November 18, 2025
The Tennessee Department of Health’s September 2025 disciplinary action report reveals serious violations among Middle Tennessee healthcare providers, with emergency medical services personnel facing license revocations for criminal convictions and patient care failures. The report also documents cases of sexual misconduct and continuing patterns of expired license violations across various healthcare disciplines.
Emergency Medical Services – Major Violations
Williamson County
Andrew Bergmann (AEMT, Franklin): License suspended after failing random drug screen and testing positive for cocaine. May undergo Tennessee Professional Assistance Program (TnPAP) evaluation. If monitoring not recommended, suspension lifted and license placed on three-year probation.
Davidson County
Travis Thompson (AEMT, Nashville): Three-year probation for fabricating patient vital signs during non-emergent transport. Admitted to documenting two sets of patient vitals – one observed and one completely fabricated. Must complete ethics course “Decisions Matter: Ethics for EMS Clinicians” by December 18, 2025.
Medical Board Actions
Davidson County
Shindana Feagins (MD, Old Hickory): License reprimanded with $7,000 in civil penalties and up to $15,000 in costs for improper controlled substance prescribing. Restricted from prescribing opioids for at least six months and prohibited from serving as collaborating or supervising physician for students, APRNs, physician assistants, or pharmacists regarding opioid prescriptions for at least six months. Must complete two continuing education courses…