Disciplinary Actions taken on January 9, 2010

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (01/15/2010)(readMedia)-- The Board of Medical Practice will release on its website only the Disciplinary Actions which were taken on or which have occurred since the most recent Board Meeting Date. Also, please take note of the statute regarding information the Board must publish. For questions regarding any other Disciplinary Actions, please contact the Board of Medical Practice at (612) 617-2130. Minnesota Statutue 147.02 Subd. 6. Disciplinary actions must be published. At least annually, the board shall publish and release to the public a description of all disciplinary measures taken by the board. The publication must include, for each disciplinary measure taken, the name and business address of the licensee, the nature of the misconduct, and the disciplinary measure taken by the board. Minnesota Statute 147.02 Subd. 6a. Exception to publication requirement. The publication requirement does not apply to disciplinary measures by the board which are based exclusively upon grounds listed in section 147.091, subdivision 1, clause (l) or (r).

Erol T. Uke, M.D. #26884

4410 Sunnyside Road

Edina, MN 55424

Date of Birth: February 8, 1950

Date of Action: January 9, 2010

Nature of Misconduct: Unprofessional conduct.

Action Taken: Dr. Uke's license is conditioned and restricted as follows:

1. He is reprimanded.

2. His practice shall be limited to a maximum of 40 hours per week.

3. He shall not perform inpatient surgery, including nephrectomy or cystectomy procedures. He may perform outpatient surgical procedures appropriate for a clinic or office-based surgical setting.

4. He may petition for reduced monitoring upon submission of satisfactory evidence that he is fit and competent to resume the performance of surgery.

5. He shall obtain a pre-approved supervising physician who shall submit quarterly reports to the Board.

6. He shall meet quarterly with a designated Board member.

Publishable Press Releases, January 9, 2010 Board Meeting

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