State disciplines health care providers: October 27, 2026
For immediate release: October 27, 2026 (26-062)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers in our state.
The department’s Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works with boards, commissions, and advisory committees to set licensing standards for more than 80 health care professions (e.g., dentists, nursing assistants, counselors).
Information about health care providers is on the agency website. View the “Health Care Provider Lookup” under the “Find it Fast” section of the Department of Health website (doh.wa.gov).The site includes information about a health care provider’s license status, the expiration and renewal date of their credential, disciplinary actions and copies of legal documents issued after July 1998. This information is also available by calling 360-236-4700. Consumers who think a health care provider acted unprofessionally are encouraged to call and report their complaint.
Clark County
In June 2026 the Department of Health charged independent clinical social worker Jeannette Ruth Dezsofi (LW00005346) with unprofessional conduct. In July 2025, Dezsofi allegedly disclosed a client’s protected health information by mail. Dezsofi did not respond to the department’s September 2025 request for information.
In June 2026 the Department of Health terminated the probation on Eric Michael Lohn-Thomas’s (CG61398447) agency affiliated counselor credential.
In June 2026 the Department of Health charged certified nursing assistant and certified medical assistant Heidi Marie Schoepke (NC60627212, CM61038432) with unprofessional conduct. From January to April 2025, Schoepke allegedly administered Botox to a patient at the patient’s home in Oregon and provided Ozempic to another individual in Washington. In June 2025, after Schoepke allegedly administered Botox to the patient again at her Washington home, the patient was hospitalized in Oregon with botulism. During an investigation, Schoepke admitted administering Botox for cosmetic purposes for at least two years, using counterfeit Botox purchased from various sources and not keeping records of the purchases or injections.
King County
In June 2026 the Department of Health released certified nursing assistant Michelle Nicole Burkhard (NC61533500) from the terms and conditions of a 2025 agreed order and terminated compliance monitoring.
In June 2026 the Department of Health released medical assistant – phlebotomist Dimtu Godana Jatani (PC60817020) from the terms and conditions of a 2023 agreed order and terminated compliance monitoring.
In June 2026 the Department of Health granted Christian Faith Nagel (NC61626247) a certified nursing assistant credential subject to conditions. Nagel must enroll in and participate in a monitoring program for one to five years and undergo testing as required by the program.
In June 2026 the Department of Health issued a final order requiring Man Lee Nancy Yeung to permanently cease and desist from practicing massage therapy in Washington unless properly licensed or exempt and to pay a $1,000 fine within six months.
Kitsap County
In June 2026 the Department of Health charged substance use disorder professional trainee Chelsey Marie Howitz (CO61482100) with unprofessional conduct. Howitz allegedly began practicing before receiving her credential in December 2023. Between September 2023 and August 2024, she also allegedly practiced without supervision and failed to show she was completing the required education and experience for her credential.
In June 2026 the Dental Quality Assurance Commission charged dentist Tracy Alan Scott (CS60646143, DE60372812), who also holds a moderate sedation with parenteral agents permit, with unprofessional conduct. In July 2018, Scott allegedly failed to document a wisdom tooth extraction and follow-up care after a patient developed complications. In August 2021, Scott allegedly failed to explain the outcome of an attempted extraction, obtain follow-up imaging or maintain complete records. In January 2022, he allegedly failed to coordinate pain management or maintain complete records for a third patient.
Spokane County
In May 2026 the Department of Health denied Marissa Nina Dizon (HM61383050) a home care aide credential. In December 2024, Dizon moved into the home of a vulnerable adult she was caring for, against her employer’s policy. In March 2025, Adult Protective Services investigated allegations of financial exploitation and found them inconclusive. Dizon did not reply to the department’s January 2026 letter of cooperation.
In May 2026 the Department of Health and Misty Rae Southall (LW60594445) entered an agreed order that reinstated Southall’s licensed independent clinical social worker credential and placed it on probation for at least three years. The order requires Southall to practice under supervision, submit quarterly performance evaluations and disclose to patients that she was sanctioned for unprofessional conduct involving sexual misconduct.
In May 2026 the Department of Health denied Bo Lee Wilson (HM70001112) a home care aide credential. In May 2025, allegedly financially exploited and neglected a vulnerable adult. Adult Protective Services later determined the allegations were inconclusive. Allegations also include that Wilson was terminated for accepting gifts from the client, including $1,000, repeatedly bringing a firearm to the client’s home despite being told not to and clocking in for shifts he did not work. In January 2026, Wilson admitted using the client’s credit card for personal purchases. Wilson did not respond to the department’s January 2026 letters of cooperation.
Whatcom County
In June 2026 the Department of Health released certified nursing assistant Elyse Ann Barstow (NA60356439) from the terms and conditions of a 2024 agreed order and terminated compliance monitoring.
Out of State
California: In June 2026 the Department of Health withdrew its notice of intent to issue a cease-and-desist order against Rebecca Tripp for the unlicensed practice of social work and as a substance use disorder professional trainee.
Texas: In June 2026 the Dental Quality Assurance Commission and dentist Dong Hyun Yoo (DE61080623) entered an agreed order that required Yoo to pay a $2,500 fine, refund a patient for treatment, complete 26 hours of continuing education, complete an ethics and boundaries assessment and pass the commission’s jurisprudence exam.
Note to Editors: Health care providers charged with unprofessional conduct have 20 days to respond to the Department of Health in writing. The case then enters the settlement process. If no disciplinary agreement can be reached, the case will go to a hearing.
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