RONALD H. FOOTE, M.D.

JANUARY 25, 2005
The Investigative Committee of the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners filed a formal complaint against Dr. Foote, alleging he engaged in behavior that was disruptive and interfered with the quality of care provided by hospital personnel to Dr. Foote, in violation of NRS 630.301(6), and that he engaged in conduct that brings the medical profession into disrepute, a violation of NRS 630.301(9). 

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MARCH 17, 2006
The Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners entered a Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order whereby Ronald Foote, M.D. was found guilty of violating NRS 630.301(9), i.e., engaging in conduct that brings the profession in disrepute, as alleged in Count II of the complaint filed herein. The Board further concluded that Ronald Foote, M.D. did not violate the provision of NRS 630.301(6) set forth in Count I of the complaint in light of the fact that the Physician Respondent was also the patient at the time of the incident.  The Board orderedthat Dr. Foote receive a public reprimand, that he pay $9,758.54 for administrative costs, due within ninety (90) days of the date of the order, and that he continue and complete his participation in the Board recognized diversion program he is currently enrolled in; and as a condition of continued licensure, he shall remain compliant with the contractual obligation therein.

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OCTOBER 11, 2005

The Investigative Committee of the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners filed a formal complaint against Dr. Foote for alleged substandard medical care rendered to a twenty-three year old female patient, alleging a violation of NRS 630.30(4)  by failing to provide reasonable care, skill, or knowledge ordinarily used under similar circumstances.

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MARCH 16, 2007

A Settlement Waiver and Consent Agreement was approved and accepted by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners, whereby, Dr. Foote agreed that an Order be entered finding him guilty of one (1) violation of the Medical Practice Act of the State of Nevada, more specifically, that Respondent committed malpractice in violation of NRS 630.301(4), in the care and treatment of the underlying patient at issue, that such conduct is grounds for disciplinary action pursuant to NRS 630.352. Whereby, Respondent agreed to discipline imposed in the form of suspension of Respondent's medical license for a term of nine months, the suspension stayed and Respondent's license placed in a probationary status beginning upon entry of this Order, with the Board having the unilateral authority to further limit or suspend Respondent's medical license in the event of an adverse adjudication by the Board within the timeframe of Respondent's probationary status. Moreover, Respondent agreed that he shall be publicly reprimanded for his malpractice conduct, and to reimburse the Board for the costs incurred in the investigation and prosecution of the matter, the final amount being $3,863.61, within sixty days (60) of the Board's approval and adoption of the Settlement Agreement