Amador Avila, Vincent (SLD 40417, CLD 8187)
Perris, CA
Effective November 30, 2023, a citation was issued to Vincent Amador Avila, (SLD 40417, CLD 8187) for Conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of a registered dispensing optician (BPC §2555.5(k)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant’s Spectacle Lens Dispenser profile and Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant’s Contact Lens Dispenser profile.

Barnes, Alisa Renai (OPT 9434)
Los Angeles, CA
On July 31, 2023, a $1,700 citation was issued to Alisa Barnes (OPT 9434) for failing to meet the continuin optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on her license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3059(e), 3110(a)(j) and CCR §1536(b). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Baskett, John Scott (OPT 8423)
Citrus Heights, CA
On September 19, 2023, a $2,500.00 citation was issued to John Scott Baskett (OPT 8423) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on his license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3059(e), 3110(a)(j)  and CCR §1536(b). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s profile.

Brown, Mitchell Charles (OPT 8934)
Coronado, CA
On March 2, 2023, a $1,300 citation was issued to Mitchell Brown (OPT 8934) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on his license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3059(e), 3110(a)(i)(j) and CCR §1536(b). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Cavanna, Cheryl/SC Eye-Lab
San Clemente, CA
On April 13, 2023, a $5,000 citation was issued to Cheryl Cavanna for operating a spectacle dispensary without a current and valid Registered Dispensing Ophthalmic Business registration and falsely advertised for services she was not lawfully registered to provide. (BPC §§ 2564.91(a), 2556.5, 651(a), 17500, 2555.5(g), 2555.5(p). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant's profile.

Cheng, Simon S. (OPT 12032)
Los Angeles, CA
On June 29, 2023, a $900 citation was issued to Simon Cheng (OPT 12032) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on his license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3059(e), 3110(a)(j) and CCR §1536(b)(l). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Cherno, Mark
On July 20, 2023, a $5,000.00 citation was issued to Mark L. Cherno, for the dispensing of prescription lenses without valid, unrevoked, and unexpired Registered Dispensing Optician registration and for fitting and adjusting spectacle lenses without a Spectacle Lens Dispenser registration, holding himself out as a "dispensing optician" or using any other term or letters indicating or implying that he holds a valid, unrevoked registration, and engaging in the business of filling prescriptions of licensed physicians and surgeons and of licensed optometrists while not having a registration issued by the Board (BPC §§2543, 2555.5(i), (p), 2556.5, 2559.1(a)(1), 2564.90, 2564.91(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action .

Choi, Jenny (OPT 11301)
Santa Ana, CA
On June 6, 2023, a $1,700 citation was issued to Jenny Choi (OPT 11301) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on her license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3059(e), 3110(a)(j) and CCR §1536(b)(l). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Chung, Sarah Wonkyung (OPT 13845)
Westminster, CA
On June 20, 2023, a $900 citation was issued to Sarah Wonkyung Chung (OPT 13845) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on his license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3110(a)(j) and CCR §1536(l). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Contreras, Rachel Ann (SLD 42952)
Merced, CA
On March 30, 2023, a $500 citation was issued to Rachel Ann Contreras (SLD 42952) for making false statements of material facts or omitting to state material facts in connection with the application for issuance of a Spectacle Lens Dispenser registration (BPC§§ 475(a)(1), and 2555.5(j)).Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Cordero, Angelica Elena (SLD 43033, CLD 8927)
El Cajon, CA
On August 9, 2023, a $2,200.00 citation was issued to Angelica Cordero (SLD 43033, CLD 8927) for fitting and adjusting spectacle lenses and contact lenses without first obtaining a Spectacle Lens Dispenser registration and a Contact Lens Dispenser registration (BPC §§2556.5 and 2559.1(a)(1)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's SLD profile. Click here to obtain a copy of view the registrant's CLD profile.

Cortes-Stefanovic, Grace (OPT 13247)
Marysville, WA
On September 19, 2023, a $900 citation was issued to Grace Cortes-Stefanovic (OPT 13247) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on her license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC §§3110(a),(j) and CCR §1536(l). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Costco Wholesale #401 (RDO 6817)
San Diego, CA
On August 9, 2023, a $2,500.00 citation was issued to Costco Wholesale #401 (RDO 6817) for aiding and abetting the unregistered practice of spectacle and contact lens fitting and adjusting (BPC §§2559.1(a), 2555.5(a), and 2564.93(b)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the RDO's registration profile.

Devlyn Optical, LLC (Unregistered)
Walnut Park, CA
On April 27, 2023, a $5,000 citation was issued to Devlyn Optical, LLC (Unregistered) for operating a spectacle lens dispensary without a current and valid Registered Dispensing Ophthalmic Business registration and falsely advertising services not lawfully registered to provide. (BPC§§ 651(a), 17500, 2555.5(g), (p), 2556.5, and 2564.91(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Dossa, Faiza (OPT 12922)
Berkeley, CA
On November 28, 2023, a $1,050 citation was issued to Faiza Dossa (OPT 12922) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle (BPC§§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR §1536(b) and (l). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s profile.

Douangchak, Mark Songphol (OPT 14138)
Chino Hills, CA
On June 20, 2023, a $1,300 citation was issued to Mark Songphol Douangchak (OPT 14138) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on his license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3059(e), 3110(a)(j) and CCR §1536(b)(l). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Fah, Monique Kenien (OPT 14749)
Malibu, CA
On November 30, 2023, a $2,500 citation was issued to Monique Kenien Fah (OPT 14749) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on her license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3110(a),(j), 3059(e), and CCR §1536(b). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s profile.

Hansen, Sally Elizabeth (OPT 15416)
Arroyo Grande, CA
On December 14, 2023, a $650 citation was issued to Sally Hansen (OPT 15416) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal (BPC§§3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR §1536(l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Hixson, Thomas Mark (OPT 7490)
La Mesa, CA
On October 3, 2023, a $5,000.00 citation was issued to Dr. Thomas Mark Hixson, O.D. (OPT 7490) for failure to apply for and obtain a Fictitious Name Permit prior to advertising that fictitious name, holding himself out as a "Low Vision Specialist", and failure to cooperate and participate with a Board investigation (BPC §§3078(a), 3099, 3100, 3110(a), CCR §§1518(a), and 1582(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Inoue (Choi), Maria A. (unlicensed)
Whittier, CA
On November 30, 2023, a $2,500 citation was issued to Maria A. Inoue (Choi) (unlicensed) for using a Phoropter to check/change clientele prescriptions without a current optometrist license. (BPC§§ 2540, 3040(a), 3110(a), and 3110(s). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Kamenev, Mila (OPT 14810)
Irvine, CA
On May 2, 2023, a $1,300 citation was issued to Mila Kamenev (OPT 14810) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on her license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3059(e), 3110(a),(j) and CCR §1536(b),(l). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Kim, Paul Kisang (OPT 10618)
Sacramento, CA
On December 14, 2023, a $5,000.00 citation was issued to Dr. Paul Kisang Kim, O.D. (OPT 10618), for failure to apply for and obtain a Fictitious Name Permit prior to advertising that fictitious name, failure to apply for and obtain appropriate licensure prior to practicing at a location, and failure to cooperate with a Board investigation (BPC §§3070(a), 3078(a), 3110(a), CCR §§1510, and 1582(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Kleinman, Ronald Paul (OPT 7101)
Panorama City, CA 91402
On August 15, 2023, a $5,000.00 citation was issued to Ronald Paul Kleinman (OPT 7101), with an address of record in Panorama City, CA, for permitting another person to use his optometry license and prescription pad to perform eye exams and write prescriptions (BPC §§3110(a) and (u)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's license profile.

Kurata, James Ken (OPT 8098)
Los Angeles, CA
On March 30, 2023, a $1,300 citation was issued to James Ken Kurata (OPT 8098) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on his license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3059(e), 3110(a)(j) and CCR §1536(b). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Lundgren, Daniel Julien (OPT 9435)
Modesto, CA
On September 19, 2023, a $900 citation was issued to Daniel J. Lundgren (OPT 9435) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on his license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3059(e), 3110(a)(j) and CCR §1536(b). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Manavi-Makhani, Roya (OPT 10510)
Santa Monica, CA
On September 20, 2023, a $4,000.00 citation was issued to Dr. Roya Manavi-Makhani (OPT 10510), for practicing optometry under a false or assumed name without first obtaining a Fictitious Name Permit from the Board and failure to cooperate and participate in a Board investigation (BPC§3078(a), 3110(a) and CCR§1518 and 1582(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's license profile.

Menia, Arzen
On August 1, 2023, a $5,000.00 citation was issued to Arzen Menia for practicing optometry without a license (BPC §§2540, 2544(a)(9)(B), 3040(a), and 3110(s)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Milner, Garrett Tyler (OPT 13780)
Hercules, CA
On March 30, 2023, a $2,100 citation was issued to Garrett Tyler Milner (OPT 13780) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on his license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3059(e), 3110(a),(j) and CCR §1536(b),(l). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Miyamoto, Richard John (OPT 7016)
Gardena, CA
On August 21, 2023, a $2,000.00 citation was issued to Dr. Richard Miyamoto (OPT 7016), with an address of record in Gardena, CA, for Committing or soliciting an act punishable as a sexually related crime (BPC §§3110(a), and 3110(m)(1)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Moline, David Charles (OPT 7528)
Tracy, CA
On March 2, 2023, a $900 citation was issued to David Moline (OPT 7528) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on his license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3059(e), 3110(a)(i)(j) and CCR §1536(b)(l). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Montgomery, Craig (OPT 33559)
Chico, CA
On November 28, 2023, a $2,000.00 citation was issued to Craig Montgomery (OPT 33559) for a criminal conviction of Driving Under the Influence and Dangerous Use of Alcohol (BPC §§(a), (f), (k), and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s profile.

Nguyen, Deanna Anh Thu (OPT 15403)
San Francisco, CA
On November 16, 2023, a $900 citation was issued to Deanna Anh Thu Nguyen (OPT 15403) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on her license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3110(a),(j), 3059(e) and CCR §1536(b). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Park View Optical (RDO 71207)
Cathedral City, CA
On July 11, 2023, a $500 citation was issued to Park View Optical (RDO 71207), for the unregistered fitting and adjusting of spectacle lenses without a Board-issued Spectacle Lens Dispenser registration (BPC §§2555.5(p), and 2559.1(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant's profile.

Prijatel, Louis Stephen (OPT 5199)
Lake Elsinore, CA
On November 30, 2023, a $400 modified citation was issued to Louis Stephen Prijatel (OPT 5199) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle (BPC§§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR §1536(b). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s profile.

Robles-Bell, Maria (OPT 7964)
Santa Ana, CA
On September 6, 2023, a $1,950.00 citation was issued to Maria Robles-Bell (OPT 7964) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on her license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3059(e), 3110(a)(j) and CCR §1536(b). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Sarnova, Maria
On July 20, 2023, a $750.00 citation was issued to Maria Sarnova, for fitting and adjusting spectacle lenses without first obtaining a Spectacle Lens Dispenser registration (BPC §§2555.5(p), 2556.5, and 2559.1(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Sanchez, Jeffrey Daniel (SLD 42443)
Huntington Beach, CA
On June 29, 2023, a $2,500.00 citation was issued to Jeffrey Daniel Sanchez (SLD 42443), for conviction of a crime & a DUI, any action that would have warranted the denial of a registration, and the use of alcohol in a manner as to be dangerous to self and others (BPC §§2555.5(a), (f), (k), and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

See, Diane Griffith (OPT 8477)
Oxnard, CA
On November 28, 2023, a $650 citation was issued to Diane Griffith See (OPT 8477) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal (BPC§§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR §1536(b) and (l). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Sharieff, Kauser V (OPT 10527)
Yorba Linda, CA
On June 20, 2023, a $2,000 modified citation was issued to Kauser V Sharieff (OPT 10527) for practicing optometry under a false or assumed name without first obtaining a Fictitious Name Permit from the Board, failure to notify the Board of change of address, and advertising or holding oneself to be a specialist having special knowledge of optometry (BPC§§ 3070(a), 3078(a), 3099, 3100, and 3110(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Shulkin, Michael Charles (OPT 7703)
Santa Rosa, CA
On May 18, 2023, a $500 citation was issued to Michael Charles Shulkin (OPT 7703) for failing to provide a copy of a patients prescription immediately after an eye examination, failing to orally inform the patient of the expiration date of a spectacle lens prescription at the time the prescription was issued, and violating a provision of the Optometry Practice Act (BPC §§2541.1 (d), and 3110(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Soares, Trajan Joaquin (OPT 9569)
Los Banos, CA
On June 20, 2023, a $2,000 citation was issued to Trajan Joaquin Soares (OPT 9569) for having a sexual relationship with a patient, ranging from about August, 2013 to about August, 2021. During this time, he provided optometry services to this patient in his office. (BPC§§ 3110(a), (m)(2), and 726(a). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Steinberg, Craig S. (OPT 8032)
Sherman Oaks, CA
On March 30, 2023, a $1,700 citation was issued to Craig S. Steinberg (OPT 8032) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on his license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3059(e), 3110(a)(j) and CCR §1536(b). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Steiner, Richard Forest (OPT 6598)
Valley Center, CA
On December 5, 2023, a $900 citation was issued to Richard Forest Steiner (OPT 6598) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on his license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3110(a),(j), 3059(e), and CCR §1536(b),(l). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s profile

Todd, David Paul (OPT 14252)
Sonoma, CA
On March 30, 2023, a $900 citation was issued to David Paul Todd (OPT 14252) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on his license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3059(e), 3110(a)(j) and CCR §1536(b).Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Truong, Vinh Quoc (OPT 11322)
Rowland Heights, CA
On December 5, 2023, a $2,500 citation was issued to Vinh Quoc Truong (OPT 11322) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on his license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3110(a),(j), 3059(e), and CCR §1536(b). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s profile.

Tsai, Ivan Young (OPT 11335)
Huntington Beach, CA
On November 21, 2023, a $900 citation was issued to Ivan Young Tsai (OPT 11335) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on his license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3110(a),(j), 3059(e), and CCR §1536(b), (l). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s profile.

Vo, Kristie Anh (OPT 11402)
Mira Loma, CA
On November 7, 2023, a $900 citation was issued to Kristie Anh Vo (OPT 11402) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on her license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3110(a),(j), 3059(e), and CCR §1536(b). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s profile .

Wong, Gordon Miles (OPT 8140)
Petaluma, CA
On June 22, 2023, a $2,100 citation was issued to Gordon Miles Wong (OPT 8140) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on his license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3059(e), 3110(a)(j) and CCR §1536(b).Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Young, Esther (OPT 14200)
Emeryville, CA
On September 19, 2023, a $5,000.00 citation was issued to Dr. Esther Young, O.D. (OPT 14200), for aiding and abetting the unlicensed practice of optometry (BPC §§3110(a), and (t)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's license profile.

Zisman, Frank (OPT 5802)
San Francisco, CA
On December 14, 2023, a $900 modified citation was issued to Frank Zisman (OPT 5802) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on his license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC §§3110(a)(j), 3059(e), and CCR §1536(b), (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's license profile.

Sharpe, Andre (SLD Applicant)
Effective May 25, 2023, the Registered Spectacle Lens Dispenser application of Andre Sharpe (SLD Applicant), was denied based on prior Criminal Convictions of Assault with a Firearm, Lewd and Lascivious Acts with a Child under 14, and False Statement of Material Fact in Connection with an Application (BPC §§475(a)(1), 480(a)(1)(a), and 2559.2). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Granstra, Trina Jean (SLD 6321, CLD 2176)
Reno, NV
On September 12, 2022, Trina Jean Granstra (SLD 6321, CLD 2176), with an address of record in Reno, NV, filed a Petition for Early Termination of Probation (Petition). The Respondent's registrations were placed on probation for three years for a Criminal Conviction (BPC §§ 490, 2559.3, and 2563). A quorum of the California State Board of Optometry heard the Petition on December 9, 2022. The Petition was denied and is effective April 17, 2023. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's SLD profile. Click here to obtain a copy of view the registrant's CLD profile.

Chuong, Thomas Hoa (SLD 40971)
Rosemead, CA
Effective December 28, 2023, the registration of Thomas Hoa Chuong (SLD 40971), was revoked, the revocation stayed, and his license placed on probation for three years for Conviction of Substantially Related Crimes, and Dangerous Use of Alcohol (§§490, 2555.1, 2555.5(a), (k), (l), 2557.1, and CCR §1399.270). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's profile.

Mirza, Haris (OPT 35065)
Porter Ranch, CA
Effective February 23, 2023, the Optometrist license application for Haris Mirza (OPT 35065), with an address of record in Porter Ranch, CA, was approved, the license issued and immediately revoked, the revocation was stayed, and the license placed on probation for one year (BPC §§2540, 3040(a), 3109(a), and 3110(s)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.

Nantes, Florentino (SLD 43113 and CLD 8963)
Effective May 25, 2023, upon satisfaction of all the other prerequisites for licensure, are completed, a Registered Spectacle Lens Dispenser and Contact Lens Dispenser registrations shall be issued to Florentino Nantes. On June 2, 2023, Florentino Nantes was issued SLD 43113 and CLD 8963, the registrations were immediately, revoked, the revocations stayed, and placed on probation for one (1) year for a Substantially Related Serious Felony Conviction (BPC §§ 2559.2(b), 2561, and 480(a)(1) by reference to PC code section 1192.7). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrants SLD profile. Click here to view the registrants CLD profile.

Summers, Brianna (SLD 41814)
Burbank, CA
Effective February 23, 2023, the Spectacle Lens Dispenser registration of Brianna Summers (SLD 41814) with an address of record in Burbank, CA, was revoked, the revocation stayed, and the registration placed on probation for three (3) years for Conviction of a Substantially Related Crime and Dangerous Use of Alcoholic Beverages (BPC §§490, 2555.5(k), (l), and CCR title 16 §1399.270) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant’s profile.

Tien, Peter (OPT 33489)
Baldwin Park, CA
Effective May 25, 2023, the license of Peter Tien (OPT 33489), with an address of record in Baldwin Park, CA, was revoked, the revocation stayed, and the license was placed on probation for three (3) years. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Young, Lawrence Edwin (OPT 8618)
Coarsegold, CA 93614
Effective October 26, 2023, the license of Lawrence Edwin Young (OPT 8618) was revoked, the revocation was stayed, and placed on probation for five years for Act of Sexual Abuse, Misconduct, or Relations with A Patient (BPC §§3110, 3110(m)(2), and CCR title 16 §1517(c)(7)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Haghverdian, Argina (OPT 33807)
Northridge, CA
On March 16, 2023, the license of Argina Haghverdian (OPT 33807), with an address of record in Northridge, CA, was issued a Public Reproval. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Cahoon, Benjamin Paul (OPT 33877)
Lancaster, CA
Effective February 23, 2023, the license of Benjamin Paul Cahoon (OPT 33877), with an address of record in Lancaster, CA was revoked for multiple violations of Business and Professions Code (BPC) 3110, Unprofessional Conduct, Sexual Misconduct with a Patient including inappropriate sexual comments, exposing himself, touching of an intimate part of a person, unlawful restraint, Disciplinary Action by a Foreign Jurisdiction; Grounds or Disciplinary Action by State Licensing Board, Issuance of a License by Mistake or Procuring a License by Misrepresentation, Acts Which Would have Warranted Denial of a License and Misrepresentation/Commission of an Act Involving Dishonestly (BPC §§141, 790.6, 3090.5, 3110, 3110(e), (f), (i), (m)(1), (m)(2), by reference to PC §243.4, and CCR Title 16 §1517). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Fausset, Thomas Mark (OPT 8223)
Los Angeles, CA
On April 22, 2023, the license of Thomas Mark Fausset (OPT 8223), with an address of record in Los Angeles, CA, was revoked for multiple probation violations. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Soss, Edward H. (OPT 4847)
San Francisco, CA
On April 28, 2023, the license of Edward H. Soss (OPT 4847) with an address of record in San Francisco, CA, was revoked for multiple probation violations. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Summers, Brianna (SLD 41814)
Burbank, CA
Effective October 26, 2023, the Spectacle Lens Dispenser registration of Brianna Summers (SLD 41814) with an address of record in Burbank, CA, was revoked, for multiple probation violations. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant§s profile.

Trevino, Rogelio (SLD 40960)
Temecula, CA
Effective June 17, 2023, the Spectacle Lens Registration of Rogelio Trevino (SLD 40930), with an address of record in Temecula, CA was revoked for a Criminal Conviction for Child Abuse (BPC§§ 490, 2555.1, 2555.5(k)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's profile.

Bartell, Cesar Raul (OPT 13408)
Sisseton, SD
Effective October 26, 2023, the license of Cesar Raul Bartell (OPT 13408), with an address of record in Sisseton, SD, was voluntarily surrendered. Respondent sustained a Criminal Conviction for Lewd and Lascivious Acts with a Child Under 14, Acts Punishable as a Sexually Related Crime, and Unprofessional Conduct (BPC §§3110(k), 3110(m), and 3110). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Daghlawi, May (SLD 42336, CLD 8662)
Eastvale, CA
On December 7, 2023, the registrations of May Daghlawi (SLD 42336, CLD 8662) were voluntarily surrendered for Conviction of a Substantially Related Crime, and Dangerous Use of Alcohol (BPC §§490, 2555.1, 2555.5(a), (k), (l), and 2557.1 in conjunction with CCR title 16 §1399.270). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant’s SLD profile. Click here to view the registrant’s CLD profile.