Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Announces Actions Taken January 14th and January 17

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (01/23/2012)(readMedia)-- Brian Rolf Molstad, M.D.

960 Thomas Avenue

St. Paul, MN 55104

Year of Birth: 1945

Date of Action: January 14, 2012

Nature of Misconduct: Failure to show good moral character, failure to demonstrate the qualifications for licensure; action against his license in another state; violating an Order of the Board; engaging in unethical and unprofessional conduct; failure to properly manage and maintain medical records.

Action Taken: Dr. Molstad's application for licensure is denied.

Scott R. Palm, M.D. #24506

37 - 4th Avenue North, #104

Minneapolis, MN 55401

Year of Birth: 1950

Date of Action: January 17, 2012

Nature of Misconduct: Violation of an Order of the Board.

Action Taken: Dr. Palm's license is indefinitely suspended as follows:

1. His license is indefinitely suspended.

2. Upon petitioning for reinstatement, he shall appear before the Committee to discuss his petition. Upon hearing his petition, the Committee may recommend that the Board continue, modify, or remove the suspension or impose conditions and restrictions as deemed necessary.

Bruce S. Smith, M.D. #48404

Cameo Women's Healthcare

548 West Cullerton Street

Chicago, IL 60616-1063

Year of Birth: 1952

Date of Action: January 17, 2012

Nature of Misconduct: Disciplinary action in another state.

Action Taken: Dr. Smith's license is indefinitely suspended.

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