NJ Massage Therapy Board Disciplinary Actions

Dr. Gerald Buchoff Consent Order - License Discipline for Veterinary Negligence

The New Jersey Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners issued a Consent Order against Dr. Gerald Buchoff for multiple acts of negligence in treating a ten-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named Oliver in July-August 2020. The Board found violations including premature removal of IV port post-surgery, failure to replace IV when the dog crashed, failure to take pre-surgical x-rays, failure to respond appropriately to a medical emergency, and failure to maintain proper documentation. Dr. Buchoff must pay a $7,500 civil penalty and complete 5 credit hours of Board pre-approved emergency protocol continuing education within six months.

Dr. Gerald Buchoff Consent Order - Veterinary License Discipline

The New Jersey Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners issued a Consent Order against Dr. Gerald Buchoff (License No. 29VI00222600) for multiple acts of negligence in treating a Yorkshire Terrier named Oliver in July-August 2020. The Board found violations of N.J.S.A. 45:1-21(d) including premature removal of IV port post-surgery, failure to take pre-surgical x-rays, failure to respond appropriately to a medical emergency, failure to refer to an emergency veterinarian, and failure to maintain proper documentation. Respondent agreed to pay a civil penalty of $7,500 over 18 months and complete 5 credit hours of Board pre-approved emergency protocol continuing education within 6 months.

Final Consent Order - Chigounis Evans W

The NJ Massage Therapy Board issued a Final Consent Order regarding licensed massage therapist Chigounis Evans W. The document finalizes a disciplinary settlement addressing violations of massage therapy practice standards. The consent order establishes specific requirements and/or restrictions on the licensee's practice in New Jersey.