| Complaint: | Complaint 21-33 |
|---|---|
| Respondent: | Refaat Ishak |
| Premises: | Unknown |
This is an investigation the Board itself opened. Refaat Ishak, a frequent respondent in Board matters, was said to be using his middle name, Reed; indeed, he is said to be using his name as "Dr. Reed" and not mentioning either the Refaat or the Ishak. At this point there was concern and an investigation was launched!
Ishak writes back that people have always had a problem using Refaat Ishak as his name; it's not a particularly easy name for many people to pronounce, and he also notes that he has gone by "Reed" for much of his life. He points out that his veterinary license was even issued to Refaat Reed Ishak. He also says that he only offers in-home euthanasia and cremation services and isn't doing anything to violate the terms of his board order. (The Findings of Fact state that he also updated his website to use his complete name.)
The Board voted to send a Letter of Concern.
| Source: | November 11, 2020 Board Meeting |
|---|---|
| People: | |
| Larry Cohen | Respondent Attorney |
| Proposed By: | Darren Wright |
| Seconded By: | Jessica Creager |
| Roll Call: | |
| Darren Wright | Aye |
| J Greg Byrne | Absent |
| Jane Soloman | Nay |
| Jessica Creager | Aye |
| Jim Loughead | Nay |
| Nikki Frost | Nay |
| Robyn Jaynes | Nay |
| Sarah Heinrich | Nay |
| Result: | Failed |
| Source: | November 11, 2020 Board Meeting |
|---|---|
| People: | |
| Larry Cohen | Respondent Attorney |
| Proposed By: | Robyn Jaynes |
| Seconded By: | Sarah Heinrich |
| Roll Call: | |
| Darren Wright | Nay |
| J Greg Byrne | Absent |
| Jane Soloman | Aye |
| Jessica Creager | Aye |
| Jim Loughead | Aye |
| Nikki Frost | Aye |
| Robyn Jaynes | Aye |
| Sarah Heinrich | Aye |
| Result: | Passed |
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