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 Physician Last Name:Ojiegbe
 Physician First Name:Vitalis
 Physician Middle Name:
 Address:Address Redacted
 License Number:236335
 License Type:MD
 Year of Birth: 1954
 Effective Date:09/01/2016
 Action Description for DOH Webpage:Censure and reprimand with probation for three years.The physician must also provide ninety days advance written notice to the Director of the Office of Professional Medical Conduct before practicing medicine in New York State, after which he may be subject to further conditions.
 Misconduct Description for DOH Webpage:The physician did not contest the charge of having committed professional misconduct by having been disciplined by the Maryland State Board of Physicians for inappropriately prescribing opioids and other controlled substances; failing to provide quality medical care to patients and failing to maintain appropriate medical records. Later effective July 19, 2019 the physician was subject to an interim non-disciplinary order of conditions precluding him from the practice of medicine. The physician later on August 19, 2020 surrendered his NYS medical license.
  License Limitations or Conditions for DOH Webpage: During the period of probation the physician may only practice medicine when his practice is being monitored by a licensed physician board certified in an appropriate specialty.The physician must also provide ninety days advance written notice to the Director of the Office of Professional Medical Conduct before practicing medicine in New York State, after which he may be subject to further conditions.
 Board Order:
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CHRG 236335.pdf
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BRD 236335.pdf