Office of Professional Discipline Investigations – OPD

Professional misconduct is the failure of a licensed professional to meet expected standards of practice. 

With few exceptions, (physicians, physician assistants, special assistants), the OPD is charged with investigating misconduct complaints against most of the licensed professionals in NYS. 

Licensed healthcare professionals accused of misconduct in NYS can be subjected to investigations and disciplinary proceedings initiated by OPD.  

Healthcare professionals include, but are not limited to:

• • Nurses: RNs and LPNs
  • Certified nursing assistants (CNAs)
  • Pharmacists
  • Dentists
  • Physical therapists
  • Chiropractors
  • Podiatrists
  • Optometrists
  • Midwives
  • Mental health professionals

Any findings of misconduct can lead to harsh penalties, even a loss of your professional license. 

It is critical that an expert health law attorney is enlisted at the onset.

CONTACT OUR FIRM PRIOR TO ANY RESPONSE TO AN OPD INQUIRY

Our attorneys are well versed with OPD and can effectively represent out client through all fo the procedures involved in defending your license.  

We aggressively gather evidence on behalf of our client and anticipate moves mad by the OPD throughout the course of their case.  Our attorneys can also help prepare the client for investigational interviews, informal settlement conferences and hearings that may be held in the course of a case.  

What is the Office of Professional Discipline (OPD)

The OPD is part of the NYS Education Department and investigates and prosecutes allegations of professional misconduct to protect the public.  

The OPD is assigned with investigating any complaint about misconduct against a licensed professional, no matter who files it. 

The Board of Regents, which oversees the State Education Department and OPD, has the final say on disciplinary matters and can impose penalties such as fines, reprimands or license revocation.