News Release — August 8, 2003

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August 8, 2003

Medical Board Obtains Restriction
on San Mateo Physician's License

SACRAMENTO—The Medical Board of California has obtained a practice restriction on the medical license of Dave Allen Davis, M.D., of San Mateo, effective August 7, 2003. Judge William Burleigh of the Superior Court of the County of San Mateo issued the restriction in response to a request by Deputy Attorney General Brenda Reyes, on behalf of the Medical Board. Her request was pursuant to Penal Code 23, which permits a licensing agency to protect the public by being heard in criminal proceedings involving a licensee.

Davis is charged with violating Penal Code section 243.4(D)(1) (sexual battery) and Business and Professions Code section 729 (sexual exploitation of a patient). Davis, who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, is alleged to have sexually assaulted two patients in his office during scheduled appointments. Davis has admitted to engaging in sexual relations with one female patient, contending it was consensual.

The order, which expires 90 days from its effective date, prohibits Davis from examining and/or treating in any manner female patients. The Medical Board will seek an Interim Suspension Order within the next 90 days until a formal hearing can be held on the disposition of Davis' medical license.

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

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