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Medical Board of California Revokes License of Woodland Hills Physician.


SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Medical Board of California has revoked the medical license of Ropinder S. Chadda, M.D., of Woodland Hills. The decision becomes effective November 4, 2004.

Chadda is subject to disciplinary action under Business and Professions Code sections 2234(a), 2236 and 2239, in that he had been convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a physician and surgeon.

On March 9, 2002, Chadda was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (Vehicle Code section 23152(a)). On May 6, 2002, in People v. Ropinder S. Chadda before the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Van Nuys Division, Case Number 2VN01233, Chadda pled nolo contendere to driving under the influence driving under the influence (DUI) n. commonly called "drunk driving," it refers to operating a motor vehicle while one's blood alcohol content is above the legal limit set by statute, which supposedly is the level at which a person cannot drive safely. State statutes vary as to what that level is, but it ranges from .08 to .10. of alcohol with a .08 or more blood alcohol content, in violation of section 23152(b) of the Vehicle Code, a misdemeanor. On the same date, Chadda was found guilty of the charge and sentenced as follows: imposition of sentence was suspended; summary probation for 36 months under the following terms and conditions: 1) serve 12 days in jail or pay a fine of $390 or perform 120 hours of community service, 2) enroll in and complete a three-month program of alcohol education and counseling, 3) restrict his driving to his place of employment and the alcohol program, and 4) pay a restitution fine of $1,201.

On November 8, 2003, Chadda again was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. On March 17, 2004, in People v. Ropinder Singh Chadda before the Superior Court of Los Angeles, Van Nuys Division, Case Number 3VN04468, Chadda pled nolo contendere nolo contendere (no-low kahn-ten-durr-ray) n. Latin for "I will not contest" the charges which is a plea made by a defendant to a criminal charge, allowing the judge to then find him/her guilty, often called a "plea of no contest." (See: no contest) and was found guilty for violating both 23152(a) and 23152(b) of the Vehicle Code, both misdemeanors.

Chadda pled nolo contendere to driving under the influence of alcohol. On the same date, Chadda was found guilty of the charges. Sentencing was deferred; however, the findings of guilt meant that he had violated the probation in effect from his sentence in Case Number 2VN01233 as of May 6, 2002.

Chadda failed to file a Notice of Defense within 15 days after service upon him of the Accusation, and therefore waived his right to a hearing, and his license was revoked by default.

The mission of the Medical Board is to protect healthcare consumers through the proper licensing and regulation of physicians and surgeons and certain allied healthcare professions and through the vigorous, objective enforcement of the Medical Practice Act.

If you have a question or complaint about the healthcare you are receiving, the Board encourages you to visit its Web site at www.caldocinfo.ca.gov, or for questions call the Consumer Information Line at (916) 263-2382, or with complaints call (800) 633-2322.
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