Published: 2009-07-04 00:14:00
Author: Laura Dolce | York Weekly | June 18, 2009
KENNEBUNK — Kennebunk chiropractor Clifford Faldman on June 10 had his state license to practice revoked, this time for at least six months.
Faldman was back before the state's Board of Chiropractic Licensure that day to answer charges that he had failed to comply with a board order, namely to begin treatment for sexual boundary issues with a master's-level professional approved by the board.
Faldman's troubles began years earlier, when he was charged with sexual misconduct with patients in 2004 and 2005. Though he was eventually cleared of criminal charges, Faldman faced several censures from the state and eventually agreed to seek treatment for sexual boundary issues. He has been reprimanded by the state licensing board twice for not following through on that promise, most recently on March 19. Following that hearing, according to state records, Faldman gave the state board the name of three counselors to choose from as mandated. The board chose one of the practitioners, a psychologist, who asked that Faldman contact him within 48 hours to set up treatment. Faldman did not, records state, though his lawyer said he was out of the state and would call the following Monday.
Records indicate Faldman did not call, and the psychologist, questioning his motivation to receive treatment, decided not to treat Faldman.
On March 19, the board served Faldman an emergency suspension for failing to get treatment. On June 10, he signed a new consent agreement stating that he would seek out a new counselor, providing the name and treatment schedule to the state, and begin treatment within 30 days.
Further, according to the state, he cannot request that his license be reinstated until after six months.
Faldman's lawyer was on vacation and could not be reached for comment. Faldman has no listed number. His Kennebunk practice is no longer open.
According to Doug Dunbar of the Maine State Office of Licensing and Registration, just because Faldman's license is revoked in Maine doesn't mean he can't apply for one elsewhere.