News Release — March 24, 2003

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March 24, 2003

Medical Board Charges Lead to Suspension of
Van Nuys Physician's License

SACRAMENTO—The Medical Board of California has revoked the medical license of Clyde K. Emery, Jr., M.D. of Torrance. The decision becomes effective April 1, 2003.

The Board's Division of Medical Quality adopted the Proposed Decision of Administrative Law Judge Ralph B. Nash to revoke Emery's license. Judge Nash based his decision on a felony conviction rendered in August 1998 against Emery by the State of Nevada court system. His conviction for embezzlement of funds from a mobile home park homeowner's association constituted unprofessional conduct within the meaning of Business and Professions Code section 2236(a), and was grounds for discipline under Business and Professions Code section 2234(e).

Judge Nash stated in his finding that "the crime is clearly one of moral turpitude and, as it has as its hallmark a basic act of dishonesty, is also substantially related to the functions, duties and qualifications of a medical doctor." Emery also was convicted of a felony in Nevada 10 years earlier. His plea at that time of nolo contendere to a perjury charge landed him on probation with the Medical Board of California for two years.

The Board is entitled to recover the reasonable costs and expenses of the prosecution of this action under Business and Professions Code section 125.3. The Board incurred costs of $6,361.

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The mission of the Medical Board of California is to protect healthcare consumers through the proper licensing and regulation of physicians and surgeons and certain allied healthcare professions and through the vigorous, objective enforcement of the Medical Practice Act.

If you have a question or complaint about the healthcare you are receiving, the Board encourages you to visit its Web site www.medbd.ca.gov, or for questions call the Consumer Information Line at (916) 263-2382, or with complaints call (800) 633-2322.

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