EMETERIO, LOUIS C., M.D.
FEBRUARY 19, 1998
The Investigative Committee of the Nevada State Board of Medical
Examiners filed a formal complaint against Dr. Emeterio alleging
repeated or gross malpractice, failure to use reasonable care, skill,
or knowledge, engaging in conduct which the board has determined is
a violation of the standards of practice, writing prescriptions for
controlled substances in excessive amounts, and writing prescriptions
for controlled substances without an examination.
JUNE 15, 1998
The Board found Dr. Emeterio Guilty of multiple counts of malpractice,
all of which involved his prescribing practices. It was Ordered that
Dr. Emeterio's license be revoked, the revocation was stayed and
he was placed on 2 years probation. His right to prescribe schedules
II & III narcotics were revoked for 6 months. Dr. Emeterio was ordered
to complete 40 additional hours of CME in the area of pain management,
narcotic prescribing, and record keeping over the next two years. He
was also ordered to pay the cost of the proceedings against him.
JUNE 20, 2000
The Board Ordered that Dr. Emeterio had successfully completed
his probation and all of the terms and conditions and
restored him to a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine
in the state of NEVADA.