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BEFORE THE GEORGIA COMPOSITE MEDICAL BOARD

 

STATE OF GEORGIA AUG. 9-5 20?
IN THE MATTER OF: i NUMBER
WILLIAM RICHARD ALMON, MD Docket #2 2W 0 00 9? 7
License NO. 030938 - - 
Respondent

PUBLIC ORDER TERMINATING PROBATION

WHEREAS, the Georgia Composite Medical Board entered a Public Consent Order
(?Order?) in the above?styled matter on June 4, 2010, which placed on probation Respondent?s
license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia, and

WHEREAS, Respondent has petitioned to have the probatiOn terminated, and

WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the Respondent has complied with all the
terms and conditions Of the Order.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the probation of Respondent?s
license tO practice medicine in the State Of Georgia be TERMINATED.

SO ORDERED THIS 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2011

GEORGIAC MP ITE AL BOARD


Charles L. White, DO 
Board Chairperson

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(BOARD SEAL) Exec tive Director

 

GEORGIA COMPOSWE
BEFORE THE GEORGIA COMPOSITE MEDIWL BOARQ

 

 

STATE OF GEORGIA JUN 04 
IN THE MATTER OF: a. 
I NUMBER
WILLIAM RICHARD ALMON, M.D. DOCKET NO. ?g 0 00 0 
License NO. 30938, MM "5 
Applicant, 

PUBLIC CONSENT ORDER-
By agreement of the Georgia Composite Medical Board (?Board?) and William
Richard Almon, M.D. (?Applicant?), the following disposition Of this matter is entered into

pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. ?43-34?8, and ?43-1?19.

FINDINGS OF FACT
1.

I Applicant was initially licensed as a physician in the State of Georgia on or about
August 10, 1988 and was issued license no. 30938. On or about December 31, 2009, Applicant?s
license expired. On or about April 1., 2010, Applicant?s license was revoked by operation of law
for non-renewal. At the time Applicant's license expired, Applicant's licensure was subject to a
period of probation under the terms of a Public Consent Order, Docket No. 10030019.

2.

Respondent continued to practice medicine after the expiration of his license until he was

noti?ed by the Board on or about April 1, 2010 that his license expired. Applicant subsequently

applied for reinstatement Of his Georgia medical license.

3.

. Applicant admits the above ?ndings of fact and waives any further ?ndings of fact with

respect to the above-styled matter.

CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Applicant?s conduct and the above ?ndings of fact constitute suf?cient grounds for
the imposition of sanctions upon Applicant?s license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia
pursuant to O.C.G.A. and 43-1?19. Respondent waives any further conclusions of

law with respect to the above?styled matter.

LRDILR

The Georgia Composite Medical Board, having considered all the particular facts and
circumstances of this case, hereby orders, and the Applicant hereby agrees, that Applicant?s
license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia shall be reinstated subject to the following
terms and conditions:

1.

Beginning on the effective date of this Consent Order, Applicant?s licensure shall be
subject to a period of probation until terminated by a written order of the Board, with-the
following terms and conditions:

?Worknlace Restriction. Respondent shall have a female chaperone present in the exam
room each and every time Respondent examines a female patient for the entire visit. Any questions
regarding Respondent?s compliance with this requirement should be directed to the medical director

or the executive director for the Board.

 

 

Employee Af?davits. If deemed necessary by the Board or Respondent?s supervising
and/or monitoring physicians, the Board may facilitate the submission of employee affidavits
concerning Respondent?s compliance with the terms of this Order and/or Respondent?s observed
behavior with female patients.

Treatment/Outpatient Care. Respondent shall attend sessions as
frequently as needed for successful therapy which will be dictated by his functioning, to be
determined by Respondent's treating Respondent's treating shall also serve
as Respondent?s monitoring physician as set forth in. paragraph below. Respondentshall
comply with all treatment recommendations made by his 

Supervision. and Monitoring. Respondent shall designate: (1) an acceptable
supervising (?supervising?) physician with whom Respondent will meet at least to
review patient charts; and (2)  acceptable treating (?monitoring?) physician with whom he will
continue care and who will monitor Respondent?s behavior and compliance with
therapeutic care. Respondent shall provide a copy of this Order to both the supervising and the
monitoring physicians. Each physician shall sign a statement and submit the statement to the
Board as evidence of having read and understood the same and having agreed to serve as
Respondent?s supervising and monitoring physicians. Respondent shall obtain prior written
Board approval through the Medical Director for any change in supervising and monitoring
physicians.

Supervising and Monitoring Reports. Respondent shall submit or cause to be
submitted quarterly reports from his supervising and monitoring physicians regarding his work
performance by March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 of each calendar year,

beginning with the ?rst reporting period following the effective date of this Consent Order. 

 

 

 

Failure to submit or have such reports submitted in a timely manner shall be considered a
violation of this Consent Order. It is expected that said'supervisor and monitor will immediately
report to the Board any change in Respondent?s condition or behavior which would render
Respondent unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients. By executing this
Consent Order, Respondent speci?cally consents to such supervising and monitoring physicians
reporting upon Respondent? 3 condition or behavior, notwithstanding any privilege provided by
state or federal law.

Periods of Residency Outside Georgia and Periods When Not Actively Practicing
Medicine. In the event Respondent should leave Georgia to reside or practice outside of Georgia
for periods longer than thirty (30) consecutive days, Respondent shall notify the Board in writing of
the dates of departure and return. Periods of residency or practice outside of Georgia as well as
periods when Respondent is not actively engaged in practicing as a physician will not apply to the
reduction of Respondent's probationary period, except as authorized by the Board.

Further Evaluation. At any time during the period of probation, the Board shall also
have the authority to order Respondent to undergo a physical or mental evaluation by physicians
designated by the Board. Respondent shall execute such releases as may be required for the
Board to obtain the results of such evaluations.

Emoloyment/ Resider?. Respondent shall advise the Board of any change in
address of record or employment status within ten (10) days of making the change.

Disclosure. In addition to other disclosures required by the Consent Order,
Respondent shallsupply a copy of the Consent Order, once approved and docketed, and within
ten (10) days from receipt of the docketed copy by Respondent, to each hospital or other

institution in Georgia where Respondent maintains staff privileges of any kind, and to any person

 

 

with whom Respondent is associated in practice, including other physicians or physician?s

assistants or to any person or entity for whom Respondent is employed as a physician in the State
of Georgia._ Respondent shall also be required to disclose the existence of and provide a copy of
the Consent Order to such individuals or entities in connection with any future application for I
institutional appointment, associated practice, utilization of a physician?s assistant, or
employment as a physician in the State of Georgia while the Consent Order is in effect. By
executing the Consent Order, Respondent speci?cally consents to any such individuals or entities
reporting to the Board information which would affect'Respondent?s ability to practice medicine
with reasonable skill and safety to patients, notwithstanding any privilege provided by state or
federal law. I

0) Termination of Probation. Respondent shall not be eligible to petition for termination
of probation until one (1) year from the effective date of this Consent Order. At such time,
Respondent may petition for termination by certifying under oath before a notary public that he
has complied with all conditions of probation and by providing documentation supporting -
discharge from probation, including, but not limited to, a written statement from Respondent?s
treating that said he/ she agrees with terminating probation. The Board shall review
and evaluate the practice of Respondent prior to lifting probation. At such time, the Board shall
be authorized, but is not required, to terminate probation. If the Board denies the Respondent?s
petition for termination of probation, Respondent may petition for termination on an annual basis
thereafter. In any event, the Consent Order shall remain in effect pending a ?nal determination

by the Board and noti?cationthat probation has terminated.

 

2.
Applicant shall submit a ?ne of ?ve hundred dollars ($500.00) to the Board, payable to
the Georgia Composite Medical Board by certi?ed check or money order, within thirty (30) days
of the effective date of this Order. Failure to pay the ?ne by the thirtieth day shall be considered

a Violation of this Order and grounds for additional disciplinary action by the Board.

3.
This Consent Order shall constitute a public reprimand of the Board and may be

disseminated as a public disciplinary action.

4.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 34A, the contents of this order shall be placed on
Applicant?s Physician Pro?le. Furthermore, by executing this Consent Order, Applicant hereby

agrees to permit the Board to update the Physician?s Pro?le re?ecting this Consent Order.

5.

Applicant shall abide by all State laws regulating the practice of medicine in the State of
Georgia, the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Composite Medical Board and the terms of
this Consent Order; Should any Violation of the laws of the State of Georgia, the Rules and
7 Regulations of the Georgia Composite Medical Board or the terms of this Consent Order occur,

Applicant?s license may be subject to further sanctions upon substantiation thereof.

 

 

6.
Approval of this Consent Order by the Georgia Composite Medical Board shall in no way
be construed as condoning the Applicant?s conduct and shall not be construed as a waiver of any

of the lawful rights possessed by the Board.

7.

Applicant acknowledges that he is represented by counsel and that he has read this
Consent Order and understands its contents. Applicant understands that he has a. right to an
appearance before the Board, and freely, knowingly, and voluntarily waives that right. Applicant 7
understands that the Consent Order will not become effective until approved and docketed by the
Georgia Composite Medical Board. Applicant further understands and agrees that the Board I
shall have the authority to review the application ?le and all relevant evidence in considering the
Consent Order. Applicant further understands that the Consent Order, once approved, shall
constitute a public record that may be disseminated as a disciplinary action of the Board.
However, if the Consent Order is not approved, it shall not constitute an admission against
interest in the proceeding, or prejudice the right of the Board to adjudicate the matter. Applicant.

consents to the terms and conditions contained herein.

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Approved, this 5 day of June, 2010.

   
  
    

GEORGIA 

JOHN kW .D,

Chairperson

TE MEDICAL BOARD

    

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As to Dr. Almon's signature: .
Sworn to and subscribed before me
This day of June, 2010.


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ATTACHMENT A

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

I, a have been provided with a copy of the Public Consent Order
between WILLIAM R. ALMON, MD. and the Georgia Composite Medical Board. My

relationship to Dr. Almon is that of a

 

Name:

 

(Please print all information)

ADDRESS: .

 

 

TELEPHONE:
LICENSE NO.:

 

 

Sworn to and subscribed before me
The day of 2010.

 

NOTARY PUBLIC
My commission expires:

 

 

 

BEFORE THE COMPOSITE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS

Composite State Roard
STATE OF GEORGIA at Medical Examiners
IN THE MATTER OF: A WP 1 1 2008
DOCKET NUMBER
WILLIAM RICHARD ALMON, M.D. DOCKET NO. 100 3 0 q?
License No. 030938, WW. 
Respondent. 

PUBLIC CONSENT ORDER
By agreement of the Composite State Borrd of Medieai Examiners (?the Board") and
WILLIAM RICHARD ALMON, MD. (the ?Respondent?), the following disposition of the matter is
entered pursuant to the provisions 
FINDINGS OF FACT
1.
Respondent is licensed to practice medicine in the State of Georgia and was licensed as such
at all times relevant to the matters stated herein.
2.
Respondent has a history of prior Board discipline in ?3?in and 1994 that included a period of
probation terminated in March 1998.
3.
On May 2, 2006, Respondent entered a nolo contendere First Offender plea to two
misdemeanor charges of battery in the Superior Court of Paulding County. Respondent was
sentencedto two 12 month consecutive sentences to be served on probation, 40 hours of

community service, a female nurse must be present while examining female patients, continued

 

counseling, and $1,000.00 ?ne. On May 1, 2008, Respondent was discharged as a First Offender
without an adjudication of guilt.
4.
Respondent admits the above ?ndings of fact and waives any further ?ndings of fact
with respect to the above-styled matter.
CONCLUSIONS OF 

Respondent?s conduct constitutes suf?cient grounds to impose sanctions on Respondent?s
license to practice medicine in the State of Geergia under Chs. and 34, T. 43, a_s amended.
Respondent hereby waives any further ?ndings of law with respect to the above-styled matter.

calms,

The Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, having considered the particular facts and
circumstances of this case, hereby orders, and Respondent hereby agrees, to the following terms:

1.
Respondent?s license shall be placed on probation until terminated by a written order
of the Board, subject to the terms and conditions set forth below:

Workplace Restriction. Respondent shall have a female chaperone present in the exam

 

room each and every time Respondent examines a female patient. for the entire Visit. Any questions
regarding Respondent?s compliance with this requirement should be directed to the medical director
or the executive director for the Board.

Employee Af?davits. If deemed necessary by the Board or Respondent?s supervising

 

and/or monitoring physicians, the Board may facilitate the submission of employee af?davits

concerning Respondent?s compliance with the terms of this Order and/or Respondent?s observed

behavior with female patients.

 

 Treatment/ Outpatient Care. Respondent shall attend sessions as
frequently as needed for successful therapy which will be dictated by his functioning, to be
determined by Respondent's treating Respondent's treating shall also serve
as Respondent?s monitoring physician as set forth in paragraph below. Respondent shall
comply with all treatment recommendations made by his 

Supervision and Monitoring. Respondent shall designate: (1) an acceptable

 

supervising (?supervising?) physician with whom Respondent will meet at least to
review patient "charts; and an acceptable treating (?monitoring?) physician with whom he will
continue care and who will monitor Respondent?s behavior and compliance with
therapeutic care. Respondent shall provide a copy of this Order to both the supervising and the
monitoring physicians. Each physician shall sign a statement and submit the statement to the
Board as evidence of having read and understood the same and having agreed to serve as
Respondent?s supervising and monitoring physicians. Respondent shall obtain prior written
Board approval through the Medical Director for any change in supervising and monitoring
physicians.

Supervising and Monitoring Reports. Respondent shall submit or cause to be
submitted quarterly reports from his supervising and monitoring physicians regarding his work
performance by March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 3] of each calendar year,
beginning with the ?rst reporting period following the effective date of this Consent Order.
Failure to submit or have such reports submitted in a timely manner shall be considered a
violation of this Consent Order. It is expected that said supervisor and monitor will immediately
report to the Board any change in Respondent?s condition or behavior which would render

Respondent unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients. By executing this

 

Consent Order, Respondent speci?cally consents to such supervising and monitoring physicians
reporting upon Respondent?s condition or behavior, notwithstanding any privilege provided by
state or federal law.

Continuing Medical Education. In addition to the mandated continuing medical
education required of all Georgia physicians, Respondent shall obtain an additional 20
hours of continuing medical education each year of probation in the area of boundary violations.
Respondent must obtain the additional 20 hours on an annual basis and shall submit proof of
completion ef'said additional hours to the board by December 31 of each year of the probation.
Prior to obtaining the CME, Respondent shall submit the title of the course(s) he plans to attend and
information concerning the course(s) to the Board.

g) Periods of Residency Outside Georgia and Periods When Not Actively Practicing
Medicine. In the event Respondent should leave Georgia to reside or practice outside of Georgia
for periods longer than thirty (30) consecutive days, Respondent shall notify the Board in writing of
the dates ofdeparture and return. Periods of residency or practice outside of Georgia as well as
periods when Respondent is not actively engaged in practicing as a physician will not apply to the
reduction of Respondent's probationary period, except as authorized by the Board.

Further Evaluation. At any time during the period of probation, the Board shall also

 

have the authority to order Respondent to undergo a physical or mental evaluation by physicians
designated by the Board. Respondent shall execute such releases as may be required for the
Board to obtain the results of such evaluations.

Employment/ Residency. Respondent shall advise the Board of any change in

address of record or employment status within ten (10) days of making the change.

 

0) Disclosure. In addition to other disclosures required by the Consent Order,
Respondent shall supply a copy of the Consent Order, once approved and docketed, and within
ten (10) days from receipt of the docketed copy by Respondent, to each hospital or other
institution in Georgia where Respondent maintains staff privileges of any kind, and to any person
with whom Respondent is associated in practice, including other physicians or physician?s
assistants or to any person or entity for whom Respondent is employed as a physician in the State
of Georgia. Respondent shall also be required to disclose the existence of and provide a copy of
the Consent Order to such individuals or entities in connection with any future application for
institutional appointment, associated practice, utilization of a physician?s assistant, or
employment as a physician in the State of Georgia while the Consent Order is in effect. By
executing the Consent Order, ReSpondent speci?cally consents to any such individuals or entities
reporting to the Board information which would affect Respondent?s ability to practice medicine
with reasonable skill and safety to patients, notwithstanding any privilege provided by state or
federal law.

Termination of Probation. Respondent shall not be eligible to petition for termination
of probation until two (2) years from the effective date of this Consent Order. At such time,
Respondent may petition for termination by certifying under oath before a notary public that he
has complied with all conditions of probation and by providing documentation supporting
discharge from probation, including, but not limited to, a written statement from Respondent?s
treating that said he/she agrees with terminating probation. The Board shall review
and evaluate the practice of Respondent prior to lifting probation. At such time, the Board shall
be authorized, but is not required, to terminate probation. If the Board denies the Respondent?s

petition for termination of probation, Respondent may petition for termination on an annual basis

 

thereafter. In- any event, the Consent Order shall remain in effect pending a ?nal determination
by the Board and noti?cation that probation has terminated.
2.
This Consent Order shall constitute a PUBLIC REPRIMAND of the Board and may
be disseminated by the Board as a public disciplinary action.
3.

Respondent shall submit to the Board a ?ne of $5,000.00, to be paid in full by cashier's
check or money order made payable to the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners within
sixty (60) days of the effective date of this Consent Order. Failure to pay the entire amount by
the 60th day shall be considered a violation of this Order and shall result in further sanctioning of
Respondent's license, including revOcation,? upon substantiation thereof.

4.

In addition to the ?ne required in paragraph 3 of this Consent Order, Respondent shall
pay administrative fees in the amount of $500.00 as reimbursement to the Board of expenses
incurred in the investigation of this matter, which expenses do not include time spent by the
investigative division of the Board. Said fees shall be payable by certi?ed check or money order
to the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners within thirty (30) days of the effective date
of this Consent Order. Failure to pay the entire amount by the 30th day shall be considered a
violation of this Consent Order and shall result in further sanctioning of Respondent?s license,
including revocation, upon substantiation.

5.

Respondent shall abide by all State and Federal laws regulating his practice as a physician

or relating to drugs, the Rules and Regulations of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners

 

and the terms of the Consent Order, outpatient treatment, and probation. If Respondent shall fail to
abide by such laws, rules or terms, or if it should appear from reports submitted to the Board that
Respondent is otherwise unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients, or should
Respondent violate the criminal laws of the state, including any term of probation, if any,
Respondent?s license shall be subject to further discipline, including revocation, upon substantiation
thereof after notice and hearing, and if revoked, the Board in its discretion may determine that the
license should be permanently revoked and not subject to reinstatement. Respondent ?rrther agrees
that any violation of the Consent Order during any probationary period shall be deemed to be
suf?cient to authorize the Board to order summary suspension of Respondent?s license, pending
?irther proceedings, pursuant to the provisions of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,
O.C.G.A. or any other statute authorizing emergency action, but Respondent
understands that Respondent shall be entitled to an expedited hearing to substantiate such
violation(s), if the Board exercises such right.
6.

Approval of this Consent Order by the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners
shall in no way be construed as condoning the Respondent?s conduct and shall not be construed
as a waiver of any of the lawful rights possessed by the Board.

7.

Respondent understands that pursuant to O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 34A, the contents of
this order shall be placed on Respondent?s Physician Pro?le. Furthermore, by executing this
Consent Order, Respondent hereby agrees to permit the Board to update the Physician?s Pro?le

re?ecting this Consent Order.

 

 

8.

acknowledges that he is represented by counsel, that he has read the Consent
Order and understands its contents. Respondent unders?tands that he has a right to a hearing, and
freely, knowingly, and voluntarily waives that right. Responden: understands that the Consent Order
wilt not become effective until approved and docketed by the Composite State: Board of Medical
Examiners. Respondent further understands and agrees that a representative of the Department of
Law may be present during the presentation of the Order in the Board and that the Board
shat} have the authority to raview the application ?le and an relevant. evidence in considering the
Conse 111 Order. Respondent further understands that the Comm: Order, once approved, aha}!
constitute a public :ecmd that may be disseminated. Hcswevcr, iti'the Consent Or?er is not approved,
it shall not constitute an admission agains: interest in the proceeding, or prejudice the right of the
Board [0 adjudicate the ma?a. consents to the terms and conditions contained herein.

Approx-Bi this I: I day of  2008.

STATE BOARD OF
MEDICAL EKAMINERS 
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SUPERVISING AND MONITORING STATEMENT

The undersigned supervising and monitoring physicians acknowledges that (s)he has read the
attached Public Consent Order and agrees to serve as DR. WILLIAM R. supervising

and monitoring physicians as indicated below.

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BEFORE THE COMPOSITE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS  1 3 
STATE OF GEORGIA
DOCKET NUMBER

53??

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NO. 92-583?

Wm. Richard Almon, M.D.
License #030938



ORDER TERMINATING PROBATION

The Respondent having demonstrated compliance with the Consent Order previously
entered in this matter on March 3, 1994 and the Board being possessed of no
information which would warrant extension thereof under the terms of the Order,
such probation is hereby terminated.

This 13'" day of October. 1998.

COMPOSITE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS

Ella  

Sheila Smith. MD.
Board President

ATTEST:  a 

William G. Miller. Jr., ?Joint Secretary
STATE EXAMINING BOARD

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BEFORE THE COHPOSITE STATE BOARD or Immj?~~

STATE OF GEORGIA

IN THE BATTER 0P:

DOCKET NO. 92?589

WILLIAM R. ALHON, H.D.,
License No. 030938.

Respondent.




By agreement of the Composite State Board of Medical
Ekaminers and William R. Almon. M.D.. Respondent, the following
disposition of this matter is entered pursuant to the provisions
of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act. codified as O.C.G.A.



1.

The Respondent is licensed to practice medicine in the
State of Georgia. and was so licensed at all times relevant to
the matters stated herein.

2.

On November 12, 1992. Respondent was charged with three
felony counts of sexual assault against a person in custody in
violation of O.C.G.A. 16-6?5 Respondent denied those
charges and those charges have been dismissed. I

3.
On November 13. 1992. the Board docketed on Order of

Summary Suspension of Respondent's medical license. The Board's

 

 

action was based on information received by the Board that
Respondent may have engaged in sexual misconduct with three
female patients incarcerated at the Augusta City Jail. The
conduct was alleged to have occurred while Respondent was acting
in his capacity as a physician for the jail. Respondent denies
these allegations.

4.

Respondent has previously been disciplined by the Georgia
Medical Board (Consent Order dated June 3, 1992, Docket No.
92?007).

5.

Respondent denies any wrongdoing in connection with the
matters that are the subject of this Consent Order. IRespondent
specifically denies any and all allegations of sexual misconduct
with respect to the matters set forth in paragraph 3.
Respondent's entry into this Consent Order does not constitute
any admission of any wrongdoing whatsoever. but is instead
intended to resolve the matters that are the subject of this
Consent Order in an expeditious manner, without the delay and
expense of litigation, so that Respondent can proceed forthwith
with a full scale practice of medicine.

6.

The Respondent waives any further findings of fact with
respect to the above matter. However, the Respondent shall be
allowed to submit a supplemental statement for the investigative

file in explanation and mitigation of the matters stated herein

 

 

 

 

as part of the investigative file, for consideration by the Board
prior to its review of this Consent Order.


The Respondent's alleged conduct, if true, would constitute
sufficient grounds for disciplinary action under O.C.G.A. CHE: 
and 34, T. 43, as_amgnded. The Respondent hereby waives any
further conclusions of law with respect to the above-styled
matter.

QRDEB

The Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, having
considered the particular facts and circumstances of this case,
.hereby orders, and the Respondent hereby agrees, to the following
terms of discipline:

r.

Commencing on the effective date of this Consent Order, the
partial summary suspension of ReSpondent's license shall be
lifted and Respondent's license shall be placed on probation for
a period of four (4) years, with the following terms and
conditions of probation:

Respondent shall
not examine or treat any female patients without a third person
being present at all times. Any question regarding compliance
with this requirement should be directed to the medical
coordinator for the Board. In addition, Respondent shall use
gloves at all times when conducting a pelvic examination of a
female patient. Reapondent shall also comply with the

recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control regarding the

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use of gloves when performing any invasive procedures. Egg,
Board Rule 

bentalz?hxsical_?xamination. Within sixty (60) days
from the effective date of this Consent Order. the Respondent
shall submit to a mental/physical examination by a physicianCs)
approved by the Board, in order to determine whether Respondent
has a sexual impulse control disorder. If such examination
discloses that the Respondent requires treatment. the Respondent
shall undergo such treatment as recommended by said examination.

ggnLinuing_?g?igal_?dugation. The Respondent shall
submit to the Board for its approval a program of continuing
education acceptable to the Board. consisting of twenty (20)
hours. which the Respondent shall complete within one year from
the effective date of the Consent Order. Respondent shall
provide documentation of his satisfactory completion of this
requirement to the Board. At least half (10 hours per year) of
said continuing education shall relate to issues of medical
ethics and the current standard of care for male physicians who
primarily treat female patients. This requirement shall be in
addition to the continuing education required under O.C.G.A.
43?34-3.

QEA_ngistLatign. There shall be no restriction for
the legitimate prescribing. administering. dispensing or ordering
of controlled substances in the course of Respondent's practice.
in accordance with the applicable laws and rules.

(9) In the event

the Respondent should leave Georgia to reside or practice outside

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of Georgia for periods longer than thirty (30) consecutive days.
the Respondent shall notify the Board in writing of the dates of
departure and return. Respondent shall provide a copy of this
Consent Order to the state medical board in any state where he is
practicing medicine within thirty (30) days of commencing
practice in that state. Periods when Respondent is not actively
engaged in the practice of medicine will not apply to the
reduction of the Respondent's probationary period, except as
authorized by the Board. Periods when Respondent is practicing
in another state shall be credited towards completion of the
probationary period. provided that Respondent has provided that
state's medical board with a copy of this Consent Order as
required above. The Respondent shall IIATELY advise the
Board of any change in address of record or employment status.
The
Respondent shall supply a copy of this Consent Order. once
approved and docketed, and within ten (10) days from receipt of
the docketed copy by Respondent, to each hospital or other
institution in Georgia where Respondent maintains staff
privileges of any kind, and to any person with whom Respondent
is associated in practice, including other physicians or to any
person or entity for whom Respondent is employed as a physician
in the State of Georgia. Respondent shall also be required to
disclose the existence of and pr0vide a copy of this Consent
Order to such individuals or entities in connection with any
future application for institutional appointment. associated

practice. or employment as a physician in the State of Georgia

2' 

 

 

 

while this Consent Order is in effect. By executing this
Consent Order, Respondent specifically consents to any such
individuals or entities reporting to the Board information
which would affect Respondent's ability to practice medicine
with reasonable skill and safety to patients, notwithstanding-
any privilege provided by state or federal law.

(9) WW. The Respondent shall
abide by all State and Federal laws regulating the practice of
medicine or relating to drugs, the Rules and Regulations of the
Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, and the terms of
this Consent Order and probation. If the Respondent shall fail
to abide by such laws, rules or terms, or if it should appear
to the Board that the Respondent is otherwise unable to
practice medicine with reasonable skill and safety to patients,
the Respondent's license shall be subject to further
discipline, including revocation, upon substantiation thereof
after notice and hearing, and if revoked the Board in its
discretion may determine that the license should be permanently
revoked and not subject to reinstatement.

Igrminatign_gj_?rgbatign. Within sixty (60) days of
the scheduled date of termination of probation, or at such?
earlier time as Respondent believes appropriate, Respondent may
petition for termination by certifying under oath before a
notary public that the Respondent has complied with all
conditions of probation and by providing documentation

supporting discharge from probation. If Respondent

successfully completes a three year residency training program
during the probationary period. he may petition for early
termination of probation upon completion of the residency
training program. The Composite State Board of Medical
Examiners shall be authorized to review and evaluate the
practice of the Respondent prior to lifting the probation. At
such time the board shall be authorized to restore all rights
and privileges incident to the license of the Respondent,
unless the Board has received information that the Reapondent
has not complied with the terms of probation or has otherwise
failed to comply with the laws and rules regulating the
practice of medicine. Should the Board determine that
reasonable cause exists for maintaining Respondent's license on
a probationary status. the Board shall notify Respondent of its
intent to extend the probationary period. and Reapondent may
respond to such notification in writing or request an
appearance before the Board as in a non-contested case. In any
event, this Consent Order shall remain in effect pending a
final determination by the Board and notification that the
probationary period has terminated.

2.

In addition to and in conjunction with any other sanction
contained herein, this Consent Order and dissemination thereof
shall serve as a public reprimand to the Respondent for his
failure to have a third person present when he was examining or

treating a female patient.

 

 

3.

In addition to and in conjunction with any other sanction
contained herein, Respondent shall pay a fine of $1,500.00.

The fine shall be paid to the Board by Respondent, by certified
check, prior to Respondent filing a petition for termination of
probation.

4.

Respondent acknowledges that he is represented by counsel
in this matter, that he has read this Consent Order and has
discussed it with counsel. He understands that he has the
right to a hearing in this matter, and freely, knowingly and
voluntarily waives such right by entering into this Consent
Order. He understands that this Consent Order will not become
effective until approved by the Composite State Board of
Medical Examiners and docketed by the Joint Secretary, State
?Examining Boards. He further understands and agrees that a
representative of the Department of Law may be present during
presentation of this Consent Order to the Board and that the
Board shall have the authority to review the investigative file
and all relevant evidence in considering this Consent Order.

He further understands that this Consent Order, once approved,
shall constitute a public record which may be disseminated as a
disciplinary action of the Board. However, if the Consent
Order is not approved, it shall not constitute an admission
against interest in this proceeding, or prejudice the right of
the Board to adjudicate this matter. Respondent consents to

the terms and conditions contained herein.

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Approved, this day of  1994.

mosm STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL 

   

(Dom 5m) 

 

 

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State Examining Boards

Codsantad to:

  

 

Witness of Signature:



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Hr commission axp1ras: Attornay for gespondent
(The above notarization is

only for the signature of

William R. Almon, M.D.)

 

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Approved, this day of 1994.

COMPOSITE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS

BY:

 

F. JAMES FUNK, M.D.
President

(BOARD SEAL) ATTEST:

 

WILLIAM G. MILLER. JR.
Joint Secretary
State Examining Boards

Consented to:

Witness of Signature:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sworn to and subscribed WILLIAM R. ALMON, M.D.
before me this day Respondent
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Qu?l_?7 y~
IV 
NOTARY PUBLIC ROBERT P. WILLIAMS. II
My commission expires: Attorney for Respondent

 

 



BEFORE THE COMPOSITE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS
STATE OF GEORGIA FILL-Z is 0mm:

Joint Secretary
State Examining Boards

DEC 2 1992

DOCKETNUMBER

Respondent .  1

IN THE MATTER OF:
Docket No. 92?589
WILLIAM R. ALMON, M.D.

License No. 030938,

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By agreement of the Composite State Board Of Medical
Examiners and William R. Almon, M.D., Respondent, the following
interim disposition of this matter is entered pursuant to the
provisions of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,
codified as O.C.G.A. 


1.

The Respondent is licensed to practice medicine in the
State of Georgia and was so licensed at all times relevant to
the matters asserted herein.

2.

On November 12, 1992, Respondent was charged with three
felony counts of sexual assault against a person in custody in
violation of 

3.
On November 13, 1992, the Board docketed an Order?of 

Summary Suspension of Respondent's medical license. This Order

 

 

 



was personally served on Respondent on November 17. 1992.
(Respondent had been personally notified of the Board's action
on November 13, 1992). The Board's action was based on
reliable information obtained by the Board that Respondent may
have engaged in sexual misconduct with three female patients
incarcerated at the Augusta City Jail. The alleged conduct
occurred while Respondent was acting in his capacity as a
physician for the jail.

4.

Respondent has previously been disciplined by the Georgia
and Illinois Boards based upon sexual misconduct with a female
patient.

5.

The Board is not presently aware of any evidence or
information that would suggest that Respondent has ever engaged
in inappropriate sexual conduct with any male patients, or that
Respondent poses a risk of engaging in such conduct with male
patients in the future.

6.

The Respondent waives any further findings of fact with
respect to the above matter. However, the Respondent shall be
allowed to submit a supplemental statement for the
investigative file in explanation and mitigation of the matters
stated herein for consideration by the Board prior to'its-

review of this Interim Consent Order.





The Respondent hereby waives any conclusions of law with

respect to this Interim Consent Order.
I was

The Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, having
considered the particular facts and circumstances of this case,
hereby orders, and the Respondent hereby agrees, that the Board
shall modify its previous Order of Summary Suspension to allow
Respondent to resume a limited medical practice according to
the following terms and conditions:

1 .

Until further order of the Board, Respondent?s license to
practice medicine in the State of Georgia shall stand partially
summarily suspended so that Respondent shall not under any
circumstances examine, treat or counsel any female at any time
or at any location in the State of Georgia.

2.

Respondent shall designate a supervising physician
acceptable to the Board and provide a copy of this Interim
Consent Order to said physician. Respondent shall not resume
the practice of medicine until the supervising physician has
been approved by the Board. Respondent may obtain interim
written approval through the medical coordinator. Prior to

being approved by the Board, the supervising physician shall

 

 

 

submit a statement affirming that he has read the Interim
Consent Order, that he understands its terms, and that he
agrees to serve as Respondent's supervising physician. If
Respondent intends to practice at more than one location, he
shall obtain a supervising physician for each location,
including any hospital, clinic or private office setting, where
he intends to practice.

3.

The supervising physician agrees to act as Respondent's
supervisor and to ensure that Respondent complies with all
conditions of this Interim Consent Order, and particularly with
the limitation that he shall not examine, treat or counsel any
females.

4 .

The Respondent shall submit or cause to be submitted
reports from the supervising physician(s) regarding his
performance and compliance with the terms of this Interim
Consent Order. These reports shall be submitted to the Board
by the fifth day of every month. Failure to submit or have
such reports submitted in a timely manner shall be considered a
violation of this Interim Consent Order. It is expected that
said supervising physician(s) shall immediately report any
change in Respondent's condition which would render Respondent



unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to

 

 

patients. By executing this Interim Consent Order, Respondent
specifically consents to such supervising physician(s)
reporting upon Respondent's condition, notwithstanding any
privilege provided by state or federal law.

5.

Respondent shall not change his employment or supervising
physician without prior written approval of the Board.
Respondent may obtain interim written approval for such a
change through the medical coordinator for the Board. The
provisions of this paragraph shall only apply to changes of
employment or supervising physician within the state of Georgia.

6.

The Respondent shall immediately advise the Board of any

change in his residential or office address.
7.

The Respondent shall supply a copy of this Interim Consent
Order, once approved and docketed, and within ten (10) days
from receipt of the docketed COPY by Respondent, to each
hospital or other institution in Georgia where Respondent
maintains staff privileges of any kind, and to any person with
whom Respondent is associated in practice, including other
physicians or physician's assistants or to any person or entity
for whom Respondent is employed as a physician in the State of
Georgia. Respondent shall also be required to disclose the
existence of and provide a copy of this Interim Consent Order
to such individuals or entities in connection with any future

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application for institutional appointment, associated practice,
utilization of a physician's assistant, or employment as a
physician in the State of Georgia while this Interim Consent
Order is in effect. By executing this Interim Consent Order,
Respondent specifically consents to any such individuals or
entities reporting to the Board information which would affect
Respondent's ability to practice medicine with reasonable skill
and safety to patients, notwithstanding any privilege provided
by state or federal law.

8.

The Respondent shall abide by all State and Federal laws
regulating the practice of medicine or relating to drugs, the
Rules and Regulations of the Composite State Board of Medical
Examiners, and the terms of this Interim Consent Order. If the
Respondent shall fail to abide by such laws, rules or terms, or
if it should appear from monitoring reports submitted to the
Board that the Respondent is otherwise unable to practice
medicine with reasonable skill and safety to patients, the
Respondent's license shall be subject to further discipline,
including suspension, as authorized under O.C.G.A.
or revocation, upon substantiation thereof
after notice and hearing, and if revoked the Board in its
discretion may determine that the license should be permanently



revoked and not subject to reinstatement. .

 

 

 

 

9.

Respondent acknowledges that he is represented by counsel
in this matter and that he has read this Interim Consent Order
and has discussed it with counsel. He understands that this
Interim Consent Order constitutes an interim disposition and
does not in any way affect his right to a hearing regarding the
allegations set forth in the Notice of Hearing docketed on
November 13, 1992. He understands that this Interim Consent
Order will not become effective until approved by the Composite
State Board of Medical Examiners and docketed by the Joint
Secretary, State Examining Boards. He further understands and
agrees that a representative of the Department of Law may be
present during presentation of this Interim Consent Order to
the Board and that the Board shall have the authority to review
the investigative file and all relevant evidence in considering
this Interim Consent Order. He further understands that this
Interim Consent Order, once approved, shall constitute a public
record which may be disseminated in the same manner as a
disciplinary action of the Board. However, if the Interim
Consent Order is-not approved, it shall not constitute an
admission against interest in this proceeding, or prejudice the
right of the Board to adjudicate this matter. Respondent

consents to the terms and conditions contained herein.

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Doc.

Approved, this day of 1992.

 

COMPOSITE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS

 

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BY: '1 . 
W. GORDON IRWIN, D. 0.
President

ATTEST: Wilma  

WILLIAM G. MILLER, 
Joint Secretary
State Examining Boards

Consented to:

Witness of Signature: 
Sworn to and 5 bed I 

 

 

    

 

 

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CWO 1992. spondent
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Attorney for Respondent

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Joint Secretary
State Examining Boards

NOV 1 3 I992

DOCKETNUMBER
BEFORE THE COMPOSITE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS 

 

STATE OF GEORGIA
Docket No . 

IN THE MATTER OF:

WILLIAM R. ALMON, M.D.
License No. 030938,



Respondent.



WHEREAS, the Board has received reliable information that
Respondent has engaged in sexual misconduct with three female
patients incarcerated at the Augusta City Jail and Respondent
has been arrested and charged with three felony charges of
sexual assault against persons in custody, O.C.G.A.
Respondent has previously been disciplined
by the Georgia and Illinois Boards based upon sexual
misconduct.

NOW THEREFORE, the Board finds that the public health
safety and Welfare imperatively requires emergency action, and
it is hereby ORDERED that Respondent's license to practice
medicine in the State of Georgia shall be SUSPENDED, pending
proceedings for revocation or other action which shall be
instituted and determined. It is further ORDERED that:

A Notice of Hearing shall be contemporaneously issued
with this Order and served upon Respondent; the matter shall be
assigned to a hearing officer and be scheduled for hearing;
should ResPondent request an expedited hearing, the date for

the hearing is subject to change in the discretion of the 

Hearing Officer.

 

 

 

 

The Respondent shall return to and file with the Board
the original and one copy of the attached "Response to Order of
Summary Suspension", after execution by Respondent, no later
than fourteen (14) days from the date of service or receipt of
this Order, stating whether Respondent wishes to avail himself
of the opportunity for an expedited hearing under O.C.G.A.


This Order is signed and attested by the Joint Secretary of

the State Examining Boards on behalf of the Composite State

Board of Medical Examiners.
This  :?zs?ti?day of  1992.

COMPOSITE STATE BOARD OF
MEDICAL EXAMINERS

(BOARD SEAL) W. GORDON IRWIN, D.O.
President

WILLIAM G. MILLER, 

Joint Secretary
State Examining Boards

 

mm oFFlca
Joint Secretary
State Examining Boards

 

NOV 1 3 1992
BEFORE THE COMPOSITE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINEISEKET NUMBER
i
STATE or GEORGIA CIA-58 
IN THE MATTER OF: 
Docket No.  
WILLIAM R. ALMON, M.D. 
License No. 030938, 
It
Respondent. 
TO: William R. Almon, M.D.
113 Spring Lakes Drive
Martinez, Georgia 30907


You are hereby notified that the Composite State Board of
Medical Examiners, through its appointed representative, will
hold a hearing at the offices of the Board, 166 Pryor Street,
S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30303, at o'clock, on
the @day of - 1993, for the purpose of
hearing charges that, if proven, may result in susPension,
revocation or other disciplinary action against your license to
practice medicine in the State of Georgia. You are also
notified of the following matters:



This hearing will be held under the authority and
jurisdiction conferred upon the Composite State Board of
Medical Examiners by 0.C.G.A. Chsamended,
and in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act,
codified in 0.C.G.A. Ch. 13, T. 50, as amended, the Rules and

Regulations of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners

 

 

 

 

and the Rules and Regulations of the Joint Secretary, State
Examining Boards.

Pursuant to the provisions of 0.C.G.A. Ch. 13, T. 50, the
Composite State Board of Medical Examiners hereby appoints the
hearing officer designated below as hearing officer for the

above?styled matter.

 

 

 

 

NAME: 
ADDRESS: WAYNE. HOWELL 
P. 0. Box 127
FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214-0127 
TELEPHONE:  3'1

The hearing officer shall have the authority to exercise those
powers on behalf of the Board enumerated in 0.C.G.A.
or elsewhere in the Georgia Administrative
Procedure Act or the rules of the Joint Secretary, as adopted
by the Board, in conducting the hearing.

You have the following rights in connection with this
hearing:
(1) To respond and to present evidence on any
relevant issue:
(2) to be represented by counsel at your expense;
(3) to subpoena witnesses and documentary evidence
through the Board by filing a request with the Joint

Secretary;

 

 

 

(4) such other rights as are conferred by the Rules
and Regulations of the Board and the Rules and
Regulations of the Joint Secretary, State Examining
Boards.



An Answer to this Notice of Hearing must be filed within
fourteen (14) days after receipt or service of this Notice.
The original and one duplicate of the Answer and any subsequent
pleading or response, each designated as "Original" and
"Duplicate" by appropriate marking or stamp, should be filed
with the Docket Clerk of the Joint Secretary, 166 Pryor Street,
S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30303. An additional copy of the
Answer and any subsequent pleading or response should also be
sent to or served upon counsel for the Board, whose name and
address appear on the last page of this Notice.



Sanction of the Respondent's license is sought pursuant to
the following provisions of 0.C.G.A. 43?34?37:

The board shall have authority to refuse to grant a
license to an applicant or to discipline a physician licensed
under this chapter or any antecedent law upon a finding by the
board that the licensee or applicant has:

(2) Knowingly made misleading, deceptive, untrue, or
fraudulent representations in the practice of medicine or in

any document connected therewith, or practiced fraud or deceit

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or intentionally made any false statement in obtaining a
license to practice medicine, or made a false or deceptive
annual registration with the board;

(4) Committed a crime involving moral turpitude, without
regard to conviction; the conviction of a crime involving moral
turpitude shall be evidence of the commission of such crime.

- As used in this paragraph, the term "conviction" shall have the
meaning prescribed in paragraph (3) of this subsection. For
the purpose of this chapter, a conviction or plea of guilty or
of nolo contendere to a charge or indictment by either federal
or state government for income tax evasion shall not be
considered a crime involving moral turpitude;

(7) Engaged in any unprofessional, unethical, deceptive, or
deleterious conduct or practice harmful to the public, which
conduct or practice need not have resulted in actual injury to
any person. As used in this paragraph, the term
"unprofessional conduct" shall include any departure from, or
failure to conform to, the minimal standards of acceptable and
prevailing medical practice and shall also include, but not be
limited to, the prescribing or use of drugs, treatment, or
diagnostic procedures which are detrimental to the patient as
determined by the minimal standards of acceptable and
prevailing medical practice or by rule of the board;

(10) violated or attempted to violate a law, rule, or

regulation of this state, any other state, the board, the

 

 

United States, or any other lawful authority without regard to
whether the violation is criminally punishable, which law,
rule, or regulation relates to or in part regulates the
practice of medicine, when the licensee or applicant knows or
should know that such action is violative of such law, rule, or
regulation; or violated a lawful order of the board, previously
entered by the board in a disciplinary hearing;

(11) Committed any act or omission which is indicative of
bad moral character or untrustworthiness;

O.C.G.A. 43?1?19(a) provides that a state examining board
shall have the authority to refuse to grant a license to an
applicant therefor or to revoke the license of a person
licensed by that board or to discipline a person licensed by
that board, upon a finding by a majority of the entire board
that the licensee or applicant has:

(2) Knowingly made misleading, deceptive, untrue, or
fraudulent representations in the practice of a business or
profession licensed under this title or on any document
connected therewith; or practiced fraud or deceit or
intentionally made any false statement in obtaining a license
to practice the licensed business or profession; or made a
false statement or deceptive registration with the board.

(4) Been arrested, charged, and sentenced for the

commission of any felony, or any crime involving moral

turpitude, where:

 

 

 

 

 

(A) First offender treatment without adjudication of
guilt pursuant to the charge was granted; or
(B) An adjudication of guilt or sentence was

otherwise withheld or not entered on the charge, except

with respect to a plea of nolo contendere.
The order entered pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of
Chapter 8 of Title 42, relating to probation of first
offenders, or other first offender treatment shall be
conclusive evidence of arrest and sentencing for such crime.

(6) Engaged in any unprofessional, immoral, unethical,
deceptive, or deleterious conduct or practice harmful to the
public, which conduct or practice materially affects the
fitness of the licensee or applicant to practice a business or
profession licensed under this title, or of a nature likely to
jeopardize the interest of the public, which conduct or
practice need not have resulted in actual injury to any person
or be directly related to the practice of the licensed business
or profession but shows that the licensee or applicant has
committed any act or omission which is indicative of bad moral
character or untrustworthiness; unprofessional conduct shall
also include any departure from, or the failure to conform to,
the minimal reasonable standards of acceptable and prevailing
practice of the business or profession licensed under this

title.

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(8) Violated a statute, law, or any rule or regulation of
this state, any other state, the state examining board
regulating the business or profession licensed under this
title, the United States, or any other lawful authority
(without regard to whether the violation is criminally
punishable), which statute, law, or rule or regulation relates
to or in part regulates the practice of a business or
profession licensed under this title, when the licensee or
applicant knows or should know that such action is violative of
such statute, law, or rule; or violated a lawful order of the
board previously entered by the board in a disciplinary
hearing, consent decree, or license reinstatement.

The Board has the authority to refuse to grant a license to
an applicant, or to discipline a physician licensed in Georgia,
if that physician has engaged in unprofessional conduct. For
the purpose of the implementation and enforcement of Board rule
unprofessional conduct is defined as, but is not
limited to participating in or aiding the following:

Commission of any act of sexual intimacies,
abuse, misconduct or exploitation related to the
licensee's practice of medicine.

1.
Whether Respondent has violated statutes and rules relating

to or regulating the practice of medicine, including O.C.G.A.

 

 

 

(7), (10), and (6),
(8), and (10), and/or Board rule by committing a
crime involving moral turpitude and/or committing acts which
are indicative of bad moral character.

2.

Whether Respondent has violated O.C.G.A. 
and by making misleading, deceptive, untrue, or
fraudulent representations in the practice of medicine, or
practiced fraud or deceit or intentionally made any false
statement in obtaining a license to practice medicine.


1.

The Respondent is licensed to practice medicine in the State
of Georgia, and was so licensed at all times relevant to the
matters stated herein.

2.

On or about August 17, 1990, Respondent had disciplinary
action taken against him by the Illinois Board of Medicine.
Said action was based upon allegations that the Respondent
engaged in unprofessional conduct with a patient by having a
sexual encounter with a patient whom he treated. On or about
June 3, 1992, Respondent entered into a Consent Order with the
Georgia Board, based on the Illinois Consent Order.

2.

The Board has received reliable information that Respondent

 

 

has engaged in sexual misconduct with three female patients
incarcerated at the Augusta City Jail. This conduct occurred
while Respondent was acting in his capacity as a physician for
the jail. Re5pondent's actions included, but were not limited
to, inappropriate touching, fondling, and exposure of the sexual
organs.

3.

On or about November 12, 1992, Respondent was arrested and
charged with three felony counts of sexual assault against
persons in custody in violation of O.C.G.A. 

4.

Respondent made misleading representations to the Board in
connection with his application when he answered "no" to the
following questions: "14. Have you ever had your hospital
privileges limited, denied or revoked?" and "18. Have you ever
resigned from a hospital staff after a complaint or peer review
action has been initiated against you?" Respondent's
application was signed by him on June 6, 1988.

5.

On March 25, 1988, Respondent was suspended from the
residency training program in which he was participating at
Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia, based upon
allegations of sexual misconduct with one patient. Based upon
that conduct, Respondent subsequently resigned from the Army and

was discharged under conditions other_than honorable, effective

 

 

 

 

July 8, 1988. ReSpondent failed to disclose the circumstances
which had lead to his suspension from Eisenhower Army Medical
Center in his application.

This Notice of Hearing is signed and attested by the Joint
Secretary of the State Examining Boards, on behalf of the
Composite State Board of Medical Examiners. The Board reserves
the right to amend this Notice of Hearing as provided in the

Rules of the Joint Secretaryu gifte Examining Boards.

 

This day of 1992. 
i
COMPOSITE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL
EXAMINERS

W. GORDON IRWIN, D.O.
President

(BOARD SEAL) L?m (a 

WILLIAM G. MILLER, .
Joint Secretary
Counsel: State Examining Boards

FRANCES CULLEN

Staff Attorney

132 Judicial Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Telephone: (404) 656-0816

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BEFORE THE COMPOSITE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL 

 

I IN orncs
STATE or GEORGIA Secretary
State Examining Boards
IN THE MATTER 'or: 3 1992
I
WILLIAM R. ALMON. 14.0.. AG NO. mumssn
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icens Respondent.



By agreement of the Composite State Board of Medical 
Examiners and William R. Almon. M.D.. Respondent. the following
disposition of this matter is entered pursuant to the provisions
of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act. codified as O.C.G.A.
(Ga. Laws 1964. pp. 33B. 348. :5 amended).


1.

The Respondent is licensed to practice medicine in the
states of Georgia and Illinois and was so licensed at all times
relevant to the matters asserted herein.

2.

On or about August 17. 1990. the Respondent had
disciplinary action taken against him by the Illinois Department
of Professional Regulation, Board of Medicine. DPR Case
No. 89-705. Said action was based upon allegations that the
Respondent engaged in unprofessional conduct with a patient. A

true and correct copy of the Consent Order is attached hereto as

Exhibit 

 

3.

The Respondent waives any further findings of fact with
respect to the above matter. However. the Respondent shall be
allowed to submit a supplemental statement for the investigative
file in erplanation and mitigation of the matters stated herein
as part of the investigative file. for consideration by the Board
prior to its review of this Consent Order.





The action taken by the Illinois Board and Respondent's-

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conduct constitute sufficient grounds for the imposition of
sanctions upon his license to practice medicine in the State of
Georgia under 0.C.G.A. Chsamended. The
Respondent hereby waives any further conclusions of law with
respect to the above-styled matter.

QBDEE

The Composite State Board of Medical Examiners. having
considered the particular facts and circumstances of this case.
hereby orders. and the Respondent hereby agrees. to the following
terms of discipline:

1.

The Respondent's license shall be placed on probation for a
period of one (1) year. However. said probation shall be deemed
to be completed on the effective date of this Consent Order
because the Respondent has successfully completed his Illinois

probation in compliance with the action taken againSt him by the

 

 

I Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Board of Medicine.
2.

This Consent Order and dissemination thereof shall also
serve as a public reprimand to the Respondent for his conduct in_
Illinois.

3.

Should the Illinois Board enter an order revoking his
license to practice medicine in the State of Illinois. the
Respondent's license to practice medicine in Georgia shall stand
automatically suspended. effective on the date of such order,
pending proceedings for revocation, and if the license is
revoked. the Board may determine that the license shall not be
subject to restoration.

4.

The Respondent shall advise the Board of any change in his
residence and/or office address or of any change in the status of
his Illinois license or of any other licenses held by
Respondent. Respondent shall take all necessary steps. including
payment of applicable fees. to maintain current licensure status
in the State of Georgia. unless otherwise authorized by the Board.

5.
The Respondent shall supply a copy of this Consent Order.

once approved and docketed. within 10 days from receipt by

 

 

Respondent, to each hOSpital or other institution in the State of
Georgia where he maintains staff privileges of any kind. and to
any person in the State of Georgia with whom Respondent is
associated in practice, including other physicians and
physician?s assistant(s) or to any person or entity for whom
Respondent is employed as a physician in the State of Georgia.
Nothing contained herein shall relieve Re5pondent of the
responsibility to truthfully answer any inquiry concerning the
status of his Georgia license. the existence of this Consent??
Order or the action taken by the Georgia Board, regardless of the
state or setting in which such inquiry is made.

I 6 .

The Respondent shall abide by all State and Federal laws
regulating the practice of medicine or relating to drugs, the
Rules and Regulations of the Composite State Board of Medical
Examiners, the terms of any order issued by another lawful
licensing authority or consent agreement entered between
Respondent and another lawful licensing authority and the terms
of this Consent Order. If the Respondent shall fail to abide by
such laws, rules or terms or orders. or if it should appear from
monitoring reports submitted to the Board that the Respondent is
otherwise unable to practice medicine with reasonable skill and
safety to patients, the Respondent's license shall be subject to

further discipline, including revocation. upon substantiation

 

 

thereof after notice and hearing. and if revoked the Board in its
discretion may determine that the liCense should be permanently
revoked and not subject to reinstatement. Respondent hereby
agrees that any violation of this Consent Order shall be deemed?s
to be sufficient to authorize the Board to order summary
suspension of the Respondent's license. pending further
proceedings, pursuant to the provisions of the Georgia
Administrative Procedure Act, O.C.G.A. or any
other statute authorizing emergency action, but Respondent 
understands that he shall be entitled to an expedited hearing to
substantiate such violation(s). if the Board exercises such
right.

7.

In addition to and in conjunction with any other sanction
contained herein, Respondent shall pay a fine of $1.000 payable
within 60 days from the effective date of this Consent Order.

8.

Approval of this Consent Order by the Composite State Board
of Medical Examiners Shall in no way be construed as condoning
the Respondent's conduct. and shall not be construed as a waiver
of any of the lawful rights possessed by the Board. This Consent
Order shall not become effective until approved by the Composite
State Board of Medical Examiners and docketed by the Joint

Secretary.

 

 

 

9.
Respondent, William R. Almon. acknowledges that he

has read this Consent Order and that he understands its
contents. Respondent understands that he has the right to a
hearing in this matter. and Respondent freely. knowingly and
voluntarily waives such right by entering into this Consent
order. Respondent understands that this Consent Order will not
become effective untilJapproved by the Composite State Board_of
Medical Examiners and docketed by the Joint Secretary. 
Respondent further understands and agrees that a representative
of the Department of Law may be present during the presentation
of this Consent Order and that the Board shall have the authority
to review the investigative file and all relevant evidence in
considering this Consent Order. Respondent further understands
that this Consent Order. once approved. shall constitute a public
record which may be disseminated as a disciplinary action of the
Board. If this Consent Order is not approved. it shall not
constitute an admission against interest in this proceeding, or
prejudice the ability of the Board to adjudicate this matter.
Respondent consents to the terms of discipline contained herein.

Approved. thissg day of :me? . 1991.

COMPOSITE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMI ERS

BY:  

Gordon Irwin, D.O.
President

(Signatures continued on next page)

 

 

 

(BOARD SEAL) . ATTEST: 

WILLIAM G. MILLER. J3.
Joint Secretary
State Examining Boards

Consented to:

 

Respondent

Sworn to and subs r'bed
before e. this  day
of 1991.



PUELIC

My commission expires: 

 

 

 

 start or rumors A
. or PROFESSIONAL 

DEPRRIMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

of the State of Illinois. Complainant
V.

WILLIAM mos. 

License so. ass-072233. .Respondant

so. 'as-?m 



NSENT ORDER

The Department of Rrofessional Regulation by Patrick R.
Haley. one of its attorneys. and william Almon. HWD.. Respondent.
hereby agree to the following: :3

STIPULATIONS

Dr. William Almon is licensed as a physician and surgeon in
the State of Illinois. holding License No. nae-07:733. At all times
smaterial to the matter set forth in this Consent Order. the
Department of Professional Regulation of the State of Illinois had
jurisdiction over the subject matter and parties herein.

Information has come to the attention of the Department
that Respondent resigned from his residency program in at
the Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Sort Gordon. Georgia for
unprofessional conduct with a patient. Respondent chose to resign
item the Armed Services as a result o? this action.

Such action by Respondent. if proven to be true. would
constitute grounds for suspending or revoking Respondent's license
as a physician and surgeon. on the authority o? Illinois Revised
Statutes (1937). Chapter 111. paragraph 4400-22 (5).

Respondent has been advised of the right to have the
pending allegations reduced to written charges. the right to a
hearing. the right to contest any charges brought. and the right to

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administrative review of any order resulting from a hearing.

Respondent knowingly waives each of these rights. as'well_as'waiving 

any right'to administrative review of this Consent Order. the

:.Respondent immediately reportethhe incident to the Director.of
gResidency 'at the Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Port Lee. Georgia

- 

and has fully cooperated'with?the Department's.investigation.

Respondent and the Department have agreed. in order to

resolve this matter. that Respondent be permitted to enter i?ib a

Consent Order with the Department. providing for the imposition of

disciplinary measures which are fair and equitable in the

circumstances and which are consistent with the best interests of.

the people of the State of Illinois.

CONDITIONS

WHEREPORE. the Department. through Harianne Savaiano

Pleisher. its attorney. and William Almon. 3.9.. agree:

3.

Respondent's Certificate of Registration. License No.
036-072736 shall be placed on Probation for a period
of one (1) year.

Respondent shall submit quarterly reports to the
Probation Unit regarding his employment status and
whether any civil or criminal action including driving
under the influence conviction has been taken against

Respondent.

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3.

Anydviolation by Respondent of the terms and
conditions of this Consent Order shall be grounds for
the Departmeht*tO immediately'file a Complaint-to
revoke the Respondent's license to'practice asla
'physiciln and surgeon in the State of Illinois.

That the Pespondent shall provide a copy of thi!_Order
to the Chief Executive Officer and President ofithe
Medical Staff of any and all Hospitals where the
Respondent currently holds privileges. or at any .

Hospital where he has either made application or where

- he plans to make application during the tern-of

probation.

The Respondent shall also be required to provide a
copy of this Order to Chief EXecutive Officer of any
and all nedical?associations in which he currently
holds membership or where he plans to make application
during the term of probation.

The Respondent shall further provide written proof of
said notification to the Department of Professional
Regulation within two (2) weeks after the effective
date of this Order. Pailure to disclose the
information as specified herein shall be a violation
of the terms and conditions of this Consent Order.

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.IE. ?Ihis Consent Order shell become effective ten (10)
I dry: after it it approved by the Director of the
Depertnent. 

a - . ovum or pnomszom REWION
- of the State o? Illinois

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I Attorney for the Department L-
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Wf/e?o
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The foregoing Consent Order 1: approved in full.

om rare Z?dey or . 19E.

DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
of the State of Illinois

   

   

KEVIN K. WRIGHT
DIRECTOR



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5'5.

i 13o?
BEFORE THE COMPOSITE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL 

STATE OF GEORGIA

IN THE MATTER OF: 
- DOCKET NO. 2'00
WILLIAM R. ALMON. M.D.. 
License No. 30938. 
AG NO. 96668-91-FEC
Respondent. 
TO: William R. Almon, M.D.
113 Spring Lakes Drive
Martinez, Georgia 30907


You are hereby notified that the Composite State Board of
Medical Examiners. through its appointed representative, will
hold a hearing at the offices of the Board, 166 Pryor Street,
Atlanta, Georgia 30303, at mo'clock, on
thewday of M. 1991., for the purpose of
hearing charges that, if proven, may result in suspension.
revocation or other disciplinary action against your license to
practice medicine in the State of Georgia. You are also notified
of the following matters:



This hearing will be held under the authority and
jurisdiction conferred upon the Composite State Board of Medical
Erapiners by O.C.G.A. Chsamended, O.C.G.A.
43?1?19 and in accordance with the Administrative Procedure

Act, codified-in O.C.G.A. Ch. 13, T. 50, as amended, the Rules

 

and Regulations of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners
and the Rules and Regulations of the Joint Secretary, State
Examining Boards.



Pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Ch. 13, T. 50, the

Composite State Board of Medical Examiners hereby appoints the
hearing officer designated below as hearing officer for the
above?styled matter.

NAME:

Ted Marcus
3355 Lenox Road
Suite 1150
Atlanta, GA 30326

ADDRESS:

 

 

TELEPHONE: (4043 ll 041-? 0? OD

The hearing officer shall have the authority to exercise those
powers on behalf of the Board enumerated in O.C.G.A.
or elsewhere in the Georgia Administrative
Procedure Act or the rules of the Joint Secretary, as adopted by
the Board, in conducting the hearing.


You have the following rights in connection with this

hearing:
(1) To reapond and to present evidence on any
- relevant issue;

(2) to be represented by counsel at your expense;

 

 

 

(3) to subpoena witnesses and documentary evidence
through the Board by filing a request with the Joint
Secretary;
(4) such other rights as are conferred by the Rules
and Regulations of the Board and the Rules and
Regulations of the Joint Secretary. State Examining
Boards.
FILING 0F ANSWER AND OTHER PLEADINGS
An Answer to this Notice of Hearing must be filed within
fourteen (14) days after receipt or service of this Notice. The
original and one duplicate of the Answer and any subsequent
pleading or reSponse. each designated as "Original" and
"Duplicate" by appropriate marking or stamp, should be filed with
the Docket Clerk of the Joint Secretary, 166 Pryor Street. 
Atlanta, Georgia 30303. An additional copy of the Answer and
any Subsequent pleading or response should also be sent to or
served upon counsel for the Board. whose name and address appear
on the last page of this Notice.

Sanction of the Respondent's license is sought pursuant to
the following provisions of O.C.G.A. 43-34-37:
The board shall have authority to refuse to grant a
license to an applicant or to discipline a physician licensed
under this chapter or any antecedent law upon a finding by the

board that the licensee or applicant has:

 

(5) Had his license to practice medicine revoked,
suspended, or annulled by any lawful licensing authority; or had
other disciplinary action taken against him by any lawful
licensing*authority; or was denied a license by any lawful
licensing authority;

(7) Engaged in any unprofessional, unethical, deceptive, or
deleterious conduct or practice harmful to the public, which
lconduct or practice need not have resulted in actual injury to
any person. As used in this paragraph, the term "unprofessional
conduct" shall include any departure from, or failure to conform
to, the minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing medical
practice and shall also include, but not be limited to, the
prescribing or use of drugs, treatment, Or diagnostic procedures
which are detrimental to the patient as determined by the minimal
standards of acceptable and prevailing medical practice or by
rule of the board;

(10) Violated or attempted to violate a_1aw, rule, or
regulation of this state, any other state, the board, the United
States, or any other lawful authority without regard to whether
the violation is criminally punishable, which law, rule, or
regulation relates to or in part regulates the practice of
medicine, when the licensee or applicant knows or should know
that such action is violative of such law, rule, or regulation;
or violated a lawful order of the board, previously entered by

the board in a disciplinary hearing;

 

 

 

 

(ll) Committed any act or omission which is indicative of
bad moral character or untrustworthiness;

O.C.G.A. 43?1?19(a) provides that a state examining board
shall have the authority to refuse to grant a license to an
applicant therefor or to revoke the license of a person licensed
by that board or to discipline a person licensed by that board,
upon a finding by a majority of the entire board that the
licensee or applicant has:

(5) Had his license to practice a business or profession
licensed under this title revoked, suspended, or annulled by any
lawful licensing authority other than the board; or had other
disciplinary action taken against him by any such lawful
licensing authority other than the board; or was denied a license
by any such lawful licensing authority other than the board,
pursuant to disciplinary proceedings; or was refused the renewal
of a license by any such lawful licensing authority other than
the board, pursuant to disciplinary proceedings.

(8) Violated a statute, law, or any rule or regulation of
this state, any other state, the state examining board regulating
the business or profession licensed under this title, the United
States, or any other lawful authority (without regard to whether
the violation is criminally punishable), which statute, law, or
rule or regulation relates to or in part regulates the practice
of a business or profession licensed under this title, when the

licensee or applicant knows or should know that such action is

 

 

 

violative of such statute. law, or rule: or violated a lawful
order of the board previously entered by the board in a
disciplinary hearing. consent decree. or license reinstatement.
The Board has the authority to refuse to grant a license?fo

an applicant. or to discipline a physician licensed in Georgia.
if that physician has engaged in unprofessional conduct. For the
purpose of the implementation and enforcement of this rule.
unprofessional conduct is defined as. but not limited to
participating in or aiding the following:

Commission of any act of sexual

intimacies. abuse. misconduct or

exploitation related to the licensee's

practice of medicine.



1.

The Respondent is licensed to practice medicine in the
States of Georgia and Illinois and was so licensed at all times
relevant to the matters asserted herein.

2.
On or about August 17. 1990, the Respondent had

_discip1inary action taken against him by the Illinois Board of
Medicine. Said action was based upon allegations that the
Respondent engaged in unprofessional conduct with a patient by
having a sexual encounter with a patient whom he treated. True
and correct copies of the Final Order. Stipulation and
Administrative Complaint are attached hereto as Exhibit 

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The foregoing, if correct, constitutes sufficient grounds
for the imposition of sanctions upon the Respondent's license
to practice medicine in the State of Georgia. under O.C.G.A.
and/or 
This Notice of Hearing is signed and attested by the Joint
Secretary of the State Examining Boards, on behalf of the
Composite State Board of Medical Examiners.

This day of 1992.

 

COMPOSITE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL
EXAMINERS

MARJORIE E. LUCAS
President

(BOARD SEAL)  -  I

WILLIAM G. 
Joint Secretary
Counsel: State Examining Boards

FRANCES CULLEN

Staff Attorney

40 Capitol Square, Suite 132
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-1300
Telephone: (404) 656-0816