News Release — June 24, 2005

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June 24, 2005

Medical Board of California Obtains
Suspension of San Pedro Physician's License

SACRAMENTO—In response to a Petition filed by the Office of the Attorney General on behalf of the Medical Board of California, Presiding Administrative Law Judge Ralph B. Dash issued an order on June 20, 2005 suspending the medical license of Philip Gustave Martin, M.D., of San Pedro. The Order is based on a finding that, among other things, permitting Martin to continue to engage in the practice of medicine would endanger the public's health, safety and welfare.

The Petition for Interim Order of Suspension, filed by Deputy Attorney General Nancy Ann Stoner, alleges that Martin committed multiple acts of sexual abuse and misconduct as defined in Business and Professions Code section 726, as well as unprofessional conduct per Business and Professions Code section 2234, by rubbing his groin area against patients while conducting examinations or treatments.

Pending a final decision by the board on the Accusation filed on April 18, 2005 (Case No. 06-2004-160928), Martin is barred from the practice of medicine.

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The mission of the Medical Board 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 at www.caldocinfo.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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