LEWIS BARRY CHAIKIN, M.D.

NOVEMBER 3, 2004

The Investigative Committee of the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners filed a formal
complaint against Dr. Lewis Chaikin (Respondent) on November 3, 2004 alleging 
substandard medical care rendered to multiple patients, as per Count I 
(violation of NRS 630.301(4)). Respondent violated Section 630.301(4) of the Nevada
Revised Statutes by ordering, authorizing or approving the administration of controlled 
substance to the patients when the Respondent knew he needed to perform physical 
examinations on the patients. Per Count II (violation of NRS 630.306(3)), Respondent 
administered, dispensed, or prescribed controlled substances to others except as 
authorized by law. Per Count III (violation of NRS 630.3062), Respondent failed to
maintain timely, legible, accurate, and complete medical records relating to the diagnosis,
treatment, and care of the patients.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2005

The Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners found Lewis Barry Chaikin, M.D. guilty of the three counts of the complaint filed against him:  one count of malpractice for failing to use the reasonable care, skill or knowledge ordinarily used under similar circumstances in providing care or treatment to a patient, a violation of NRS 630.301(4); one count of administering, dispensing or prescribing any controlled substance, or any dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS, to or for himself or to others except as authorized by law, a violation of NRS 630.306(3); and one count of failure to maintain timely, legible, accurate and complete medical records relating to the diagnosis, treatment and care of a patient, a violation of NRS 630.3062.  The Board ordered that Dr. Chaikin receive a public reprimand, successfully complete 10 hours of continuing medical education in proper prescribing practices, in addition to continuing medical education hours required to maintain licensure, within 6 months of the Board’s order, and pay all administrative costs incurred in the investigation and prosecution of the case against him, payable within 90 days of the Board’s order.