State of Nevada
Board of Medical Examiners

FORMAL DISCIPLIANRY ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD:
JUNE 15, 1994
The Investigative Committee of the Nevada State Board
of Medical Examiners filed a formal complaint against
Dr. Martell alleging gross malpractice, termination of
pregnancy.
copies; Complaint 5 pages

SEPTEMBER 1, 1994
The Board ordered that Dr. Martell's license to practice
medicine in the state of Nevada be revoked, the revocation
was stayed and he was placed on probation for 5 years,
he shall not perform any pregnancy termination which
the gestation has progressed beyond 14 weeks, shall
perform an ultrasound on every patient for whom he
terminates a pregnancy, must complete 20 hours of CME
Category I AMA in Obgyn and pregnancy terminations,
shall provide medical records for review by the Board, shall
reimburse the Board for investigative costs, receive a public
written reprimand, and pay a $4,000 fine.
copies; Order 5 pages, Stipulation for Settlement 6 pages

JULY 31, 1995
The Investigative Committee of the Board filed a formal
complaint and a petition for lift of stay of revocation of
license against Dr. Martell alleging repeated malpractice,
performing services which he knows he is not competent
to perform, continual failure, and violating his probation
and terms of the probation.
copies; Complaint 14 pages

DECEMBER 2, 1995
The Board entered into a Stipulation for Settlement with
Dr. Martell and ordered that his license be restricted and
he is prohibited from engaging in or performing any
procedure whatsoever for termination of pregnancy.
copies; Order 2 pages, Stipulation for Settlement 4 pages

NOVEMBER 20, 1996
The Investigative Committee of the Board filed a
formal complaint and an Application for Summary
Suspension of License to Practice Medicine against
Dr. Martell alleging that he was engaging in conduct
which the board has determined is a violation of the
standards of practice by prescribing appetite suppressants,
and failure to provide adequate supervision of a medical
assistant.
copies; Complaint 11 pages

NOVEMBER 20, 1996
The Board filed an Order of Summary Suspension of
License against Dr. Martell. His license was summarily
suspended pending a hearing of the Complaint filed on 11/20/96 .
copies; Order 4 pages

DECEMBER 2, 1996
Dr. Martell entered into a Stipulation for Settlement
with the Board, and the Board accepted Dr. Martell's
irrevocable voluntary surrender of his license to practice
medicine in the state of Nevada while under investigation.
copies; Order 3 pages, Voluntary Surrender 1 page
Stipulation for Settlement 6 pages
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