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Florida Board of Medicine Disciplinary Actions: Navigating F.S. 458.331(1)(g)

Florida Board of Medicine Disciplinary Actions: Navigating F.S. 458.331(1)(g)

Facing an administrative complaint from the Florida Department of Health (DOH) can be a career-threatening event for any licensed medical doctor. If you’ve been served with a formal complaint alleging a violation of Florida Statute 458.331(1)(g), it is essential to...
How to Respond to a Florida DOH Cease and Desist Order

How to Respond to a Florida DOH Cease and Desist Order

When you receive a Florida Department of Health Cease and Desist Order, it can feel like your practice, license, and livelihood are suddenly at risk. At Elevate Legal Services, PLLC, we understand how stressful this situation can be for healthcare...
Florida DOH Complaint Defense: Protecting Your Medical License Under 458.327 & 456.065

Florida DOH Complaint Defense: Protecting Your Medical License Under 458.327 & 456.065

Medical doctors in Florida who face administrative complaints filed by the Department of Health under Florida Statutes 458.327(1)(a) or 456.065(2)(d) confront serious legal consequences. Understanding the nature of these allegations, the regulatory and disciplinary processes involved, and the resources available...
Judicial Review for Florida DOH Citations: 30-Day Deadline Explained

Judicial Review for Florida DOH Citations: 30-Day Deadline Explained

When a healthcare professional in Florida receives a citation or disciplinary order from the Florida Department of Health, the clock for filing an appeal begins immediately. Under Florida law, you have only 30 days to initiate the judicial review process...
Understanding Florida DOH Cease and Desist Notices

Understanding Florida DOH Cease and Desist Notices

If you’re a Florida health‑care provider or clinic operator, hearing about a DOH Cease‑and‑Desist Notice can be deeply unsettling. At Elevate Legal Services, PLLC, we understand these notices aren’t just administrative paperwork, they can threaten your license, reputation, and practice. We’re a Boca...
Construction Contractors – Administrative Complaint – DBPR – F.S. 489.129(1)(f)

Construction Contractors – Administrative Complaint – DBPR – F.S. 489.129(1)(f)

Construction contractors in Florida who suddenly find themselves facing a DBPR administrative complaint under Florida Statute 489.129(1)(f) often feel overwhelmed. Allegations that you have acted outside the scope of your license or misrepresented your credentials can threaten not only your business...
Florida DOH Citations: Understanding Your Right to Judicial Review

Florida DOH Citations: Understanding Your Right to Judicial Review

When health care professionals in Florida face administrative complaints from the Florida Department of Health, many find themselves confronted with an unfamiliar and stressful process. Florida DOH citations, also referred to as administrative complaints, can take the form of investigations...
Practicing Without a License in Florida? What to Do If You Receive a DOH Citation

Practicing Without a License in Florida? What to Do If You Receive a DOH Citation

For healthcare professionals in Florida, receiving a citation from the Florida Department of Health (DOH) for allegedly practicing without a license can be a career-altering event. This type of citation is more than just a fine — it is an...
How to Dispute a Citation from the Florida Department of Health

How to Dispute a Citation from the Florida Department of Health DOH

Receiving a citation from the Florida Department of Health (DOH) can be one of the most stressful moments in a medical professional’s career. Whether you are a nurse, dentist, physician, therapist, or another licensed healthcare provider, a DOH citation often...
Medical Doctor – Administrative Complaint – DOH – F.S. 458.331(1)(m) or (nn)

Medical Doctor – Administrative Complaint – DOH – F.S. 458.331(1)(m) or (nn)

Receiving an administrative complaint from the Florida Department of Health (DOH) can be a life-altering event for any licensed physician. Whether you’re a board-certified plastic surgeon, general practitioner, or specialist, a DOH complaint threatens not just your medical license but...