An oncologist accused of sexual assault and a radiologist accused of providing substandard imaging studies, both based in McAllen, agreed to reparations after the Texas Medical Board found them to have committed quality of care violations.
During their Aug. 19 meeting, the medical board issued disciplinary actions against the two physicians for their distinct offenses.
Dr. Eugenio Galindo, 63, was charged with two counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted sexual assault in December 2019 to which he pleaded not guilty.
The charges were later dismissed as Galindo agreed to complete a pre-trial intervention program for one year in a deal with prosecutors.
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Galindo also entered into an agreed order with the Texas Medical Board that requires him to obtain an independent medical evaluation from a board certified psychiatrist within 30 days. He will be required to follow all recommendations for care and treatment, according to a news release issued by the board.
He will also be prohibited from caring for or treating any employee, subcontractor, or other subordinate as a physician, regardless of gender.
Also, within one year and three attempts, he must pass the medical jurisprudence exam.
The order from the board also resolves a formal complaint that was filed with the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
The board also entered into an agreed order with Dr. Allan Kapilivsky after they found he violated the standard of care by providing reports issued after a review of substandard mammography imaging studies for more than 30 patients.
On July 9, 2021, the Texas Department of State Health Services issued an order that found numerous violations and assessed a penalty against the radiologist.
As part of the agreed order, Kapilivsky is required to complete the medical recordkeeping course offered by the California San Diego Physician Assessment and Clinical Education (PACE) program within 60 days.
Within one year and three attempts, he must pass the medical jurisprudence exam and, within one year, he must complete at least 24 hours of continuing medical education (CME).
The CME hours must be divided as follows: 10 hours in general mammography, eight hours in risk management, four hours in mammography positioning and two hours in Mammography Quality Standards Act.
Additionally, Kapilivsky must pay an administrative penalty of $5,000.
The order also resolves a formal complaint filed at the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
