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Matter of Kyle Elliott Hoogendoorn, D.P.M. Page 34
of podiatry unless prescribed for a neuroma in the foot or hand. This patient had no
such complaint. (Tr. at 1763-1764)
• Propranolol is an antihypertensive medication which is used almost exclusively for
the control of high blood pressure. Its use is beyond the scope of practice of podiatry.
(Tr. at 1764)
• Methylphenidate is the generic for Ritalin, an amphetamine-like substance used to
treat attention deficit disorder and narcolepsy. Its use is beyond the scope of practice
of podiatry. (Tr. at 1787-1788)
Testimony of Dr. Hoogendoorn
75. Dr. Hoogendoorn testified that Catapres was used by PCC “for patients who were taken off
their meds to transition from one med to another, to help decrease symptoms.”
Dr. Hoogendoorn further testified that he has not utilized Catapres in his podiatric practice.
(Tr. at 247-248)
Dr. Hoogendoorn testified that Zithromax is a brand name for azithromycin, an antibiotic.
Dr. Hoogendoorn testified that Dr. Griffin had directed him to prescribe two packages of
Zithromax (Z-Paks) to Patient 11 to treat Lyme’s disease. Dr. Hoogendoorn noted that he
has prescribed Zithromax to his podiatric patients for podiatric conditions since leaving the
fellowship. (Tr. at 202-203, 206-207, 2525)
Dr. Hoogendoorn testified that Neurontin is a “neuromembrane stabilizer.”
Dr. Hoogendoorn further testified that “[i]t works to dampen the nervous system, in a
sense, so it takes more stimulation for you to feel pain.” Dr. Hoogendoorn also stated that
it is a centrally-acting drug that can affect memory and balance. He testified that he has
prescribed Neurontin since leaving his fellowship for the purpose of controlling
neuropathic pain in the foot and ankle. (Tr. at 118-119)
Dr. Hoogendoorn testified that Depakote is an anti-seizure medication. He stated that he has
not utilized Depakote in his podiatric practice. (Tr. at 209)
Dr. Hoogendoorn testified that Senokot is a stool softener used to help patients on long-term
medications avoid constipation. Dr. Hoogendoorn testified that he believes he has
prescribed Senokot to his podiatric patients following surgery. (Tr. at 210-211)
Dr. Hoogendoorn testified that Trazodone is a medication used to control cramping or as a
sleep aid. Dr. Hoogendoorn testified that he may have used Trazodone in his podiatric
practice if a patient suffered from muscle spasms of the foot and ankle. (Tr. at 211)
Dr. Hoogendoorn testified that hydrocodone APAP is generic Vicodin, a combination of
hydrocodone and acetaminophen, used to control pain. Dr. Hoogendoorn testified that he
does utilize hydrocodone APAP in his podiatric practice to treat podiatric conditions.
(Tr. at 213-214)