Dr. Stephen B. Levitt, MD
Dermatologist
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HealthGrades has confirmed that Dr. Stephen B.
Levitt, MD has received 2 sanctions.
Nature of Complaint:
The Physician has been the subject of disciplinary action in another state.
The Physician has been disciplined in the State of Ohio for purported to notarize a signature by signing the name of a notary and affixing the notary's seal for a document that was presented in court.
Action Taken:
The Board has Revoked the Physician's license with the revocation STAYED and his license placed on Probation for three years to include the following:
Nature of Complaint:
The Physician has been charged with attempting to forge a notary signature on a financial worksheet that unstated monies available for child support.
Action Taken:
The Board has issued the Physician a Reprimand and placed the Physician on Probation for three years to include the following:
July 13, 2006-Probation Modified
The Board has granted the Physician's request to reduce personal appearances to once per year.
June 11, 2008-Probation Completed
The board has granted the physician's request for release from probation.
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