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
DECEMBER 12, 2002
The Investigative Committee of the Nevada State Board of Medical
Examiners filed a formal complaint against Dr. Watson, alleging that
he is in violation of NRS 630.3065(2)(a) for his failure to appear before
the Board on September 6, 2002 and December 6, 2002.
Copies: Complaint - 4 pages
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FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
JUNE 24, 2003
The Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners found Dr. Watson
violated the provisions of NRS 630.3065(2)(a) and ordered he be
issued a Public Reprimand; pay a fine of $5000.00; complete two
hours of continuing medical education in ethics in addition to the
required units for license renewal; and pay all costs incurred by the
Board in these disciplinary proceedings in the amount of $6,055.26.
Respondent shall comply with this Order within 60 days of the
effective date of this Order.
Copies: Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order - 6 pages
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FORMAL COMPLAINT
October 11, 2005
The Investigative Committee of the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners filed a formal complaint against Dr. Robert Watson (Respondent) on October 11, 2005 for substandard medical care rendered to a fifty-one year old male patient, as per Count I (violation of NRS 630.301(4)). Respondent violated Section 630.301 of the Nevada Revised Statutes by failing to provide reasonable care, skill, or knowledge ordinarily used under similar circumstances. tw
Copies of Complaint: 3 Pages
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FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
September 15, 2006
On September 15, 2006, the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners found Robert Watson, M.D., guilty of failure to use the reasonable care, skill or knowledge ordinarily used under similar circumstances in the treatment of a fifty-one year old male patient, and said conduct constitutes malpractice, a violation of the provisions of NRS 630.301(4).
Dr. Watson was ordered to immediately pay the Board $6,560.73 for administrative fees and was placed on probation for a period of six (6) months; commencing on September 15, 2006. During this 6-month period of probation, all medical files of the Respondent shall be reviewed by the Board, or it's designatee. Dr .Watson must complete continuing education (CME's) for records-keeping and ethics to achieve a total of twelve (12) credits within one (1) year and a public reprimand shall be issued by the Board concerning this administrative action. tw
Copies of Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order: 5 Pages
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September 24, 2007 - Completed all terms of the September 15, 2006 Order. tw
Probation Release Order: 1 Page
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