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Last Updated:
12/22/11 12:17:02 PM |
SCHMERLER, ELLIOTT D., M.D.
LICENSE #5247 AND #12121 |
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License
#5247 |
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11/06/2000 |
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The Investigative Committee of
the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners filed a formal complaint against
Dr. Schmerler alleging malpractice and conduct intended to deceive. |
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9/10/2001 |
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The Board entered into a
Stipulation for Settlement with Dr. Schmerler and it was ordered that his
license be limited for a period of 2 years from any procedures performed
commonly known as "liposuction" , he shall again use any form for patient
signature such as forms entitled "Office Surgery Discount", he shall attend an
additional 10 hour CME course in medical ethics, he shall be issued a public
reprimand, and he shall pay all administrative costs incurred by the board in
the investigation and hearing process. |
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11/13/2002 |
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The Investigative Committee of the Board of
Medical Examiners filed a formal complaint
against Dr. Schmerler alleging an offense of
moral turpitude and a conviction of a
felony, US District Court, specifically:
Evasion of Income Tax |
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4/07/2003 |
The Board found Dr. Schmerler guilty of
Count One of the Complaint:
conviction of a felony, a violation of NRS
630.301 (1); and Guilty of Count
Two of the Complaint: conviction of a crime
of moral turpitude, a violation of
NRS 630.301 (1). The Board ORDERED that: Dr
Schmerler's licensed is REVOKED; shall pay a
fine of $5,000.00 for each Count ($10,000.00
total on all Counts); shall pay all costs
incurred by the BOARD in the amount of $7,
296.52. |
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11/8/2004 |
The Investigative Committee of the Nevada State Board of Medical
Examiners filed a formal complaint against Dr.
Schmerler. The complaint
alleged substandard medical care rendered to a sixty-three-year-old male
patient and failure to provide reasonable care, skill, or knowledge ordinarily used under
similar circumstances. |
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1/18/2005 |
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Completed all terms of the
September 10, 2001 Settlement Agreement. |
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7/11/2005 |
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On June 3, 23005, the Board
accepted and approved the Stipulation for
Settlement of its 11/8/2004 complaint against Dr. Schmerler. The Board ordered that Dr.
Schmerler be found guilty of one count of
malpractice for failing to use the
reasonable care, skill or knowledge
ordinarily used under similar circumstances
in providing care or treatment to patient, a
violation of NRS 630.301(4), and ordered
that Dr. Schmerler receive a public written
reprimand and that Dr. Schmerler pay all
administrative fees and costs incurred in
the case against him. |
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7/25/2005 |
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The Investigative Committee of the Nevada
State Board of Medical Examiners filed a
formal complaint against Dr. Schmerler for
substandard medical care rendered to a
twenty-nine year old female patient, a
violation of NRS 630.301(4). |
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10/13/2006 |
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On September 15, 2006, the Board found Dr. Schmerler committed
malpractice for failing to use the
reasonable care, skill or knowledge
ordinarily used under similar circumstances
in providing care or treatment to a patient,
in violation of NRS 630.301(4). The Board
ordered that Dr. Schmerler receive a public
letter of reprimand and that he reimburse
the Board’s costs and expenses incurred in
the investigation and prosecution of the
case against him. |
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10/10/2006 |
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Completed all terms of the
July 11, 2005 Settlement Agreement. |
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11/9/2006 |
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Completed all terms of the
April 7, 2003 Board Order. |
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11/9/2006 |
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Completed all terms of the
October 13, 2006 Board Order. |
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License
#12121 |
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3/20/2008 |
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The Investigative Committee (IC) of the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of Nevada (Board) filed a formal complaint
against Dr. Schmerler alleging violations of the Medical Practice Act (NRS 630).
Specifically, per count I, he obtained a license to practice medicine by misrepresentation and by providing a false, misleading and inaccurate statement when he indicated both on his October 2006 application for licensure and to the Board during his December 2006 appearance, that he was certified by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) at the time of the application, when in actuality his Diplomat status had been revoked by the ABFM in 2001; and per count II,
he renewed his license to practice medicine by misrepresentation and by providing a false, misleading and inaccurate statement when he indicated during his on-line renewal process that he remained certified by the ABFM when his Diplomat status had been revoked in 2001. Both count I and count II are violations of Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 630.304(1), obtaining, maintaining, or renewing or attempting to obtain, maintain or renew a license to practice medicine by bribery, fraud or misrepresentation or by any false, misleading, inaccurate or incomplete statement. As such Respondent is subject to discipline as provided by NRS 630.352. |
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10/3/2008 |
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The Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners (Board), following review of the complaint and exhibits found that
Dr. Schmerler violated Nevada Revised Statute
(NRS) 630.304(1) on both counts I and II contained in the March 20, 2008 Complaint filed by the Investigative Committee (IC) of the Board by making misrepresentations that he was certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
(ABFM) on his initial application for re-licensure as well as during the subsequent renewal period, when his ABFM certification had in fact been revoked.
The Board entered its Order as follows: Discipline is warranted as
Dr. Schmerler has violated NRS 630; Dr.
Schmerler's Nevada medical license is
revoked and Dr. Schmerler shall reimburse the Board incurred costs and fees in the amount of $7,647.11 within 90 days. |
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11/17/2008 |
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Completed all terms of the
October 3, 2008 Board Order. |
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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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Upcoming Meetings |
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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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