NM Medical Board Actions - Stipulations, Suspensions, Reprimands

NMMB B O A R D A C T I O N S Quarter 4 (2025) (Actions taken between October 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025) Barry R. Grey, M.D. – MD2025-1111 – Stipulation of Licensure and Order was issued based on a New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) investigation that was conducted in connection with Dr. Grey’s Application for Licensure. Dr. Grey has been granted a license to practice medicine with conditions on his license requiring him to contact and enter into a contract with New Mexico Health Professional Wellness Program (NMHPWP) and follow all requirements as given by NMHPWP. (Entered 10.8.25) Anand Lalaji, M.D. – TM2015-0415 – Stipulated Order of Voluntary Suspension of License was issued based on the current New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) investigation regarding Dr. Lalaji. The New Mexico Medical Board endorsed the opportunity for Dr. Lalaji to resolve allegations arising from the current investigation by offering him to enter into the Stipulated Order. The Stipulated Order will remain in effect from the date of entry of the Order until such time as the Kentucky Medical Board grants Dr. Lalaji a full and unrestricted medical license; if and when the Kentucky Medical Board grants Dr. Lalaji a full and unrestricted medical license, he may re-apply to the New Mexico Medical Board for licensure. (Entered 10.17.25) Rosemarie Freymark, M.D. – MD2025-1159 – Stipulation of Licensure and Order was issued based on a New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) investigation that was conducted in connection with Dr. Freymark’s Application for Licensure. Dr. Freymark has been granted a license to practice medicine with conditions on her license requiring her to contact and enter into a contract with New Mexico Health Professional Wellness Program (NMHPWP) and follow all requirements as given by NMHPWP. (Entered 10.23.25) Raul Lugo, M.D. – MD2022-1422 – Interim Consent Agreement was issued based on a New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) investigation pertaining to three allegations of possible violations of the Medical Practice Act as set forth in NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15 (D). The NMMB voted on and recommended that Dr. Lugo enter into an Interim Consent Agreement that will require an in-depth evaluation through the Physicians Renewal Center (PRC) and obtain a worksite monitor and chaperone while treating patients. This agreement will remain in place until the Board receives and has reviewed the evaluation report and determines final action on the investigation case. (Entered 10.24.25) Elis Olson, M.D. – MD2018-0044 – Interim Stipulated Order for Inactivation of License While Under Investigation was issued based on a New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) investigation pertaining to information that was received by NMMB that may indicate that Dr. Olsen violated the Medical Practice Act or other applicable law and/or that immediate Board action to protect the public health, safety or welfare is appropriate under the circumstances. The license issued to Dr. Olsen will be placed on Inactive status pending the completion of the Board’s investigation. Dr. Olsen shall not perform any act requiring a medical license while under the Stipulated Order. (Entered 10.27.25)

Raul Lugo, M.D. – MD2022-1422 – Order was issued based on the Board having reviewed and considered all proceedings involving Dr. Lugo. Dr. Lugo has fully satisfied the terms and conditions of the previously issued Interim Consent Agreement therefore resulting in no further action pertaining to the New Mexico Medical Board investigation as determined by the Board. (Entered 11.12.25) Norah Walsh, M.D. – 87-306 – Stipulation of Licensure and Order of Reprimand was issued based on a current New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) investigation being conducted due to alleged violations of law, ethics and regulations including but not limited to NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(D)(27); failure to adequately supervise, as provided by Board rule, a medical or surgical assistant or technician or professional licensee who renders health care; NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(d)(29): conduct detrimental to the best interest of the public; NMAC Section 16.10.11: physicians supervising pharmacist clinicians; other applicable Board rules found at Title 16, Chapter 10, NMAC and/ or provisions of the Code of Ethics of the Medical Association as adopted by the Board at Rule 16.10.8.9 NMAC. The Board has endorsed the opportunity for Dr. Walsh to resolve these allegations by issuance of a reprimand and a permanent restriction on Dr. Walsh’s license from supervising pharmacist clinicians. (Entered 11.12.25) Christopher Church, M.D. – APPLICANT – Stipulation and Order for Withdrawal of Application for Licensure while Under Investigation 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. Church’s Application for Licensure. The Board has endorsed the opportunity for Dr. Church to settle the matter by agreeing to withdrawal the Application for Licensure while under investigation. (Entered 11.21.25) Gregory Churchill, D.O . – DO2025-0194 – Agreed Order for Stipulation on License was issued based on a New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) investigation that was conducted in connection with Dr. Churchill’s Application for Licensure and in relation to proceedings having come before the Colorado Medical Board. Dr. Churchill has been granted a license to practice medicine with conditions on his license requiring him to contact and enter into a contract with New Mexico Health Professional Wellness Program (NMHPWP) and follow all requirements as given by NMHPWP and follow the terms and conditions stated in the Licensing Stipulation and Final Agency Order entered by the Colorado Medical Board. (Entered 11.24.25) Joseph Palumbo – A-2480-21 – Stipulation and Order of Reprimand was issued based on a New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) investigation that was conducted based on allegations of violations of Section 61-6-15(D) of the MPA. See Sections 61-6-15(D)(14) and (29), NMSA 1978. The Board has endorsed the opportunity for Dr. Palumbo to resolve these allegations by accepting a formal reprimand by the Board and shall comply with the conditions set forth in the Order. (Entered 12.8.25) Kenneth Carr – MD2019-0688 – Stipulation and Order for Withdrawal of Application for Licensure was issued based on stipulated findings of fact and conclusions of law found in a

current New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) investigation conducted in relation to Dr. Carr’s Application for Licensure. The Board has endorsed the opportunity for Dr. Carr to settle the matter by agreeing to withdrawal the Application for Licensure while under investigation. (Entered 12.9.25) Lawrence Albert Bean – MD2024-1290 – Notice of Contemplated Action was issued based on allegations of violations including but not limited to 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; 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 12.11.25) Lawrence Albert Bean – MD2024-1290 – Notice of Summary Suspension was issued based on the New Mexico Medical Board receiving a Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) Alert Report showing that the Texas Medical Board had issued an Order of Temporary Suspension of Dr. Bean’s medical license. The Board found and concluded that Dr. Bean posed a clear and immediate danger to public health and safety while practicing medicine in the state of New Mexico. Therefore, the Board has ordered that Dr. Bean’s license to practice as a physician in the state of New Mexico be Summarily Suspended until further Order of the Board. (Entered 12.11.25) James Steier – MD2004-0222 – Stipulation and Order was issued based on an issuance of an Amended Notice of Contemplated Action and a current New Mexico Medical Board investigation being conducted based on allegations of violations of law, ethics and regulations, including but not limited to, NMSA 1978, Section 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 1978, Section 61-6-15(D)(18): conduct likely to deceive, defraud or harm the public; NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(D)(21): failure to report adverse action taken against licensee by a health care entity; NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(26): injudicious prescribing, administering or dispensing of a drug or medicine; NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(D)(33): improper management of medical records, including failure to maintain timely, accurate, legible and complete medical 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 American Medical Association (2014-015 Ed.) as adopted by the Board at Rule 16.10.8.9 NMAC. In order to resolve the allegations prior to reinstatement, Dr. Steier shall be reprimanded, shall successfully complete a record keeping course at the Center for Personalized Education for Physicians (CPEP) and shall comply with all recommendations made by CPEP. (Entered 12.12.25) Heather Carriedo – MD2015-0582 – Stipulation and Order for Withdrawal of application for Licensure was issued based on stipulated findings of fact and conclusions of law found in a current New Mexico Medical Board investigation conducted in relation to Dr. Carriedo’s Application for Licensure. The New Mexico Medical Board has endorsed the opportunity for

Dr. Carriedo to settle the matter by agreeing to withdrawal the Application for Licensure while under investigation. (Entered 12.12.25) Jason Dutming Wong – MD2023-1027 – Notice of Contemplated Action was issued based on allegations of violations of NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(D)(36)(2023) of the MPA: 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. (Entered 12.12.25) Sajad Zalzala – MD2019-0210 – Stipulation and Order of Reprimand was issued based on a current New Mexico Medical Board Investigation being conducted due to allegations of the violations of the Medical Practice Act, specifically, allegations of the violation of NMSA 1978, Section 61-6-15(D)(14). The New Mexico Medical Board has endorsed the opportunity for Dr. Zalzala to resolve these allegations be receiving a reprimand, shall comply with the conditions set forth in the Order, shall provide the evidence of ten (10) hours of completed CMEs per the Colorado Medical Board’s Stipulation and Final Agency Order. Dr. Zalzala shall also provide proof of compliance with Maine’s Consent Agreement for Licensure. (Entered 12.15.25)