New York medical board reprimands psychiatrist Ioni Sisodia following theft conviction

March 9, 2009

The New York Board for Profession Medical Conduct censured and reprimanded psychiatrist Ioni Dipti Sisodia and fined her $5,000. According to the Board’s “Statement of Charges,” on or about November 20, 2007, Dr. Sisodia was found guilty in Ulster County (New York) based on a plea of guilty, of petty larceny, a class “A” misdemeanor, and was sentenced to an Unconditional Discharge. Dr. Sisodia was excluded in 2008 from participating as a provider in federally funded health plans due to a conviction for Medicaid fraud.

(Consent Agreement and Order, In the Matter of Ioni Dipti Sisodia, CO-07-12-7270-A, State of New York Department of Health State Board of Professional Medical Conduct, filed March 2, 2009.)