Excerpted from: Arizona Homeopathic Board Meeting Minutes, July 8, 2008

4. Complaints and Investigations
   3. Review, Consideration, and Action – Initial Review(s)
      Case No. 08-10 David Korn DO, MD(H)

      Ms. Springer informed the Board that the medical investigator’s report had been completed but not received in time for this meeting. In addition, she explained that the Board had to determine whether or not to seek primary jurisdiction since Dr. Korn was also licensed by the Osteopathic Board of Examiners.

      Dr. Grout made a motion to request primary jurisdiction since the type of care provided to patients involved homeopathic procedures. Dr. Rupley seconded the motion. During discussion Dr. Grout inquired if it was proper, as was the case in the instant matter, for the Board to accept anonymous complaints.

      Mr. Farris made a motion to adjourn to executive session at 10:30 a.m. for legal advice. Dr. Grout seconded the motion that passed with a majority vote. Dr. Adler dissented. The Board returned to the regular session at 10:55 a.m.

      Returning to the original motion to claim primary jurisdiction to conduct the investigation, the Board voted unanimously to assert primary jurisdiction and directed Ms. Springer to notify the Osteopathic Board of Examiners.

      The matter was continued to the next regular meeting.

Excerpted from: Arizona Homeopathic Board Meeting Minutes, September 9, 2008

5. Complaints and Investigations
   2. Review, Consideration and Action – Ongoing Investigations
      Case No. 08-10 David Korn DO, MD(H)

      Ms. Springer gave a status report concerning the status of the Board’s request for primary jurisdiction noting that no decision had been made at the Osteopathic Board. The Board requested that upon notification of the jurisdictional determination, Dr. Korn be informed of the Board’s intention to hold an investigational interview pursuant to A.R.S. 32-2934 (C), at the next regular meeting.

Excerpted from: Arizona Homeopathic Board Meeting Minutes, November 18, 2008

3. Review, Consideration and Action on Applications
   2. Medical Assistants
      Sheena Korn

      The Board considered the application of Sheena Korn following a short break. Mr. Farris commented that the application should be tabled until an informal hearing is held in Case No. 08-10. Following a brief discussion about the number of training hours completed at the Columbus Paraprofessional Institute (CPI) medical assistant program in Columbus, Ohio, Mr. Farris stated that he would like additional information about the type of training courses completed by Mrs. Korn while attending CPI. Dr. Grout stated that the transcript is not clear on the number of training hours completed, nor is there a course listing of the types of courses completed.

      Mr. Farris asked what training standards were required for medical assistant training in the homeopathic medical assistant rules. Mrs. Springer stated that the rules require 240 classroom hours in medical secretarial skills and 240 classroom hours in back office assisting as well as 320 hours of supervised clinical experience. Dr. Grout stated that the supervision from Dr. Korn would comprise a practical education program and that additional information should be obtained to verify the types of duties and the number of hours she provides to patients that come to the clinic.

      Mr. Farris requested that the application be tabled and additional information about Mrs. Korn’s training be obtained. The other Board members concurred.

4. Review, Consideration and Action on Complaints and Investigations
   2. Review, Consideration, and Action – Ongoing Investigations
      Case No. 08-10 David Korn DO, MD(H)

      Dr. David Korn was present with his wife Sheena, and attorney, Mr. Stephen Myers to respond to questions.

      Mrs. Springer read a statement of the initial allegations in the anonymous complaint. The Board’s medical consultant, Dr. Charles Schwengel was available to present a report of his visit to Dr. Korn’s clinic and investigation into the allegations. Dr. Schwengel began his presentation stating that no evidence was found to support the allegation of a violation of universal precautions standards. He had found the facility to be clean and in-service training information timely and appropriately documented as required by OSHA. Dr. Schwengel responded to a question from Dr. Rowe regarding an allegation that personal laundry had been done at the clinic. He confirmed that Dr. Korn had admitted this allegation, but that he was unaware that this action was a violation of OSHA standards. There was additional discussion regarding the status of Mrs. Korn and her work role at the clinic. Dr. Schwengel stated she was not registered with the homeopathic board as a medical assistant. He noted Dr. Korn had provided documentation of her training in phlebotomy and medical assistant coursework at a college in Columbus, Ohio, as well as current coursework in a nursing program. Noting that one of the allegations related to Mrs. Korn providing IV therapy to patients, both Dr. Adler and Dr. Rowe inquired whether current medical assistant rules address this issue. The Board thanked Dr Schwengel for his presentation.

      Mr. Farris made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session for legal advice at 11:30 p.m. Dr. Rupley seconded the motion that passed unanimously. The Board returned to the regular session at 12:00 p.m.

      The Board invited Dr. Korn to address the Board. He stated that Mrs. Korn was well trained, that she had completed prerequisites for a nursing degree, and had completed training related to oxidative therapy, the provision of IVs and phlebotomy. In response to a question from Dr. Rowe, he confirmed that he provides supervision to staff as needed.

      Mr. Myers requested to speak to the Board and stated that the Board’s request for a response to the anonymous complaint had not included a specific allegation. Following that statement, Board members continued their inquiry. Dr. Rowe inquired why Mrs. Korn was not registered as a homeopathic medical assistant. In his response, Dr. Korn stated he felt it was not necessary in that she had standard medical assistant training as well as specialized training in oxidative therapy and IVs.

      Dr. Rowe made a motion dismissing allegations 2, 4, 5, and 6 noting that there was insufficient evidence to support a violation. He made a recommendation that the Board hold an informal interview regarding allegations 1 and 3 at the next regular meeting. Mrs. Stika seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

      Vote: 6-0 Informal interview
      Dr. Rowe, Ms. Stika, Dr. Grout, Dr. Rupley, Dr. Adler, Mr. Farris

Excerpted from: Arizona Homeopathic Board Meeting Minutes, January 13, 2009

4. Review, Consideration and Action on Complaints and Investigations
   2. Informal Interview pursuant to ARS 32-2934(G)
      Case No. 08-10 David Korn DO, MD(H)

      Dr. Korn was present at 2:30 p.m. for an informal interview pursuant to A.R.S. §32-2934(G). Also present were Stephen Myers, Dr. Korn’s attorney, and Dr. Charles Schwengel, DO, MD(H), the Board’s medical consultant. A court reporter was present to transcribe the proceedings.

      Mrs. Springer read a statement summarizing the complaint that was originally referred by the Arizona Industrial Commission, Division of Occupational Safety and Health from an anonymous complainant. In November, the Board had considered six allegations made in the complaint. At that time, the Board voted to dismiss four of the allegations as unsubstantiated. The informal interview was scheduled to address two remaining issues that alleged medical assistants were performing procedures only a registered nurse may perform.

      Board members Grout and Adler referred to the current medical assistant rules and noted that there were no specific rules addressing the question of whether a medical assistant may draw blood and perform IV therapies. Dr. Korn stated that his wife, the medical assistant noted in the original complaint, had completed standard medical assistant training in Ohio, had multiple course work related to the provision of chelation and IV therapies, and was completing nursing studies at a nearby community college. He confirmed that Mrs. Korn was not currently registered as a medical assistant but had a pending application before the Board. In addition, Dr. Korn noted he had employed another medical assistant in his clinic and was in compliance with supervision aspects regarding medical assistants.

      Mr. Farris questioned Dr. Korn about Mrs. Korn’s usage of the term “nurse” on an in-service training record. At this point, Mr. Myers requested permission to address the Board and stated that Mr. Farris’ concern had not been listed as one of the allegations in the informal interview notice.

      Dr. Korn concluded his statement to the Board.

      Assistant Attorney General Hargraves directed Board member’s attention to the definition of ‘medical assistant’ as defined in A.R.S. §32-2901(15) and a review of the current medical assistant rules in AAC R4-38-301-311.

      Dr. Adler stated that current medical assistant rules do not clearly specify who should be registered to provide these types of therapies. It was his opinion that the medical assistant had been adequately supervised and trained and was qualified to provide the therapy.

      Both Drs. Rowe and Grout agreed that the current rules create a gray area and that could lead to various interpretations of the need for registration. Dr. Rowe went on to state that the new proposed rules specify that any medical assistant providing a technical homeopathic function will be subject to registration. He expressed concern that Dr. Korn appeared to have been aware that Mrs. Korn did not correctly designate her title on an in-service training record.

      Dr. Rupley indicated he would be comfortable with a letter of concern relating to the titling of office personnel, specifically the use of the term ‘nurse’ by Mrs. Korn on the in-service training record.

      Mr. Myers asked to address the Board regarding this issue and stated that he and his client were unaware of the Board’s concern with the use of the term ‘nurse’ and were unprepared to discuss the issue and had not been provided notice of the Board’s concern in the ’Notice of Informal Interview’. He directed their attention to the listed allegations in the Notice.

      Mr. Farris and Dr. Adler stated they were comfortable with the discussion of the allegations as indicated on the notice of informal interview. Dr. Adler moved to dismiss the case. Mr. Farris seconded the motion that passed with a majority vote. Dr. Rowe voted ‘No’ stating his continued concern with the usage of the term ‘Nurse’ on the in-service record.

      Roll Call: Dismiss 5 aye, 1 nay
      Aye: Rupley, Farris, Grout, Stika, Adler
      Nay: Rowe.

Excerpted from: Arizona Homeopathic Board Meeting Minutes, March 10, 2009

3. Review, Consideration and Action on Complaints and Investigations
   2. Medical Assistants:
      Shenandoah Kern

      At the Board’s request Ms. Springer provided information about Ms. Korn’s medical assistant training and nursing training. Dr. Grout made a motion to approve the application. Dr. Adler seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

Envita does not currently list any of their staff or staff credentials on their website.

• Dr. David Korn, D.D.S., D.O., M.D.(H)

  • D.D.S.: West Virginia University School of Dentistry
    • Academy of General Dentistry: Not a member
    • Not licensed to practice dentistry in Arizona per call to Arizona Dental Board
  • D.O.: 1977, graduated Midwestern College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Licensed in Illinois 1978 – 1987: State of Illinois License information (not renewed)
    • Member, American Osteopathic Association (not board certified)
    • Member, American College for Advancement in Medicine
    • Not a member, American Medical Association
  • M.D.(H)
    • Licensed since 1999 by the Arizona Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners
    • Member, Arizona Homeopathic and Integrative Medical Association
  • Other:
    • September 2006: Advisory board of Jigsaw Health
      (Dr. Korn is not licensed to practice dentistry in Arizona, he is not a member of the AMA or the AGD)
    • Maintains an independent practice at LongLife Medical
• Dr. Eugene Eihausen
  • Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD)
    • Licensed since 2002 by the Arizona Board of Naturopathic Medical Examiners
    • Member, Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association
    • In June 2004, Letters of Concern were issued to Dr. Eihausen, Dr. Kellman, and Dino Prato.
    • In August 2006, a Notice of Complaint was sent to Dr. Eihausen in connection with Envita’s FDA violations.
    • Does a radio show called Pathway to Health Saturdays at noon on KPXQ 1360
    • Maintains an independent practice at Carefree Health Path
• Garrett Wdowin
  • Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD)
    • B.A History/Biology Brown University, 2003
    • Graduated 2007 from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
    • Licensed in Arizona in 2007 by the Arizona Board of Naturopathic Medical Examiners
    • Member, American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
    • Member, Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians
    • Member, American College for the Advancement of Medicine
    • LinkedIn profile for Dr. Wdowin
    • Maintains an independent practice at Wellspring Holistic Health Center
• Dr. Gioacchino Franco
  • Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD)
    • Licensed since 2004 by the Arizona Board of Naturopathic Medical Examiners
    • In August 2006, a Notice of Complaint was sent to Dr. Franco in connection with Envita’s FDA violations.
    • Maintains an independent practice at Sunridge Medical Wellness Center
• Dr. Daniel Kellman
  • Naturopathic Doctor (ND)
    • Graduated from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
    • Licensed ND in Arizona, December 2006 his Arizona license was retired.
    • Licensed in 2006 by the California Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine
    • Member, American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
    • Member, Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians
    • Member, California Naturopathic Doctors Association
    • Currently in Tulsa, OK at Cancer Treatment Centers of America

***** Updated 1-9-09 *****

After this posting, Dr. Dino’s blog (live) was modified to remove mention of his lapsed licenses in Maine and Vermont (new text is in italics):

Excerpted from Dr. Dino’s blog (cached):

After completing a four-year accredited doctoral program, Dino graduated with his naturopathic medical degree and is a licensed naturopathic medical doctor in Maine, Vermont, Montana, and Hawaii Although he’s not currently engaged in the clinical practice of medicine, Dino is a licensed naturopathic medical doctor in Vermont and Hawaii.

A check of the appropriate licensing authorities reveals that Dr. Dino, aka Santo Prato, is licensed in two of the four states he claims and one of those licenses will expire at the end of this month.

• Maine: License expired 10.31.2007
• Vermont: License active, expires 09.30.2008
  renewed and expires 09.30.2010
• Montana: License expired 04.30.2008
  Montana records show that a disciplinary or administrative matter is pending or has been completed.
• Hawaii: License is active, expires 12.31.2009
  COMPLAINT NO: NAT-2008-0001L
  THIS IS A PENDING COMPLAINT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE

Dino Prato is not licensed to practice medicine in Arizona, the state where he does business.

More information:

• The Staff of Envita Medical Centers

Dr. David Korn, D.D.S., D.O., M.D.(H) is the Medical Director of Envita Natural Medical Centers.

Dr. Korn holds a degree in dentistry from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry.

He returned to school at Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine for four years to obtain his D.O.

After obtaining his D.O., Dr. Korn returned to Arizona and in 1983 and founded the Scottsdale Center for Headache and Facial Pain.

In 1999, Dr. Korn was licensed as a homeopathic doctor in the state of Arizona.

Dr. Korn is listed as an offsite physician for a community outreach clinic of the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.

In his bio on the Cancer Control Society’s website, Dr. Korn is listed as the Medical Director of the (now defunct) Aeris Cancer Treatment Center in Tempe, Arizona.

The Longlife Medical Clinic in Mesa, Arizona is run by Dr. Korn.

Dr. Korn was ordained in 1994, and participates in Chaplains for Christ, a prison ministry.

He was an associate pastor at Calvary Chapel in Columbus, Ohio from 1991 to 1993, and was an associate pastor at Calvary Chapel Tri City in Tempe from 1997 to 1999.

Currently, he is the president of Jesus on the Inside Ministries. As part of that ministry, he founded Project Exodus, a "a Christ centered deliverance program to help anyone who is struggling in bondage of anything that keeps them from all that God has for them".

In 2003, Dr. Korn spoke at the Cancer Control Society’s Annual Cancer Convention on the use of Poly MVA to treat cancer. Below is his speech, in two parts.

Dr. Korn has written articles for the magazine ExtraOrdinary Technology. One article appears in the Oct/Nov/Dec 2005 issue, described in the table of contents as:

The Fourth Horseman Has Arrived… Devastating modern diseases appear to be fulfilling Biblical prophecy!

Lyme Disease… A Last Day Plague–– It’s Here NOW!!

Lyme disease is a debilitating disease that masquerades as a variety of diseases. Ones only hope in overcoming its effects is recognizing the warning signs, and taking the appropriate blood tests.

For ExtraOrdinary Technology’s 2006 conference, Dr. Korn gave a presentation entitled Identifying and Treating End Time Diseases. From the conference abstract:

How did Lyme Disease get to be such a pain? Where did it come from? What causes it? These have not been as easy to answer as one might think, even given modern epidemiologic detective work.

Truly the disease could not be any “better” of a disease, were it designed by the devil himself.

In fact, most Christians and escatologists– those Bible scholars who specialize in prophecy– and the speaker, strongly hold that we are living in the “End Days.”

If that is, in fact, true, one could expect to see signs of this around us: plagues and natural disasters would abound. Indeed, are they not?

Below is Dr. Korn speaking on Lyme Disease. The video is taken from the BeHealthyAmerica website, with the 20 minutes or so of dead space edited out.

Dr. Korn has two complaints on record filed with the Arizona State Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners. Both complaints were dismissed without discipline.

Below are the complaints and the resolution, taken from the meeting minutes available on the Arizona State Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners website.

1. B.M-K vs. David Korn DO, MD(H)

   • May 10, 2005, 05-17:

     Dr. Schwengel recused himself from the discussion of this matter. Mrs. Springer explained that Dr. Korn had provided medical records as the complainant had requested. Mr. Farris expressed a concern that Dr. Korn had taken a very long time to provide the medical records requested and may have violated medical records laws. Mr. Farris made a motion to open an investigation to determine if laws relating to the provision of medical records were violated. Dr. Shelton seconded the motion that passed with a majority vote.

   • July 10, 2005, 05-17:

     Dr. Schwengel recused himself from the discussion of this matter. Dr. Welch conducted the discussion on this matter and noted that Dr. Korn had been slow to provide the medical records requested by the complainant. However, noting that Dr. Korn had apologized and the complainant had expressed her satisfaction with the outcome by the provision of the medical records as requested, Dr. Welch made a motion to close the investigation and dismiss the matter noting that no violations of law had occurred. Dr. Rowe seconded the motion.

     Motion passed with a majority vote. Roll call to dismiss the matter and close the investigation: Welch, Farris, Gordon, Patrick, and Rowe.

2. R.W. vs. David Korn, DO, MD(H)

   • March 14, 2006, 06-12

     Note: Dr. Schwengel rejoined the Board to serve as the chairman during the consideration of this agenda item.

     Dr. Korn and his attorney, Stephen Myers, were present during the discussion. The Board invited Mr. Myers to make a statement. Mr. Myers urged the board to request primary jurisdiction from the Osteopathic Medical Board. He stated that the record would show that R.W. had specifically come to Dr. Korn for IV peroxide therapy treatments and that the provision of this type of therapy was directly related to the practice of homeopathic medicine.

     Dr. Korn also made a statement indicating that he concurred with Mr. Myers statements and that the therapy provided to R.W. was specifically related to the practice of homeopathic medicine.

     Dr. Gordon made a motion directing that the board should request primary jurisdiction from the Osteopathic Board. His motion was seconded by Dr. Rowe and passed unanimously.
     Vote: 5-0

   • September 12, 2006, 06-12

     Note: The order of the agenda was changed to accommodate this discussion that took place before the Board adjourned for lunch at 12:45 p.m.

     Dr. Schwengel explained that the complaint had originally been filed at the Board of Osteopathic Physicians by physician, W.N., who had been concerned by the type of therapy provided to the patient. The Homeopathic Board requested and received primary jurisdiction in the complaint based on the type of care provided to patient, R.W.; in this case, peroxide therapy.

     Dr. Korn summarized his treatment methods and explained that peroxide therapy is intended to provide three benefits to patients:

     1. enhance the amount of oxygen in the lungs
     2. thin mucous membranes, and
     3. kill anaerobic virus’ in the lungs.

     At the onset of therapy Dr. Korn referred R.W. for a chest x-ray to ascertain her health status for peroxide therapy. He stated that at the third visit he had refused to administer peroxide therapy and appropriately referred her to the emergency room and urged her to return to her primary care physician in Safford. Dr. Rowe asked how Dr. Korn knew the patient should not continue therapy. Dr. Korn replied that he had performed a urine test. Dr. Grout asked if Lasix had been prescribed to R.W. and Dr. Korn confirmed that it had.

     Dr. Gordon noted that based on the information reviewed and Dr. Korn’s description of the care provided to the patient, the therapy was the proper treatment of choice and that Dr. Korn’s care was appropriate. Drs. Grout and Rowe concurred.

     Mr. Farris made a motion to dismiss the complaint. Dr. Gordon seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
     Vote: 6 – 0; Schwengel, Rowe, Grout, Gordon, Stika, Farris

More information:

• Cancer Control Society – Dr. Korn bio
• Long Life Medical
• Chaplains for Christ
• State of Arizona Homeopathic Physician Information
• Licensed homeopathic doctors in Arizona
• Licensed naturopathic doctors in Arizona
• Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Community Outreach Clinic Doctors
• Calvary Chapel, Columbus Ohio
• Calvary Chapel Tri City, Tempe
• Project Exodus
• Aeris Clinics
• Jesus on the Inside Ministries
• ExtraOrdinary Technology – vol. 3 number 3, with article on Lyme Disease by Dr. Korn
• Lyme Education Awareness Program – Last Days Attack on your Health – Dr. Korn

A smart mother makes often a better diagnosis than a poor doctor.
~August Bier

Complaints against Envita doctors

On June 10, 2004, the Arizona State Board of Naturopathic Medical Examiners issued Letters of Concern to three Envita doctors, Dr. Eugene Eihausen, Dr. Daniel Kellman, and Dr. Santo Prato (aka Dino Prato).

The letters were in response to complaints by patients as follows:

Apparent excessive treatment of patients who are not severely ill. Excessive fees and the insufficient explanations of fees to be charged for treatments. The excessive amount of time spent at the first patient visit which has the potential to overwhelm a patient.

A Letter of Concern is issued when there is insufficient evidence to support disciplinary action, but the board believes that the person should modify or eliminate certain practices and that continuation of the activities that led to the information being submitted to the board may result in action against the person’s license, certificate or registration.”.

On August 1, 2006, the Arizona State Board of Naturopathic Medical Examiners issued Notices of Complaint to Dr. Eugene Eihausen and Dr. Gioacchino Franco of Envita.

In part, the complaints stated that the doctors were:

… using experimental forms of diagnosis or treatment without adequate informed consent of the patient or the patient’s legal guardian and without conforming to experimental criteria including protocols, detailed records, periodic analysis ofresults and periodic review by a medical peer review committee as approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration or its successor agency.

Envita responded that they were consulting with a law firm whose practice head was a former FDA attorney and that they were intending to hire a former FDA inspector as consultant to help them bring their procedures into compliance.

Is Dr. Dino a doctor?

Dino Prato, aka Prato Santo, is named as the President of Envita Natural Medical Centers on their corporate documents.

He is also named as the President of the Fullness of Life Foundation on their Form 990 for 2006.

Dino Prato is listed as an ND or NMD, or Naturopathic Medical Doctor on numerous websites including naturalmedicine.com, oxygenhealingtherapies.com, digitalnaturopath.com, excite.com, health-links.org, and many others.

On July 18, 2004, Envita prepared a press release detailing how Sandy Yozpovic, the current president of the Fullness of Life Foundation, was cured of her end stage colon cancer using natural immunotherapy techniques developed and administered by Envita. Excerpted from the article:

"Our team has selected treatments and therapies from all over the world to help our patients reach their highest health potential. We recognize that all cancer, autoimmune disease, etc. patients are not the same. As our patients are treated on an individualized basis, they may not receive the same treatments and therapies," explained Dr. Dino Prato.

…

We focus on the underlying nature of our patient’s condition, focusing on the whole person and not just their symptoms. We support the body’s natural healing process and remove any impediments that may get in the way of optimum health,” explained Prato.

About Envita:

Dr. Dino Prato
Cell 480- 694- 8852
Office 602-569- 4144
Toll Free 1-866-830-4576
drdino@cox.net

On June 7, 2005, Envita prepared another press release about Sandy Yozpovic and her experience at Envita. Excerpted from the original press release:

Dr. Dino Prato, head of Research and Development at Envita Natural Medical Center commented on the treatment strategy.

"The body’s own immune system is the most powerful thing we have to fight cancer. If the immune system is impaired, patients have less of a chance of responding to any kind of treatment; if the immune system is healthy and intact, patients have a greater chance of responding to treatments”.
…
For more information on Envita Natural Medical Center, Dr. Prato or Sandy Yozipovic contact Anna Garcia at anna@behealthyamerica.com or at ( 602 ) 569-4144.

The article on Envita’s website has been modified from the original. Excerpted from the revised article:

The doctors at Envita Natural Medical Center comment on the treatment strategy.

"The body’s own immune system is the most powerful thing we have to fight cancer. If the immune system is impaired, patients have less of a chance of responding to any kind of treatment; if the immune system is healthy and intact, patients have a greater chance of responding to treatments".

On June 14, 2005, one week after the above press release was submitted, the Arizona Naturopathic Board of Medical Examiners met. The minutes of the meeting state in part:

B. Discussion and Consideration of unlicensed persons using protected title

1. Question for the Board: Does the Board want to open an investigation regarding Dino Prato / GA?

After discussion and consideration, the Board voted to move forward with this issue and bring it to the County Attorney and issue a possible injunction against Dino Prato.

On October 11, 2007, Dino Prato appeared before the Board of Medical Examiners to request modification of the subpoena requesting documentation supporting his title. The request was denied. Excerpted from the minutes:

5. Discussion, Consideration, Possible Decision and Vote by Board of Administrative and Procedural Matters. The Board may go into executive session to discuss records exempt by law from public inspection. The Board may also go into executive session to request legal advice from assistant attorney general.

   1. Dino Prato, Case No. 06-025. Petition to limit or modify subpoena duces tecum.
      Mr. Prato was present with Counsel Mr. Jerrey Gaffaney.

   Ms. Barron moved to go into Executive Session for Legal Advise, Second by Dr. Walker, Motion carried 6 Ayes, 1 Absent.

   Executive Session was entered into at 1:50 PM.
   The Board returned to Open Session at 2:00 PM.

   After discussion and consideration by the Board, Ms Barron moved to deny the request to modify the subpoena duces tecum based on evidence that has been presented supporting the allegations and pursuant to 32-1522 A (5) and 32-1501 (30) (rr), Second by Dr. Cheslon. Motion carried 6 Ayes, 1 Absent.

On March 13, 2008, Dino Prato appeared before the board once again and withdrew his application for licensure. Excerpted from the minutes of the March 2008 meeting:

4. Regulatory Matters

   5. Dino Prato, Case No. 06-025- License Application –Investigative Interview.

      This item was taken into consideration out of order and moved ahead of items 4 (A), 3 and 4.
      Dr. Rubin recused himself.
      Mr. Prato was present with Attorney’s Mr. Jerry Gaffaney and Ms. Ann-Marie Anderson. The Board was presented with a previously negotiated Consent Agreement, signed by Mr. Prato, ordering withdrawal of Mr. Prato’s application for licensure. After discussion and consideration of the consent agreement by the Board, Dr. Walker moved to accept the consent agreement, Second by Dr. Waldman. Roll Call: Dr. Waldman; Aye, Mr. Micuda; Aye, Mr. Zang; Aye, Dr. Walker; Aye, Ms. Barron; Aye, Dr. Chelson; Aye. 6 Ayes, 1 Recused.

More information:

• Notice of Complaint, Arizona Naturopathic Physician’s Board of Medical Examiners
• Natural Medical Centers of America, Arizona Corp. Comm
• Fullness of Life Foundation 2006 Form 990
• Medical Center Brings Health and Life to Terminal Patients – press release
• Against All Odds Cancer Patient Survives – press release
• Against All Odds – revised press release
• July 14, 2005 minutes – Arizona Board of Naturopathic Medical Examiners
• October 11, 2007 minutes – Arizona Board of Naturopathic Medical Examiners
• March 13, 2008 minutes – Arizona Board of Naturopathic Medical Examiners
• Letters of Concern Issued by the Arizona Board of Naturopathic Medical Examiners