Case No. 10-9809-2

The Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners found, by a preponderance of the evidence, that Dr. Tate violated NRS 630.301(4) when he failed and omitted to consult with a specialist in hepato-biliary surgery at any time and failed to transfer Patient A to a tertiary center with adequate specialization in biliary surgery in order to surgically treat Patient A.  Based upon the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the Board ordered that Dr. Tate be issued a public reprimand; pay a fine of $5,000, complete ten (10) hours of Continuing Medical Education in biliary injuries arising during abdominal surgery; and reimburse the Board its costs and expenses incurred in the investigation and prosecution of the case.

Case No. 10-9809-2

The Investigative Committee of the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners filed a formal Complaint against Dr. Tate, charging him with a violation of NRS 630.301(4), for malpractice.  It was alleged that Dr. Tate exhibited global deficiencies in knowledge, judgment and problem-solving strategies in the treatment of Patient A. The treatment plan was faulty, and when complications developed that were beyond his competence, Dr. Tate failed in his obligation to arrange for Patient A's care to be assumed by a physician with the requisite experience, training and knowledge.