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Subject Number 046-1325 Removal of Dr. George W. Conner

Subject Numbers Regarding Health Provider Authorizations

Authorization No. 139892-4W

September 1, 2020

Pursuant to Workers' Compensation Law Section 13-d(2)(a), the Chair of the New York State Workers' Compensation Board has exercised her authority to remove Dr. George W. Conner’s authorization to treat injured workers in the New York State workers’ compensation system effective August 4, 2020. This removal is not disciplinary in nature. Dr. Conner's last known business addresses are:

2434 Ships Watch Court
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451

1759 Whitehill Circle
Jamestown, New York 14701

and

207 Foote Avenue
Jamestown, New York 14701

The Chair’s designee’s investigation has revealed that Dr. Conner has voluntarily permanently surrendered his license to practice medicine in New York State to the Board for Professional Misconduct pursuant to Public Health Law § 230.13, effective July 30, 2020.

Dr. Conner is prohibited from rendering treatment and care to injured workers, and from conducting reviews of records regarding variance requests pursuant to 12 NYCRR § 324.3(b)(2)(ii)(a). Reports submitted by Dr. Conner for services rendered prior to August 4, 2020 are valid but are invalid for any services rendered on or after that date. Requests to cross-examine Dr. Conner for services rendered prior to August 4, 2020, should not be denied due to the removal of his authorization.

Any questions regarding the authorized lists should be referred to the Medical Director’s Office at 1 (800) 781-2362.

Clarissa M. Rodriguez
Chair