- Board of Registration in Medicine
WAKEFIELD — The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine took disciplinary action against the medical licenses of Keri McFarlane Bentley, M.D. and Achina P. Stein, D.O.
In a Final Decision & Order, the Board revoked Dr. Keri McFarlane Bentley’s medical license after finding that she had been disciplined by the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure for reasons substantially similar to those for which Massachusetts could impose discipline, including, but not limited to, engaging in fraudulent procurement of the renewal of her medical license, being convicted of a crime, and engaging in dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct likely to bring the medical profession into disrepute and cause harm to the public. Dr. Bentley was found to have been convicted by a federal jury of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, conspiracy to falsify medical records, conspiracy to commit wire and health care fraud, conspiracy to commit money-laundering, and several other related crimes. She was sentenced to 52 months of imprisonment with two years of supervised release. Dr. Bentley, who is board-certified in family medicine, was licensed in the Commonwealth from May 6, 2021 until April 2, 2024, when her license lapsed. She practiced telemedicine and was licensed in over forty other states until her conviction.
In a Consent Order, the Board reprimanded Dr. Achina P. Stein’s medical license after finding that she had been disciplined by the Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline for reasons substantially similar to those for which she could be disciplined in Massachusetts, to wit, for failing to maintain professionally appropriate boundaries during the doctor patient relationship. Dr. Stein is board certified in Psychiatry by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology & Psychiatry. She has been licensed in the Commonwealth since May 16, 2012 and practices medicine in a group practice in Rhode Island. She is also licensed to practice medicine in Texas.
The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine licenses more than 40,000 physicians, osteopaths and acupuncturists. The Board was created in 1894 to protect the public health and safety by setting standards for the practice of medicine and ensuring that doctors who practice in the Commonwealth are appropriately qualified and competent. The Board investigates complaints and determines sanctions. More information is available at www.mass.gov/massmedboard, or you may contact the Board at borimmediamassmail.state.ma.us.