Discipline Committee Schedule

All hearings are held at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, 80 College Street, Toronto, and commence at 9:00 a.m. in the first floor hearing chamber, unless otherwise stated. For directions to the College, see map to CPSO.

This schedule is subject to change. If you plan to attend, or for further information, please contact the Communications Department by email or by telephone at 416-967-2611.


Discipline Hearings or Matters to be Spoken to

July 2010

Effective July 21, 2010

Doctor DateSummary of Allegations
RATHE, Charles
Belle River*

July 5, July 7 at 10 am
July 8

Continuation

Hearing to be held in the 1st Floor Hearing Chamber, 9:00 start time unless otherwise noted

  • Failure to maintain the standard of practice of the profession.
  • Engaged in conduct or 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.
  • Engaged in conduct unbecoming a physician.
  • Sexual abuse of patient.
  • Having been found guilty of an offence that is relevant to his suitability to practise.
KADIRI, Yahaya
Newmarket*

July 14

Hearing to be held in the 3rd Floor Council Chamber, 9:30 start time

  • Engaged in conduct or 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.
RATHE, Charles
Belle River*

July 19
Continuation

Hearing to be held OFFSITE at JPR Mediation Centre, 390 Bay Street, 3rd Floor, start time 9:30 a.m

  • Failure to maintain the standard of practice of the profession.
  • Engaged in conduct or 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.
  • Engaged in conduct unbecoming a physician.
  • Sexual abuse of patient.
  • Having been found guilty of an offence that is relevant to his suitability to practise.

LIBERMAN, Bruce
Toronto*

July 19-21

Hearing to be held in the3rd Floor Council Chamber, 9:00 start time

  • Failed to maintain the standard of practice of the profession.
  • Engaged in conduct or 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.
  • Incompetence
YAZDANFAR, Behnaz
North York*

July 21-22
Continuation

Hearing to be held in the 1st Floor Hearing Chamber

July 21 start time: 9:00 am

July 22 start time: 8:30 am

  • Failed to maintain the standard of practice of the profession.
  • Has contravened the Act, the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 or the regulations under either of those Acts.
  • Engaged in conduct or 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.
  • Incompetence.
DEPASS, Ian
Chatham*

July 27

Reprimand to be held in the 3rd Floor Council Chamber, 9:15 start time

  • On October 8, 2009, the Discipline Committee found that Dr. Depass, a general surgeon, committed an act of professional misconduct, in that he failed to maintain the standard of practice of the profession. The Committee also found that Dr. Depass is incompetent, that is, his care of three patients displayed a lack of knowledge, skill and judgment and disregard for patient welfare of such a nature and to an extent that demonstrates that he is unfit to continue to practise or that his practice should be restricted. On March 30, 2010, the Committee ordered, amongst other things, that Dr. Depass be reprimanded.
VASIC, Vladimir
Niagara Falls*

July 27

Reprimand to be held in the 3rd Floor Council Chamber, 9:30 start time

  • On May 11, 2009, the Discipline Committee found that Dr. Vasic committed acts of professional misconduct, in that he: sexually abused a patient; 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; and contravened a term, condition or limitation on his certificate of registration. On January 13, 2010, the Committee ordered, amongst other things, that Dr. Vasic be reprimanded.

August 2010

Effective July 22, 2010

Doctor DateSummary of Allegations

VASIC, Vladimir
Niagara Falls*

August 6
Withdrawal

Withdrawal will be held in the 3rd Floor Council Chamber 9:00 start time


ALCOCK, Carl
Scarborough*

August 6

Hearing will be held in the 3rd Floor Council Chamber 9:00 start time

  • Having been found guilty of an offence that is relevant to his suitability to practice.
  • Engaged in conduct unbecoming for a physician.

PORTUGAL, Francisco
Toronto*

August 10

Hearing will be held in the 3rd Floor Council Chamber 9:00 start time

  • Engaged in conduct or 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.

JACKIEWICZ, Allan
Niagara Falls*

August 18

Motion will be held in the 3rd Floor Council Chamber 9:00 start time

  • Failed to maintain the standard of practice of the profession,
  • Charged a fee for services not performed.
  • Engaged in conduct or 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 
  • Incompetence

KAPLAN, Nikolay
Practice Address Unknown*

August 23
Penalty Hearing

Hearing will be held in the 3rd Floor Council Chamber 9:00 start time

  • On November 10, 2009, the Discipline Committee found that Dr. Kaplan committed acts of professional misconduct, in that he has engaged in conduct or 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; that he has been found guilty of an offence that is relevant to his suitability to practice; and that he failed to maintain the standard of practice of the profession. The Committee made an Order on that day and is now reconvening for clarification of the Penalty Order.

KARKANIS, Sami
Address unknown*

August 25-26
Motion

Motion will be held in the 3rd Floor Council Chamber 9:00 start time

  • Engaged in conduct or 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.

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Council meetings are open to the public, and are held at the College: 80 College Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2E2‎. If you plan to attend, please contact the Communications Department at 416-967-2611.

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This schedule is subject to change. For further information contact the Communications Department at the College.