ADELAIDAV. RESUELLO, M.D.

OCTOBER 30, 2006
The Investigative Committee of the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners filed a formal complaint against Dr. Resuello for alleged substandard medical care rendered to her patients by administering a drug not approved for human use without the knowledge or consent of her patients, as per Count I (violation of NRS 630.301(4)). As per Count II, Dr. Resuello allegedly violated NRS 630.305(e), by aiding, assisting, employing or advising directly or indirectly, any unlicensed person to engage in the practice of medicine. Per Count III, Dr. Resuello allegedly violated NAC 630.225, by failing to notify the Board of any unlicensed physician coming to this state for consultation with or assistance to the physician licensed in Nevada. As per Count IV, Dr. Resuello allegedly violated NRS 630.3062(1), by failing to maintain timely, legible, accurate and complete medical records relating to the diagnoses, treatment and care of a patient.

MARCH 16, 2007
A Settlement Waiver and Consent Agreement was approved and accepted by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners, whereby, Dr. Resuello agreed that an Order be entered finding her found guilty of 2 violations of the Medical Practice Act of the State of Nevada, more specifically, that Dr. Resuello, committed malpractice in violation of NRS 630.301(4) when she failed to exercise reasonable care, skill and knowledge in administering a drug not approved for human use, specifically botulinum toxin type A, without the knowledge or consent of her patients; and that Dr. Resuello assisted in allowing an individual not licensed to practice medicine in Nevada to perform procedures multiple times on patients, which is a violation of NRS 630.305(e). Dr. Resuello was ordered to receive a public reprimand and was placed on 12 months of probation. During the probationary period, Dr. Resuello is to abide by the following conditions: She shall not use any injected cosmetic substance on herself or others; that she complete 12 hours of continuing medical education on the topics of charting and ethics, to be pre-approved by the Investigative Committee Chair and to be in addition to any other continuing medical education required as a condition of licensing; and she shall pay a fine of $2,000.00 to be paid with 90 days of the Order of the Board. Failure to meet any of these terms will result in a 30-day suspension of her license to practice medicine. Furthermore, Dr. Resuello shall reimburse the Board $1,680.90 for the costs of the investigation and prosecution of this case to be paid within 90 days of the Order of the Board.