NMMB Board Actions Quarter 1 2026 - 15 Practitioner Discipline Orders

NMMB B O A R D A C T I O N S Quarter 1 (2026)

(Actions taken between January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026) Rick Cardenas, M.D. - 2001-149 - Notice of Contemplated Action was issued based on

allegations of violations of NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(D)(18): conduct likely to deceive, defraud or harm the public; NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(D)(23): failure to furnish the board, its investigators or representatives with information requested by the board; NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(D)(24): abandonment of patients; Applicable Board rules found at Title 16, Chapter 10, NMAC; and/or Provisions of the Code of Medical Ethics of the America Medical Association (2014-2015 Ed.) as adopted by the Board at Rule 16.10.8.9 NMAC. (Entered 01.07.2026)

Jack Edward Berndt, M.D. - APPLICANT - Stipulation and Order for Withdrawal of

Application for Licensure While Under Investigation was issued based on stipulated findings of fact and conclusions of law found in a New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) investigation conducted in relation to Dr. Berndt's Application for Licensure. The Board has endorsed the opportunity for Dr. Berndt to settle the matter by agreeing to withdrawal the Application for Licensure while under investigation. (Entered

01.07.2026) Elliot S. Marcus, M.D. - 85-238 - Notice of Contemplated Action was issued based on

allegations of violations of NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15 (D)(18): conduct likely to deceive, defraud or harm the public; NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(D)(19): repeated similar negligent acts or a pattern of conduct otherwise described in this section or in violation of a board rule; NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(D)(26): injudicious prescribing, administering or dispensing of a drug or medicine; NMSA 1978, Section 61-5- 15(D)(29): conduct unbecoming in a person licensed to practice or detrimental to the best interests of the public; NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(D)(33): improper management of medical records, including failure to maintain timely, accurate, legible and complete records; violation of state and Federal drug laws; applicable Board rules found at Title 16, Chapter 10 , NMAC and or Provisions of the Code of Medical Ethics of the America Medical Association (2014-2015 Ed.) as adopted by the Board at Rule 16.10.8.9 NMAC. (Entered 01.15.2026)

Herbert Uzoma Ojiaku, M.D. - MD2006-0598 - Notice of Contemplated Action was

issued based on allegations of violations of NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(D)(8): fraud or misrepresentation in applying for or procuring a license to practice in this state or in connection with applying for or procuring renewal, including cheating on or attempting to subvert the licensing examinations; NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(D)(23): failure to furnish the board, its investigators or representatives with information requested by the board; NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(D)(34): failure to provide pertinent and necessary medical records to a physician or patient of the physician in a timely manner when legally requested to do so by the patient or by a legally designated representative of the patient; Applicable Board rules found at Title 16, Chapter 10, NMAC; and/or Provisions of the Code of Medical Ethics of the America Medical Association (2014-2015 Ed.) as adopted by the Board at Rule 16.10.8.9 NMAC.

(Entered 01.15.2026)

Muhammed Samer Nasher-Alneam, M.D. - APPLICANT - Stipulation and Order for

Withdrawal of Initial Application was issued based on stipulated findings of fact and stipulated conclusions of law found in a New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) investigation conducted in relation to Dr. Nasher-Alneam's Application for Licensure. The Board has endorsed the opportunity for Dr. Nasher-Alneam to settle the matter by agreeing to withdrawal the Application for Licensure while under investigation.

(Entered 01.22.2026) Michael Colonna, D.O. - A-2288-19 - Stipulation of Licensure and Order of Reprimand

was issued based on a New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) investigation that was conducted based on allegations of violations for the MPA. The Board has endorsed the opportunity for Dr. Colonna to resolve these allegations by signing a mandatory treatment and participation contract with the New Mexico Heath Professional Wellness Program (NMHPWP) within thirty days following entry of the Agreed Order and shall comply fully with the recommendations, terms and conditions required by NMHPWP and accept a formal reprimand from the NMMB. (Entered 01.30.2026)

Matthew Antoni Roman, M.D. - APPLICANT - Stipulation of Licensure and Order for

Withdrawal of Initial Application was issued based on a New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) investigation that was conducted in connection to Dr. Roman's Application for Licensure. The Board has endorsed the opportunity for Dr. Roman to settle the matter by agreeing to withdrawal the Application for Licensure while under investigation. (Entered 01.30.2026)

Eric Alan Appelt, M.D. - MD2022-0216 - Notice of Contemplated Action was issued

based on allegations of violations of NMSA 61-6-15(D)(13): manifest incapacity or incompetence to practice as a licensee; NMSA 61-6-15(D)(18): Conduct likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public; NMSA 61-6-15(D)(21): failure to report to the board any adverse action taken against the licensee by either a peer review body or a health care entity; NMSA 61-6-15(D)(29): conduct unbecoming in a person licensed to practice or detrimental to the best interests of the public; Applicable Board rules found at Title 16, Chapter 10, NMAC; and/or Provisions of the Code of Medical Ethics of the America Medical Association (2014-2015 Ed.) as adopted by the Board at Rule 16.10.8.9 NMAC. (Entered 02.10.2026)

Lawrence Albert Bean, M.D. - MD2024-1290 - Entry of Default and Default Order of

Revocation were issued based on failure to request a hearing that were issued to Dr. Bean on December 11, 2025. Per Section 61-1-4(E), "If the licensee, applicant or unlicensed person does not mail a request for hearing within the time and in the manner required by this section, the board may take the action contemplated in the notice and such action shall be final and not subject to judicial review as a matter of right." Dr. Bean failed to submit a timely request for hearing on the NCA and Notice of Summary Suspension after proper notice was given. (Entered 01.20.2026)

Cammy R. Benton, M.D. - TM20201176 - Notice of Contemplated Action was issued

based on allegations of violations of Section 61-6-15(D)(14): discipline imposed on a licensee by another licensing jurisdiction, including denial, probation, suspension or revocation, based upon acts by the licensee similar to acts described in this section. A certified copy of the record of disciplinary action or sanction taken by another jurisdiction is conclusive evidence of the action; Section 61-6-15(D)(21)(a): failure to report to the board any adverse action taken against the licensee by: (a) an other licensing jurisdiction; Section 61-6-15(D)(22): failure to report to the board the denial

of licensure, surrender of a license or other authorization to practice in another state or jurisdiction or surrender of membership on any medical staff or in any medical or professional association or society following, in lieu of and while under disciplinary investigation by any of those authorities or bodies for acts or conduct similar to acts or conduct that would constitute grounds for action as defined in this section. (Entered

02.20.2026) Jennifer Lynn McCain, D.O. - A-2125-18 - Interim Stipulated Order for Inactivation of

License While Under Investigation was issued based on the Board's reasonable cause to believe that Dr. McCain is in violation of the terms and conditions of a Stipulation of Licensure and Order of Reprimand that was previously issued to Dr. McCain on August 21, 2025. (Entered 03.06.2026)

Julius R. Charlie, M.D. - MD2006-0839 - Interim Stipulated Order for Inactivation of

License While Under Investigation was issued based on the Board's reasonable cause to believe that Dr. Charlie is in violation of the Medical Practice Act or other applicable law and/or that immediate Board action to protect the public health, safety ad welfare is appropriate under the circumstances of a pending New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) investigation. (Entered 03.16.2026)

Jose Leos Flores, M.D. - 91-47 - Stipulation of Licensure and Order of Reprimand was

issued based on a New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) investigation that was conducted based on allegations of violations for the MPA. The Board has endorsed the opportunity for Dr. Flores to resolve these allegations by accepting a formal reprimand from NMMB, successfully completing an in-depth communications course at Center for Personalized Education for Physicians ("CPEP"), or other provider approved by the Board, within six (6) months of the effective date of the Order and complying with all recommendations made by CPEP. (Entered 03.18.2026)

Sinikka Liisa Green, M.D. - MD2023-1630 - Stipulation of Licensure and Order of

Reprimand was issued based on a New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) investigation that was conducted based on allegations of violations for the MPA. The Board has endorsed the opportunity for Dr. Green to resolve these allegations by complying with all the terms and conditions of the California Medical Board Order issued to Dr. Green on November 27, 2024, and with any subsequent orders if the California Medical Board relating thereto, within the State of New Mexico. Dr. Green shall also ensure that NMMB is provided with all evidence necessary to prove successful completion of all educational and practice monitoring requirements imposed by the California Order. Dr. Green shall provide a copy of the NMMB stipulation to all health care providers that they work with or supervise in New Mexico until all restrictions in the stipulated order are removed y a subsequent order of NMMB. Dr. Green must apprise NMMB of any and all further actions taken by the California Medical Board in a timely manner and accept a formal reprimand by the NMMB. (Entered

03.24.2026) Jonathan Edward Ellis, M.D. - MD2018-0976 - Stipulation of License and Order of

Reprimand was issued based on a New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) investigation that was conducted based on allegations of violations of law ethics and regulations, including but not necessarily limited to conduct contrary to Rule 16.10.8.7 NMAC and Rule 16.10.8.8(L)(6)(a) NMAC. The Board has endorsed the opportunity for Dr. Ellis to resolve these allegations by paying a fine of $2,000.00 to the Board within six (6) months of the enforcement of this order. Dr. Ellis shall comply with the provisions set

forth in Rule 16.10.8.7 and Rule 16.10.8.8(L) NMAC and shall accept a formal reprimand by the NMMB. (Entered 03.24.2026)

Stephen P. Stampp, M.D. - MD2017-0782 - Notice of Contemplated Action was issued

based on allegations of violations of NMSA 61-6-15(D)(9): making false or misleading statements regarding the skill of the licensee or the efficacy or value of the medicine, treatment or remedy prescribed or administered by the licensee or at the direction of the licensee in the treatment of a disease or other condition of the human body or mind; NMSA 61-6-15(D)(12): gross negligence in the practice of a licensee; NMSA 61- 6-15(D)(13): manifest incapacity or incompetence to practice as a licensee; NMSA 61- 6-15(D)(15): the use of a false, fraudulent or deceptive statement in a document connected with the practice of a licensee; NMSA 61-6-15(D)(18): conduct likely to deceive, defraud or harm the public; NMSA 61-6-15(D)(19): a pattern of conduct otherwise described in this section or in violation of a board rule; NMSA 61-6- 15(D)(24): abandonment of patients; NMSA 61-6-15(D)(29): conduct unbecoming in a person licensed to practice or detrimental to the best interests of the public; Applicable Board rules found at Title 16, Chapter 10, NMAC; and/or Provisions of the Code of Medical Ethics of the American Medical Association (2014-2015 Ed.) as adopted by the Board at Rule 16.10.8.9 NMAC. (Entered 03.26.2026)

Stephen P. Stampp, M.D. - MD2017-0782 - Notice of Summary Suspension was issued

based on evidence that the Board possesses indicating that Dr. Stampp poses a clear and immediate danger to the public health and safety if continuing to practice medicine. Such evidence, if not rebutted at a later hearing, will justify the Board in imposing further suspension or revocation of Dr. Stampp's license to practice medicine in the State of New Mexico and/ or other disciplinary action taken against Dr. Stampp by the Board. It is hereby ordered that Dr. Stampp's New Mexico license to practice as a physician in the State of New Mexico is hereby Summarily Suspended until further Order of the Board. (Entered 03.26.2026)

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