BEFORE THE MISSISSIPPI STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE
IN THE MATTER OF THE PHYSICIAN'S LICENSE
OF
WALTER RAY WOLFE, M.D.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF HINDS
CONSENT ORDER
"Licensee," is the
WHEREAS, WALTER RAY WOLFE, M.D., hereinafter referred to as
number expires on June
current holder of Mississippi Medical License No. 1 1096, said license
30,2019;
Medical Licensure,
WHEREAS, the lnvestigative Staff of the Mississippi state Board of
of Licensee and has in its
hereinafter referred to as the "Board," has conducted an investigation
hearing, would
possession evidence which, if established during the course of an evidentiary
in violation of provisions of the
substantiate that Licensee is guilty of unprofessional conduct
(8xd) of $73-25-29 and $73-25-83(a)'
Mississippi Medical Practice Law, specifically, subsection
Miss. code Ann., as amended, for which the Board may
revoke the medical license of Licensee,
suspend it for a time deemed proper by the Board, or take
any other action as the Board may
deem proper under the circumstances;
hearing before the Board
WHEREAS, it is the desire of Licensee to avoid an evidentiary
and, in lieu thereof, has agreed to enter into this consent
order;
of
NOW THEREFORE, the Mississippi state Board of Medical Licensure, with consent
action:
Licensee as signified by his joinder herein, does hereby take the following disciplinary
Licensee,s Certificate (No. 11090) to practice medicine in the State of Mississippi
is
r.
this order,
hereby suspended for an indefinite period of time from the date of execution of
year from the date
with no stay of the suspension. However, upon expiration of one (1)
pursuant
of execution of this order, Licensee shall have the right, but not the obligation,
to Migs. Code Ann. 573-25-32, to petition the Board for reinstatement of licensure'
pursuant to
z. ln the event Licensee elects to seek reinstatement of his medical Licensee
Miss. gode Ann. S73-2S-32, he is advised and fully understands that there is
no
guarantee that the Board will grant reinstatement. Furthermore, Licensee is advised,
fully understands and agrees that if the Board authorizes reinstatement, the
Board
place any and all restrictions on
reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to
public, including but not limited to
Licensee,s practice deemed necessary to protect the
requiring Licensee to undergo an assessment or evaluation for the purpose of
to patients,
determining his fitness to practice medicine with reasonable skill and safety
from the
said assessment or evaluation conducted with advise and recommendation
Disabled
Mississippi professional Health Program (MPHP) pursuant to the Mississippi
Physician Law, Miss' Code Ann 573-25-51 et seq'
to the pending matter
3. Licensee shall reimburse the Board for all costs incurred in relation
pursuant to Miss. Code Ann,, S73-25-30, Licensee shall be advised .of the total
assessment by separate written notification, and shall tender
to the Board a certified
Board of Medical Licensure.
check or money order made payable to the Mississippi State
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This Consent Order shall be subject to approval by the Board. lf the Board fails to approve
this Consent Order, in whole or in part, it shall have no force or effect on the parties. lt is further
understood and agreed that the purpose of this Consent Order is to avoid a hearing before the
Board, ln this regard, Licensee authorizes the Board to review and examine any documentary
evidence or material concerning the Licensee prior to or in conjunction with its consideration of
this Consent Order. Should this Consent Order noi be accepted by the Board, it is agreed that
presentation to and consideration of this Consent Order and other documents and matters
pertaining thereto by the Board shall not unfairly or illegally prejudice the Board or any of its
members from participation in any further proceedings.
By execution of this Consent Order, Licensee is not admitting to or acknowledging any
misconduct or act of malpractice and this Order cannot be used against him.
Licensee understands and expressly acknowledges that this Consent Order, if approved
and executed by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure, shall constitute a public
record of the State of Mississippi, thereby accessible through the Board's website. Licensee
further acknowledges that the Board shall provide a copy of this Consent Order to, among others,
the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Due to the public nature of this Order, the Board
makes no representation as to actions, if any, which any insurance company, healthcare
network, agency or jurisdiction may take in response to this Order'
Recognizing his right to notice of charges specified against him, to have such charges
adjudicated pursuant to Miss. Code Ann., S 73-25-27 (1972), to be represented therein by
legal counsel of his choice, and to a final decision rendered upon written findings of fact and
conclusions of law, WALTER RAY WOLFE, M.D., nevertheless, hereby waives his right to
notice and a formal adjudication of all charges and hereby voluntarily executes this Consent
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Order, thereby suspending his medical license, subject to those terms and conditions
above
EXECUTED, this 2Sh"V of JulY, 2019
ffi
WAL RAY WO M.D.
ACCEPTED AND AppRovED, this 25th day of July, 2a19, by the Mississippi
state
Board of Medical Licensure'
A I'A
J NE ANN REA, M.D.
Board President
APPROVED;
M n Heidelberg,
Counselfor Dr, Wolfe
Stan T. lngram, Esq.
Board ComPlaint Counsel
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