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Medical Examining Board Quick Links
 The Medical Examining Board in session at its May 17, 2023 meeting.
Chair's Corner
By Sheldon Wasserman, MD
Chair, Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
Greetings from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board (MEB)!
Since our last newsletter, the Board has been actively engaged in fulfilling its responsibilities to protect public health and safety, and much progress has been made. One development I would like to bring to your attention is the new MEB Opioid Prescribing Guideline.
To combat the national emergency and to help providers make informed decisions about acute and chronic pain treatment, the Board decided to amend its Opioid Prescribing Guideline in late 2022. Aided by the knowledge and expertise of Board member Kris Ferguson, MD, anesthesiologist and pain specialist, the Guideline was updated and modernized to meet the evolving challenges of the emergency. It is currently in effect.
Key provisions include:
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The Guideline is not intended for patients who are in active cancer treatment, palliative care, sickle cell or end-of-life care;
- It is very important that prescribers carefully document pain treatment;
- Start low and go slow, and;
- Follow up closely in monitoring patients.
The Opioid Prescribing Guideline is simple to read and easy to follow. You can view it on the Board’s web page here: MEB Opioid Prescribing Guideline
Thank you again for your service to Wisconsin’s patients.
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Medical Examining Board
Sheldon A. Wasserman, Chair - Physician Member (Milwaukee, WI)
Clarence P. Chou, Vice Chair - Physician Member (Milwaukee, WI)
Sumeet K. Goel, Secretary - Physician Member (Plover, WI)
Milton Bond, Jr. - Public Member (Milwaukee, WI)
Kris Ferguson, Physician Member (Wausau, WI)
Diane M. Gerlach, Physician Member (Kenosha, WI)
Stephanie R. Hilton, Public Member (Madison, WI)
Carmen Lerma, Public Member (Milwaukee, WI)
Michael A. Parish, Physician Member (Milwaukee, WI)
Gregory Schmeling, Physician Member (Hartland, WI)
Derrick R. Siebert, Physician Member (Wausau, WI)
Lemuel G. Yerby, III, Physician Member (Barron, WI)
Emily S. Yu, Physician Member (Milwaukee, WI)
Information on how to apply for appointment to the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board, or other gubernatorial appointments, can be found through the Office of the Governor.
Administrative Rules Information
Pending Rule Changes
Keep current with any pending rule changes affecting your profession by visiting the DSPS website to view the Pending Rules listing.
Administrative Rulemaking Process
Please review the Rulemaking Process page of the DSPS website to learn more about the promulgation of Administrative Rules.
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)
Statistics Dashboard
Professional Assistance Procedure (PAP) Information
The Professional Assistance Procedure (PAP) is a non-disciplinary program for credentialed professionals with substance abuse issues who are committed to their own recovery. The procedure is designed to protect the public by promoting early identification of chemically dependent professionals and encouraging rehabilitation. It is also designed to provide an opportunity for qualified participants to continue practicing, without public discipline, while complying with the terms of a contract that is closely monitored by the Department.
If you are a credentialed professional struggling with substance abuse issues, we encourage you to review the PAP Instructions and submit an application:
PAP Instructions
Application
Contact Information
Professional Assistance Procedure
Department of Safety and Professional Services
PO Box 7190 Madison, WI 53707-7190
Email: DSPSImpairedProfessionalProcedure@wi.gov
Phone: (608) 267-3817 (Press 6 for PAP/Monitoring)
Fax: (608) 266-2264
Please note that participation in PAP will not exempt a credential holder from discipline. It may be used in conjunction with the formal disciplinary process in situations where allegations of misconduct, negligence or violations of law exist, other than practicing while impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
Duty to Report Convictions
Physicians are required to provide certified copies of the criminal complaint and the judgement of conviction within 30 days of any conviction (felony or misdemeanor). Failure to report a conviction within 30 days is unprofessional conduct under Wis. Admin. Code § Med 10.03(3)(h). Board action, including discipline, may result for any conviction that is substantially related to the practice of medicine and surgery. Board action may also result from a failure to timely report any convictions as required.
Enforcement Actions of the Board
The Medical Examining Board, in collaboration with staff at the Department of Safety and Professional Services, can take action against its licensees to help protect the profession and the citizens of Wisconsin. You may search for any of the Board Orders listed below on the Department’s website by using this link:
Board Order Search:
https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/SelfService/OrdersDisciplinaryActions.aspx
Board Orders
September 2022-April 2023
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Order Number
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Order Date
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Respondent
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Profession
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ORDER0008020
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4/27/2023
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Bulkow, Julie A
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Respiratory Care Practitioner
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ORDER0008409
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4/26/2023
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Faber, Julie E
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008521
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4/26/2023
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Wilson, Jason A
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0006795
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4/21/2023
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Kuester, David J
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0007755
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4/21/2023
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Rosich, Aleksandar V
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008510
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4/19/2023
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Collier, William S
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Resident Educational License
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ORDER0008507
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4/19/2023
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Ditter, Ronda
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008513
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4/19/2023
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Gregory, Gladys R
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008508
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4/19/2023
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Kotinsley, Benjamin M
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008434
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4/19/2023
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Liou, Wayne W
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008307
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4/19/2023
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Meress, Steven G
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008512
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4/19/2023
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Mirviss, Marshal Jay
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0007272
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4/19/2023
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Whelan, John D
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008509
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4/19/2023
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Zembles, Joel A
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Anesthesiologist Assistant
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ORDER0008043
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4/11/2023
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Yount, Beth Judy
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0007740
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3/16/2023
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Wiggins, Shannon
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Medicine and Surgery, DO
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ORDER0008437
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3/15/2023
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Fuhr, Walter A
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008436
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3/15/2023
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Jones, Herbert W
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008420
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3/15/2023
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Marks, Thomas
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Medicine and Surgery, MD Compact
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ORDER0008435
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3/15/2023
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Taylor, Steven D
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0007894
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3/14/2023
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Janiga, Mark
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008410
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3/6/2023
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Perry, Elzbieta
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008365
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3/6/2023
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Wall, John P
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008364
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3/1/2023
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Vyas, Kavita H
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0007554
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2/21/2023
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Spennetta, Joseph D
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008407
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2/15/2023
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Arassi, Siamak B
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008408
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2/15/2023
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Hagen, Edward P
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Medicine and Surgery, DO
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ORDER0008411
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2/15/2023
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Micka, Thomas F
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008178
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2/9/2023
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Gowing, Eric C
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0007809
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2/7/2023
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Lorenz, Marie E
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Occupational Therapist
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ORDER0008311
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2/1/2023
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Stillwell, Scott M
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008309
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1/27/2023
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Laibly, Shawn W
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008306
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1/23/2023
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Kulkarni, Kedar
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008367
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1/18/2023
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Antillon, Mainor R
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008368
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1/18/2023
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Benish, Deanna D
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008366
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1/18/2023
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Ellenbolt, Darren R
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008369
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1/18/2023
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Inkumsah, Samuel E
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008208
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1/17/2023
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Belli, Bianca A
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Medicine and Surgery, DO
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ORDER0008124
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1/5/2023
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Coonan, Kevin M
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0007750
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1/3/2023
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Locke, Joseph A
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Medicine and Surgery, DO
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ORDER0006023
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12/30/2022
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Hedlund Kanter, Kelly
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008314
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12/21/2022
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Beeson, Matthew Fh
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008312
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12/21/2022
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Day, Molly A
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008304
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12/21/2022
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Eckerle, David E
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008305
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12/21/2022
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Foskett, James J
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008315
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12/21/2022
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Gelormini, Russell G
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Medicine and Surgery, DO
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ORDER0008308
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12/21/2022
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Grant-acquah, Kwesi K
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0007551
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12/21/2022
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Joseph, Francis F
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008313
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12/21/2022
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Kim, Michael S
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008310
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12/21/2022
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Raju, Saagar Konduru
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Medicine and Surgery, MD Compact
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ORDER0008121
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12/6/2022
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Bautista, Soliven C
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0007151
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12/6/2022
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Rothery, Thomas R
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Occupational Therapist
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ORDER0008210
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11/30/2022
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Vitale, Blaise P
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008209
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11/25/2022
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Polacheck, Elizabeth A
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008264
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11/16/2022
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Lapides, David A
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Medicine and Surgery, MD Compact
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ORDER0008265
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11/16/2022
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Lawatsch, Eric J
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008263
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11/16/2022
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Riyaz, Farhaad
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Medicine and Surgery, MD Compact
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ORDER0006671
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11/16/2022
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Schwartz, David J
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0007476
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10/21/2022
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Kaiser, Amy J
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Respiratory Care Practitioner
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ORDER0007941
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10/17/2022
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Stears, Robert L
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0006350
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9/27/2022
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Mason, Stephen B
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008119
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9/27/2022
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Mateer, James R
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0007939
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9/27/2022
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Schneider, Michael D
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0002362
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9/27/2022
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Vanbommel, Jesse J
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0006348
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9/27/2022
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Vanbommel, Jesse J
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008177
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9/21/2022
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Beguin, Everett A
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008180
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9/21/2022
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Budzak, Lynn M
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008182
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9/21/2022
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Byron, Rudy V
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008183
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9/21/2022
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D'amico, Michael D
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008176
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9/21/2022
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Duncan, Kurt J
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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ORDER0008179
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9/21/2022
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Mainolfi-palarata, Maria Bernadette
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Medicine and Surgery, MD Compact
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ORDER0008181
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9/21/2022
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Rechsteiner, Norman Hans
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Medicine and Surgery, MD
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The Department of Safety and Professional Services
A wealth of useful information is available on the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) website at: https://dsps.wi.gov
Do you have a change of name or address?
Licensees can update name or address information on the DSPS Self-Service Page
Please note that confirmation of changes is not automatically provided. Legal notices will be sent to a licensee’s address of record with the Department.
Telephone Directory
Call DSPS toll-free (877) 617-1565, or (608) 266-2112 in the Madison area to connect to the service you need.
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