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Dr. William M. Hammesfahr, M.D-Busted by Florida Medical Board

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Excerpt of pertinent sections – Complete transcript on File.

Department of Health
Florida Board of Medicine Meeting
Disciplinary Heaing

February 7-8, 2003

William M. Hammesfahr, M.D. – Clearwater, Florida

The Respondent was not present for the hearing.

(PAC Comment - Great, the good doctor didn’t even show up for his trial, sent some chump!-DG)

The Administrative Complaints alleged violation of Florida Statute:

(1) Failure to practice medicine with that level of care, skill, and treatment
which is recognized by a reasonably prudent similar physician as being acceptable under
similar conditions and circumstances

(2) False, deceptive, or misleading advertising. and

(3) Exercising influence on the patient or client in such a manner as to exploit the patient
or client for financial gain of the licensee or of a third party, which shall include, but not
be limited to, the promoting or selling of services, goods, appliances, or drugs.


Penalty Imposed:

Six months probation,
Quarterly reports,
Indirect Supervision,
Monthly review,
50% chart review,
100 hours of community service, ethics course.

The Department filed a Motion, and it was approved to Assess Fine and Costs of $54,084.40.

Prepared by Melinda Gray & Crystal Griffin
Florida Department of Health

[yhwhsman]

Dr. William M. Hammesfahr

Several weeks ago I read a report that the Schindler's had contacted some group that had attempted to do some 'therapy' over the phone a few years ago. A group that uses New Age weirdism to psychically heal people (my terms).

Dr. Hammesfahr isn't the leader of this group is he?