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.