Doctors Name: Karin Sabine Von Glinski
License Number: 77578
License Status:
Current - (Dues Paid)
Limits on Practice
Probation
Misdemeanor Conviction
City of Record: Walnut Creek
Region: Northern
License issued on: 09/15/1993
Licensing Boards: Medical
Specialties :
Orthopedist
Surgeon
Gender: Female
Accusations and Infractions or Causes for Discipline:
Self Use Or Abuse Of Drugs Alcohol
Conviction Of A Crime
Driving Under The Influence
Date of Last MBC Action: 03/27/2017
Repeat Offender:
No
Ongoing Discipline:
Yes
Out of State Discipline:
No
No Medical Board Activity:
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Medical Board Documents, News Articles, Court Documents, Etc.
| +Decision and Order 3/16/2017 | |
| +Order Granting Reconsideration 3/27/2017 | |
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Additional Information (Medical School, Dated Actions, Excerpts from Disciplinary Actions, Notes) #CO0026/09/2017—FIVE YEARS PROBATION WITH VARIOUS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. DURING PROBATION, DR. VON GLINSKI IS PROHIBITED FROM SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, PROVIDED THAT THIS RESTRICTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO EMPLOYMENT WITH THE PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP AND/OR KAISER HOSPITALS IN THE HOSPITAL AND CLINICAL SETTING.
2/27/2014—PLED GUILTY TO ONE COUNT OF VIOLATING VEHICLE CODE SECTION 23152(b) (DRIVING WITH BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL 0.08% OR HIGHER). THREE YEARS PROBATION WITH TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Excerpt from "Proposed Decision" dated 1/19/2017:
Criminal convictions
7. On February 2, 2009, in the Solano County Superior Court, Respondent was convicted by her plea of no contest of a misdemeanor violation of Vehicle Code section 23103.5, alcohol-related reckless driving. She was originally charged with violations of Vehicle Code sections 23152, subdivision (a), driving under the influence Of alcohol, and 23152, subdivision (b), driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or more. Respondent received the same sentence that is normally imposed following a first driving under the influence (DUI) conviction. She was placed on probation for three years under conditions that included paying fines and fees and completing the first-time offender drinking driver program. Respondent completed her probationary term without incident in 2012.
8. The arrest that led to Respondent's 2009 conviction occurred on July 21, 2007 at 9:41 p.m. in Benicia. The police report states that Respondent was pulled over after she attempted a lefthand turn from outside the turn lane and almost hit another vehicle. The officers observed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot and watery eyes, and slightly slurred speech. Respondent told the officers that she had consumed one glass of wine with dinner. Both breath and blood tests revealed a blood alcohol content of 0.11 percent.
9. Respondent testified that she had been at a party at a friend's house in Benicia, that afternoon. She had two or three alcoholic drinks, but does not remember what kind. She thought the road had three lanes and did not fully recognize the turning restrictions. She thought she could safely turn left and did not entirely see the vehicle behind her.
10. On February 27,2014, in the Marin County Superior Court, Respondent was convicted by her plea of guilty to a misdemeanor violation of Vehicle Code section 23152, subdivision {b), driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or more. The conviction was enhanced by her prior conviction for alcohol-related reckless driving.
Respondent was placed on probation for three years under certain terms and conditions, including paying fines and fees totaling $2,669. She was also ordered to enroll in and complete the post-conviction drinking driver 18-month program and serve 15 days in jail through an alternative program. Respondent has completed the requirements of criminal probation, except serving the full three years. She remains on probation, including with an interlock device on her car, until February 2017.
11. The arrest that led to the 2014 conviction occurred on September 14, 2013, at 2:42 a.m. in Sausalito. An officer saw Respondent driving northbound on Highway 101, drifting in and out ofthe number four lane. After the stop, the officer observed Respondent to have a strong odor of alcohol, red and watery eyes and be slow to respond to his questions. She lost her balance while walking to his patrol car. Respondent was unable to successfully complete the field sobriety test. An alcohol screening breath test at 3:13 a.m. revealed 0.15 percent blood alcohol. A subsequent blood test, from a sample taken almost two hours post-arrest, revealed a blood alcohol level of 0.16 percent.
12. Respondent testified that the night before her arrest, a Friday, she had a glass of wine at home. A friend and colleague who was retired and struggling with the early stages of dementia, telephoned and asked her to go to dinner with him in Sausalito. She initially declined, because she had been drinking. They spoke on the telephone for approximately one and one-half hours. At that point, Respondent felt she was well enough to drive, and although she knew she would consume more alcohol at the dinner, she accepted because it was arranged that she would spend the night.
Respondent drove to Sausalito and they walked to a restaurant from the friend's home. Respondent consumed two "oyster shooters," which are oysters in a glass with vodka. They also drank wine with dinner and cognac at the friend's home. Respondent went to bed at 11:00 or 11:30 p.m., in a different bedroom than her friend, but could not sleep due to his loud snoring. At that point, Respondent stated that she "broke the plan." She thought enough time had passed since she drank, but now acknowledges that she "was not in a position to judge that." She left a note and began driving home to Berkeley (approximately 25 miles away) when she was stopped by police.
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