On December 22, 2008, Ana M. Viamonte Ros, M.D., M.P.H., State Surgeon General, issued an Amended Order of Emergency Restriction Order with regard to the license of Douglas John Machiela, O.D. license number 2245. This Emergency Restriction Order was predicated upon the State Surgeon General’s findings of an immediate and serious danger to the public health, safety and welfare pursuant to Sections 456.073(8) and 120.60(6), Florida Statutes. The State Surgeon General determined that this summary procedure was fair under the circumstances, in that there was no other method available to adequately protect the public. For additional information, contact the Department of Health, Agency Clerk’s Office.