COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA ‘eva W. Owens Die wr aro vigta.gov "TEL (ab) 7-00 Paroaor Corer 9080 Maan ve Sue $0 own VA 73238-4409. July 18, 2023 ‘The Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHE) seceived your repor concerning the above referenced individual or regulated faclty. Thanks you fer bringing this mater to our attention This cae ig assigned to Cortney Merkel, Investigator, who will contact you with any questions. Ifyou ned to mit additional information oF wish te schedule an iaerview, the investigator's eri address is| Cortney. Merkel ing. Please note the following: © DEPis required fo give the licensee under investigation a copy of the report that you fled. are stictly confidential, DAP cannot provide you with copies ofthe investigative report ‘or evidence collected, and Im not permitted to updato you on what I discover during the investigation. DHP does not have the legal authority to order » heath care peovider to pay reimbursement or damages (0 patients, and we ar unable to advise you regarding any legal ution you may contemplate, "The length of tie needed for an investigation vaties based on a number of factors, including the complexity ‘oF the case, the availability of witnesses/reconts, and the total investigative workload. ‘When the investigation is complete, it will be forwarded tothe relevant health regultory board for its roviow The Board wil deermine if here ws a violation of lw or regulation and wheter eciplinary ation shold be taken. ‘You wil recive a writen response directly from the Board informing you of the Board's decision, For more information about investigative and diesplinny procedwes, ss our web page ct IntpAraov lho vicina gov/PraotiionsrResouree/Eatorcenaz, 1° you lack access fo the internet, you can call 804-367-4691 oF 800-533-1560 to equost a brochure ‘We apprecite your cooperation and patience, Sincerely, DHP Enforcement Stal? forcement Division Department of Health Professions Pesimoter Conter {9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA. 23233-1463, Lynchburg, VA. 24503