Krishnalingam, Chinniah
CPSO#:
63346
MEMBER STATUS
Revoked: Discipline Committee as of
08 Feb 2016
CURRENT OR PAST CPSO REGISTRATION CLASS
None
as of
16 Apr 2015
Summary
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Former Name:
No Former Name
Gender:
Male
Languages Spoken:
English, Tamil
Education: University of Ceylon, 1975
Practice Information
Primary Location of Practice
Practice Address Not Available
Professional Corporation Information
Corporation Name: Dr. Chinniah Krishnalingam Medicine Professional Corporation
Certificate of Authorization Status: Inactive: Apr 25 2016
Medical Records Location
Instructions/Address:
Patients seen between 1997 and March 2015 please write to: Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital
10 Trench Street
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 4Z3
Patients seen between Mary 21, 2015 and December 18, 2015 please write to:
10 Ardmore Crescent
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 2H7
Date Received: 21 Dec 2015
Specialties
| Specialty |
Issued On |
Type |
| Psychiatry |
Effective:14 Nov 1991 |
RCPSC Specialist |
Registration History
| Action |
Issue Date |
| First certificate of registration issued: Postgraduate Education Certificate |
Effective: 05 Feb 1991 |
| Transfer of class of registration to: Independent Practice Certificate |
Effective: 31 Dec 1991 |
| Suspension of registration imposed: Discipline Committee |
Effective: 12 Sep 2005 |
| Suspension of registration removed |
Effective: 12 Nov 2005 |
| Transfer of class of certificate to: Restricted certificate |
Effective: 16 Apr 2015 |
| Terms and conditions imposed on certificate |
Effective: 16 Apr 2015 |
| Expired: Resigned from membership. |
Expiry: 21 Dec 2015 |
| Revoked: Discipline Committee. |
Effective: 08 Feb 2016 |
Previous Hearings
Committee: Discipline
Decision Date: 08 Feb 2016
Summary:
On February 8, 2016, the Discipline Committee found that Dr. Chinniah Krishnalingam committed an act of professional misconduct, in that he has engaged in sexual abuse of a patient, and in that he has engaged in an act or omission relevant to the practice of medicine that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional. Dr. Krishnalingam did not contest the allegations.
Dr. Krishnalingam, a psychiatrist who had a certificate of registration with the College until he resigned it on December 21, 2015, treated Patient A on at least 26 separate occasions between 2011 and 2012. The treatment took place at a hospital where Patient A attended the hospital’s mental health program between May and June 2011. Patient A had a history of abuse and depression.
During appointments, Dr. Krishnalingam asked Patient A insensitive and inappropriate questions about her sex life, including how many times per week she had sex with her husband. Dr.Krishnalingam also suggested that Patient A’s husband had engaged in extramarital sex because she did not have sex with him often enough. Dr. Krishnalingam advised that she should have sex with her husband more often so that he would not have to ‘go elsewhere’ for sex.
Dr. Krishnalingam also made inappropriate comments about Patient A’s appearance, including telling Patient A she was a very beautiful woman and that her lips were very sexy. Dr.Krishnalingam grabbed and hugged Patient A on several occasions despite her clear indications on each occasion that she did not consent to physical contact.
On one occasion, at the end of a session as Patient A was leaving, Dr. Krishnalingam grabbed and hugged her with both arms, pressing his chest against hers. Dr. Krishnalingam attempted to kiss Patient A during this hug; she pushed him away and turned her head to the side such that his lips touched her cheek.
On several occasions Dr. Krishnalingam asked Patient A to attend the hospital on weekends when he was on call. When she asked why, he indicated so they could be alone and would not be disturbed. He gave his personal phone number to her and asked that she call him to arrange meetings while he was on call at the hospital. Patient A did not call him on his personal phone number or see him when he was on call. During follow-up appointments Dr. Krishnalingam inquired as to why she was not coming to see him when he was on call and again indicated nobody else would be present on the floor, they would be alone together, and they could talk and get to know one another.
During sessions with Patient A, Dr. Krishnalingam failed to maintain patient confidentiality by leaving patient files out on his desk such that Patient A could see the patients’ names, dates of birth, medications, and other personal health information.
On at least one occasion, Dr. Krishnalingam disclosed to Patient A that he was being investigated by the College and asked whether she had reported him.
Counsel for the College made a submission on penalty that counsel for Dr. Krishnalingam did not oppose.
The Discipline Committee ordered and directed that:
1. The Registrar revoke Dr. Krishnalingam’s certificate of registration effective immediately;
2. Dr. Krishnalingam appear before the panel to be reprimanded;
3. Dr. Krishnalingam reimburse the College for funding provided to patients under the program required under section 85.7 of the Code, and shall post an irrevocable letter of credit or other security acceptable to the College to guarantee payment of such amounts within thirty (30) days of the date this Order becomes final, in the amount of $16,060;
and
4. Dr. Krishnalingam pay to the College costs in the amount of $5,000 within 30 days of the date of this Order.
Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Hearing Date(s): February 8, 2016
Committee: Discipline
Decision Date: 12 Sep 2005
Summary:
On September 12, 2005, the Discipline Committee found Dr. Krishnalingam to have committed acts of professional misconduct in that he engaged in conduct or an act or acts relevant to the practice of medicine that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional.
The Discipline Committee ordered and directed the following:
1. the Discipline Committee directs the Registrar to suspend Dr. Krishnalingam(s certificate of registration for a period of two (2) months effective immediately.
2. the Discipline Committee directs Dr. Krishnalingam to appear before the panel to be reprimanded.
3. the Discipline Committee orders Dr. Krishnalingam to pay to the College costs in the amount of $4,750.00.
4. the Discipline Committee directs the results of this proceeding to be included in the register.
Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Appeal: No Appeal
Hearing Date(s): Sep 12, 2005
Concerns
Source:
Member
Active Date: September 22, 2017
Expiry Date:
Summary:
Summary of the Undertaking given by Dr. Chinniah Krishnalingam to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, effective September 22, 2017:
Dr. Krishnalingam’s certificate of registration was revoked by Order of the Discipline Committee on February 8, 2016.
Dr. Krishnalingam was the subject of two additional College investigations into whether he sexually abused two patients. In the face of these allegations, Dr. Krishnalingam has agreed that he will never, in any jurisdiction, practice medicine, be registered as a physician, apply or re-apply for registration as a physician, or seek reinstatement of his certificate of registration.
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