Dr. Beachy reprimanded by medical board

The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice has reprimanded a former Staples area doctor and Bison Athletic Hall of Fame inductee.

Arden Milton Beachy, M.D. of Family HealthCare in Fargo, North Dakota, had his license reprimanded on July 13 for engaging in unethical or improper conduct.

Dr. Beachy’s license is reprimanded and conditioned as follows: Within six months of the date of this Order, shall complete pre-approved coursework in Professional Boundaries. 

Within three months of successfully completing the above-referenced coursework, he shall write and submit a paper for review and approval by the Committee, discussing what he has learned from the coursework and how he will implement the knowledge into his practice. 

  Beachy shall pay a civil penalty of $10,000.

He may petition for the removal of the conditions of this Order upon submission of satisfactory evidence demonstrating completion of the terms of this Order. Upon reviewing his petition, the Committee, at its sole discretion, may recommend the Board continue, modify, or remove the conditions set out herein. 

Dr. Beachy was a family medicine doctor in Staples. He received his medical degree from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. In 2012, he was inducted into the Bison Athletic Hall of Fame for football and men’s track and field.

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