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Last Updated:
09/01/11 04:31:45 PM |
ABEYATUNGE, LAMBERT R., M.D.
License #7682 |
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10/09/2002 |
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The Investigative Committee of
the Board filed a formal complaint against
Dr. Abeyatunge alleging that: Count 1 - he failed to repair a diagnosed
Spigelian hernia, in that he operated in the wrong location on the patient.
Count 2 - he engaged in conduct intended to deceive regarding the
allegations against him. |
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04/07/2003 |
The Board found Dr. Abeyatunge
guilty of Count One of the Complaint:
operating in the wrong site, not previously marked for the proper area,
which constituted malpractice as defined by NAC 630.245, a violation
of NRS 630.310 (4); and NOT guilty of Count Two of the Complaint;
engaging in conduct intended to deceive. Ordered the following: Count Two
of the Complaint shall be dismissed.
The Board ORDERED that Dr. Abeyatunge shall be issued a
public reprimand; shall complete ten (10) units of
continuing medical education as approved by the Board Secretary;
shall pay a fine of $2,000.00; and pay all cost incurred by the Board in these
disciplinary proceedings in the amount of $9,344.00. |
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Phone: (775) 688-2559
Fax:
(775) 688-2321
from any other area of Nevada, call
toll-free:
(888) 890-8210
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Mailing
Address: P.O. Box
7238, Reno, NV 89510
Board
of Medical Examiners
E-mail:nsbme@medboard.nv.gov |
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Next Quarterly Board Meeting
June 8, 2012
Agenda will be posted on or before
May 29, 2012
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