WAYNE ADAM DUNETZ, P.A.-C

JANUARY 3, 2006
The Investigative Committee of the Board of Medical Examiners filed a Formal Complaint 
against Wayne Adam Dunetz, P.A.-C, alleging his continued practice of medicine as a 
Physician Assistant would endanger the health, safety and welfare of the public, including
his patients, due to his alleged use of cocaine by testing positive for cocaine in 
a urinalysis at the amount of 6,465, ng/ml. Also, that an Investigative Committee-ordered 
psychiatric evaluation assessed Mr. Dunetz as not credible in his self-reporting, that he is a
cocaine abuser, and that he is unable to provide safe patient care. The Investigative 
Committee called for an Emergency Meeting of the Board of Medical Examiners to consider
suspension of Mr. Dunetz's license to practice medicine as a physician assistant in the state
of Nevada. 

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JANUARY 5, 2006

The Board of Medical Examiners met in an Emergency Meeting to consider Summary Suspension of 
Mr. Dunetz's license to practice medicine as a Physician Assistant due to alleged cocaine
abuse and a psychiatric assessment finding that Mr. Dunetz is unable to safely practice
medicine. The Board ORDERED that Mr. Dunetz's license be suspended effective 
immediately, and remain suspended pending proceedings for disciplinary action pursuant 
to the complaint filed by the Investigative Committee and the issuance of a final order, or
until further order of the Board.

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JUNE 8, 2007

On June 8, 2007, a Settlement, Waiver and Consent Agreement and Terms of Probation was approved and accepted by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners, whereby Mr. Dunetz agreed that an order may be entered herein by the Board against him,
a.) finding a violation of NRS 630.306(1): inability to practice medicine with reasonable skill and safety due to a positive cocaine test during a work day,
b.) finding a violation of NRS 630.304(1): renewing a license by misrepresentation by failing to report a January 29, 2003 investigation for a DUI on his April 30, 2003 Board of Medical Examiners physician assistant renewal application,
c.) finding a violation of NRS 630.304(1): renewing a license by misrepresentation by failing to report an April 17, 2004 investigation for a domestic violence incident on his March 22, Board of Medical Examiners physician assistant renewal application,
d.) finding a violation of NRS 630.304(1): renewing a license by misrepresentation by failing to report a June 7, 2004 investigation for a domestic violence incident on his March 22, 2005 Board of Medical Examiners physician assistant renewal application,
e.) finding a violation of NRS 630.304(1): renewing a license by misrepresentation by failing to report a February 15, 2005 investigation for a domestic violence incident on his March 22, 2005 Board of Medical Examiners physician assistant renewal application,
f.) finding a violation of NRS 630.304(1): renewing a license by misrepresentation by failing to report a March 2, 2005 investigation for a domestic violence incident on his March 22, 2005 Board of Medical Examiners physician assistant renewal application,
g.) finding a violation of NRS 630.301(5): entering into a sexual relationship with Patient A while treating her and prescribing medications for her in violation of NRS 630.301(5),
h.) ordering that Mr. Dunetz's license to practice medicine as a physician assistant be revoked and that the revocation be stayed pending compliance with and completion of the terms and conditions of probation and that he be placed on probation for three years in accord with the terms and conditions listed as follows:

1. Mr. Dunetz shall remain suspended from the practice of medicine as a physician assistant for at least one year from the date of the Board's approval of this Settlement, Waiver and Consent Agreement and Terms of Probation.
2. Mr. Dunetz shall submit to, and cooperate fully with, a psychiatric examination, with a psychiatrist of the Board's choosing, not sooner than 9 months prior to the anticipated 12 months date of return to the practice of medicine as a physician assistant.
3. Based on the above referenced psychiatric examination, the Board shall determine whether Mr. Dunetz is fit to return to the practice of medicine 12 months from the date of approval of this Agreement.
4. In the event Mr. Dunetz is found by the Board to be unfit to return to the practice of medicine as a physician assistant at that time, or in the event he fails any of the terms of Probation, the stay of revocation will be lifted and his license will be revoked, pending a hearing on the issues of this section.
5. Mr. Dunetz shall remain in full compliance with the Diversion Program including any recommendations to address substance abuse, including alcohol, illicit drugs and prescription medication, as well as anger management and violence, domestic or otherwise, and shall obtain a twelve step sponsor and provide the name and phone number of that person, or any subsequent person acting as his twelve step sponsor to the Board Compliance Officer.
6. Mr. Dunetz shall report, within 5 days, any criminal charges filed against him or any arrest involving alcohol, controlled substances, dishonesty or violence of any type whatsoever. In the event he is arrested for any such crime, the probationary period shall be tolled pending the outcome of the charges, but the terms of probation shall remain in effect.
7. Any conviction for any charge involving alcohol, controlled substances, dishonesty or violence of any type whatsoever shall be considered a violation of the terms of probation.
8. Before returning to practice medicine as a physician assistant, Mr. Dunetz shall attend an in-person class of continuing medical education on the subject of boundaries, after submitting a prospectus or brochure with the course outline for the class to the IC Chairman sufficient for him to give prior approval, and shall obtain said approval prior to attendance and shall provide proof of successful completion.
9. Before returning to practice as a physician assistant, Mr. Dunetz shall attend an in-person class of continuing medical education on the subject of controlled substance prescribing, after submitting a prospectus or brochure with the course outline for the class to the IC Chairman sufficient for him to give prior approval, and shall obtain said approval prior to attendance and shall provide proof of successful completion.
10. Mr. Dunetz shall sign any and all Releases of Information requested by an agent or staff member of the Board to allow Board staff unlimited communication with Diversion and any other program, school, psychologist, therapist or psychiatrist with knowledge about his ability to practice medicine as a physician assistant.
11. Mr. Dunetz shall seek treatment for depression and anxiety and shall only take medications for these symptoms when prescribed by a psychiatrist, and he shall provide the name of said psychiatrist to the Board Compliance Officer within 5 days of receiving such medication.
12. Mr. Dunetz shall submit quarterly declarations under penalty of perjury to the Board Compliance Officer stating whether there has been complete compliance with the terms of probation.
13. Respondent shall keep the Board Compliance Officer informed of his business and residence addresses, as well as his cell phone number and shall notify the Board Compliance Officer within 5 days of any change in this information.
14. Temporary or permanent periods of residence outside the state of Nevada shall toll the time period of Probation; however Mr. Dunetz shall continue to comply with all terms of probation. Residence outside the state of Nevada for more than two years shall be considered a violation of probation and shall result in a lift of the stay of revocation and his license shall be revoked pending a hearing on this issue.
15. Mr. Dunetz shall not practice medicine until authorized to do so by the Board in writing.
16. Mr. Dunetz shall keep the Board Compliance Officer notified of his workplace business name and phone number whenever employed and shall notify the Board Compliance Officer of any changes in employment workplace within 5 days.
17. Mr. Dunetz shall pay to the Board the costs and expenses incurred by the Board in investigating and prosecuting this matter, which are now in the amount of $14,811.96, and the additional expenses necessary to conclude drafting and approval of this Agreement, all payable to the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners within one year of acceptance, adoption and approval of this Agreement by the Board, but a written and signed monthly payment schedule shall be arranged with the Board Compliance Officer for payments of no less than $500.00 per month, and a balloon payment, if needed, on the date one year from the date of Board acceptance, adoption and approval of this Settlement Agreement.
18. Mr. Dunetz shall pay to the Board the costs and expenses of monitoring Respondent's compliance with the terms of Probation within 30 days of receipt of any bill for services from the Board Compliance Officer, unless otherwise agreed to by the Board Compliance Officer.