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December 21, 2006

Update: State suspends doctor's license after arrest

The state's health director today suspended the license of a doctor from Barrington, who was charged with multiple counts of lewd behavior following allegations of incidents at the Newman YMCA in Seekonk, Mass.

Dr. Andrew C. Stone, 36, of 53 Martin Ave., was arrested at home last night by the Barrington police. Stone waived extradition in Providence District Court this morning and later appeared at court in Taunton, Mass., where he pleaded not guilty and posted a $5,000 cash bail.

"The director of health has determined that the continued practice of Andrew C. Stone, M.D., would constitute an immediate danger to the public," reads a summary suspension notice from state Director of Health David R. Gifford.

The state Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline reviewed evidence provided by Seekonk and Barrington police following allegations that Stone "exposed himself and touched himself inappropriately in front of young boys" at the Newman YMCA, according to a board filing.

Stone is a critical-care lung specialist on staff at the VA Medical Center in Providence. He also practiced at Roger Williams and Rhode Island hospitals. Stone completed post-graduate training under Brown University's program in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at Rhode Island Hospital.

Dr. Robert S. Crausman, chief administrative officer of the state Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, said that the board learned of Stone's arrest about 48 hours ago, when it received a call from the police.

In its summary suspension report, the medical board indicated that "this is not the first incident of this nature." The report did not provide any details.

-- projo.com staff writer Steve Peoples with reports from Journal staff writer Felice J. Freyer

Posted by Steve Peoples  at 5:17 PM | Permalink

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