Dr. Gregory G. Johnson, MD Dr. Gregory G. Johnson, MD Obstetrics & Gynecology

June 14, 2012 – Probation Request

The State Medical Board of Ohio has granted the physician’s request to approve new practice plan and monitoring physician. The frequency and number of charts to be reviewed by the monitoring physician has been established by the Board.

Nature of Complaint

The physician has requested approval of assessors for the purpose of reinstatement of his license to practice medicine and surgery in the State of Ohio.

Action Taken

The Ohio State Medical Board has approved the physician’s request.

Nature of Complaint:

The physician reported on 10-03-2008 in an office conference with representatives from the State Medical Board of Ohio that he had a problem with alcohol consumption. The board was notified on 12-02-2008 from the Medical Director of a board approved treatment provider following the physician's 12-01-2008 board ordered evaluation that the physician was determined to be impaired and recommended that the physician complete treatment at a board approved treatment program. The board received notification that the physician failed to complete the recommended/required treatment and enter into an aftercare contract.

The State Medical Board of Ohio has determined that the physician is impaired due to the use and/or abuse of drugs or other substances and the physician's continued practice presents a danger of immediate and serious harm to the public.

Action Taken:

The State Medical Board of Ohio has Summarily Suspended the physician's license to practice medicine and surgery in the State of Ohio.

March 11, 2009-License Suspended

The State Medical Board of Ohio has Indefinitely Suspended the physician's license to practice allopathic medicine and surgery in the State of Ohio effective 03-12-2009 for at least ninety days subject to the following terms, conditions and limitations:

1. The physician shall obey all laws and all rules governing the practice of medicine and surgery in the State of Ohio.
2. The physician shall appear before the board every three months or as requested by the board.
3. The physician shall submit quarterly declarations of compliance to the board.
4. The physician shall abstain from the personal use or possession of drugs unless prescribed, dispensed or administered by an authorized individual who has knowledge of the physician's history of chemical dependency.
5. The physician shall abstain from alcohol.
6. The physician shall submit to random urine screenings for alcohol and drugs at least four times per month or as directed by the board.
7. The physician shall ensure that all screening reports from the board approved drug-testing facility and/or collection site, the alternative DFCS, and/or supervising physician are timely submitted to the board.
8. The physician shall submit to additional screening without prior notice per the board's request.
9. The physician shall participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program at least three times per week or as directed by the board.
10. The physician shall provide authorization for disclosure for treatment or evaluation for the physician's chemical dependency/abuse.
11. The board has established conditions for reinstatement including the requirement that the physician enter into a subsequent consent agreement incorporating probationary terms, conditions, and limitations to monitor the physician's practice for at least five years including a board approved practice plan and monitoring physician.

September 10, 2009-License Reinstated With Probation

The State Medical Board of Ohio has granted the physician's request for reinstatement subject to various probationary terms, conditions, and limitations outlined in the board order dated 03-11-2009.

January 14, 2010 – Probation Modified

The State Medical Board of Ohio has granted the physician’s request for approval of a practice plan for the physician to work at a hospital supervising residents and attending to patients needing immediate care. The Board also approved two monitoring physicians and established the frequency and number of charts to be reviewed.

April 14, 2010 – (Step I) Consent Agreement

The physician admits that on or about February 24, 2010, in violation of his March 2009 Board Order, he relapsed by consuming alcohol and medication that had not been prescribed to him. The physician, on or about March 4, 2010, entered a Board-approved treatment provider for ninety days. The physician admits further that he is currently unable to practice medicine and surgery according to acceptable and prevailing standards of care due to chemical dependence. The physician voluntarily entered into (Step I) Consent Agreement with the State Medical Board of Ohio in which he agreed to various terms and conditions and not limited to the following.

1. The physician’s certificate to practice medicine and surgery in the State of Ohio is Revoked , then Stayed and Indefinitely Suspended for not less than 365 days.
2. The physician is subject to Sobriety.
3. The physician is subject to Quarterly Declarations and Appearances.
4. The physician is subject to random Drug and Alcohol Screens, which shall be submitted to a Board-approved drug testing facility and collection site.
5. The physician shall be subject to participation in a Rehabilitation Program such as AA, NA, CA or Caduceus.
6. The physician shall be subject to Mental Health Treatment.
7. The physician shall be subject to Required Reporting to all employers or entities with which he is under contract to provide health care services or is receiving training.
8. Conditions for reinstatement of the physician’s certificate to practice medicine and surgery have been established, including but not limited to a written consent agreement including probationary terms, conditions and limitations as determined by the Board.