MINNEAPOLIS, MN (07/17/2014)(readMedia)-- Kevin J. Bardwell, M.D. #36003

8718 Chester Avenue

Northfield, MN 55057

Year of Birth: 1964

Date of Action: July 12, 2014

Nature of Misconduct: Unethical and unprofessional conduct; engaging in abusive billing practices.

Action Taken: Dr. Bardwell's license is reprimanded.

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Alicia A. Frankwitz, D.O. #41616

15607 Holdridge Road East

Wayzata, MN 55391

Year of Birth: 1966

Date of Action: July 12, 2014

Nature of Misconduct: Violating a law related to the practice of medicine; unprofessional conduct; failure to maintain adequate medical records; improper prescribing practices.

Action Taken: Dr. Frankwitz's license is conditioned as follows:

1. She is reprimanded.

2. She shall successfully complete a pre-approved course in medical records management.

3. She shall write a paper, for review and approval by the Complaint Review Committee, discussing what she has learned from her research of peer-reviewed studies regarding the effectiveness of hormone replacement therapy.

4. She shall pay a $1,000 civil penalty.

5. This Order shall remain in effect for a minimum of one year.

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Ann K. Friedmann, M.D. #43923

3790 Pasture Ridge Road South

Afton, MN 55001

Year of Birth: 1957

Date of Action: July 12, 2014

Nature of Misconduct: Violating a law related to the practice of medicine; unethical and unprofessional conduct; inability to practice medicine due to illness; becoming addicted or habituated to a drug or intoxicant.

Action Taken: Dr. Friedmann surrenders her license as follows:

1. She shall voluntarily surrender her license to practice medicine and surgery in Minnesota.

2. Upon the surrender of his license, the Board agrees to close its files in this matter.

3. Should she seek re-license in Minnesota, the Board may reopen its investigation.

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Flete W. Gray, P.A. #8833

2585 Forest Street

Maplewood, MN 55109

Year of Birth: 1952

Date of Action: July 12, 2014

Nature of Misconduct: Unprofessional and unethical conduct; failure to maintain adequate medical records.

Action Taken: Mr. Gray's license is conditioned as follows:

1. He is reprimanded.

2. She shall successfully complete, within one year, the following pre-approved courses:

a. Medical records management.

b. Diagnosis and treatment of infected joints.

3. Following successfully complete of the pre-approved coursework, he shall write, and submit for Committee approval, a paper describing what he has learned and how he has implemented this knowledge into his practice.

4. He shall pay a $1,849.55 civil penalty.

5. He may petition for reinstatement of an unconditional license upon successful completion of the terms of this Order.

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Joseph J. Pietrafitta, M.D. #33405

9325 Upland Lane North, Suite 205

Maple Grove, MN 55369

Year of Birth: 1948

Date of Order: July 12, 2014

Nature of Misconduct: Unethical and unprofessional conduct.

Action Taken: Dr. Pietrafitta's license is conditioned as follows:

1. He is reprimanded.

2. He shall not perform carpal tunnel release surgery.

3. He shall pay a $479.30 civil penalty.

4. This Order shall remain in effect for a minimum of two years.

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Kimberly S. Robertson, R.T. #3730

4541 Minnehaha Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55406

Year of Birth: 1960

Date of Action: May 15, 2014

Nature of Misconduct: Inability to practice due to illness; becoming addicted or habituated to a drug or intoxicant; failure to cooperate with an investigation of the Board.

Action Taken: Ms. Robertson's license is suspended as follows:

1. She is reprimanded.

2. Her license is indefinitely suspended.

3. During the suspension, she shall not in any manner practice as a respiratory therapist in Minnesota.

4. She may petition for reinstatement of her license upon submission of satisfactory evidence that she is fit and competent to resume practice as a respiratory therapist with reasonable skill and safety.

5. She shall sign releases allowing the Board to obtain her medical, mental health, evaluation, therapy, chemical dependency, or other records.

6. Upon petitioning for reinstatement, she shall appear before the Complaint Review Committee, which may recommend that the Board continue, modify, or remove the suspension or impose conditions and restrictions as deemed necessary.

Posted Thursday July 17, 2014 at 08:01 pm by Minnesota Board of Medical Practice