OLYMPIA, WA – In October 2024, the Washington Medical Commission (WMC) summarily restricted the license of King County physician Sjardo S. Steneker (Lic. # 00032063).

Pending further disciplinary proceedings by the WMC, Dr. Steneker will be prohibited from prescribing controlled substances. The summary restriction order allows for a brief period of time where Dr. Steneker may issue prescriptions to established patients to mitigate the disruption in care.

The WMC Statement of Charges outlines several allegations against Dr. Steneker, including but not limited to the following:

• Inappropriate prescription of controlled substances.
• Inadequate documentation of patient encounters.
• Insufficient management of primary care medical issues, including diabetes.
• Concurrently prescribing opioids and sedative medications in doses that risk overdose.
• Failing to effectively enforce treatment compliance contracts and respond appropriately to indications of patient misuse or diversion of controlled substances.
• Mismanagement of various medical conditions in multiple patients.

Dr. Steneker has 20 days to request a hearing on this matter. Legal documents in this case are available online by visiting the DOH Provider Credential Search.

Legal documents in this case are available online by visiting the DOH Provider Credential Search.

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**This notice is intended to comply with RCW 18.130.110.

The Washington Medical Commission promotes patient safety and enhances the integrity of the medical profession through licensing, rule-making, discipline, and education. Learn more about the commission at wmc.wa.gov. Follow the WMC on Facebook and Twitter.