State of Nevada
Board of Medical Examiners

FORMAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION TAKEN BY THE NEVADA STATE BOARD
OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS:
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APRIL 25, 1994
The Investigative Committee of the Nevada State Board
of Medical Examiners filed a formal complaint against
Dr. Ridenour alleging that he was prescribing controlled
substances to others except as authorized by law, writing
a prescription for controlled substance without a exam,
failure to maintain medical records, influencing a patient
to engage in sexual activity , and conviction of a felony
involving moral turpitude relating to the practice of medicine.
Copies; Complaint w/ Exihibit 17 pages
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JUNE 10, 1994
The Board entered into a Stipulation for Settlement with
Dr. Ridenour and it was orderd that his medical license be
revoked, the revocation was stayed and he was placed
on probation for 5 years, he must complete a prescribing
course, he must complete a 6 month course in medical ethics,
must perform 40 hours drug abuse public service, he shall not
prescribe Schedule I, II & III drugs, he must fax to the Board a
monthly log of all Schedule IV & V controlled substances he
prescribes, he must submit to random samplings of body fluids
collected by the Board, reimburse the board the cost of the
investigation and prosecution, shall pay a $1,000 fine, and he
shall receive a public written reprimand.
Copies; Stipulation for Settelment 8 pages, Order 7 pages
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JUNE 28, 1999
The Board ordered that Dr. Ridenour successfully
completed his probation and removed him from probationary
status and restored his medical license to a full and
unrestricted license in the state of Nevada.
Copies: Order 1 page
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