SIDNEY FRANK, M.D.
APRIL 25, 2008
The Investigative Committee of the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of Nevada
filed a formal complaint against Sidney Frank, M.D., charging him with a
violation of the Medical Practice Act (NRS Chapter 630), to wit: suspension, modification or limitation of a license to practice medicine in another jurisdiction, a violation of NRS 630.301(3). On March 1, 2007 the state of California filed a one count Accusation against
Dr. Frank alleging gross negligence by Dr. Frank in his care and treatment of multiple patients. Thereafter the state of California, on August 30, 2007, entered its Order revoking and staying the revocation of
Dr. Frank's California medical license as well as placing him on probation for five years beginning on August 30, 2007. As such, the stayed revocation of
Dr. Frank's license to practice medicine in the state of California constitutes a violation of the provisions of NRS section 630.301(3) and
Dr. Frank is subject to discipline by the Board as provided in NRS 630.352.
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JUNE 13, 2008
The Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners accepted and approved a stipulation
for settlement of its complaint against Sidney Frank, M.D. Pursuant to the
Settlement Agreement, the Board entered an order finding that Dr. Frank's
California license to practice medicine had been suspended, modified or limited,
a violation of NRS 630.301(3). The Board ordered that Dr. Frank's Nevada license to practice medicine be placed in a probationary status until August 30, 2012,
provided he remain in compliance with the following terms and conditions:
Dr. Frank both has, and shall continue to, comply with all the terms and conditions set forth by the California Medical Board in its
decision which became effective on August 30, 2007; Dr. Frank shall contact the Compliance Officer of the Board within thirty (30) days of the
acceptance, approval and adoption of the Settlement Agreement in order to provide contact information;
he shall sign a release of information allowing the Board to communicate with the California Medical Board regarding
his compliance with the terms of his California probation or provide proof of completion of said probation and reinstatement of his license without restrictions;
Dr. Frank shall comply with all federal, state and local laws and rules governing the practice of medicine in Nevada at all times he is practicing within the state;
he shall cooperate fully with the Compliance Officer, or any other designated person, in the administration and enforcement of this Agreement;
and he agrees to pay the costs of the investigation and prosecution of this matter in the amount of $227.17, within sixty (60) days of
the acceptance, approval and adoption of the Settlement Agreement.