GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- 1/03/2020—THREE YEARS PROBATION WITH VARIOUS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. DURING PROBATION, DR. MAKOUI IS PROHIBITED FROM SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS AND ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES, EFFECTIVE 1/31/2020.
- PROBATION SUMMARY: Dr. Makoui made no admissions but was convicted of one misdemeanor count of inflicting a corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition upon a person; one misdemeanor count of using force and violence upon the person of another; and two misdemeanor counts of violating a protective order. Acceptance of this stipulated settlement is not an admission of guilt. Effective 01/31/2020, revoked, stayed, and placed on three years' probation until anticipated end date of 01/31/2023. Terms and conditions include, but are not limited to, providing 80 hours of community services; completing an ethics course and an anger management course; submitting to a psychiatric evaluation; attending psychotherapy; submitting proof of notification of Decision and Accusation to required parties; prohibited from supervising physician assistants and advanced practice nurses; submitting quarterly declarations of compliance with all conditions of probation; complying with Board's probation unit; prohibited from engaging in the practice of medicine in Dr. Makoui's or patient's place of residence, unless the patient resides in a skilled nursing facility or other similar licensed facility; and paying costs associated with probation monitoring.​
- 10/31/2018—ACCUSATION FILED.
- 2/14/2018— MISDEMEANOR CONVICTION
- COURT: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
- DOCKET: CJ01798
- DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: FOUND GUILTY OF ONE COUNT OF VIOLATING PENAL CODE SECTION 273.5(A) (WILLFULLY AND UNLAWFULLY INFLICTED A CORPORAL INJURY RESULTING IN A TRAUMATIC CONDITION UPON A PERSON), ONE COUNT OF VIOLATING PENAL CODE SECTION 242-243(E)(1) (WILLFULLY AND UNLAWFULLY USING FORCE AND VIOLENCE UPON THE PERSON OF ANOTHER), AND TWO COUNTS OF VIOLATING PENAL CODE SECTION 273.6(A) (WILLFULLY, UNLAWFULLY, INTENTIONALLY AND KNOWINGLY VIOLATED A PROTECTIVE ORDER).
- SENTENCE: THIRTY SIX (36) MONTHS PROBATION WITH TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Excerpt from Accusation dated 10/31/2018:
FACTUAL SUMMARY
10. On February 14, 2018, in proceedings entitled The People of the State of California v. Amir Shahram Makoui, case number CJOl 798, in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Respondent, following a jury verdict, was convicted of the following misdemeanor counts: willfully and unlawfully inflicted a corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition upon his former spouse, E.H., on November 1, 2016 in violation of Penal Code Section 273.5, subdivision (a); willfully and unlawfully using force and violence upon the person of another on November 1, 2016, in violation of Penal Code Section 242-243, subdivision (e)(1); willfully, unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly violated a protective order on Novemher 1, 2016, as defined in Family Code section 6218, in violation of Penal Code Section 273.6, subdivision (a); and, willfully, unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly violated a protective order on or about August 1, 2016 through September 19, 2016, as defined in Family Code section 6218, in violation of Penal Code Section 273.6, subdivision (a). On April 26, 2018, Respondent was sentenced to summary probation for thirty-six (36) months, including the following terms and conditions:
A. Pay fines and assessments;
B. Not use or threaten to use force or violence on any person;
C. Not annoy, harass or molest any person or witness involved in the case;
D. Enroll within 30 days and successfully complete a 52-week domestic violence treatment program;
E. Obey the protective order issued in this or any other case;
F. Obey all laws and orders of the court;
G. Not own, use or possess any dangerous or deadly weapons, including any firearms, knives or other concealable weapons.
11. The circumstances leading to Respondent's conviction are as follows:
A. On July 25, 2016, in the domestic relations matter of E.H v. Amir Shahram Makoui, case number BD593216, the Los Angeles Superior Court issued a protective order in which Respondent was not to have any contact with E.H. except in the case of an emergency or as ordered by the court for exchanging their child for visitation. Despite that order, Respondent sent text messages to E.H., including a text message on August 1, 2016.
B. On November 1, 2016, Respondent and E.H. attended a child support hearing in Department 7 of the Los Angeles Superior Court, located at 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, California 90012.
C. Following the November 1, 2016 hearing, Respondent confronted E.H. and her attorney, S.M., in the hallway. Respondent struck E.H. in the back of her left shoulder with his right fist. He grinded his fist into her while cursing in Farsi calling her a "whore" and a "bitch." Respondent then placed his face close to E.H.'s right ear and stated in Farsi, "I'm going to tear you from your vagina." Respondent yelled at S.M. and repeatedly told him not to work for E.H.
D. The sound of Respondent's yelling caused a Sheriff bailiff to come out of the courtroom. The bailiff separated Respondent and E.H. from each other. Respondent exited the courthouse and the bailiff recommended that E.H. and S.M. wait an additional 5-10 minutes to exit the courthouse.
E. On November 2, 2016, E.H. reported the incident to the Beverly Hills Police Department.
F. On November 14, 2016, E.H. reported the incident to the Los Angeles Police Department, Central Division.
FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Conviction of a Crime)
12. By reason of the facts set forth above in paragraphs 10 and 11, Respondent's license is subject to disciplinary action under section 2234, subdivision (a), section 2236, subdivision (a), and section 490 of the Code and California Code of Regulations, title 16, section 1360, in that he has been convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a physician and surgeon.
13. Respondent's acts and/or omissions as set forth in paragraphs 10 and 11 above, whether proven individually, jointly, or in any combination thereof, constitute a conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a physician and surgeon pursuant to section 2234, subdivision (a), section 2236, subdivision (a), and section 490 of the Code and California Code of Regulations, title 16, section 1360.
SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Violation of the Medical Practice Act)
14. By reason of the facts set forth above in paragraphs 10 and 11, Respondent's license is subject to disciplinary action under section 2234, subdivision (a), in that he has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted in or abetted the violation of, or conspired to violate a provision of the Medical Practice Act.
15. Respondent's acts and/or omissions as set forth in paragraphs 10 and 11 above, whether proven individually, jointly, or in any combination thereof, constitute a violation or attempted violation of a provision of the Medical Practice Act pursuant to section 2234, subdivision (a) of the Code.
THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Unprofessional Conduct)
16. By reason of the facts set forth above in paragraphs 10 and 11, Respondent's license is subject to disciplinary action under section 2234, subdivision (a) of the Code and California Code of Regulations, title 16, section 1360, in that he engaged in conduct which breaches the rules or ethical code of the medical profession, or conduct which is unbecoming to a member in good standing of the medical profession, and which demonstrates an unfitness to practice medicine.
17. Respondent's acts and/or omissions as set forth in paragraphs 10 and 11 above, whether proven individually, jointly, or in any combination thereof, constitute conduct which breaches the rules or ethical code of the medical profession, or conduct which is unbecoming to a member in good standing of the medical profession, and which demonstrates an unfitness to practice medicine pursuant to section 2234, subdivision (a) of the Code and California Code of Regulations, title 16, section 1360.
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