Press Releases of Board Actions July 25, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (07/30/2013)(readMedia)-- Melanie J. Johnson, M.D. #39087

1820 Ulysses Street NE

Minneapolis, MN 55418

Year of Birth: 1963

Date of Action: July 25, 2013

Nature of Misconduct: Violating an Order of the Board.

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

1. Her license is indefinitely suspended.

2. Upon petitioning for reinstatement, she shall appear before the Committee to discuss her petition. Her petition must include documentation of a minimum of six months of sobriety and a letter to the Committee from her treating physician that she is able to return to the practice of medicine with reasonable skill and safety.

3. Violation of any part of this Order shall constitute grounds for further Board action.

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Gene W. Velasco, M.D. #25120

New Hope Crystal Medical Clinic

3501 Douglas Drive

Crystal, MN 55422

Year of Birth: 1948

Date of Action: July 25, 2013

Nature of Misconduct: Violating an Order of the Board.

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

1. His license is indefinitely suspended.

2. Upon petitioning for reinstatement, he shall appear before the Committee to discuss her petition.

3. Violation of any part of this Order shall constitute grounds for further Board action.