Case No. 10-19294-1

Upon a review of the evidence presented to it in the matter, the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners found that Mr. Somers violated NAC 630.380(1)(f), as set forth in the Complaint.  The Board ordered that Mr. Somers receive a public reprimand; complete five hours continuing medical education on the treatment of paronychia and osteomyelitis of the fingers, or treatment of infections of the bone, within six months of the filing of the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and Order; and reimburse the Board’s costs incurred in the investigation, payable within six months of the filing of the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order.

The Investigative Committee of the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners filed a formal complaint against Mr. Somers, charging him with a violation of NAC 630.380(1)(f), for malpractice, as defined by NAC 630.040, when he failed to refer the patient to specialty care, failed to order an x-ray or other imaging study of the finger in a timely manner and/or failed to consult with the supervising physician in the matter.