MICHAEL J. SULLIVAN, P.A.-C

MAY 31, 2007

The Investigative Committee of the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners filed a formal complaint against Michael Sullivan, P.A.-C for alleged substandard medical care rendered to patients A-E , as per Count I (violation of NAC 630.380 (1)(f)). As per Count II, Mr. Sullivan allegedly violated Section 630.3062(1) of the Nevada Revised Statutes by failing to maintain timely legible, accurate and complete medical records relating to the diagnosis, treatment and care of a patient. As per Count III, Mr. Sullivan allegedly violated Section 454.201(1) of the Nevada Revised Statutes by administering a dangerous drug that was not FDA approved. 

NOVEMBER 30, 2007
The Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners approved and accepted a Settlement Agreement whereby, Mr. Sullivan, by not contesting, hereby agreed, that an order may be entered herein by the Board finding that he engaged in conduct that is grounds for discipline pursuant to the Medical Practice Act to wit: one count of failing to administer a drug except as authorized by law when he administered a drug not approved for human use, specifically botulinum toxin type A, and that he shall be placed on twelve (12) months of probation with the following conditions: 
1) Mr. Sullivan shall not personally use any injected cosmetic substance on himself or others during the probationary period; 
2) Mr. Sullivan shall complete six (6) hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) on the topic of charting and ethics, to be pre-approved by the Investigative Committee Chair and to be completed within the probationary period. Said CME shall be in addition to any other continuing medical education required as a condition of licensure; and
3) Mr. Sullivan shall pay a fine of $500, to be paid within one hundred and eighty (180) days of the acceptance, adoption and approval of the Settlement Agreement by the Board and Respondent may enter into a payment plan if necessary to pay said fine.
4) If Mr. Sullivan fails to meet any of the terms of his probation, his license to practice as a physician assistant shall be suspended for thirty (30) days.
Mr. Sullivan also agrees to reimburse the Board the reasonable costs and expenses incurred in the investigation and prosecution of the case within one hundred and eighty (180) days of the acceptance, adoption and approval of the Settlement Agreement by the Board and Mr. Sullivan may enter into a payment plan to pay said costs if necessary. Furthermore, counts I and II of the complaint shall be dismissed.