NM Medical Board Disciplinary Orders

NMMB B O A R D A C T I O N S (Actions taken between January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025) Aman Patel, D.O. – DO2022-0133 – Notice of Contemplated Action issued based on allegations of violations of NMSA 61-6-15(D)(14): Discipline imposed on a licensee by another licensing jurisdiction, 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)(21): a failure to report to the board any adverse action taken against the licensee by either another licensing jurisdiction, a professional or medical society or association, or a governmental agency, NMSA 61-6-15(D)(29): conduct unbecoming in a person licensed to practice or detrimental to the best interests of the public, NMSA 61-6-15(D)(36): interaction with physicians, hospital personnel, patients, family members or others that interferes with patient care or could reasonably be expected to adversely impact the quality of care rendered to a patient, and, 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: February 28, 2025) Aman Patel, D.O. – DO2022-0133 – Order of Immediate Suspension issued based on determination that respondent has violated the Medical Practice Act. See Section 61-6-15 (D)(14), NMSA 61-6-15(D)(19), NMSA 61-6-15(D)(21), NMSA 61-6-15(D)(29), NMSA 61-6- 15(D)(36). (Entered: February 28, 2025) Richard Gadomski, M.D. – MD2019-0803 – Notice of Contemplated Action issued based on allegations of violations of NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(D)(18), conduct likely to 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, NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(D)(28), sexual contact with a patient, NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(D)(29), conduct unbecoming in a person licensed to practice and/or detrimental to the best interests of the public, 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 NMMB rules found at Title 16, Chapter 10, NMAC; and/or Provisions of the Code of Medical Ethics of the American Medical Association as adopted by the NMMB at Rule 16.10.8.9 NMAC. (Entered: March 3, 2025) Richard Gadomski, M.D. – MD2019-0803 – Notice of Summary Suspension issued based on evidence of clear and immediate danger to the public health and safety. See NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15.1 of the Medical Practice Act and NMSA 1978, Section 61-1-4 of the Uniform Licensing Act. (Entered: March 3, 2025) Todd Raleigh, M.D. – MD2022-1113 – Entry of Default and Default Order of Revocation issued based on failing to request a hearing for a Notice of Contemplated Action issued on December 6, 2023. See NMSA 1978, Section 61-1-4 (E). (Entered: February 24, 2025)

Keri McFarlane Bentley, M.D. – MD2020-1013 – Entry of Default and Default Order of Revocation issued based on failing to request a hearing for a Notice of Contemplated Action issued on April 24, 2024. See NMSA 1978, Section 61-1-4 (E). (Entered: February 19, 2025) Gregory DeWayne McClain M.D. – N/A – Stipulation and Order for Withdrawal of Initial Application issued based on the NMMB Complaint Committee’s recommendation and applicant’s request. See 16.10.5.15 NMAC. (Entered: February 3, 2025) Morris Minton M.D. – N/A – Stipulation and Order Accepting Respondent’s Voluntary Withdrawal of Initial Application for License While Under Investigation issued based on the NMMB Complaint Committee’s recommendation and applicant’s request. See 16.10.5.15 NMAC. (Entered: February 12, 2025) (Entered: February 12, 2025) Louis Sonstegard, M.D. – MD2023-1385 – Notice of Contemplated Action issued based on allegations of violations of New Mexico Administrative Code ("NMAC") 16.10.10.9(A): All heath care entities, licensees, and applicants shall report any action adversely affecting the clinical privileges of the licensee or applicant within thirty days after the action is taken, NMAC 16.10.10.13(B): Licensees and applicants must report to the board any adverse action taken against them or their license within 30 days after the date the action occurs ... regardless of whether the action is subject to appeal or an appeal is taken, NMAC 16.10.10.13(c): The failure to report any adverse action shall constitute unprofessional or dishonorable conduct under Subsection D of Section 61-6-15 NMSA 1978 of the Medical Practice Act, NMSA Section 61-6-15(D)(l3), manifest incapacity or incompetence to practice as a licensee, NMSA Section 61-6-15 (D)(21), failure to report to the board any adverse action taken against the licensee by a peer review body, as a health care entity or a professional or medical society or association, NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(D)(29), conduct unbecoming in a person licensed to practice or detrimental to the best interests of the public, and NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(D)(36), interaction with physicians, hospital personnel, patients, family members or others, that interferes with patient care or could reasonably be expected to adversely impact the quality of care rendered to a patient; and/or provisions of the Code of Medical Ethics of the America Medical Association as adopted by the Board at Rule 16.10.8.9 NMAC. (Entered: February 4, 2025) Louis Sonstegard, M.D. – MD2023-1385 – Order Accepting Voluntary Surrender of License issued based on findings of fact from the New Mexico Medical Board and requires the Respondent enter into an agreed order to retire from the practice of medicine in New Mexico and agree to permanently surrender his license pursuant to the Medical Practice Act, NMSA 1978 61-6-1. (Entered: March 31, 2025) Steven Komadina, M.D. – 71-165 – Notice of Contemplated Action issued based on allegations of violations of NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(0)(15) the use of a false, fraudulent or deceptive statement in a document connected with the practice of a licensee, NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(0)(18) conduct likely to deceive, defraud or harm the public, NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(0)(26) injudicious prescribing, administering or dispensing of a drug or medicine, NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(0)(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: February 25, 2025)

Aaron Kaufman D.O. – A-829-89 – Order issued requiring the Respondent to obtain a clinical skills assessment at the Center for Personalized Education for Professionals (CPEP), or a comparable program, within ninety (90) days of the Agreed Order being signed. The assessment findings will be reviewed by the Board and could lead to further conditions being placed on Respondent's license by the Board in their discretion, subject to the ULA, MPA and the New Mexico Medical Board's rules and regulations. (Entered: February 14, 2025) Vinson DiSanto D.O. – A-1199-02 – Decision and Order issued requiring the Respondent to undergo a clinical skills assessment by. the Center for Personalized Education for Professionals (CPEP), within six (6) months of the entry of this order, Respondent to comply with all recommendations, if any, made by CPEP following its assessment to the Board's satisfaction, Respondent to comply with additional restrictions or stipulations on his license the Board may deem necessary for Respondent's remediation following its review of the results of the CPEP assessment, Respondent to reimburse the Board the costs it incurred in investigating and prosecuting his case, the amount to be decided pursuant to a subsequent Order of the Board, Respondent's license shall remain suspended and may petition the Board for reinstatement following compliance with the Board’s stipulation. (Entered: February 13, 2025) Peter Tiernan, M.D. – MD2006-0119 – Order Revoking License to Practice Medicine issued based on consideration to the Board’s records as well as Respondent’s verbal statements to the Board Members and New Mexico Health Professional Wellness Program Staff confirming his unwillingness to enter into a contract with NMHPWP for treatment and monitoring, the Board finds substantial evidence exists that Respondent’s willful failure to fully comply with the terms and conditions of the Board’s prior orders. This constituting unprofessional conduct as proscribed by Section 61-6-15 NMSA. The Board further finds and concludes that the continued licensure of Respondent as a physician is contrary to the public’s health, safety and welfare. In light of the foregoing, the Board finds and concludes that the license to practice medicine which was issued to Respondent should be revoked. (Entered: February 17, 2025) Danielle Ortega, P.A. – PA2018-0079 – Order of Release from Stipulation of Licensure issued to Respondent stating that the terms, conditions, and/or limitations placed on the Respondent’s license to practice under Stipulation of Licensure are hereby vacated and removed. (Entered: February 13, 2025) John Mohs, M.D – MD2020-0298 – Order of Release from Stipulation of Licensure issued to Respondent stating that the terms, conditions, and/or limitations placed on the Respondent’s license to practice under Stipulation of Licensure are hereby vacated and removed. (Entered: February 12, 2025)