State of Nevada
Board of Medical Examiners

FORMAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION TAKEN BY THE NEVADA STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS:
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FORMAL COMPLAINT
SEPTEMBER 22, 1995
The Investigative Committee of the Nevada State Board of Medical
Examiners filed a formal complaint against Dr. Forsythe alleging
that he engaged in conduct which has been determined a violation
of the standards of practice, and he made unreasonable additional
charges for tests in a laboratory, radiological services or other
services performed outside his office.
Complaint- 41 pages
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Stipulation for Settlement
NOVEMBER 2, 1995
Dr. Forsythe entered into a Stipulation for Settlement with the
Board. It was Ordered that he pay a $1,000 fine, that he itemize all
billing charges for services provided to patients, and he pay $44,000
within 30 days as disgorgement of payments which shall be used
by the Board for future public protection and awareness.
Stipulation for Settlement - 6 pages
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NOVEMBER 3, 1995
The Board accepted the Stipulation for Settlement with Dr. Forsythe.
Copies: Order- 2 pages
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ORDER OF DISMISSAL
November 17, 2009
On November 17, 2009 the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners ORDERED that the formal complaint filed on September 16, 2008 against James Forsythe, M.D., be dismissed without prejudice. JL
Order of Dismissal: 1 page
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FORMAL COMPLAINT
January 28, 2009
The Investigative Committee (IC) of the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of Nevada (Board) filed its formal complaint against James Forsythe, MD (Respondent), on, January 28, 2009 charging Respondent with a violation of Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 630.301(4), to wit: Count I, Respondent failed to use the reasonable care, skill, or knowledge ordinarily used under similar circumstances when he failed to properly diagnose whether the patient truly had prostate cancer before treating him for the alleged prostate cancer; Count II, Respondent failed to use the reasonable care, skill, or knowledge ordinarily used under similar circumstances when he informed the patient that he had prostate cancer without making proper diagnosis of the alleged cancer. JL
Complaint: 6 pages
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