any such petition for reinstatement will include
comprehensive and evaluations. Such evaluations will state that I am safe
to resume the practice of medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia. i understand that providing
comprehensive and evaluations to the Board does not guarantee that my
license will be reinstated;

7. i understand that should i be convicted of the felony sodomy charge and/ or the felony
rape charge, the Board may immediately revoke my license to practice medicine in the

Commonwealth, without a hearing, in accordance with Section 541-2917 of the Code;

8. Further, within five (5) days-of entry of this Consent Order, I will:
a. return my current license to the Board office;
b. update my Virginia Practitioner Profile regarding my primary practice

address and any other appropriate section, with the exception of the Virginia Notices and

Orders section;

c. surrender my Drug Enforcement Administration certificate and DEA

222 Schedule II order forms to the DEA and provide a copy of the surrender notification to

 

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the Board;

cl. submit written notification to any and all drug wholesalers or pharmacies that
have ordered from or had an account with for the past 5 years, that have surrendered my
license and request that my account he closed; and

e. properly dispose of all Schedule ll-VI controlled Substances, including
physician?s samples, remaining in my practice; and

9. consent to the following Order affecting my license to practice medicine in the
Commonwealth of Virginia.

ORDER

WHEREFORE, based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, and with
the consent of the licensee, it is hereby ORDERED that the license of Dean H. Woodard, M.D., is
INDEFINETELY SUSPENDED. Dr. Woodard shall not petition the Board for reinstatement of his
medical license for at least fifteen (15) months from entry of this Consent Order. Should Dr.
Woodard seek reinstatement of his license, he shall be noticed to appear before the Board, in
accordance with the Administrative Process Act. As petitioner, Dr. Woodard has the burden of
proving his competency and fitness to resume the safe practice of medicine in the Commonwealth
of Virginia.

Pursuant to Section 541-2920 of the Code, upon entry of this Consent Order, Dr. Woodard
shall forthwith give notice, by certified mail, of the suspension of his license to practice medicine to
all patients to whom he is currently providing services. A copy of this notice shall be provided to
the Board when sent to patients. Dr. Woodard shall cooperate with other practitioners to ensure

continuation of treatment in conformity with the wishes of the patient. Dr. Woodard shall also

 

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notify any hospitals or other facilities where he is currently granted privileges, and any health
insurance companies, health insurance administrators or health maintenance organization
currently reimbursing him for any of the healing arts.

Upon entry of this Consent Order, the license of Dean l-l. Woodard, M.D., will be recorded
as suspended and no longer current. Consistent with the terms of this Consent Order, in the event
Dr. Woodard seeks reinstatement of his license, he shall be responsible for any fees that may be
required for the reinstatement of his license prior to the isSuance of his license to resume practice.

Violation of this Consent Order shall constitute grounds for the revocation of the license of Dr.
Woodard. In the event Dr. Woodard violates any of the terms and conditions of this Consent Order,
a Formal administrative hearing shall be convened to determine whether his license shall be revoked.

Pursuant to Section 2.24023 of the Code, the signed original of this Consent Order shall
remain in the custody of the Department of Health Professions as a public record and shall-be made
available for public inspection and copyingr upon request.

FOR THE BOARD:
William L. Harp, MD. 

Executive Director
Virginia Board of Medicine



ENTERED 

 

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SEEN AND AGREED TO:

DEAN H. WOODARD, MD.

 

VIRGINIA
OF  TO WIT:

Subscribed and swo 'n to before the undersigned Notary Public, in and for the Commonweal?l of
Virgil?a,atlarge, this 2 day of ,2003,by Dean H. Woodard, MD.


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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA

0- Department of Health Professions WT?ET-?Eggf?a?fg?vg?uo?
mm? 6503 West Broad Street, 5th Ftoor FAX (8041 552:9943

May 23, 2003

Dean H. Woodard, MD.
7?16 Selma Boulevard CERTIFIED MAIL
Stau nton, Virginia 24401 7160 3901 9844 7520 6482

License No: 0101-041539

Dear Dr. Woodard:

By letter dated May 2, 2003, you were notified that a formal hearing would be held on lune
7, 2003, in Richmond, Virginia. This letter is official notification that there has been a change in
the date and time of the hearing. Upon agreement by your counsel, Mr. Bricker, the hearing will
now be held on Friday June 6, 2003, at 11:15 arm, at the Department of Health Professions, 6603
West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia. Your presence is required thirty (30} minutes in advance
of the appointed time.

Should you have further questions, please contact this office at (804) 662-7009.

Sincerely,

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William L. Harp, MD.

Executive Director
Virginia Board of Medicine

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cc: Harry C. Beaver, M.D., Presrdent, Virginia Board of Medicine
Robert Nebil-Ler, Director, Department of Health Professions
James Schliessmann, Assistant Attorney General FACSIMILE - 304-35308]
Stephen W. Bricker, Esquire (BY FACSIMILE - 304-649-3330}
Lori Pound, Senior Adjudication Analyst
Renee Disson, Discipline Case Manager, Board of Medicine
Martha W, Miller, Senior investigator 



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Direcmr 6603 West Broad Street. 5th Floor   
Richmond. Virginia 23230-1712 TDD (804) 6627197
March 3, 2005
Dean Harris Woodard, MD. UPS OVERNIGHT
8499? Euclid Avenue

Manassas Park, Virginia 20111
RE: License No.: 0101-041539
Dear Dr. Woodard

This letter is official notification that an informal conference of the Virginia Board of
Medicine ("Board") will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at 1:45 at the offices of
the Department of Health Professions, 6603 W. Broad Street, 5th Floor, Richmond, Virginia.
The conference will be conducted pursuant to Sections 22-4019 and 2.2-4021 of
the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended 

Based upon your written communication dated March 2, 2005, you have agreed to
waive thirty (30) days notice prior to the scheduled hearing, as required by Section 54.1-2920
of the Code.

A Special Conference Committee ("Committee") will consider your Petition for
Reinstatement of your license to practice medicine and surgery in the Commonwealth of
Virginia, which was suspended by Consent Order of the Board, entered June 4, 2003
("Board?s Order?), and will inquire into allegations that you may have violated certain laws
and regulations governing the practice of medicine and surgery in Virginia. Specifically:

1. You may have violated Section [formerly Section as
further defined in Sections (11) and (13), Section 541-2903 and 18 VAC 85-20?
30 of the Board's General Regulations, in that from in or about August 2003, through on or
about July 31, 2004, you published, or caused to be published, a website for Patient Care Plus
Walk-In Clinic, Staunton, Virginia, that indicated you were the Medical Director and only
physician in the practice, at a time when your license to practice medicine and surgery in the
Commonwealth of Virginia was suspended. Further, you failed to disclose the complete


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March 3, 2005
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name of the specialty board which conferred the "board certification" in emergency
medicine.

2. You may have violated Section 54.1?29101 and Section [formerly
Section as further defined in Section of the Code, and Part
VII, ?Practitioner Profile System? (18 VAC 85-20-290 et seq.) of the Board?s General
Regulations, in that you did not provide, upon request, information regarding a paid medical
malpractice claim on or about May 10, 1995, in Mineral County, West Virginia.

After consideration of all information, the Committee may:
1. deny the request for reinstatement of the license;
2 reinstate the license;
3. place you on probation with such terms it deems apprOpriate;
4. reprimand you; and/ or
5 impose a monetary penalty pursuant to Section 54.1-2401 of the Code.

Further, the Committee may refer this matter for a formal administrative proceeding
when it has failed to dispose of a case by consent pursuant to Section 2.2-4019 of the Code.

You have the right to information that will be relied upon by the Committee in
making a decision. Therefore, I enclose a copy of the documents that will be distributed to
the Committee for its consideration when discussing your petition for reinstatement and the
allegations with you and when deliberating upon your case. These documents are enclosed
o_nly with the original notice sent by overnight mail. These materials have been provided this
date to your counsel, Stephen W. Bricker, Esquire.

To facilitate this proceeding, you must submit eight (8) copies of any documents you
wish for the Committee to consider to Renee S. Dixson, Discipline Case Manager, Virginia
Board of Medicine, 6603 West Broad Street, 5th Floor, Richmond, Virginia 23230?1712, by
March 17, 2005. Your documents may not be submitted by facsimile or e-mail. Should you
or Adjudication Specialist Lori L. Pound wish to submit any documents for the Committee's
consideration after March 17, 2005, such documents shall be considered My upon a ruling
by the Chair of the Committee that good cause has been shown for late submission.

A request to continue this proceeding must state in detail the reason for the request
and must establish good cause. Such request must be made, in writing, to me at the address
listed on this letter and must be received by 12:00 noon on March 14, 2005. Only one such
motion will be considered. Absent exigent circumstances, such as personal or family illness,
a request for a continuance after March 14, 2005, will not be considered

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March 3, 2005
Page 3 of 3

Relevant sections of the Administrative Process Act, which govern proceedings of this
nature, as well as laws relating to the practice of medicine and other healing arts in Virginia
cited in this notice can be found on the Internet at To access this
information, please click on the Code of Virginia for statutes and Virginia Administrative Code
for regulations.

 

Please advise the Board, in writing, of your intention to be present. Should you fail to
appear at the informal conference, the Board may proceed to a formal administrative hearing
in order to impose sanctions.

If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Lori L. Pound,
Adjudication Specialist, at (804) 662-7084.

Sincerely,

 

William L. Harp, M.D.
Executive Director
Virginia Board of Medicine



Enclosures:
Informal Conference Package
Map

cc: Thomas B. Leecost, D.P.M., President, Virginia Board of Medicine
Robert A. Nebiker, Director, Department of Health Professions
Renee S. Dixson, Discipline Case Manager, Board of Medicine
Kathleen R. Nosbisch, Deputy Executive Director, Practitioner Information
Lori L. Pound, Adjudication Specialist
Stephen W. Bricker, Esquire enclosures]
Pamela Kincheloe, Senior Investigator [99228]

 

Sim?? Whit'ey Rya's Department of Health Professions WWf?th-Vlrginia-QW
'rec or 6603 West Broad Street, 5th Floor (804) 662 990?

. . . . FAX (804) 662 9943
Richmond, Virginia 23230?1712 TDD (804) 662 7197

March 26, 2007

Dean Harris Woodard, MD. UPS OVERNIGHT
8013 Towering Oak Way 1Z 236 087 22 1006 1184
Manassas, Virginia 20111

RE: License No.: 0101-041539
Dear Dr. Woodard:

This letter is official notification that an informal conference of the Virginia Board of
Medicine ("Board") will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at 4:00 at the Holiday
Inn Select, 2801 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia. The conference will be conducted
pursuant to Sections 22-4019 and 2.2-4021 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as
amended By notification to the Board by email on March 23, 2007, you agreed,
through counsel, Stephen Bricker, Esquire, to waive a thirty-day notice of this informal
conference scheduled for April 10, 2007.

A Special Conference Committee ("Committee") will review your compliance with
the terms and conditions imposed upon your license to practice medicine in Virginia, as
set forth in an Order of the Board entered April 4, 2005 ("Board?s Order?), including a
review of records obtained to determine compliance with the chaperone requirements of
Term 3 of the Board?s Order, and with the supervisory requirements of Term 2 of the
Board?s Order.

After consideration of all information, the Committee may:

Continue you on probation with such terms it deems appropriate.
Reprimand you;

Modify a previous Order; and

Impose a monetary penalty pursuant to Section 54.1-2401 of the Code.



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March 26, 2007
Page 2 of 3

Further, the Committee may refer this matter for a formal administrative
proceeding when it has failed to dispose of a case by consent pursuant to Section 22-4019
of the Code.

You have the right to information that will be relied upon by the Committee in
making a decision. Therefore, I enclose a copy of the documents that will be distributed to
the Committee for its consideration when discussing the matter with you and when
deliberating upon your case. These documents are enclosed with the original notice
sent by UPS Overnight mail. These materials have also been provided this date to your
counsel, Stephen W. Bricker, Esquire.

To facilitate this proceeding, you must submit eight (8) copies of any documents
you wish for the Committee to consider to Renee S. Dixson, Discipline Case Manager,
Virginia Board of Medicine, 6603 West Broad Street, 5th Floor, Richmond, Virginia 23230-
1717, by April 4, 2007. Your documents may not be submitted by facsimile or e-mail.
Should you or Adjudication Specialist Virginia Scher wish to submit any documents for
the Committee?s consideration after April 4, 2007, such documents shall be considered
?y upon a ruling by the Chair of the Committee that good cause has been shown for late
submission.

A request to continue this proceeding must state in detail the reason for the request
and must establish good cause. Such request must be made, in writing, to me at the
address listed on this letter and must be received by April 5, 2007. Only one such motion
will be considered. Absent exigent circumstances, such as personal or family illness, a
request for a continuance after April 5, 2007, will not be considered

Relevant sections of the Administrative Process Act, which govern proceedings of
this nature, as well as laws relating to the practice of medicine and other healing arts in
Virginia cited in this notice can be found on the Internet at To
access this information, please click on the Code of Virginia for statutes and Virginia
Administrative Code for regulations.

In its deliberations, the Committee may utilize the Sanction Reference Points
System, as contained in the Sanction Reference Manual. The manual, which is a guidance
document of the Board, may be accessed at You
may request a paper copy from the Board office by calling (804) 662-7009.

Please advise the Board, in writing, of your intention to be present. Should you fail
to appear at the informal conference, the Board may proceed to a formal administrative
hearing in order to impose sanctions.

Notice of Informal Conference - Dean Harris Woodard, M.D.
March 26, 2007
Page 3 of 3

If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Virginia Scher,
Adjudication Specialist, at (804) 662- 7593.

Sincerely,



William L. Hall M.D.
Executive Director
Virginia Board of Medicine




Enclosures:
Informal Conference Package
Map

cc: Malcolm L. Cothran, Jr., President, Virginia Board of Medicine
Robert A. Nebiker, Director, Department of Health Professions
Rene? S. Dixson, Discipline Case Manager, Board of Medicine
Virginia A. Scher, Adjudication Specialist, APD
Lorraine McGehee, Deputy Director, APD
Stephen W. Bricker, Esquire [w/enclosures/ UPS {12 236 087 22 1006 1193}
Marta J. Ishmael, Inspector [108245]
Ann Tiller, Compliance Manager [108245]

 

COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA

Robert A. Nebiker

 

Director Department of Health Professions 
6603 West Broad Street, 5th Floor TEL (804) 662-9900
Richmond, Virginia 23230-1712 FAX (804) 662-9943
TDD (304) 662-7197
May 2, 2003
Dean H. Woodard, MD. CERTIFIED MAIL
716 Selma Boulevard 7160 3901 9844 7522 1249

Staunton, Virginia 24401
RE: - License No.: 0101?041539

Dear Dr. Woodard:

In accordance with Sections 54.1-105, 54.1-110, 54.1-2400, 54.1-2919, 22?4020 and 2.2-
4021 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended you are hereby given notice that
the Virginia Board of Medicine (?Board?) will convene a formal administrative hearing to
receive and act upon evidence that you may have violated certain laws and regulations

governing the practice of medicine in Virginia, with respect to Patient A, as set forth in the
attached Statement of Particulars.

Furthermore, by letter dated March 21, 2003, the Board noticed you for an informal
conference, which will convene on May 14, 2003, to inquire into allegations that you may
have violated certain laws and regulations governing the practice of medicine in Virginia,
with respect to Patients and/ or and certain other matters. Should this informal
conference result in a determination that suspension or revocation of your license is justified,
such information shall be presented at this formal administrative hearing. A copy of the
Notice of Informal Conference dated March 21, 2003, is included in Commonwealth's
Exhibit and hereby incorporated into this notice.

The formal administrative hearing will be held in accordance with the provisions of
Sections and 2.24024.F of the Code, before a panel of the Board, with a
member of the Board presiding. You have been scheduled to appear before the Board on
Saturday, June 7, 2003, at 9:15 a.rn., in the offices of the Department of Health
Professions, 6603 West Broad Street, 5th Floor, Richmond, Virginia. A map is enclosed
for your convenience. Your presence is required thirty (30) minutes in advance of the
appointed time. Please report to the 5th floor receptionist, who will direct you to a

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May 2, 2003
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waiting room. Please be seated in the waiting room and you will be called when the Board
is ready to meet with you.

You have the following rights, among others: to appear in person or by legal
counsel; to present factual data, argument or proof in connection with your proceeding;
and to have notice of any contrary fact basis or information in the possession of the Board.
Should you wish to subpoena witnesses, requests for subpoenas must be made, in writing,
in accordance with the enclosed Instructions for Requesting Subpoenas.

Please carefully read the following paragraphs, which contain date?sensitive
and important information regarding this proceeding.

EXHIBITS

You have the right to the information that will be used by the Board in reaching a
decision regarding this matter; therefore, I enclose the Commonwealth?s exhibits. By copy
of this letter, these materials are being provided to your counsel, Stephen W. Bricker,
Esquire. Please note that these documents are enclosed ?y with the original notice sent by
certi?ed mail and must be claimed at the post office. If you have any questions or
objections regarding the content of this package, you must contact Assistant Attorney
General James E. Schliessmann at (804) 786-6569. Should you wish to file any objections to
the Commonwealth's evidence, you must file your objections in writing, addressed to me
at the Board office, no later than 12 Noon on May 12, 2003. If you have not filed any
objections by May 12, 2003, the exhibits will be distributed to the Board members for their
review prior to your hearing, and will be considered by the Board as evidence when it
deliberates upon your case. If you do file objections, the Commonwealth has until 12
Noon on May 15, 2003, to file a response to the objections, in writing and addressed to me
at the Board office. The chairperson of the proceeding will rule on the motion.

EXHIBITS

Further, should you wish for the Board to consider additional information relative
to this proceeding, you must submit fifteen (15) copies of any such documents to Renee S.
Dixson, Discipline Case Manager, Virginia Board of Medicine, 6603 West Broad Street, 5th
Floor, Richmond, Virginia 23230-1712, by 12 Noon on May 14, 2003. You may not submit
your documents by facsimile or by e-mail. The Commonwealth must file any objections to
your submissions in writing, addressed to me at the,Board office, no later than 12 Noon on
May 19, 2003. If no objections have been receivedby May 19, 2003, the information will
be distributed to the Board members for their review, and will be considered by the Board
as evidence when it deliberates upon your case. If the Commonwealth raises objections,
you have until 12 Noon on May 21, 2003, to file your response to the objections, in writing
and addressed to me at the Board office. The chairperson of the proceeding will rule on
the motion.

Notice of Formal Hearing - Dean H. Woodard, MD.
May 2, 2006
Page 3

OTHER PRE-HEARIN MOTIONS 
If you or Assistant Attorney General James E. Schliessmann wish to make any pre-
hearing motions regarding matters other than the exhibits, including offers of settlement,
each of you is directed to file motions, in writing, addressed to me at the Board office by 12
Noon on May 14, 2003. Responses to motions filed must be submitted by 12 Noon on
May 19, 2003. The chairperson of the proceeding will rule on the motion.

REQUEST FOR A CONTINUAN CE
Absent exigent circumstances, such as personal or family illness, a request for a
continuance after 12 Noon on May 14, 2003 will not be considered.

Relevant sections of the Administrative Process Act, which govern proceedings of
this nature, as well as laws relating to the practice of medicine and other healing arts in
Virginia cited in this notice can be found at To access this
information, please click on Code of Virginia for laws and Virginia Administrative Code for
regulations.

Please indicate, by letter to this office, your intention to be present.

Sincerely,



William L. Harp, MD.
Executive Director
Virginia Board of Medicine

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Enclosures:
Commonwealth's Exhibits 1-4
Statement of Particulars
Attachment I
Instructions for Requesting Subpoenas
Map

cc: Harry C. Beaver, MD, President. Virginia Board of Medicine
Robert A. Nebiker, Director, Department of Health Professions
Renee S. Dixson, Discipline Case Manager
James E. Schliessma'nn, Assistant Attorney General [Iv/enclosures]
Lori L. Pound, Senior Adjudication Analyst
Stephen W. Bricker, Esquire [to/enclosures]
Martha W. Miller, Senior Investigator (87738, 89071)

VIRGINIA:

IN RE:

BEFORE THE BOARD OF MEDICINE

DEAN H. WOODARD, MD.
License No.: 0101-041539

STATEMENT OF PARTICULARS
The Virginia Board of Medicine (?Board?) alleges that:

1. Dr. Woodard may have violated Section (3), as further defined in

Sections 54.1-2914.A (8) and (11) [formerly Sections (10) and of the Code of Virginia

(1950),

as amended in that he exploited the vulnerabilities of Patient A, a 21 year-old

female who initially presented to him on or about September 9, 2002, in Staunton, Virginia, where

she was treated by Dr. Woodard for pharyngitis/ bronchitis. Specifically:

a. During Patient A's medical visit, Dr. Woodard discussed with Patient A her
difficulty in obtaining her General Education Development diploma, because of poor
mathematics skills. Patient A had taken the test on three (3) previous occasions, without
passing. Dr. Woodard offered to tutor Patient A in mathematics, or have his son provide
tutoring services.

b. Dr. Woodard told Patient A about his wife and children, and disclosed that
his wife recently left him.

c. Dr. Woodard offered Patient A a job cleaning his house after learning that she
was three and one-half (31/2) months pregnant, unemployed, without health insurance and
lived with friends.

d. While in the of?ce, Dr. Woodard told Patient A how pretty she was and

?irted with her.

Statement of Particulars - Dean H. Woodard, MD.
May 2, 2003
Page 2

e. Before Patient A left Dr. Woodard?s office, he gave her a slip of paper
containing his cellular telephone number, and asked her to call him if she was interested in
accepting his offers for tutoring or employment.

2. Dr. Woodard may have violated Section 54.1-2915.A (3), as further defined in
Sections 54.1-2914.A (8), (11), (13) and (14) [/brmerly Sections 54.1-2914.A (10), (13), (15) and of
the Code, as defined in and 18 VAC 85-20?100 of the Board's General Regulations, in that after
Patient A telephoned Dr. Woodard's cellular telephone number on or about the evening of
September 9, 2002, to accept his offer for tutoring, Dr. Woodard picked up Patient A at her home
and proceeded to drive to Charlottesville, Virginia. Upon returning to Staunton, while parked in
Dr. Woodard's automobile, Dr. Woodard engaged in sexual contact with Patient A, concurrent
with and by virtue of the practitioner-patient relationship, which was intended for Dr. Woodard?s
sexual arousal and gratification. On or about September 11, 2002, Dr. Woodard sent Patient A a
letter, apologizing for his "assertive behavior,? and enclosing one hundred fifty dollars 
which he stated Patient A conld use to pay his son, or someone else, for tutoring. Also on or about
September 11, 2002, an adjustment was made to Patient A?s account at Dr. Woodard's practice, in
that the remaining balance of thirty-nine dollars ($39.00) from Patient A?s office visit on or about
September 9, 2002 was deducted as ?General Write-Off.?

3. On or about September 16, 2002, Dr. Woodard was arrested on three felony-counts
in the City of Staunton, Virginia, relating to his conduct with Patient A. Specifically, the warrants

charged:

Statement of Particulars - Dean H. Woodard, MD.
May 2, 2003
Page 3

a. Violation of Section 18.2-67.2 of the Code: committing an act of [animate]
object sexual penetration with a person, not the spouse of the accused, against the
complaining witness?s will, by force, threat or intimidation.

b. Violation of Section 182-361 of the Code: carnally knowing by or with the
mouth.

c. Violation of Section 182-61 of the Code: having sexual intercourse with a
person, not the spouse of the accused, against the complaining witness's will, by force,
threat or intimidation.

4. Dr. Woodard may have violated Section 54.1-2915.A (3), as further defined in
Sections (8), (11) and (14) [formerly Sections 54.1-2914.A (10), (13) and in that by
Plea Agreement accepted by the Circuit Court of the City of Staunton, Virginia, on April 15, 2003,
Dr. Woodard agreed to the following dispositions of the three felony counts relating to his
conduct with Patient A:

a. The animate object penetration was reduced to sexual battery, with a
sentence of six (6) months in jail, suspended on the condition of probation for twelve (12)
months, under the supervision of Blue Ridge Court Services. Dr. Woodard will obtain
counseling to be performed as recommended by the Board, for a period of twelve (12)
months. Dr. Woodard will voluntarily surrender his license to practice medicine for-six (6)
months, to occur and run concurrently with any suspension ordered by the Board. If the
Board does not suspend Dr. Woodard?s license for six (6) months, Dr. Woodard will still

lose his license for six (6) months, per the Plea Agreement.

Statement of Particulars - Dean H. Woodard, M.D.
Page 4

b. Dr. Woodard waived the right to a speedy trial on the charge of sodomy, and it
will be continued for one (1) year. This matter will be dismissed without the necessity of
further appearance, if Dr. Woodard successfully completes his probation period of one (1)
year.

c. The rape charge was nol-prossed.

5. By letter dated March 21, 2003, the Board noticed Dr. Woodard for an informal
conference, which will convene on May 14, 2003, to inquire into allegations that he may have
violated certain laws and regulations governing the practice of medicine in Virginia, with re5pect to
Patients and/ or and certain other matters. Should this informal conference result in a
determination that suspension or revocation of your license is justified, Allegations 1 3 contained in
the Notice of Informal Conference, dated March 21, 2003, are hereby incorporated into this Statement
of Particulars and attached hereto as Commonwealth?s Exhibit 1b. Further, the package entitled
"Information Regarding Dean H. Woodard, M.D., for Review by the Informal Conference
Committee," included with the letter dated March 21, 2003, is hereby attached as Commonwealth's
Exhibit 2.

In order to protect the privacy of the patients mentioned above, they have been referred to
by letter only. Please see Attachment I for the identity of Patients A - C.

FOR THE BOARD



?William L. Harp, MD.
Executive Director
Virginia Board of Medicine

DATE: 5- 3-0.3

 

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COMMONWEALTH of yinorNrA

 

Dianne L. ReynoidswCane, MD. Department ofHeaZrh Professions 
Director Perimeter Center TEL (804) 3614400
9950 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 FAX (804) 52?? 4475
Henrico, Virginia 23233-1483 
July 27, 2010
Dean Harris Woodard, MD. CERTIFIED MAIL
8029 Towering Oak Way .7160 3901 9848 6294 

Manassas, Virginia 20111
RE: License No: 0101?041539

Dear Dr. Woodard:

This letter is official notification that an informal conference of the Virginia Board of
Medicine (?Board?) will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at 11:15 a.n1., at the
Department of Health Professions, Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, 2m1 Floor,
Henrico, Virginia. The conference will be conducted pursuant to Sections 2.2?
4019, and 22?4021 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended 

A'Special Conference Committee (?Committee?) will inquire into allegations that you
may have violated certain laws governing the practice of medicine and surgery in Virginia.

Specifically:

1. You may have violated Sections (13) and (16) of the Code in
your treatment of Patient A. Specifically, from approximately April 11, 2007 to Iuly 2009, you
prescribed opioids to Patient A on a continuous basis for complaints of pain; however:

a. you initiated treatment of pain with opioids without taking a complete
medical and substance abuse history and without performing a complete physical

examination,

b. you failed, on severalof Patient A?s office visits, to record the specific
complaint of pain you were treating; 

c. you failed to perform adequate physical examinations; and 

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Notice of Informal Conference Dean Harris Woodard, M.D.
July 27, 2010
Page 2

you failed to adequately monitor the patient?s narcotics use, including
failure to address urine drug screens taken on October 24, 2008 and November 30,
2008 that Were positive for amphetamines only. -

2. You may have violated Sections (13) and (16) of the Code in
your treatment of Patient B. Specifically, beginning on or about December 2, 2007, you
prescribed opioids to Patient on a continuous basis for complaints of pain; however:

a. you initiated treatment of chronic lower back pain with-opioids without
taking a complete medical and substance abuse history and without performing a
complete physical examination; -

b. you failed, during the course of treatment, to perform adequate physical
examinations; and 

c. I you failed to properly monitor Patient B?s use and possible abuse of
narcotics, including failure to address prescription monitoring reports that showed
that the patient was receiving narcotics from multiple prescribers and pharmacies, as
well as receiving prescriptions for Suboxone from another physician since January

2009.

3. You may have violated Sections (18) and (16) of the Code in
your treatment of Patient C. Speci?cally, beginning on or about June 26, 2008, you prescribed
opioids to Patient on a continuous basis for complaints of pain; however, you failed to
properly monitor the patients use and possible abuse of narcotics, and you were notaware
that the patient was receiving narcotics from multiple-prescribers and pharmacies while

being treated by you.

4. I You may have violated Sections (13) and  of the Code in
your treatment of Patient D. Specifically, beginning on or about May 11, 2008, you
prescribed opioids to Patient on a continuous basis for complaints of pain; however:

a. you initiated treatment of chronic neck pain with'opioids without taking
a complete medical and substance abuse history and without performing a complete
physical examination;

b. you failed to properly monitor the patients use and possible abuse of
narcotics, and were not aware that the patient was receiving narcotics from other
prescribers until January 2009;

you failed to refer Patient for persistent complaints of numbness in
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July 27, 2010 
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d. on or about December 27, 2008, you prescribed Suboxone and
Roxicodone withoutdocumenting your rationale for that combination of medications.

5. You may have violated Sections (13) and (16) of the Code in
your treatment of Patient E. Specifically, on or about October 3, 2008, Patient presented to
you with ankle pain status post surgery for fracture on September 19, 2008. You failed to
take a complete history, failed to perform a complete physical examination and, despite the
fact that the patient repOrted he was on pain medication, you failed to determine the 
medication or dosage. You prescribed a high dosage of narcotic, specifically, oxycodone
30mg immediate Release #60. Patient died the following day as a result of multiple
prescription medications toxicity, including oxycodone. 

6. You may have violated Sections and (16) of the Code in.
your treatment of Patient F. Specifically, from approximately December 2007 to October
2008, you prescribed opioids to Patient for complaints of pain; however:

a. you initiated treatment of pain with opioids without taking a complete
medical and substance abuse history and without performing a complete physical
examination;

b. you failed on subsequent office visits to perform adequate physical
examinations; and

c. you failed to adequately monitor. the patient?s narcotics use.
Please see Attachment 1 for the name of the patients. referenced above.
After consideration of all information, the Committee may:

Exonerate you 
Place you on probation with such terms it deems appropriate;

Reprirnand you; and 
Impose a monetary penalty pursuant-to Section 541?2401 of the Code.



Further, the Committee may refer this matter for a formal administrative proceeding
when it has failed to dispose of a case by consent pursuant to Sect-ion 22?4019 of the Code.

You have the right to information that will be relied upon by the Committee in I
making a decision. Therefore, I enclose a copy of the documents that will be distributed to 
the Committee for its consideration when discussing the allegations with you and when
deliberating upon your case. These documents are enclosed ?y with the original notice
sent by certified mail, and must be claimed at the post office. Further, if you retain counsel, it
is your responsibility to provide the enclosed materials to your attorney. -

 

 

 

Notice of Informal Conference Dean Harris Woodard, 
July 27, 2010
Page 4

To facilitate this proceeding, you must submit eight (8) copies of any documents you
wish for the Committee to consider to Renee S. Dixson, Discipline Case Manager, Virginia
Board of Medicine, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, Virginia, 23233, by September
6, 2010. Your documents may not be submitted. by facsimile or e?mail._ Should you or
Adjudication Specialist Virginia Scher Wish to submit any documents for the Committee?s
consideration after September 6, 2010, such documents shall be considered M. upon a

ruling by the Chair of the Committee that good cause has been shown for late submission.

You may be represented by an attorney at the informal conference. it you obtain
counsel, you should do so as soon as possible, because absent good cause to support a request
for a continuance, the informal conference Will be held on S_eptember 22, 2010. A request to
continue this proceeding must state in detail the reason for the request and must establish
good cause. Such request must be made,-in writing, to me at the address listed on this letter
and must be received by August 11, 2010. Only one such motion will be considered. Absent
exigent circumstances, such as personal or family illness, a request for a continuance after
August '11, 2010, will not be considered. 

Relevant sections of the Administrative Process Act, which govern proceedings of this
nature, as well as laws relating to the practice of medicine and other healing arts in Virginia
cited in this notice can be found on the Internet at To access this
information, please click on the Code of Virginia for statutes and Virginia Administrative Code

for regulations.

In its deliberations, the Committee may utilize the Sanction Reference Points System,
as contained in the Sanction Reference Manual. The manual, which is a "guidance 'document
of the Board, may be accessed at You may request a
paper copy from the Board office by calling (804-) 367?4513.

Please adviSe the Board, in writing, of your intention to be present. Should you fail to
appear at the informal conference, the Board may proceed to a formal administrative hearing

in order to impose sanctions.

If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Adjudication Specialist
Virginia Scher, at (804) 367-4669.

Sincerely,

@Q%&aa

6 f, L. Harp, MD.
- Executive Director -
Virginia Board of Medicine

 

 

Netice of Informal Conference- Dean Harris Woodard, MD.
Iuly 27, 2010
Page 5

Enclosures: 
Attachment I
Informal Conference Package
Map

cc: Karen A. Ransone, MD, President, Virginia Board of Medicine
Renee Discipline Case Manager, Board of Medicine
Virginia Scher, Adjudication Specialist, APD
Lorraine McGehee, Deputy Director, APD
Sue S. Zich, RN. B.S.N., E.M.T., Senior investigator [129112] 
Pamela Kincheloe, Senior Investigator [131657]

 

 

 

 

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Dianne Ll. Reynolds?Cane, MD. Department ofHeaZrh Professions. 
Director Perimeter Center TEL (804) 357-4400
9950 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 FAX (804) 527- 4475
Henrico, Virginia 23233-1463 
September 23, 2010
Dean Harris Woodard, MD. CERTIFIED MAIL
8029 Towering Oal< Way 7160 3901 9848 6294 0890 

Manassas, Virginia 20111

RE: License No.: 0101-041539

Dear Dr. Woodard:

This letter is official notification of the decision of the Special Conference Committee
(?Corrunittee?) of the Virginia Board of Medicine (?Board?), which met on September 22, 2010,-
in Henrico, Virginia. Members of the Board serving on the Committee were: Wayne Reynolds,
D.O., Chairman, Sandra Anderson Bell, M.D., and Jane E. Piness, MB. You were not present at I
the informal conference and were not represented by counsel. 

After thorough review of the matters before it, the Committee finds that it cannot
resolve this matter within the limits of its authority as set forth in Section of the
Code of Virginia (1950), as amended Therefore, pursuant to Section 22-4020 of the
Code, a formal hearing will be convened. You will receive written notice indicating the date,
time and location of the hearing approximately thirty (30) days in advance of such hearing.

. Pursuant to Sections-2.24023 and 541-24002 of the-Code, this case decision shall remain
I in the custody of the Department of Health Professions as a public record, and shall be made
available for public inspection and copying upon request. 

. Should you have any questions regarding the Committee's decision, you may refer them
to Jennifer L. Deschenes, Deputy Executive Director, Discipline, at (804) 3624513.

?rm,

L. Harp, MD.
. Executive Director -
Virginia Board of Medicine

Sincerely,

  
  

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cc: Karen A. Ramona, MI), Presideht, Virgil?a Board of Medicine
Virginia Scher, Adjudication Specialist, APD
Lorraine MCGehee, Deputy'DirectoI, APD
Sue S. Zich, Senior Investigator [129112]
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6603 West Broad Street. 5th Floor TEL (804) 662-9900
Richmond, Virginia 23230-1712 FAX (804) 55299?
December 4, 2002 TDD (804) 662'7197
Dean H. Woodard, MD.
716 Selma Boulevard CERTIFIED MAIL
Staunton. Virginia 24401 7106 4575 1294 3559 6427

RE: License No.: 0101-041539

Dear Dr. Woodard:

This letter is official notification that an informal conference of the Virginia Board of Medicine
("Board") will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2003 at 8:45 at the Department of Health
Professions, 6603 West Broad Street, 5'h Floor, Richmond, Virginia. The conference will be conducted
pursuant to Sections 54.1-2919. 22-4019 and 2.2-4021 of the Code of Virginia (1950). as amended


An Informal Conference Committee (?Committee?). composed of three members of the Board. \\ill
inquire into allegations that you may have violated certain laws governing the practice of medicine in
Virginia. in that:

I. You may have violated Sections as further defined in Sections 54.1-
(8) and (l l) of the Code. in that you exploited the vulnerabilities of Patient A. a 21-year-old
female who initially presented to you on September 9. 2002. in Stannton. Virginia. where she was treated by
you for pharyngitis/bronchitis. Speci?cally:

a. During Patient A?s medical visit. you discussed with Patient A her difficulty in
obtaining her General Education Development diploma. because of poor mathematics skills. Patient
A had taken the test on three (3) previous occasions. without passing. You offered to tutor Patient A

in mathematics, or have your son prowde tutoring services.

b. You told Patient A about your wife and children. and disclosed that your wife recently
left you. 
c. You offered Patient A a job cleaning your house after learning that she was three and

one-half (3 months pregnant. unemployed. without health insurance and lived with friends.

d. While in the office. you told Patient A how pretty she was and ?irted with her.


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Notice of Informal Conference - Dean H. Woodard. M.D.
December 4, 2002
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e. Before Patient A left your office, you gave her a slip of paper containing your cellular
telephone number, and asked her to call you if she was interested in accepting your offers for tutoring
or employment.

2. You may have violated Section as further de?ned in Sections 
(8), (11), (13) and (14) of the Code and 18 VAC 85-20-100 of the Board?s General Regulations, in that after
Patient A telephoned your cellular telephone number on the evening of September 9, 2002, to accept your
offer for tutoring, you picked up Patient A at her home, and proceeded to drive to Charlottesville, Virginia.
Upon returning to Staunton, while parked in your automobile, you engaged in sexual contact with Patient A,
concurrent with and by virtue of the practitioner-patient relationship, that was intended for your sexual arousal
and grati?cation. On September 11, 2002, you sent Patient A a letter, apologizing for your ?assertive behavior,?
and enclosing one hundred ?fty dollars ($150.00) that you stated Patient A could use to pay your son, or
someone else, for tutoring. Also on September 11, 2002, an adjustment was made to Patient A?s account at your
practice, in that the remaining balance of thirty-nine dollars ($39.00) from Patient A?s office visit on September
9, 2002 was deducted as ?General Write-Off.?

3. You may have violated Section as further defined in Sections 
(8), (l l) and (14) of the Code in that on September 16. 2002. you were was arrested on three felony counts in
the City of Staunton. Specifically:

a. Violation of Section 182-61 of the Code: having sexual intercourse with a person, not
the spouse of the accused. against the complaining witness?s will, by force, threat or intimidation.

b. Violation of Section 18.2-67.2 of the Code: committing an act of [animate] object sexual
penetration with a person. not the spouse of the accused. against the complaining witness?s will. by
force. threat or intimidation.

c. Violation ofSection 18.2-361 ofthe Code: carnally knowing by or with the mouth.

in order to protect the privacy of Patient A. she has been referred to by letter only. Please see
Attachment 1 for the identity of Patient A.

The Committee may take the following actions:

I. If a majority of the Committee is of the opinion that a suspension or revocation of your
license may be justi?ed. the Committee shall present to the Board in writing its ?ndings. and the Board may

proceed with a formal hearing.

2. The Committee may notify you in writing that you are fully exonerated of any charge that
might affect your right to practice medicine in Virginia.

3. The Committee may reprimand or censure you.
4. The Committee may impose a monetary penalty pursuant to Section 54. 1-2401 of the Code.
5. The Committee may place you on probation for such time as it may designate and direct that

during such period you furnish the Committee or its chairman. at such intervals as the Committee may direct,
evidence that you are not practicing in violation of the provisions of Chapter 29. Title 54.] of the Code.

which governs the practice of medicine in Virginia.

Notice of Informal Conference Dean H. Woodard, M.D.
December 4. 2002
Page 3

You have the right to information that will be relied upon by the Committee in making a decision.
Therefore, I enclose a copy of the documents that will be distributed to the members of the Committee and ?ill
be considered by the Committee when discussing the allegations with you and when deliberating upon your
case. Since you have been noticed of an alleged violation of Section of the Code, enclosed in
these documents "is Opinion 8.14 of the American Medical Association Code of Medical Ethics. The Committee
may consider this opinion when determining whether you have conducted your practice in a manner contrary to
the standards of ethics of the practice of medicine. These documents are enclosed only with the original notice
sent by certi?ed mail and must be claimed at the post of?ce. Your counsel, Stephen W. Bricker, Esquire. has
also been provided a copy of these documents. I also enclose relevant sections of the Administrative Process
Act, which govern proceedings of this nature, as well as laws relating to the practice of medicine and Other
healing arts in Virginia.

To facilitate this proceeding, you must submit eight (8) copies of any documents you wish for
the Committee to consider to Rene? Dixson, Discipline Case Manager, Board of Medicine, Department of
Health Professions, 6603 West Broad Street, 5Lh Floor, Richmond, Virginia 23230-1712, by December 27,
2002. Your documents may not be submitted by facsimile. Should you or Assistant Attorney General James
E. Schliessmann wish to submit any documents for the Committee?s consideration after December 27, 2002.
such documents shall be considered upon a ruling by the Chair of the informal conference committee
that good cause has been shown for late submission. Absent exigent circumstances, such as personal or
family illness, a request for a continuance after December 27 2002, will not be considered.

Please advise the Board. in writing. of your intention to be present. Should you fail to appear at the
infomtal conference. the Board may proceed to a formal administrative hearing in order to impose sanctions.
Should you have any questions regarding this notice. please contact Lori 1.. Pound. Senior Adjudication Analyst.
at (804) 662-7677.

Sincerely,

Que,

William 1.. Harp. M.D.
Executive Director
Virginia Board of Medicine

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cc: Harry C. Beaver. MD. President. Virginia Board of Medicine
Robert A. Nebiker. Director. Department of Health Professions
James E. Schliessmann, Assistant Attorney General
Lori L. Pound. Senior Adjudication Analyst
Stephen W. Bricker, Esquire (with enclosures)
Martha W. Miller. Senior Investigator (87738)
Renee S. Dixson. Discipline Case Manager
Patricia Hanchey. Senior Administrative Assistant

Notice of Informal Conference Dean H. Woodard, M.D.
.. December 4, 2002
Page 4

Enclosures:

Virginia Code Sections:
54.1-2914
54.1-2915
54.l-29l9
2.2-4019
2.2-4021

General Regulations
18 VAC 85-20-100

Informal Conference Package

Attachment 1

Map

 



COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA

 

Dianne L. Reynoldanana, MD. - Department ofHeaZtk 
Director Perimeter Center I TEL (804) 367- 4400 4-
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 FAX (804) 527? 4475
Henrico, Virginia 23233-1463 
December 28, 2010 
Dean Harris Woodard, MD. - UPS OVERNIGHT  
8029 Towering Oak Way i

.Manassas, Virginia 20111
RE: License No.: 0101-041539

Dear Dr. Woodard:

In accordance with Sections 541-105, 541-110, 541?2400, 2.24020 and 22-4021 of the
Code of Virginia (1950), as amended you are hereby given notice that the Virginia
Board of Medicine (?Board?) will convene a formal administrative hearing to receive and act
upon evidence that you may have violated certain laws governing the practice of medicine
and surgery in Virginia, as set forth in the attached Statement of Particulars.

The formal administrative hearing will be held in accordance with the provisions of 
Sections and 22-4024}i of the Code, before a panel of the Board, with a member 
of the Board presiding. You have been scheduled to appear before the Board on February 17
- 19, 2011, in the offices of the Department of Health Professions, 99.60 Mayland Drive, 2nd
floor, Henrico, Virginia. You will receive written notification at a later date regarding the 
specific date and time of your hearing. A map is enclosed for your convenience. Your  
presence is required thirty (30) minutes in advance of the appointed time. Please report to 
the 21'!d ?oor receptionist and be seated in the waiting room. You will be called when the 
Board is ready to meet with you.

 

You have the following rights, among others: to be accompanied by and represented
by counsel, to submit oral and documentary evidence .andrebuttal proofs, to conduct such
cross-examination as 'may elicit a full and fair disclosure of the facts, and to have the
proceedings completed and a decision made with dispatch. Should you wish to subpoena
witnesses, requests for subpoenas must be made, in writing, in accordance with the enclosed

Instructions for Requesting Subpoenas.

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Board of Long-Term Care Administrators Board of Medicine Board of Nursing Board of Optometry Board of Pharmacy 
Board of Physical Therapy Board of Board of Social-Work Board of Veterinary Medicine 
Board of Health Professions 

Notice of Formal Hearing - Dean Harris Woodard, 

December 28, 2010

Page 2 of 3

Please care?rlly read the following paragraphs, which contain date-sensitive
and important information regarding this prOceeding.



You have the right to the information that will be used by the Board in reaching a
decision regarding this matter; therefore,.I enclose the Commonwealth?s evidence. Please
note that these documents are enclosed $111 with the original notice sent by E. Further, if
you are represented, it is your responsibility to provide the enclosed materials to your attorney.

if you or your counsel have any questions regarding these materials, you should contact 

Assistant Attorney General James Schliessmann at (804) 692-0169.

Should you wish to file objections to the Commonwealth?s evidence, you must send
your written objections to me, at the address on this letterhead, no later than January 10,
2011. If "you have not filed any objections by January 10, 2011, the exhibits will be
distributed to the. Board members . for their review prior to your hearing, and will be
considered by the Board as evidence when it deliberates upon your case. If you do file
objections, the Commonwealth has until January .13, 2011, to file a response to the objections,
in writing and addressed to me at the "Board office. The chairperson of the proceeding will

rule on the motion. 
EVIDENCE

Should you wish for the Board to consider additional information relative to this
proceeding, you must submit fifteen (15) copies of any such documents to Renee S. Dixson,
Discipline Case "Manager, Virginia Board. of Medicine, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300,
Henrico, Virginia 23233, by January 17, 2011. You may not submit your documents by
facsimile or e-mail. The Commonwealth must file any objections to your submissions in

writing, addressed to me at the Board office, no later than January 19, 2011. If no'objections 

have been received by January 19, 2011, the evidence will be distributed to the Board
members for their review, and will be considered by the Board as evidence when it
deliberates upon your case. if the Commonwealth raises objections, you have until January
21, 2011, to file your response to the objections, in writing-and addressed to me at the Board
office; The chairperson of the proceeding will rule on the motion. -

OTHER MOTIONS

If you. or Assistant Attorney General James Schliessmann wish to make any pre?'

hearing motions regarding matters Other than the exhibits, including offers of settlement,
each of you is directed to file motions, in writing, addressed to me at the Board office by
January 18, 2011. Responses to motions filed must be submitted by January 20, 2011. The
chairperson of the proceeding will rule on the motion. 

 

 

Notice of Formal Hearing - Dean Harris Woodard, M.D.
December 28, 2010
Page 3 of 3

REQUEST-FOR A CONTINUANCE

Absent exigent circumstances, such. as personal or family illness, a request for a
continuance? after January" 7, 2011, Will not be considered." If you 
do so as soon as possible, as a motion for a continuance due to the-unavailability of counsel will
I not be considered unless received by'January 7, 2011. 

Relevant sections of the Administrative Process Act, which govern proceedings of this
nature, as well as laws relating to the practice of medicine and other healing arts in Virginia
cited in this notice can be found at http:/ /leg1.state.va.us. To access this information, please
click on Code of Virginia for. laws and Virginia Administrative Code for regulatiOns. 

Please indicate, by letter to this of?ce, your intention to be present.

 
   

Sincerely,
i an
W?lg?i L. Harp, MD.
ExeCutive Director
Virginia Board of Medicine
Enclosures:
CommonWealth?s Exhibits (3 volumes, 2 
Statement of Particulars
Attachment I
Instructions for Requesting Subpoenas
Map

cc:  A Ransone, M.D., President, Virginia Board _of Medicine
Iames E. Schliessmann, Assistant Attorney General enclosures]
Virginia Scher, Adjudication Specialist, APD
Lorraine McGehee, Deputy Director, APD
Sue S. Zich, Senior Investigator [129112]
Pamela Kincheloe, Senior Investigator [131657]

 

 

 

.- VIRGINIA:

BEFORE THE BOARD OF MEDICINE

INRE: DEAN HARRIS WOODARDLicense No.: 0101-0415359  

STATEMENT OF PARTICULARS
The  Board of Medicine (?Board?) alleges that:
1. Dr. Woodard may have violated sections (13) and (16) of. the
I Code of Virginia (1950), asamended in his treatment of Patient A. Specifically," on
or about October 3, 2008, Patient A presented to Dr. W'oodard-With ankle pain status post

surgery for fracture on September 19, 2008. Dr. Woodard failed to take a complete history,

 

failed to perform a complete physical examination and, despite the fact that the patient

reported he was on pain medication, failed to determine the medication or dosage. Dr.-

 

Woodard prescribed a high dosage of narcotic, specifically, oxycodo?ne 30mg Immediate
Release #60. Patient A died the following day as a result of multiple prescription I 

medications toxicity, including oxycodone.

2. - Dr. Woodard may have violated Sections (13) and (16) of the

Code in his treatment of Patient B. Specifically, from approximately December 2007 to 

 

October 2008, Dr. Woodard prescribed opioids to Patient for complaints of pain; however:

he initiated-treatment of pain with opioids Without taking a complete

 

medical and substance abuse history and Without performing a complete physical

examination;

b. he failed on subsequent office Visits to perform adequate physical

examinations; and

 

Statement of Particulars Dean Harris Woodard, M.D.
December 28, 2010
Page 2

c. he failed to adequately monitor the patient?s narcotics use.

I 3. I Dr. Woodard may have violated (13) and (16) of the

Code in his treatment of Patient C. Specifically; from approximater April 11; 2007 to July
2009; Dr. Woodard prescribed opioids to Patient on a continuous basis for complaints of
pain; however: I I
a. he initiated treatment of pain with opioids Without taking a complete
medical and substance abuse history and Without performing a complete physical
examination; I I
b. he failed, during his course of treatment of Patient to justify
rationale for prescribing narcotics;
he failed to perform adequate physical examinations; and
d. I he failed to adequately monitor the patient?s narcotics use, including
failure to address urine drug screens taken on October 24; 2008 and November 30;
2008 that were positive for amphetamines only. I i
4. Dr. Woodard may have violated Sections (13) and (16) of the
Code in his treatment of Patient D. Specifically; beginning on or-about December 22; 2007, he
prescribed Opioids to Patient on a continuous basis forcomplaints of pain; however:
a. he initiated treatment of chronic lower back pain with opioids without
taking a complete medical and substance abuse history and Without performing a
complete physical examination;
b. he failed; during the course of treatment; to perform adequate physical

examinations; and

 

 

 

 

Statement of Particulars - Dean Harris Woodard, MD.
I)eceniber28,2010

Page 3

c. he failed to properly monitor Patient D?s use and possible abuse of
narcotics, including failure to address reports that showed I
that the patient was receiving narcotics from multiple prescribers and pharmacies, as 
Well as receiving prescriptions for Suboxone from another physician Since February

2009.

5, Dr. Woodard may-have violated (13) and (16) of the

Code in his treatment of Patient E. Specifically, beginning on or about June 26, 2008, Dr.

Woodard prescribed opioids to Patient on a continuous basis for complaints of pain;

however, he failed to properly monitor the patients use and possible abuse of narcotics, and

failed to access information showing that the patient was receiving narcotics from multiple

prescribers and pharmacies while being treated by 

6. Dr. Woodard may have Violated Sections (13) and (16) of the

Code in his treatment of Patient Specifically, beginning on or about May 11, 2008, he

prescribed opioids to Patient on a continuous basis for complaints of pain; however:

a. he initiated treatment of chronic neck pain with opioids Without taking a 
complete medical and substance abuse history  without performing a complete-
physical examination;

b. I he failed to properly monitor the patients use and possible abuse. of

narcotics, and was not aware, until September 2009,. that the patient had been

receiving narcotics from other prescribers, in addition to himself, in the past;

c. he failed to refer Patient for persistent complaints of numbness in arms

and hands; and . 

 

 

 

Statement of Farticulars Dean Harris Woodard, MD.
December 28, 2010
Page 4

d. on or about December 27, 2008, he prescribed Suboxone and Ro'xicodone
without documenting his rationale for that combination of medications. .
Please see Attachment I for the identity of the patients listed above.

FOR THE BOARD  

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Virginia Board of Medicine

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Direcmr 6603 West Broad Street, 5th Floor  $282; $233333
Richmond, Virginia 23230-1712 TDD (804) 662-7197
January 22, 2003
Dean H. Woodard, MD. CERTIFIED MAIL
716 Selma Boulevard 7160 3901 9844 7522 9917
Staunton, Virginia 24401

RE: License No.: 0101-041539
Dear Dr. Woodard:

This letter is official notification of the decision of the Informal Conference Committee
("Committee") of the Virginia Board of Medicine ("Board"), which met with you on January
15, 2003, in Richmond, Virginia. Members of the Board serving on the Committee were:
Harry C. Beaver, M.D., Chair, Dianne L. Reynolds-Cane, MD. and Carol E. Comstock, RN.

After thorough review of the matters before it, the Committee made the following
findings and conclusions of law:

1. You violated Section 54.1-2915.A (3), as further defined in Sections 54.1-
2914.A (7), (8) and (11) of the Code, in that you exploited the vulnerabilities of Patient A, a
21-year-old female who initially presented to you on September 9, 2002, in Staunton,
Virginia, where she was treated by you for pharyngitis/bronchitis. By your own
admission, much of your conversation and examination of Patient A was flirting, for the
purpose of meeting the patient later for a sexual encounter. Specifically:

a. During Patient A?s medical visit, you discussed with Patient A her
difficulty in obtaining her General Education Development diploma, because of
poor mathematics skills. Patient A had taken the test on three (3) previous
occasions, without passing. You offered to tutor Patient A in mathematics, or have
you son provide tutoring services.

b. You told Patient A about your wife and children, and disclosed that
your wife recently left you.



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January 22, 2003
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c. You offered Patient A a job cleaning your house after learning that she
was three and one-half (3 1/2) months pregnant, unemployed, without health
insurance and lived with friends.

d. Before Patient A left your office, you gave her a slip of paper containing
your cellular telephone number, and asked her to call you if she was interested in
accepting your offers for tutoring or employment.

e. You stated to the Committee that during your physical examination of
Patient A, you palpated Patient A?s uterus more for the purpose of ?irting with her,
than out of medical necessity.

2. You violated Section 54.1-2915.A (3), as further defined in Sections 54.1-
2914.A (7), (8), (11), (13) and (14) of the Code and 18 VAC 85-20-100 of the Board's General
Regulations, in that after Patient A telephoned your cellular telephone number on the
evening of September 9, 2002, to accept your offer for tutoring, you picked up Patient A at
her home, and proceeded to drive to Charlottesville, Virginia. Upon returning to Staunton,
while parked in your automobile, you engaged in sexual contact with Patient A, concurrent
with and by virtue of the practitioner-patient relationship, which was intended for your
sexual arousal and gratification. On September 11, 2002, you sent Patient A a letter,
apologizing for your "assertive behavior," and enclosing one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00)
which you stated Patient A could use to pay your son, or someone else, for tutoring. Also on
September 11, 2002, an adjustment was made to Patient A?s account at your practice, in that
the remaining balance of thirty-nine dollars ($39.00) from Patient A?s office visit on
September 9, 2002 was deducted as "General Write-Off.?

3. On September 16, 2002, you were arrested on three felony counts in the City of
Staunton. Specifically, the warrants charged:

a. Violation of Section 182-61 of the Code: having sexual intercourse with
a person, not the spouse of the accused, against the complaining witness?s will, by
force, threat or intimidation.

b. Violation of Section 18.2~67.2 of the Code: committing an act of
[animate] object sexual penetration with a person, not the spouse of the accused,
against the complaining witness?s will, by force, threat or intimidation.

c. Violation of Section 182-361 of the Code: carnally knowing by or with
the mouth.

With the agreement of counsel, the Board reserves the ability to renew
allegation 3 of the Notice in any future proceeding.

Informal Conference Decision Letter - Dean H. Woodard, M.D.
January 22, 2003
Page 3

4. You violated Terms 2 and 4 of the Board?s Consent Order, entered
November 6, 2002, in that you failed to cooperate fully with the evaluation by
Joel Silverman, MD. Specifically, on or about October 14, 2002, you did not accurately
answer Dr. Silverman?s questions concerning whether you had any other inappropriate
patient contacts. In or about late December 2002, you initiated a telephone call to Dr.
Silverman to correct this information. On or about January 10, 2003, Dr. Silverman
returned your telephone call and in this conversation, you stated that you had prior sexual
contacts with two other patients. You confirmed this information to the Committee and
stated that one patient demanded one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) from you,
alleging nonconsensual sexual contact. In other respects, you are in compliance with the
Board?s prior order.

5. In his November 27, 2002 evaluation, Dr. Silverman?s diagnosis of you was
Axis II, personality disorder, mixed with narcissistic and obsessive compulsive features
and based on this, that you would benefit from ongoing of at least one
hour per week for a minimum of one year. In Dr. Silverman?s January 14, 2003 letter in
response to the additional information received on or about January 10, 2003, Dr.
Silverman indicated that you continue to have very limited insight into your behavior, and
minimize the inappropriate and unacceptable nature of this behavior.

Based on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law #1 and #2 above, the
Committee finds that suspension or revocation of your license may be justified and
recommends that a formal administrative hearing be convened at the earliest possible date.
Pursuant to Section 54.1-2919 of the Code, the Committee will present its findings to the
Board, and if the Board concurs, a formal administrative hearing will be scheduled to resolve
this matter. You will receive written notice indicating the date, time and location of the
hearing approximately thirty (30) days in advance of such hearing.

Pursuant to Section 22-4023 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, this case
decision shall remain in the custody of the Department of Health Professions as a public
record, and shall be made available for public inspection and copying upon request.

Should you have any questions regarding the Committee's decision, you may refer
them to Karen Perrine, Deputy ExecutiveDirector, Discipline, at (804) 662-7009.

Sincerely,


d, /07. 
William L. Harp, MD.

Executive Director

Virginia Board of Medicine

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January 22, 2003
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cc: Harry C. Beaver, M.D., President, Virginia Board of Medicine
Robert A. Nebiker, Director, Department of Health Professions
Rene? S. Dixson, Discipline Case Manager, Board of Medicine
James E. Schliessmann, Assistant Attorney General
Lori L. Pound, Senior Adjudication Analyst
Stephen W. Bricker, Esquire
Martha W. Miller, Senior Investigator (87738)

VIRGINIA:
BEFORE THE BOARD OF MEDICINE

IN RE: DEAN HARRIS WOODARD, M.D.
License No.: 0101-041539



In accordance with Sections 22-4019 and 22-4021 of the Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended an informal conference was held with Dean Harris Woodard,
M.D., on March 29, 2005, in Richmond, Virginia. Members of the Virginia Board of Medicine
(?Board?) serving on the Special Conference Committee (?Committee?) were: Gopinath R.
Jadhav, M.D., Chair; Jane E. Piness, and Stephen E. Heretick, Dr. Woodard appeared
personally and was represented by legal counsel, Stephen W. Bricker, Esquire. The purpose of
the informal conference was to consider Dr. WoOdard?s Petition for Reinstatement of his license
to practice medicine and surgery in the Commonwealth of Virginia, which was suspended by
Consent Order of the Board, entered June 4, 2003 ("Board's Order?), and to inquire into
allegations that he may have violated certain laws and regulations governing the practice of
medicine and surgery in Virginia. These matters are set forth in a Notice of Informal
Conference dated March 3, 2005.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

Now, having properly considered the evidence and statements presented, the Committee
makes the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law:

1. Dean Harris Woodard, M.D., was issued license number 0101?0415139 by the
Board to practice medicine and surgery in the Commonwealth of Virginia on September 

1987. Said license was suspended by Consent Order of the Board, entered June 4, 2003.

Order - Dean Harris Woodard, MD.
Page 2 of 7

2. In or about July 2004; Dr. Woodard underwent a comprehensive forensic
evaluation by Robert S. Brown; Sr., MD. Dr. Brown concluded that Dr.
Woodard would be safe to return to the practice of medicine with certain terms and
conditions, to include: continuation of treatment; additional course work in
medical ethics; theological counseling; chaperone with female patients; and physician
supervision.

3. In or about November 2004; Lee E. Hersch; Dr. Woodard?s therapist since
on or about January 2003; recommended that Dr. Woodard be allowed to return to practice
with the conditions proposed by Dr. Brown.

4. In response to a request from Dr. Woodard; Boyd Wickizer; MD. agreed to serve
as physician supervisor for Dr. Woodard upon his return to practice.

5. On or about June 13-14, 2003; Dr. Woodard completed the course entitled Ethics
for Physicians? sponsored by the Virginia Medical Law Center.

6. From in or about September 2004; through in or about November 2004; Dr.
Woodard attended the Foundations of Bioethics 81] course taught by Jonathan Moreno at the
University of Virginia.

7. On or about December ?18, 2004; Dr. Woodard attended the 15th Annual
Neurology for the Primary Practitioner course in Baltimore; Maryland, accruing seven (7)
hours of Category 1; American Medical Association approved; continuing education 

8. Dr. Woodard showed evidence of approximately fifty-seven (57) hours of online

CE in various topics.

Order - Dean Harris Woodard, M.D.
Page 3 of 7

9. Richard W. Morton, M.D., President-Elect of the Albemarle County Medical
Society, wrote an unsolicited letter to the Board, received March 17, 2005, praising Dr.
Woodard?s appearance before the Albemarle County Medical Society, in which Dr. Woodard
described his experiences leading to the suspension of his license.

10. By letter dated March 15, 2005, Dr. Brown indicated that Dr. Woodard appeared
before an Echols Scholar Seminar at the University of Virginia in or about March 2005, in
which Dr. Woodard described his experiences leading to the suspension of his license.

11. The Committee concluded that Dr. Woodard appeared sincerely remorseful, and
demonstrated insight into the inappropriate nature of his previous sexual misconduct with
patients.

12. Dr. Woodard indicated to the Committee that the website for Patient Care Plus
Walk-In Clinic, Staunton, Virginia, which appeared on the Internet from approximately
August 2003 to July 31, 2004, was an inadvertent oversight. Verizon only removed the website
after Dr. Woodard made numerous requests that Verizon do so.

13. Dr. Woodard violated Section 541-29101 and Section [formerly
Section as further defined in Section of the Code, and Part VII,
?Practitioner Profile System? (18 VAC 85-20?290 of the Board's General Regulations, in
that he did not provide, upon request, information regarding a paid medical malpractice claim
on or about May 10, 1995, in Mineral County, West Virginia.

9%
WHEREFORE, based on the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, it is

hereby ORDERED that the PETITION TO REINSTATE the license of Dean Harris Woodard,

Order Dean Harris Woodard, MD.
Page 4 of 7

M.D., be GRANTED. Prior to the issuance of the license, Dr. Woodard must remit all fees
associated with activating the license to current and active status for the 2004 - 2006 biennium.
Further, it is hereby ORDERED that the license of Dean Harris Woodard, M.D., be, and hereby
is, placed on INDEFINITE PROBATION, subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. Within one (1) year of entry of this Order, Dr. Woodard shall successfully complete
a course in maintaining appropriate professional boundaries, which shall be approved in
advance of registration by the Executive Director of the Board. This course shall be for a
minimum of twelve (12) hours. Within fifteen (15) days of completion of the CE, Dr. Woodard
shall submit a certificate or other evidence, satisfactory to the Executive Director of the Board, of
completion of this course. Any CE hours obtained for the requirement of licensure renewal shall
not be used towards compliance with this term.

2. Dr. Woodard shall only practice medicine in a group or practice setting approved
by the Board, and with a practice supervisor approved by the Board. Further, Dr. Woodard shall
not engage in the practice of medicine until the Board has approved the practice setting and a
practice supervisor, and Dr. Woodard receives authorization from the Board to practice. Dr.
Woodard shall be responsible for all costs associated with the supervision of his practice, and
shall provide his supervisor, all current and future partners, associates and employees with a
copy of this Order, and all previous Orders of the Board. Should Dr. Woodard choose to change
practice supervisors, he shall submit a request for approval to the Executive Director of the
Board, and shall submit a curriculum vitae of the pr0posed supervisor. Dr. Woodard shall not

practice with a new supervisor until he receives authorization from the Board. Dr. Woodard

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shall sign an authorization providing for unrestricted communication between and among the
Board and his practice supervisor. Dr. Woodard?s practice supervisor shall:
a. practice in the same office and during similar hours as Dr. Woodard;
b. provide general supervision of Dr. Woodard?s practice; to include random
chart reviews to ensure his clinical competence;
c. provide mentoring to Dr. Woodard to ensure that he demonstrates
appropriate professional conduct; and
d. provide written quarterly reports to the Board on the first day of January,

April, July and October.

3. Dr. Woodard shall have a female chaperone present at all times during an
examination or treatment of female patients. Dr. Woodard shall submit the name and
identification of the chaperone for approval by the Executive Director of the Board. Dr.
Woodard shall provide a copy of this Order, and all previous Orders of the Board, to the
chaperone. Dr. Woodard's chaperone shall:

a. attest to her presence by countersigning any notes or physical findings
made by Dr. Woodard;
b. provide written quarterly reports to the Board on the first day of January,

April, July and October; and

c. immediately report to the Board any inappropriate sexual behavior
displayed by Dr. Woodard.

4. Dr. Woodard shall remain under the care of Lee E. Hersch, or another

practitioner approved by the Board. Dr. Woodard shall cause his treating practitioner to submit

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to the Board written reports regarding ongoing therapy on the first day of January, April, July
and October. The initial report shall contain a detailed statement on the current condition,
prognosis and any change in the treatment plan or diagnosis. Should Dr. Woodard wish to
change treating practitioners, Dr. Woodard shall submit the name and curriculum vitae of a
practitioner for approval by the Board. Upon approval, Dr. Woodard shall advise the Board
when he has made an appointment and shall await authorization from the Board before seeing
the practitioner. The Board will provide a copy of any materials deemed necessary to assist the
practitioner. Dr. Woodard shall sign an authorization providing for unrestricted communication
between and among the Board and Dr. Woodard?s current, former or future treating or
evaluating practitioners, including, but not limited to, substance abuse evaluations or treatment
records from substance abuse facilities.

5. Within thirty (30) days of entry of this Order, Dr. Woodard shall update his
practitioner profile to include all required information.

6. After Dr. Woodard has obtained approximately (1) one year of practice in a
Board approved practice setting, as required by Term 2 of this Order, he shall reappear before
a Special Conference Committee to review his compliance with this Order.

7. Dr. Woodard shall maintain a course of conduct in his practice of medicine
commensurate with the requirements of Title 54.1, Chapter 29 of the Code and all laws of the
Commonwealth.

8. Dr. Woodard shall cooperate with the Virginia Board of Medicine and the
Department of Health Professions in the investigation or inspection of his practice to verify that

he is in compliance with this Order.

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9. Dr. Woodard shall notify the Executive Director of the Board, by certi?ed mail, of
any change of address within ten (10) days of such occurrence.

10. Dr. Woodard shall notify the Executive Director of the Board immediately, in
writing, should he intend to change the location of his practice.

Violation of this Order may constitute grounds for suSpension or revocation of Dr.
Woodard?s license. In the event that Dr. Woodard violates this Order, an administrative
proceeding may be convened to determine whether his license shall be revoked.

Pursuant to Section of the Code, the signed original of this Order shall
remain in the custody of the Department of Health Professions as a public record, and shall be
made available for public inspection and copying upon request.

Pursuant to Section of the Code, Dr. Woodard may, not later than 5:00
pm, on May 8, 2005, notify William L. Harp, M.D., Executive Director, Virginia Board of
Medicine, 6603 West Broad Street, Fifth Floor, Richmond, Virginia 23230-1712, in writing that
he desires a formal administrative hearing before the Board. Upon the filing with the
Executive Director of a request for the hearing, this Order shall be vacated.

Therefore, this Order shall become final on May 8, 2005; unless a request for a formal
administrative hearing is received as described above.

FOR THE BOARD
W%/7277r77 77%
William L. Harp, 

Executive Director
Virginia Board of Medicine

ENTERED: 4 03/

VIRGINIA:
BEFORE THE BOARD OF MEDICINE

IN RE: DEAN HARRIS WOODARD, M.D.
License No.: 0101-041539

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In accordance with Sections 22-4019 and 2.2-4021 of the Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended an informal conference was held with Dean H. Woodard, M.D.,
on April 10, 2007, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Members of the Virginia Board of Medicine
("Board") serving on the Special Conference Committee ("Committee") were: Gopinath Jadhav,
M.D., Chairman; Sandra Anderson Bell, and John H. MD. Dr. Woodard
appeared personally and was represented by legal counsel, Stephen W. Bricker, Esquire.
Virginia Scher, Adjudication Specialist, was present as a representative for the Administrative
Proceedings Division of the Department of Health Professions. The purpose of the informal
conference was to review Dr. Woodard?s compliance with the terms and conditions of
indefinite probation imposed upon his license to practice medicine pursuant to an Order of the
Board entered April 4, 2005, as set forth in a Notice of Informal Conference dated March 26,
2007.

FINDINGS OF FACT

 

Now, having properly considered the evidence and statements presented, the
Committee makes the following Findings of Fact:

1. Dean Harris Woodard, M.D., was issued license number 0101-0415559 to practice
medicine in Virginia on September 1, 1987. By Order of the Board entered April 4, 2005

("Order"), Dr. Woodard?s license was placed on indefinite probation on terms and conditions.

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2. Pursuant to Term 1 of the Order, Dr. Woodard successfully completed a Board
approved course entitled Professional Problem-Based Ethics, sponsored by the Professional
Problem Based Ethics Program at Rutgers University in September 2005.

3. Pursuant to Term 2 of the Order, Dr. Woodard returned to practice at
Emergicare in Manassas, Virginia on June 9, 2005, with a Board?approved practice
supervisor. As required by the Order, the practice supervisor has submitted quarterly
reports to the Board. The practice supervisor has reported favorably on Dr. Woodard?s
clinical care of patients and on Dr. Woodard?s personal and professional growth.

4. Pursuant to Term 3 of the Order, Dr. Woodard was required to have a Board-
approved, female chaperone present during examination or treatment of female patients.
Chaperones were required to countersign treatment notes and to provide written quarterly
reports to the Board. An unannounced inspection and review of records by Inspector Marta
Ishmael on May 22, 2006, showed that Dr. Woodard is in substantial compliance with this
term. Chaperone reports were submitted as required through the first quarter of 2007. All
quarterly reports were submitted in a timely manner, and the reports noted no concerns
regarding Dr. Woodard?s patient interactions.

5. Pursuant to Term 4 of the Order, Dr. Woodard has remained under the care of a
Board-approved therapist who has provided quarterly reports to the Board. Dr. Woodard?s
therapist reports favorably on Dr. Woodard?s progress in therapy, his professional

functioning and his understanding of professional boundaries.

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6. Pursuant to Term 5 of the Order, Dr. Woodard updated his Practitioner Profile
within the required deadline, and regularly reviews it to ensure that accurate information is
displayed.

7. In April 2007, Dr. Woodard underwent re-examination by a forensic
In a report dated April 3, 2007, the reported that Dr. Woodard has
gained an understanding of the ethical boundaries that must exist between a physician and
his patients, and has benefited from his ongoing therapy. Further, the stated that
he is aware of no imperative for the continuation of Dr. Woodard?s probation.

CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

Dr. Woodard is properly before the Board, and is in substantial compliance with the
Order of the Board entered April 4, 2005.

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WHEREFORE, based on the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, it is hereby
ORDERED that the INDEFINITE PROBATION of the license of Dean Harris Woodard, M.D.,
be, and hereby is, TERMINATED.

It is further ORDERED that Dr. Woodard?s license be subject to the following TERMS
and CONDITIONS:

1. Dr. Woodard shall continue to have a non-related, female chaperone present
during all female patient examinations, to include any interaction with any female patient. The

chaperone shall sign the medical record for each clinical Visit that she attends.

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2. Dr. Woodard shall attend annually a Board-approved medical conference of at
least three (3) CME hours that includes some education in ethics and boundaries in medicine.
CME hours obtained by this course shall not be used toward licensure renewal requirements.

3. Dr. Woodard's practice may be subject to unannounced inspections by the Board
to determine his compliance with the terms and conditions of this Order.

4. In approximately thirty-six (36) months, Dr. Woodard may petition for
termination of the terms and conditions of this Order. Upon the submission of such petition,
the Committee authorizes the Executive Director to close this matter without further
proceedings or to refer it to a Special Conference Committee for final determination.

5. Dr. Woodard shall maintain a course of conduct in his practice of medicine
commensurate with the requirements of Title 54.1, Chapter 29 of the Code and all laws of the
Commonwealth.

6. Dr. Woodard shall cooperate with the Virginia Board of Medicine and the
Department of Health Professions in the investigation or inspection of his practice to verify that
he is in compliance with this Order.

7. Dr. Woodard shall notify the Executive Director of the Board, by certified mail, of
any change of address within ten days of such occurrence.

8. Dr. Woodard shall notify the Board immediately, in writing, should he intend to
change the location of his practice.

Violation of this Order may constitute grounds for suspension or revocation of Dr.

Woodard?s license. In the event that Dr. Woodard violates this Order, an administrative

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proceeding may be convened to determine Whether his license shall be revoked.

Pursuant to Section 54.1-24002 of the Code, the signed original of this Order shall
remain in the custody of the Department of Health Professions as a public record, and shall be
made available for public inspection and copying upon request.

Pursuant to Section of the Code, Dr. Woodard may, not later than 5:00
on May 21, 2007, notify William L. Harp, M.D., Executive Director, Board of Medicine,
6603 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23230, in Writing that he desires a formal
administrative hearing before the Board. Upon the filing with the Executive Director of a
request for the hearing, this Order shall be vacated.

Therefore, this Order shall become final on May 21, 2007; unless a request for a formal
administrative hearing is received as described above.

FOR THE BOARD

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illiagf L. Harp, M.D.
Execu 've Director

Virginia Board of Medicine

ENTERED: ?l/1 

 



BEFORE THE BOARD OE MEDICINE

IN RE: - DEAN HARRIS WOODARD, MD.
License No.: 0101-041539

ORDER

In accordance with the provisions of sections 541-105, 541-110, 22-4020 and 22-4021 I

of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended a formal administrative hearing was
convened before the Virginia Board of Medicine ("Board"), on April 1, 2011, in Henrico,
Virginia, to receive and act upon evidence that Dean Harris Woodard, M.D., may have
violated certain laws governing the practice of medicine in Virginia. These matters are set
forth in the Board?s Notice of Hearing and Statement of Particulars dated December 28, 2010.

Pursuant to Sections 224024.]? and 5411-2400(11) of "the Code, the hearing was held
before a panel of the Board with a member of the Board presiding. Amy Marschean, Senior
Assistant Attorney General, was present as legal counsel for the Board. The proceedings
were recorded by a certified court reporter. The case was prosecuted by James E.
Schliessrnann, Assistant Attorney General, assisted by Virginia Scher, Adjudication
Specialist. Dr. Woodard appeared at the formal administrative hearing and was represented
by legal counsel, Robert]. Zelnick, Esquire.

FINDINGS OFEACT

Now, having properly considered the evidence and testimony presented, the Board
makes the following findings of fact by clear and convincing evidence:

1. Dean Harris Woodard, M.D., was issued license number 0101?0415319 by the

Board to practice medicine and surgery in the Conunonwealth of Virginia on September 1,

 

 

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1987. Said license is currently active and will expire on December 31, 2012, unless renewed
or otherwise restricted.

.2. I Dr. Woodard has a long history of disciplinary action taken against his
license by the Board. Specifically, Dr. Woodard?s Board history includes:

I a. Placement of his license on terms, including the requirement that Dr.
_Woodard submit to a evaluation'and use chaperones in treating female
patients, due to boundary violations (Consent Order entered November 6, 2002),:

b. Placement of his license on indefinite suspension for at least fifteen
months due to criminal charges arising out of boundary violations with patients
(Consent Order entered June 4, 2003) 

c. Placement of his license on indefinite probation after reinstatement,
with terms including restriction of his medical practice to a group or practice setting
with a practice supervisor, requirement of a chaperone during his treatment of
female patients, and treatment with a practitioner approved by the
Board (Order entered April 4, 2005);

d. Termination of probation but continuation of terms including
requirement of a chaperone during his treatment of female patients, annual
attendance at a Board-approved medical conference that includes education in
ethics and boundaries in medicine, and unannounced inspections (Order entered
April 16, 2007),; and

e. Termination of all terms and conditions and restoration of a full and

unrestricted license (Letter dated August 25, 2008).

 

 

 

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3. On or about October 3, 2008, Patient A presented to Dr. Woodard with ankle
pain status post surgery for fracture on September 19, 2008. Dr. Woodard failed to take a
complete history, failed to perform-a complete physical examination and, despite the fact
that the patient reported he was on pain medication, failed to determine the medication or I
dosage. Dr. Woodard prescribed-an inappropriately  dosage of narcotic, specifically,
oxycodone 30mg immediate Release #60. Patient A died the following day as a result of
multiple prescription medications toxicity, including oxycodone as confirmed by the
testimony of Stephen L. Robinson, CAPT, MC, USN, Assistant Armed Forces Medical
Examiner. -

a. Dr. Woodard stated the medications reported in Patient A?s medical
record were taken down by his medical assistant. The record states "taking
medication for joint pain.? Dr. Woodard stated he thought Patient A told him he
was taking Percocet but was out ofmedication. He believed he couldn?t get in
touch with his doctor, so Dr. Woodard did not try himself. Dr. Woodard stated he 
did a urine drug screen on Patient A, but could not produce the result or refer to
where that information was recorded in the patient?s medical record. Dr. Woodard
thought Patient A?s pain was from fracture and infection, but there was no evidence
in his record that he examined the wound. He was unclear when the fracture
occurred, in that he believed it to be a recent fracture when in fact it was
approximately six months old. admitted he failed to document the condition of
Patient A?s surgical site or Patient A?s level of pain. Dr. Woodard testified that he

considered Patient A an acute pain patient who _Was opiate naive and had no

 

 

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history of chronic pain issues. His intention in treating Patient A with the large
dose he prescribed was to address his'pain management. Dr. Woodard-stated, 
probably gave him too much.? Dr. Woodard'admitted he is embarrassed about the
lack of documentation.
b. Patient A?s stepfather, an anesthesiologist residing in Florida, stated
that Dr. Woodard should have known I not to prescribe the highest dose of I
Oxycodone to his stepson following the September 19, 2008- hardware removal
operation,? knowing he was under the care of a surgeon.
4. From approximately December 2007 to October 2008, Dr. Woodard
prescribed opioids to Patient for complaints of pain; however: I
a. he initiated treatment of pain with opioids without taking a complete
medical and substance abuse history and without performing a complete physical
examination;
b. he failed on subsequent office visits to perform adequate physical
examinations or diagnostic testing to confirm pathology; 
1:3. he failed to adequately monitor the patient?s narcotics use.
Dr. Woodard testified regarding Patient that he should have been more detailed
and earnest in the evaluation and that he should have escorted him out the door.
5. From approximately April 11, 2007 to July 2009, Dr. Woodard prescribed
opioids to Patient on a continuous basis for complaints of pain; however:
a. he initiated treatment of pain with opioids without taking a complete

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examination;
b. he failed; during his course of treatment Of Patient C, to justify his
rationale for prescribing narcotics;
c. I he failed to perform adequate physical examinations; and
d. he failed to adequately monitor the patient?s narcotics use; including
failure to address urine drug screens taken on October 24; 2008 and November 30;
20-08 that were positive for amphefainines only. .
Dr. Woodard testified his visits with Patient were brief and not well documented:
?This is the worst as far as the documentation and [pain] management goes.? He stated he
missed the red. flags and he ?was generous with the [Schedule] 11?s and 111?s.?
6. Beginning on or about December 22, .2007, Dr. Woodard prescribed opioids
to Patient on a continuous basis for complaints of pain; however:
a. he initiated treatment of chronic lower back pain with opioids without
taking a complete medical and substance abuse history and without performing a
complete physical examination;
b. he failed; during the course of treatment, to perform adequate
physical examinations or diagnostic testing to confirm pathology; and
c. he failed to properly monitor Patient D?s use and possible abuse of
narcotics; including failure to address prescription monitoring reports that showed
the patient was receiving narcotics from multiple prescribers and pharmacies; as
well as receiving prescriptions for Suboxone from another physician since February

2009. Dr. Woodard stated; don?t know what the purpose of Suboxone is.?

 

 

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Further, he stated he did not know how Suboxone interacted with other
medications. Dr. Woodard said Patient told him that he took Suboxone for a
couple "of Weeks and wanted to go back on Vicodin.
7. Beginning on or about June 26, 2008, Dr. Woodard prescribed opioids to
Patient on a continuous basis for complaints of pain; however, he failed to properly
monitor the patient?s use and possible abuse of narcotics, and failed to access infermation
.showing that the patient was receiving narcotics from multiple prescribe-rs: and-pharmaCies
while being treated by him. Dr. Woodard stated he has ordered an MRI for this patient
that shows a surgical lesion, yet did not provide the Board with this record. Dr. Woodard?
testified there was no signed pain management contract with Patient from his initial visit
in 2008 until December 2009. He testified, when asked about the prescription monitoring
profile I dated February 18,. 2010 showing multiple prescriptions and pharmacies,
Obviously, I didn?t pay a great deal of attention to it.?

8. Beginning on or about May 11, 2008, Dr. 'Woodard prescribed opioids to
Patient on a continuous basis for complaints of pain; however: I

a. he initiated treatment of chronic neck pain with opioids without
taking a complete medical and substance abuse history and without performing a
complete physical examination;
b. he failed to properly monitor the patients use and possible abuse of
narcotics, and was not aware, until September 2009, that the patient had been

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c. he failed to refer Patient for persistent complaints of numbness in

arms and hands; and

   2008., he ..  . 

Roxicodone Without documenting his rationale for that combination of medications.

Dr. Woodard. stated that Patient claimed to have a congenital condition, an
rnoicl-Chiari malformation. Dr. Woodard was unable to tell the Board What that
I.   I    ?maid cause-,- I or. the appropriate treatment." 
Nevertheless, Dr. Woodard treated Patient with chronic opioid medication for this
condition. When asked about a prescription monitoring profile run on November 23, 2009
showing multiple prescriptions and pharmacies that he admitted should have raised red
?ags, Dr. Woodard then stated, think had it been more ?agrant I would have acted on it
at the-time.?

9. The Board did not find Dr. Woodard?s tes'tirnony coherent or responsive, and
found his written statements in response to the above allegations not credible. He
appeared woefully unfamiliar with his patient records and testified about facts related to
Patients not documented and, when repeatedly asked where in the records those facts
were, he was unable to find them.

10. The Board recognizes that pain management is an important and integral
component of medical practice and that opioids may be necessary for the relief of pain.
HoWever, before practicing pain management, especially with the use of opioids, a
physician must become knowledgeable about pain assessment, effective methods of

treatment, and appropriate monitoring. Dr. Woodard did not have the requisite training,

 

 

 

 

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- knowledge, certification or judgment in this area to appropriately assess, treat and manage

chronic pain patients.

 .. denied that .hedid .his prescribing

practices, and offered excuses rather than taking responsibility. for his mismanagement 

and inappropriate treatment of his pain management patients. He stated to the 

lnvestigator that he "may not have known the current rules based on the fact he has

practiced for a number of years and it was not  a big prescribing 

pain medications previously.? Dr. Woodard failed to demonstrate a basic understanding
of chronic pain management, including recognizing patients who had history of and/ or
active addiction and failing to recognize the rudimentary signs of drug seeking behavior.

Dr. Woodard demonstrated consistent and repeated evidence of ?awed

12.

medical judgment, both diagnostically and therapeutically. Dr. Woodard admitted his

medical records were far from perfect. He referred to them as ?paperwork shortcomings? 

rather than treatment issues.

13. Dr. Woodard stated that. over the past several years he suffered bouts of

depression and anxiety. Within the last six months he suffered a manic episode for which
he received medication and therapy.
14. A review of the patient records by the Board revealed that Dr. Woodard

failed to record any objective findings to substantiate his treatment and indiscriminate

prescribing practices for Patients 

 

 

 

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CONCLUSIONS or raw
Findings of .Fact Nos. 3-8 constitute violations of Sections (13) and
Cede.   I
ORDER

WHEREFORE, based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, it'is
hereby ORDERED that the license of Dean. Harris Woodard, M.D., be and hereby is,
 mmaner SUSPENDED for ?a of nor less than evenness: (24) months 

Upon entry of this, the license of Dean Harris Woodard, M.D., will be recorded as
suspended and no longer current.

Pursuant to Section 541-2920 of the Code, upon entry of this Order, Dr. Woodard
shall forthwith give notice, by certified mail, of the suspension of his license to practice
medicine to all patients to Whom he is currently providing services. A copy of this notice
shall be provided to the Board when sent to patients. Dr. Woodard shall cooperate with
other practitioners to ensure continuation of treatment in conformity with the Wishes of
the patient. Dr. Woodard shall also notify any hospitals or other facilities Where he is
currently granted privileges, and any health insurance companies, health insurance
administrators or health maintenance organization currently reimbursing him for any of
the healing arts.

Further, Within five (5) days of entry of this Order, Dr. Woodard shall:
1. Return his current license to the Board office;
2. Surrender his Drug Enforcement Administration certificate and

DEA 222 Schedule 11 order forms to the DEA and provide a copy of this surrender-

 

 

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notification to the Board;

.3 Submit written notification to any and all drug Wholesalers or pharmacies
 Hit'hathehas. ordered from, or had an account with past years; has  
surrendered his DEA license and request that the account be closed, a copy of which shall
be provided to the Board; and

4. Properly dispose of all Schedule ll?Vl controlled substances, including
 ?physician?s ?sample's, 'r??mainiagin the practice, as previ'ded, in part, in Section'Sa'J-Sa? of"
the Code.

Should Dr. Woodard seek reinstatement of his license, he shall be noticed to appear
before the Board, in. accordance with the Administrative Process Act. As petitioner, Dr.
Woodard has the burden of proving his competency and fitness to practice medicine in the
Commonwealth of Virginia in a safe manner.

As provided by Rule of the Supreme Court of Virginia, Dr. Woodard has thirty
(30) days from the date of service (the date he actually received this decision or the date it
was mailed to. him, Whichever occurred ?rst) Within which to appeal this decision by filing a
Notice of Appeal with William L. Harp, M.D., Executive Director, Board of Medicine, at 9960
Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, Virginia, 23233. In the? event that this decision is
served by mail, three (3). days are added to that period.

Pursuant to Sections 22?4023 and 541-24002 of the Code, the signed original of this
Order shall remain in the custody of the Department of Health Professions as a public

record, and shall be made available for public inspection and copying upon request.

 

 

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FOR THE BOARD 

 

 

 

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ENTERED: 30

 

 

VIRGINIA:
BEFORE THE BOARD OF MEDICINE

IN RE: DEAN H. WOODARD, M.D.
License No.: 0101-041539

CONSENT ORDER

On January 15, 2003, an Informal Conference Committee (?Committee?) of the Virginia Board
of Medicine (?Board?) met with Dean H. Woodard, M.D., to inquire into allegations that he may
have been in violation of certain laws and regulations governing the practice of medicine in the
Commonwealth of Virginia, with respect to Patient A. After a thorough review of the evidence and
statements presented, the Committee made Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, and
recommended that the matter be referred to the Board to consider suspension or revocation of Dr.
Woodard?s license to practice medicine. Further, by letter dated March 21, 2003, the Board noticed
Dr. Woodard for an informal conference to inquire into allegations that he may have violated certain
laws governing the practice of medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with respect to Patient 
and or Patient C. By letter dated May 14, 2003, the Board approved Dr. Woodard?s request to waive
the informal conference regarding Patient and Patient C, and proceed directly to a formal
administrative hearing.

In lieu of proceeding to this formal administrative hearing, regarding matters related to
Patients A, and C, the Board and Dr. Woodard, as evidenced by their signatures affixed below,
agree to enter into this Consent Order affecting the license of Dr. Woodard to practice medicine in
Virginia.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

The Board adopts the following findings in this matter:

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1. Dr. Woodard was issued license number 0101-041539 by the Board to practice medicine
in the Commonwealth of Virginia on September 1, 1987. Said license will expire on December 31,
2004, unless renewed or otherwise restricted.

2. Dr. Woodard violated Sections 54.1-2915.A (4) and (3), as further defined in Sections
54.1-2914.A (8) and (11) of the Code, in that he exploited the vulnerabilities of Patient A, a 21?year?
old female who initially presented to him on or about September 9, 2002, in Staunton, Virginia,
where she was treated by him for pharyngitis bronchitis. Specifically:

I a. During Patient A?s medical visit, Dr. Woodard discussed with Patient A her
difficulty in obtaining her General Education Development diploma because of poor
mathematics skills. Patient A had taken the test on three (3) previous occasions, without
passing. Dr. Woodard offered to tutor Patient A in mathematics, or have his son provide
tutoring services.

b. Dr. Woodard told Patient A about his wife and children, and disclosed that his
wife recently left him.

c. Dr. Woodard offered Patient A a job cleaning his house after learning that she
was three and one-half (3 1/2) months pregnant, unemployed, without health insurance and
lived with friends.

d. Before Patient A left Dr. Woodard?s office, Dr. Woodard gave her a slip of paper
containing his cellular telephone number, and asked her to call him if she was interested in
accepting his offers for tutoring or employment.

3. Dr. Woodard violated Section (3), as further defined in Sections 54.1-

2914.A (8), (11), (13) and (14) of the Code, as defined in 18 VAC 85-20-100 of the Board?s General

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Regulations, in that after Patient A telephoned Dr. Woodard?s cellular telephone number on or about
the evening of September 9, 2002, to accept his offer, Dr. Woodard picked up Patient A at her home,
and proceeded to drive to Charlottesville, Virginia. Upon returning to Staunton, while parked in Dr.
Woodard?s automobile, Dr. Woodard engaged in sexual conduct with Patient A, concurrent with
and by virtue of the practitioner-patient relationship, which was intended for his sexual arousal and
gratification. On or about September 11, 2002, Dr. Woodard sent Patient A a letter apologizing for
his "assertive behavior," and enclosing one hundred fifty dollars which he stated Patient A
could use to pay his son, or someone else, for tutoring. Also on or about September 11, 2002, an
adjustment was made to Patient A?s account at Dr. Woodard?s practice, in that the remaining balance
of thirty-nine dollars ($39.00) from Patient A?s office visit on or about September 9, 2002 was
deducted as a "General Write-Off.? By Dr. Woodard?s own admission to the Committee on January
15, 2003, much of his conversation and examination of Patient A was ?irtatious, for the purpose of
meeting the patient later for a sexual encounter. Dr. Woodard also stated to the Committee on
January 15, 2003, that during his physical examination of Patient A, he externally palpated Patient
A's lower abdomen.

4. On or about September 16, 2002, Dr. Woodard was arrested on three felony counts in
the City of Staunton, Virginia, relating to his conduct with Patient A. Specifically, the warrants
charged:

a. Violation of Section 18.2-67.2 of the Code: committing an act of [animate] object
sexual penetration with a person, not the spouse of the accused, against the complaining

witness?s will, by force, threat or intimidation.

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b. Violation of Section 182?361 of the Code: camally knowing by or with the
mouth.

c. Violation of Section 182-61 of the Code: having sexual intercourse with a
person, not the spouse of the accused, against the complaining witness's will, by force, threat
or intimidation.

5. Dr. Woodard violated Section 54.1-2915.A (3), as further defined in Sections 54.1-

2914.A (8), (11) and (14), in that by Plea Agreement accepted by the Circuit Court of the City of

. Staunton, Virginia, on April 15, 2003, Dr. Woodard agreed to the following dispositions of the three
felony counts relating to his conduct with Patient A:

a. The animate object penetration was reduced to misdemeanor sexual battery,
with a sentence of six (6) months in jail, suspended on the condition of probation for twelve
(12) months, under the supervision of Blue Ridge Court Services. Dr. Woodard will obtain
counseling to be performed as recommended by the Board, for a period of twelve (12)
months. Dr. Woodard will voluntarily surrender his license to practice medicine for six (6)
months, to occur and run concurrently with any susPension ordered by the Board. If the
Board does not suspend Dr. Woodard?s license for six (6) months, Dr. Woodard will still lose
his license for six (6) months, per the Plea Agreement.

b. Dr. Woodard waived the right to a speedy trial on the charge of sodomy, and it
will be continued for one (1) year. This matter will be dismissed without the necessity of
further appearance, if Dr. Woodard successfully Completes his probation period of one (1)
year.

c. The rape charge was nol-prossed.

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6. Dr. Woodard violated Terms 2 and 4 of the Board?s Consent Order, entered November
6, 2002, which required that Dr. Woodard submit to a evaluation. Specifically, Dr.
Woodard failed to cooperate fully with the evaluator. On or about October 14, 2002, Dr. Woodard
did not accurately answer the evaluator?s questions concerning whether Dr. Woodard had any other
inappropriate patient contacts. On or about January 10, 2003, Dr. Woodard disclosed to the
evaluator that he had prior sexual contacts with two other patients. Dr. Woodard confirmed this
information to the Committee on January 15, 2003, and stated that one patient demanded one
hundred thousand dollars from him.

7. Dr. Woodard violated Sections 54.1-2915.A (5) and (3), as further defined in Sections
54.1-2914.A (8), (9) and (11) of the Code, in that in his November 27, 2002 report, the evaluator?s Axis
II diagnosis of Dr. Woodard was personality disorder, mixed with narcissistic and obsessive
compulsive features. Based on this diagnosis, the evaluator concluded Dr. Woodard would benefit
from ongoing of at least one hour per week for a minimum of one year. In the
evaluator?s January 14, 2003 letter in reSponse to the additional information received on or about
January 10, 2003, the evaluator indicated that Dr. Woodard continued to have very limited insight
into his behavior and minimized the inappropriate and unacceptable nature of this behavior. During
an interview with an Investigator for the Department of Health Professions ("Investigator"), on or
about January 28, 2003, the evaluator stated that he deems Dr. Woodard at higher risk for repeated
inappropriate actions with patients because Dr. Woodard was not honest during his initial
evaluation; Dr. Woodard has shown a pattern of sexual relationships with patients with the
revelation that there were two other such sexual relationships prior to the September 2002 situation;

and Dr. Woodard has "very limited insight? regarding the inappropriateness of his actions.

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8. Dr. Woodard violated Sections 54.1-2915.A (4) and (3), as further defined in Sections
(8), (11), (13) and (14) [?mnerly Sections 54.1-2914.A (10), (13), (15) and of the Code, as
defined in 18 VAC 85-20?100 of the Board?s General Regulations, in that in or about 1996, Dr.
Woodard engaged in sexual contact with Patient 8, concurrent with and by virtue of the practitioner-
patient relationship, which was intended for Dr. Woodard?s sexual arousal and gratification.

9. Dr. Woodard violated Sections 54.1-2915.A (4) and (3), as further defined in Sections
(8), (11), (13) and (14) [formerly Sections (10), (13), 15) and of the Code, as
defined in 18 VAC 85-20-100 of the Board?s General Regulations, in that in or about July 1996, Dr.
Woodard engaged in sexual contact with Patient C, concurrent with and by virtue of the practitioner-
patient relationship, which was intended for Dr. Woodard?s sexual arousal and gratification.
Specifically, in or about July 1996, while on a "date" with Patient C, Dr. Woodard engaged in sexual
contact with Patient and gave her an injection, obtained from his practice, upon Patient C's
complaint of a migraine headache. Dr. Woodard did not document this injection in Patient C?s
medical record or his practice?s narcotics log until on or about July 25, 1996, approximately two
weeks later.

CONSENT

I, Dean H. Woodard, M.D., by affixing my signature hereto, acknowledge that:

1. I have been advised specifically to seek the advice of counsel prior to signing this
document, and am represented by Stephen W. Bricker, Esquire;

2. I am fully aware that without my consent,'no legal action can be taken against me,

except pursuant to the Virginia Administrative Process Act, 22-4000 A et seg. of the Code of

Virginia;

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3. I have the following rights, among others:
a. the right to a formal fact-finding hearing before the Board;
b. the right to representation by counsel; and
c. the right to cross-examine witnesses against me;
4. I waive all rights to a formal hearing;
5. I admit the truth of the above Findings of Fact;
6. I agree not to petition for reinstatement of my license for fifteen (15) months from entry

of this Consent Order. I further agree that any such petition for reinstatement will include
comprehensive and evaluations. Such evaluations will state that I am safe
to resume the practice of medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I understand that providing
comprehensive and evaluations to the Board does not guarantee that my
license will be reinstated;

7. I understand that should I be convicted of the felony sodomy charge and or the felony
rape charge, the Board may immediately revoke my license to practice medicine in the

Commonwealth, without a hearing, in accordance with Section 54.1-2917 of the Code;

8. Further, within five (5) days of entry of this Consent Order, I will:
a. return my current license to the Board office;
b. update my Virginia Practitioner Profile regarding my primary practice

address and any other appropriate section, with the exception of the Virginia Notices and
Orders section;
c. surrender my Drug Enforcement Administration certificate and DEA

22 Schedule 11 order forms to the DEA and provide a copy of the surrender notification to

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the Board;
d. submit written notification to any and all drug wholesalers or pharmacies that 
I have ordered from or had an account with for the past 5 years, that I have surrendered my
license and request that my account be closed; and
e. properly dispose of all Schedule II-VI controlled substances, including
physician?s samples, remaining in my practice; and

9. I consent to the following Order affecting my license to practice medicine in the

Commonwealth of Virginia.
M13.

WHEREFORE, based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, and with
the consent of the licensee, it is hereby ORDERED that the license of Dean H. Woodard, M.D., is
INDEFINITELY SUSPENDED. Dr. Woodard shall not petition the Board for reinstatement of his
medical license for at least fifteen (15) months from entry of this Consent Order. Should Dr.
Woodard seek reinstatement of his license, he shall be noticed to appear before the Board, in
accordance with the Administrative Process?Act. As petitioner, Dr. Woodard has the burden of
proving his competency and fitness to resume the safe practice of medicine in the Commonwealth
of Virginia.

Pursuant to Section 54.1-2920 of the Code, upon entry of this Consent Order, Dr. Woodard
shall forthwith give notice, by certified mail, of the suspension of his license to practice medicine to
all patients to whom he is currently providing services. A copy of this notice shall be provided to
the Board when sent to patients. Dr. Woodard shall cooperate with other practitioners to ensure

continuation of treatment in conformity with the wishes of the patient. Dr. Woodard shall also

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notify any hospitals or other facilities where he is currently granted privileges, and any health
insurance companies, health insurance administrators or health maintenance organization
currently reimbursing him for any of the healing arts.
Upon entry of this Consent Order, the license of Dean H. Woodard, M.D., will be recorded
as suspended and no longer current. Consistent with the terms of this Consent Order, in the event
Dr. Woodard seeks reinstatement of his license, he shall be responsible for any fees that may be
required for the reinstatement of his license prior to the issuance of his license to resume practice.
Violation of this Consent Order shall constitute grounds for the revocation of the license of Dr.
Woodard. In the event Dr. Woodard violates any of the terms and conditions of this Consent Order,
a formal administrative hearing shall be convened to determine whether his license shall be revoked.
Pursuant to Section 22-4023 of the Code, the signed original of this Consent Order shall
remain in the custody of the Department of Health Professions as a public record and shall be made
available for public inspection and copying upon request.
FOR THE BOARD:
William L. Harp, M.D. 

Executive Director
Virginia Board of Medicine



ENTERED 

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Manassas, Virginia 20111

RE: License No: 0101041539

Dear Dr. Woodard:

This letter is official noti?cation of the decision of the Special Conference Committee
("Cormnittee") of the Virginia Board of Medicine ("Board"), which met on August 22, 2008, in
Richmond, Virginia, in order to review your compliance with the Board?s Order entered April
16, 2007. Members of the Board serving on the Committee were: Claudette Dalton, M.D.,
Chair; Karen Ransone, and General Clara Adams-Ender, RN. 

After careful review and consideration of the information presented, the Committee
decided to WAIVE the remaining 6 hours of continuing medical education required
by Term Further, the Committee WAIVED the necessity to conduct additional
unannounced inspections as allowed by Term This decision was based on the fact that the 
unannounced inspections conducted on May 7, 2008 and June 25, 2008 demonstrated that you
have continued to fully comply with the terms of your Board Order. 

Therefore, the Committee determined that the terms and conditions imposed on your
license should be TERMINATED effective this date. Based on this decision, the record of the -
Board has been updated to re?ect that you have a full and unrestricted license in the

Commonwealth of Virginia.

Pursuant to ?54.1-2400.2 (F) of the Code of Virginia, a signed copy of this letter shall
remain in the custody of the Department of Health Professions as a public record, and shall

be made available for public inspection and copying upon request.

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William L. Harp, MD.
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VIRGINIA:
BEFORE THEBOARD OF MEDICINE

IN RE: DEAN HARRIS WOODARD, M.D.
License No.: 0101041539

ORDER

In accordance with the provisions of Sections 54.1405, 54.1-110, 22-4020, and 22-4021 of
the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended a formal administrative hearing was
convened before the Virginia Board of Medicine (?Board?), on October 17, 2014, in Henrico,
Virginia, to receive and act upon the Petition for Reinstatement of License to Practice Medicine
and Surgery in the Commonwealth of Virginia filed by Dean Harris Woodard, M.D., and in
considering such petition, whether grounds exist to deny the reinstatement. These matters are
set forth in the Board?s Notice of Hearing and Statement of Particulars dated September 8, 2014.

Pursuant to Section of the Code, the hearing was held before a panel of the
Board with a member of the Board presiding. Erin L. Barrett, Assistant Attorney General, was
present as legal counsel for the Board. The proceedings were recorded by a certified court
reporter. The case was prosecuted by Dale Lutke, Adjudication Specialist. Dr. Woodard
appeared at the formal administrative hearing and was represented by counsel, Michael L.
Goodman, Esquire and Eileen M. Talamante, Esquire.

FINDINGS OF FACT

Now, having prOperly considered the evidence and testimony presented, the Board
makes the following findings by clear and convincing evidence:

1. Dean Harris Woodard, M.D., was issued license number 0101-041539 by the

Board to practice medicine and surgery in the Commonwealth of Virginia on September 1, 1987.

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By Order of the Board entered April 20, 2011, Dr. Woodard?s license was suSpended.

2. As detailed in various Virginia Board Orders since November 2002, Dr.
Woodard?s license has been the subject of several restrictions on his ability to practice
medicine in Virginia, including two different occasions (2003 and 2011) on which the Board
suspended his license. These actions were the result of his negligent and dangerous care of
numerous patients whom he treated for chronic pain, Violations related to sexual boundaries
with three female patients (including a criminal conviction for the sexual battery of one of
those patients), and dishonesty during a Board-ordered evaluation.

3. I The Board heard testimony from lmran Akram, M.D., Dr. Woodard?s treating
In a letter dated March 14, 2013, Dr. Akram reported that Dr. Woodard has ?a
chronic history of bipolar disorder and that [his] past behavior, work related allegations and
resulting suspension of license is reflective of poor judgment and untreated bipolar
disorder.? Dr. Woodard has been treated by this physician since December 2010, who
prescribes Depakote, Seroquel, Klonopin, and Zoloft to manage Dr. Woodard?s illness. Dr.
Akram testified that, at least once, Dr. Woodard altered his prescriptions on his own and
informed Dr. Akram about the alteration later. Dr. Woodard testified that he recognizes he
should not have made that alteration.

4. The Board heard testimony from Christopher Carusi, Dr. Woodard?s
treating Dr. Carusi testified that he is in communication'with Dr. Akram
regarding Dr. Woodard?s care. Although Dr. Woodard?s license to practice was suspended
April 20, 2011, he did not engage a treating until February 2013, just a few

months before he filed an application for reinstatement of his license to practice medicine.

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Despite documented past violations of sexual boundaries and repeated evidence of ?awed
medical judgment, there is no information in Dr. Woodard?s records to show that these
problems have been addressed in treatment. Dr. Carusi testified that he believed Dr.
Woodard?s previous problems were a result of his undiagnosed mental illness, but Dr. Carusi
was unaware of the details of Dr. Woodard?s past violations of sexual boundaries. Dr. Carusi
stated to a DHP investigator on August 13, 2013 that he believes Dr. Woodard is safe to
return to practice so long as he takes his "medication as prescribed."

5. A previous diagnosis of personality disorder, mixed with narcissistic and
obsessive compulsive features was not addressed by Dr. Woodard?s treating or
in the records of his treatment/ counseling. Dr. Woodard's treating 
Dr. Akram, testified that, as a clinical matter, he ruled out personality disorder, narcissistic
disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder when he diagnosed Dr. Woodard with bipolar
disorder. However, Dr. Akrarn testified that he had not seen Dr. Woodard?s 2002 Order
referring to his diagnosed personality disorder until last week. He testified that he would
have likely reviewed Dr. Woodard?s specifically for personality disorder or
referred him out for other evaluations had he seen that information prior to diagnosis.

6. Dr. Woodard?s mental health diagnoses require ongoing treatment, medication
management, and monitoring.

7. Dr. Woodard has not practiced medicine since approximately April 20, 2011,
when his license was suspended by the Board.

8. The Board heard testimony from Frank F. Hyatt, M.D., a family practitioner

who had offered to serve as Dr. Woodard?s practice monitor if he were to return to practice.

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Dr. Hyatt was not aware of Dr. Woodard?s prior history with the Board. Dr. Hyatt was not
aware of What the position of a peer monitor would constitute. When Dr. Woodard?s history
was summarized for Dr. Hyatt, Dr. Hyatt stated that he was not comfortable acting as a
practice monitor.

9. The Board is not satisfied that Dr. Woodard has effectively addressed and
mitigated the issues that lead to his extensive and troubling history before the Board. Dr.
Woodard suggested a mentoring system for his return to practice, but Dr. Woodard did not
present a credible mentor.

CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

1. Findings of Fact No. 2?6 constitute violations of Section and (13)
of the Code.

2. Finding of Fact No. 7 constitutes a Violation of Section of the
Code.

ORDER

WHEREFORE, based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, it is
hereby ORDERED that the Petition for Reinstatement of License Practice Medicine of Dean
Harris Woodard, MD. is hereby DENIED and that his license is hereby CONTINUED on
INDEFINITE SUSPENSION.

Should Dr. Woodard seek reinstatement of his license, he shall be noticed to appear
before the Board, in accordance with the Administrative Process Act. As petitioner, Dr.
Woodard will have the burden of proving his competency and fitness to practice medicine

and surgery in the Commonwealth of Virginia in a safe and competent manner.

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As provided by Rule 2A2 of the Supreme Court of Virginia, Dr. Woodard has thirty (30)
days from the date of service (the date he actually received this decision or the date it was
mailed to him, whichever occurred first) within which to appeal this decision by filing a Notice
of Appeal with William L. Harp, M.D., Executive Director, Board of Medicine, 9960 Mayland
Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, Virginia 23233. In the event that this decision is served by mail, three
(3) days are added to that period.

Pursuant to Sections 22-4023 and 541-24002 of the Code, the signed original of this
Order shall remain in the custody of the Department of Health Professions as a public record

and shall be made available for public inspection and copying upon request.

FOR THE BOARD:

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Director
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VIRGINIA:

BEFORE THE BOARD OF MEDICINE

IN RE: DEAN H. WOODARD, M.D.
License No.: 0101?041539

CONSENT ORDER

In accordance with Section 54.1-2408.l of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended the
Virginia Board of Medicine ("Board") met on October 4, 2002, to receive and act upon information
indicating that Dean H. Woodard, M.D., may have violated certain laws relating to the practice of medicine
in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prior to this meeting, a good faith effort to assemble a quorum of the
Board in person was made, but failed. On October 3, 2002, a majority of the Board agreed that the continued
practice of medicine by Dr. Woodard may be a substantial danger to the public health and safety warranting a
telephone conference call.

The meeting was convened by telephone conference call, with ?fteen (15) members of the Board
participating and Assistant Attorney General Roscoe Roberts, as counsel for the Board. The matter was
presented by James E. Schliessmann, Assistant Attorney General. Dr. Woodard was represented by counsel,
Stephen W. Bricker, Esquire, during the telephone conference call.

By counsel, Dr. Woodard agreed to enter into this Consent Order, effective October 4, 2002, pending
an informal conference to inquire into allegation that he may have violated certain laws governing the
practice of medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia

CONSENT

I, Dean H. Woodard, M.D., by af?xing my signature hereto, acknowledge that:

I. I have been advised speci?cally to seek the advice of counsel prior to signing this document;

2. I am ?illy aware that without my consent, no legal action can be taken against me, except

pursuant to the Virginia Administrative Process Act, 22-4000 A et seq. of the Code of Virginia;

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3. I have the following rights, among others:
a. the right to an informal fact-?nding conference before the Board;
b. the right to representation by counsel; and
c. the right to cross?examine witnesses against me.
4. I consent to the following Order affecting my license to practice medicine in the common-

wealth of Virginia.

ORDER

 

WHEREFORE, it is hereby ORDERED that the following conditions shall be instituted as part of

Dr. Woodard?s practice of medicine:

1. Effective October 4, 2002, Dr. Woodard shall have a female chaperone present at all times

during an examination or treatment of a female patient. Dr. Woodard shall submit the name and

identification of the chaperone for approval by the Executive Director of the Board. Dr. Woodard shall

provide a copy of this Order to the chaperone. Dr. Woodard?s chaperone shall:

a. Attest to her presence by countersigning any notes or physical ?ndings made by Dr.
Woodard.
b. Provide reports to the Board at the request of the Board.

2. Dr. Woodard shall undergo a comprehensive evaluation with Joel Silverman

M.D., and any evaluations requested by Dr. Silverman. Dr. Silverman shall submit a detailed
report of ?ndings to the Board. Such report shall be submitted to the Board by November 22, 2002.
3. Dr. Woodard shall sign an authorization providing for unrestricted communication between

and among the Board and Dr. Woodard?s current or former treating or evaluating practitioners.

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4. Dr. Woodard shall cooperate with the Virginia Board of Medicine and the Department of

6. Dr. Woodard shall notify the Executive Director of the Board by certi?ed mail of any

changes of address within ten (10) days of such occurrence.

7. Dr. Woodard shall notify the Board immediately in writing should he intend to change the

location ofhis practice.

FOR THE BOARD:

William L. Harp, MD. 
Executive Director

Virginia Board of Medicine

ENTERED: 

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