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Konasiewicz, Stefan Joseph

CPSO#: 60999

MEMBER STATUS
Active Member as of 12 Jun 1989
CURRENT OR PAST CPSO REGISTRATION CLASS
Restricted as of 15 Jun 2022

Summary

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Former Name: No Former Name

Gender: Male

Languages Spoken: English, French, Italian, Spanish, Ukrainian

Education: Queen's University, 1989

Practice Information

Primary Location of Practice
17730 Leslie St
YORK MEDICAL
CHRONIC PAIN CLINIC
UNIT 102
Newmarket ON  L3Y 3E4
Phone: 905-830-0667 E
Fax: 905 853 0200 Electoral District: 05

Additional Practice Location(s)

17730 LESLIE ST
Newmarket ON  L3Y 3E4
Canada
Phone: 905 830 0667
Fax: 905 853 0200
County: Regional Municipality of York
Electoral District: 05

340 York Blvd
suite 200
Hamilton ON  L8R 3L2
Canada
Phone: 9055275454
Fax: 9055294646
County: Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth
Electoral District: 04

17730 Leslie St
YORK SURGICAL
Newmarket ON  L3Y 3E4
Canada
Phone: 289 803 9119
Fax: 9052351277
County: Regional Municipality of York
Electoral District: 05

2888 Bathurst St
universal interventional pain clini
North York ON  M6B 4H6
Canada
Phone: 416 256 0600
Fax: 416 256 0602
County: City of Toronto
Electoral District: 10

Professional Corporation Information


Corporation Name: Dr. Stefan Konasiewicz Medicine Professional Corporation
Certificate of Authorization Status: Issued Date:  Apr 08 2014

Shareholders:
Dr. S. Konasiewicz ( CPSO# 60999 )

Business Address:
17730 Leslie Street
Newmarket ON  L3Y 3E4
Phone Number: (905) 853-0404

Business Address:
2888 Bathurst St
TORONTO ON  M6B H6
Phone Number: 4162560600

Business Address:
340 York Blvd suite 200
Hamilton ON  L8R 3L2
Phone Number: 9055275454


Medical Licences in Other Jurisdictions

Effective September 1, 2015, the College by-laws require the College to indicate on the register if the member has a licence or is registered to practise medicine in a jurisdiction outside Ontario, if this is known to the College.



USA - Texas

Specialties

Specialty Issued On Type
Neurosurgery Effective:28 Aug 1996 RCPSC Specialist

Postgraduate Training

Please note: This information may not be a complete record of postgraduate training.



University of Toronto, 12 Jun 1989 to 11 Jun 1990
Other - Comprehensive Internship

University of Toronto, 01 Jul 1990 to 30 Jun 1991
Resident 1 - Neurosurgery

University of Toronto, 01 Jul 1991 to 30 Jun 1992
Resident 2 - Neurosurgery

University of Toronto, 01 Jul 1992 to 30 Jun 1993
Research Fellows - Neurosurgery

University of Toronto, 01 Jul 1993 to 30 Jun 1994
Resident 4 - Neurosurgery

University of Toronto, 01 Jul 1994 to 30 Jun 1995
Resident 5 - Neurosurgery

University of Toronto, 01 Jul 1995 to 30 Jun 1996
Resident 5 - Neurosurgery

University of Toronto, 01 Jul 1996 to 31 Dec 1996
CF - Neurosurgery

University of Toronto, 01 Jul 1996 to 30 Jun 1997
CF - Neurosurgery

University of Toronto, 01 Jan 1997 to 30 Jun 1997
CF - Neurosurgery

Registration History

Action Issue Date
First certificate of registration issued: Postgraduate Education Certificate Effective: 12 Jun 1989
Transfer of class of registration to: Independent Practice Certificate Effective: 10 Jul 1990
Transfer of class of certificate to: Restricted certificate Effective: 15 Jun 2022
Terms and conditions imposed on certificate by member Effective: 15 Jun 2022
Terms and conditions amended by member Effective: 15 Jun 2022

Practice Restrictions

Imposed By Effective Date Expiry Date Status
member Effective: 15 Jun 2022 Active
 1 of 3 
 As  from  June 15, 2022 , the following is imposed as terms,  conditions  and
 limitations  on  the  certificate  of  registration  held  by Dr. Stefan Joseph Konasiewicz , in
 accordance with an undertaking and consent given by Dr. Konasiewicz  to the College of
 Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario:

UNDERTAKING, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CONSENT 
("Undertaking")

of

DR. STEFAN JOSEPH KONASIEWICZ
("Dr. Konasiewicz")

to 

COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF ONTARIO
(the "College")
________________________________________

A.	PREAMBLE

(1)	In this Undertaking:
"Code" means the Health Professions Procedural Code, which is Schedule 2 to the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, c. 18, as amended;
"Discipline Tribunal" means the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal of the College;
"OHIP" means the Ontario Health Insurance Plan; 
"Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal" means the Discipline Committee established under the Code;
"Public Register" means the College's register that is available to the public.

(2)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, certificate of registration number 60999, am a member of the College.  

(3)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that following a public complaint and a report to the College, the College conducted investigations bearing File Numbers CAS-136186-G7N1W2 and CAS-132400-X3K9M9 (the "Investigations") into my delegation practice, including delegation of acts outside my scope of practice, and my role as a medical director/physician consultant at a cosmetic clinic.

(4)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that, in addition to accepting this Undertaking, the College will also deliver a caution in person.

B.	UNDERTAKING

(5)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake to abide by the provisions of this Undertaking, effective immediately.

(6)	Practice Restrictions

(a)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake to permanently resign my position as medical director/physician consultant with Marco's Derma Care Cosmetic Clinic no later than March 31, 2022.  

(b)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake to abide by the College's policy on "Ensuring Competence: Changing Scope of Practice and/or Re-entering Practice"

(7)	Professional Education  

(a)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake to participate in and successfully complete all aspects of the detailed IEP, attached hereto as Appendix "A", including all of the following professional education (the "Professional Education"):

(i)	Review, reflection, and a written summary of the following policies and other self-study:    
        
1.	Delegation of Controlled Acts, College policy;

2.	Ensuring Competence: Changing Scope of Practice and/or Re-entering Practice, College policy; and

3.	Consent to Treatment, College policy.

(b)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake to provide proof to the College of my successful completion of the Professional Education, including proof of registration and attendance and participant assessment reports, within one (1) month of completing it. I acknowledge that the College will determine, in its sole discretion, whether I have successfully completed the Professional Education.

(c)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake to complete this requirement within three (3) months.

(d)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that a report or reports may be provided to the College regarding my progress and compliance with the Professional Education.

(8)	Monitoring 

(a)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake to inform the College of each and every location at which I practise or have privileges, including, but not limited to, any hospitals, clinics, offices, and any Independent Health Facilities with which I am affiliated, in any jurisdiction (collectively my "Practice Location" or "Practice Locations"), within five (5) days of executing this Undertaking.  Going forward, I further undertake to inform the College of any and all new Practice Locations within five (5) days of commencing practice at that location.

(b)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake that I will submit to, and not interfere with, unannounced inspections of my Practice Locations and patient records by a College representative for the purposes of monitoring my compliance with the provisions of this Undertaking.

(c)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, give my irrevocable consent to the College to make appropriate enquiries of OHIP, and/or any person who or institution that may have relevant information, in order for the College to monitor my compliance with the provisions of this Undertaking.

(d)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that I have executed the OHIP consent form, attached hereto as Appendix "B".

C.	ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

(9)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that all appendices attached to or referred to in this Undertaking form part of this Undertaking.

(10)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge and undertake that I shall be solely responsible for payment of all fees, costs, charges, expenses, etc. arising from the implementation of any of the provisions of this Undertaking. 

(11)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that I have read and understand the provisions of this Undertaking and that I have obtained independent legal counsel in reviewing and executing this Undertaking, or have waived my right to do so.

(12)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that the College will provide this Undertaking to any Chief of Staff, or a colleague with similar responsibilities, at any Practice Location ("Chief of Staff" or "Chiefs of Staff").

(13)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that a breach by me of any provision of this Undertaking may constitute an act of professional misconduct and/or incompetence, and may result in a referral of specified allegations to the Discipline Tribunal of the College.

(14)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that this Undertaking constitutes terms, conditions, and limitations on my certificate of registration for the purposes of section 23 of the Code. 

(15)	Public Register

(a)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that, during the time period that this Undertaking remains in effect, this Undertaking shall be posted on the Public Register.

(b)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that, in addition to this Undertaking being posted in accordance with section (15)(a) above, the following summary shall be posted on the Public Register during the time period that this Undertaking remains in effect:
Following a public complaint and a report of information received by the College, College investigations were conducted into Dr. Konasiewicz' delegation practice and his role as a medical director/physician consultant at a cosmetic clinic. As a result of the investigations:

Dr. Konasiewicz will permanently resign his position as medical director/physician consultant with Marco's Derma Care Cosmetic Clinic no later than March 31, 2022. 
Dr. Konasiewicz will engage in professional education, including in delegation, scope of practice and consent to treatment.
D.	CONSENT

(16)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, give my irrevocable consent to the College to provide the following information to any person who requires this information for the purposes of facilitating my completion of the Professional Education:

(a)	any information the College has that led to the circumstances of my entering into this Undertaking;

(b)	any information arising from any investigation into, or assessment of, my practice; and 

(c)	any information arising from the monitoring of my compliance with this Undertaking.

(17)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, give my irrevocable consent to the College to provide all Chiefs of Staff with any information the College has that led to the circumstances of my entering into this Undertaking and/or any information arising from the monitoring of my compliance with this Undertaking.

(18)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, give my irrevocable consent to any persons who facilitate my completion of the Professional Education, and to all Chiefs of Staff, to disclose to the College, and to one another, any of the following:

(a)	any information relevant to this Undertaking;

(b)	any information relevant for the purposes of monitoring my compliance with this Undertaking;  

(c)	any information which comes to their attention in the course of providing the Professional Education and which they reasonably believe indicates a potential risk of harm to my patients.


2 of 3 
 As  from  July 13, 2022 , the following is imposed as terms,  conditions  and
 limitations  on  the  certificate  of  registration  held  by Dr. Stefan Joseph Konasiewicz , in
 accordance with an undertaking and consent given by Dr. Konasiewicz  to the College of
 Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario:

UNDERTAKING, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CONSENT
("Undertaking")

of

DR. STEFAN JOSEPH KONASIEWICZ
("Dr. Konasiewicz")

to

COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF ONTARIO
(the "College")
________________________________________

A.	PREAMBLE

(1)	In this Undertaking:

"Code" means the Health Professions Procedural Code, which is Schedule 2 to the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, c. 18, as amended; 
"Discipline Tribunal" means the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal of the College;
"OHIP" means the Ontario Health Insurance Plan;
"Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal" means the Discipline Committee established under the Code;

"Public Register" means the College's register that is available to the public.

(2)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, certificate of registration number 60999, am a member of the College. 
 
(3)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that the College conducted an investigation bearing File Number CAS-131545-C3F8S0 (the "Investigation") into whether I engaged in professional misconduct and/or am incompetent in my chronic pain management practice.

B.	UNDERTAKING

(4)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake to abide by the provisions of this Undertaking, effective immediately. 

(5)	Practice Restrictions

(a)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake that I will see no more than forty-five (45) chronic pain patients per day, and schedule no more than five (5) chronic pain patient encounters per hour. The five (5) chronic pain patient encounters per hour does not include any rounding on chronic pain patients seen earlier in the day for monitoring or follow up.   

(6)	Monitoring 

(a)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake to inform the College of each and every location at which I practice, delegate, or have privileges, including, but not limited to, any hospitals, clinics, offices, and any Out-of-Hospital Premises and Independent Health Facilities with which I am affiliated, in any jurisdiction (collectively my "Practice Location" or "Practice Locations"), within five (5) days of executing this Undertaking.  Going forward, I further undertake to inform the College of any and all new Practice Locations within five (5) days of commencing practice at that location.

(b)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake that I will submit to, and not interfere with, unannounced inspections of my Practice Locations and patient charts by a College representative for the purposes of monitoring my compliance with the provisions of this Undertaking.

(c)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, give my irrevocable consent to the College to make appropriate enquiries of OHIP, and/or any person who or institution that may have relevant information, in order for the College to monitor my compliance with the provisions of this Undertaking.

(d)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that I have executed the OHIP consent form, attached hereto as Appendix "A".

C.	ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

(7)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that all appendices attached to or referred to in this Undertaking form part of this Undertaking.

(8)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge and undertake that I shall be solely responsible for payment of all fees, costs, charges, expenses, etc. arising from the implementation of any of the provisions of this Undertaking. 

(9)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that I have read and understand the provisions of this Undertaking and that I have obtained independent legal counsel in reviewing and executing this Undertaking, or have waived my right to do so.

(10)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that the College will provide this Undertaking to any Chief of Staff, or a colleague with similar responsibilities, at any Practice Location ("Chief of Staff" or "Chiefs of Staff").

(11)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that a breach by me of any provision of this Undertaking may constitute an act of professional misconduct and/or incompetence, and may result in a referral of specified allegations to the Discipline Tribunal.

(12)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that this Undertaking constitutes terms, conditions, and limitations on my certificate of registration for the purposes of section 23 of the Code. 

(13)	Public Register

(a)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that, during the time period that this Undertaking remains in effect, this Undertaking shall be posted on the Public Register.

(b)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that, in addition to this Undertaking being posted in accordance with section (13)(a) above, the following summary shall be posted on the Public Register during the time period that this Undertaking remains in effect:

A College investigation was conducted into whether Dr. Konasiewicz engaged in professional misconduct and/or was incompetent in his chronic pain management practice. As a result of the investigation, Dr. Konasiewicz will see no more than forty-five (45) chronic pain patients per day, and will schedule no more than five (5) chronic pain patient encounters per hour. 
 
D.	CONSENT

(14)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, give my irrevocable consent to the College to provide all Chiefs of Staff with any information the College has that led to the circumstances of my entering into this Undertaking and/or any information arising from the monitoring of my compliance with this Undertaking.


3 of 3 
 As  from  July 13, 2022 , the following is imposed as terms,  conditions  and
 limitations  on  the  certificate  of  registration  held  by Dr. Stefan Joseph Konasiewicz , in
 accordance with an undertaking and consent given by Dr. Konasiewicz  to the College of
 Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario:

UNDERTAKING, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CONSENT 
("Undertaking")

of

DR. STEFAN JOSEPH KONASIEWICZ
("Dr. Konasiewicz")

to 

COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF ONTARIO
(the "College")


A.	PREAMBLE

(1)	In this Undertaking:
"Code" means the Health Professions Procedural Code, which is Schedule 2 to the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, c. 18, as amended;
"Discipline Tribunal" means the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal of the College;
"NMS" means the Drug Program Services Branch, the Narcotics Monitoring System implemented under the Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act, 2010;
"OHIP" means the Ontario Health Insurance Plan;
"Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal" means the Discipline Committee established under the Code;


"Public Register" means the College's register that is available to the public.

(2)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, certificate of registration number 60999, am a member of the College.  

(3)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that the College conducted an investigation bearing File Number CAS-131545-C3F8S0 (the "Investigation") into whether I engaged in professional misconduct and/or am incompetent in my chronic pain management practice.

(4)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that, in addition to entering into this Undertaking, I am also entering into an Undertaking restricting the number of patient encounters I may have in my chronic pain management practice.

B.	UNDERTAKING

(5)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake to abide by the provisions of this Undertaking, effective immediately.
(6)	Clinical Supervision 

(a)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake to practise under the guidance of a clinical supervisor or clinical supervisors acceptable to the College (the "Clinical Supervisor" or "Clinical Supervisors"), in regards to my chronic pain management practice, for at least twelve (12) months ("Clinical Supervision"). 

(b)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that I have reviewed the Clinical Supervisor's undertaking, attached hereto as Appendix "A", and understand what is required of the Clinical Supervisor. The Clinical Supervisor will, at minimum: 

(i)	Facilitate the education program set out in the Individualized Education Plan ("IEP"), attached hereto as Appendix "B";

(ii)	Review the materials provided by the College and have an orientation session with me, including to discuss the objectives for the Clinical Supervision;

(iii)	Meet with me at my Practice Location, or another location approved by the College, once every two (2) weeks for a minimum of two (2) months; 

(iv)	After a minimum of two (2) months of Clinical Supervision, if my Clinical Supervisor recommends and the College approves a reduction in the level of supervision, my Clinical Supervisor will meet with me at my Practice Location, or another location approved by the College, once every month for a further ten (10) months;

(v)	During a minimum of three (3) months of Clinical Supervision, my Clinical Supervisor will directly observe all of my patient encounters in my chronic pain management practice for one full day at each meeting.  For further clarity, direct observation shall occur once every two (2) weeks for the first two (2) months, until I recommend and the College approves a reduction in the level of supervision to monthly meetings, and then once in the subsequent month; 

(vi)	Review at least fifteen (15) of my chronic pain management patient charts and the corresponding OHIP claim submissions at each meeting;

(vii)	Discuss any concerns arising from the direct observation or chart reviews;

(viii)	Make recommendations to me for practice improvements and ongoing professional development and inquire into my compliance with the recommendations; 

(ix)	Perform any other duties, such as reviewing other documents, including my OHIP billings and corresponding patient records, or conducting interviews with staff or colleagues, that the Clinical Supervisor deems necessary to my Clinical Supervision; and

(x)	Submit written reports to the College at least once every month for the first six (6) months of supervision, then once every three (3) months until the end of supervision, or more frequently if my Clinical Supervisor has concerns about my standard of practice. 

(c)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that the charts reviewed shall be selected by the Clinical Supervisor based on the educational needs identified in the IEP, attached hereto as Appendix "B", as well as the areas of concern identified in the report of the assessor  dated February 16, 2021, and concerns that may arise during the period of Clinical Supervision.

(d)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake to cooperate fully with the Clinical Supervision of my practice, conducted under the term of this Undertaking and Appendix "A" to this Undertaking, and to abide by the recommendations of my Clinical Supervisor, including but not limited to, any recommended practice improvements and ongoing professional development.

(e)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake to ensure that Appendix "A" to this Undertaking is signed and delivered to the College within thirty (30) days of the date I execute this Undertaking.

(f)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake that if a person who has given an undertaking in Appendix "A" to this Undertaking is unable or unwilling to continue to fulfill its provisions, I shall, within twenty (20) days of receiving notice of same, obtain an executed undertaking in the same form from a similarly qualified person who is acceptable to the College and ensure that it is delivered to the College within that time.

(g)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake that if I am unable to obtain a Clinical Supervisor on the provisions set out under sections (6)(e) and/or (f) above, I will cease practising chronic pain management until such time as I have obtained a Clinical Supervisor acceptable to the College.  

(h)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that if I am required to cease practising chronic pain management as a result of section (6)(g) above this will constitute a term, condition or limitation on my certificate of registration and that term, condition or limitation will be included on the public register.

(7)	Professional Education  

(a)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake to participate in and successfully complete all aspects of the detailed IEP, attached hereto as Appendix "B", including all of the following professional education (the "Professional Education"):

(i)	Medical Record Keeping Program, University of Toronto;

(ii)	Review, reflection, and a written summary of the following policies and other self-study:            

1.	Medical Records Documentation, College Policy;

2.	The College's Practice Guide;

3.	Cardiology: Seven Tests and Treatments to Question, Choosing Wisely Canada; 

4.	2017 Canadian Guideline for Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain;  

(iii)	individualized instruction in medical ethics and professionalism satisfactory to the College, with an instructor selected by the College; 

(iv)	any additional professional education recommended by my Clinical Supervisor.

(b)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake to provide proof to the College of my successful completion of the Professional Education, including proof of registration and attendance and participant assessment reports, within one (1) month of completing it. I acknowledge that the College will determine, in its sole discretion, whether I have successfully completed the Professional Education.

(c)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake to complete this requirement within three (3) months or, if no satisfactory program is available by that time, by the first possible opportunity thereafter.

(d)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that a report or reports may be provided to the College regarding my progress and compliance with the Professional Education.

(e)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that if any of the programs listed above become unavailable, substitution requests will be reviewed by the College and the College will determine in its sole discretion whether substitution is appropriate.
(8)	Reassessment of Practice

(a)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake that, approximately six (6) months after the completion of the Clinical Supervision set out in section (6) above and Appendix "A" to this Undertaking, and the completion of the Professional Education set out in section 
(7) above, I will submit to a reassessment of my practice ("the Reassessment") by an assessor or assessors selected by the College (the "Assessor" or "Assessors").  I acknowledge that the Reassessment will include a chart review of a minimum of fifteen (15) charts, review of the corresponding OHIP billings, direct observation of my care, and may include interviews with me, colleagues and co-workers, feedback from patients, and any other tools deemed necessary by the College.

(b)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake to co-operate fully with the Reassessment, conducted under the term of this Undertaking. 

(c)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that my Clinical Supervisor may receive and review the findings of the Assessor, and may discuss with the Assessor any issues or concerns arising from the Reassessment. 

(d)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that the results of the Reassessment will be provided to me and reported to the College and the Reassessment may form the basis of further action by the College. 

(9)	Monitoring 

(a)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake to inform the College of each and every location at which I practice, delegate, or have privileges, including, but not limited to, any hospitals, clinics, offices, and any Out-of-Hospital Premises or Independent Health Facilities with which I am affiliated, in any jurisdiction (collectively my "Practice Location" or "Practice Locations"), within five (5) days of executing this Undertaking.  Going forward, I further undertake to inform the College of any and all new Practice Locations within five (5) days of commencing practice at that location.

(b)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, undertake that I will submit to, and not interfere with, unannounced inspections of my Practice Locations and patient records by a College representative for the purposes of monitoring my compliance with the provisions of this Undertaking.

(c)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, give my irrevocable consent to the College to make appropriate enquiries of OHIP, NMS and/or any person who or institution that may have relevant information, in order for the College to monitor my compliance with the provisions of this Undertaking, and to share this information with my Clinical Supervisor. 

(d)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that I have executed the OHIP and NMS consent forms, attached hereto as Appendix "C" and Appendix "D", respectively. 

C.	ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

(10)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that all appendices attached to or referred to in this Undertaking form part of this Undertaking.

(11)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge and undertake that I shall be solely responsible for payment of all fees, costs, charges, expenses, etc. arising from the implementation of any of the provisions of this Undertaking. 

(12)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that I have read and understand the provisions of this Undertaking and that I have obtained independent legal counsel in reviewing and executing this Undertaking, or have waived my right to do so.

(13)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that the College will provide this Undertaking to any Chief of Staff, or a colleague with similar responsibilities, at any Practice Location ("Chief of Staff" or "Chiefs of Staff").

(14)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that a breach by me of any provision of this Undertaking may constitute an act of professional misconduct and/or incompetence, and may result in a referral of specified allegations to the Discipline Tribunal of the College.

(15)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that this Undertaking constitutes terms, conditions, and limitations on my certificate of registration for the purposes of section 23 of the Code. 

(16)	Public Register

(a)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that, during the time period that this Undertaking remains in effect, this Undertaking shall be posted on the Public Register.

(b)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that, in addition to this Undertaking being posted in accordance with section (16)(a) above, the following summary shall be posted on the Public Register during the time period that this Undertaking remains in effect:

A College investigation was conducted into whether Dr. Konasiewicz engaged in professional misconduct and/or is incompetent in his chronic pain management practice. As a result of the investigation:

Dr. Konasiewicz will practise under the guidance of a Clinical Supervisor acceptable to the College for 12 months. 

Dr. Konasiewicz will engage in professional education in medical record-keeping, assessment and management of adult chronic pain, practice management, and appropriate OHIP billing.

Dr. Konasiewicz's practice will be reassessed by an assessor selected by the College within 6 months of the end of the period of Clinical Supervision.

(c)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, acknowledge that this Undertaking remains in effect until the College determines its terms are satisfied.

D.	CONSENT

(17)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, give my irrevocable consent to the College to provide the following information to any person who requires this information for the purposes of facilitating my completion of the Professional Education and to all Clinical Supervisors, and/or Assessors:

(a)	any information the College has that led to the circumstances of my entering into this Undertaking;

(b)	any information arising from any investigation into, or assessment of, my practice; and 

(c)	any information arising from the monitoring of my compliance with this Undertaking.

(18)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, give my irrevocable consent to the College to provide all Chiefs of Staff with any information the College has that led to the circumstances of my entering into this Undertaking and/or any information arising from the monitoring of my compliance with this Undertaking.

(19)	I, Dr. Konasiewicz, give my irrevocable consent to any persons who facilitate my completion of the Professional Education, and to all Clinical Supervisors, Chiefs of Staff and Assessors, to disclose to the College, and to one another, any of the following:

(a)	any information relevant to this Undertaking;

(b)	any information relevant to the provisions of the Clinical Supervisor's undertaking set out at Appendix "A" to this Undertaking;

(c)	any information relevant to the Reassessment;

(d)	any information relevant for the purposes of monitoring my compliance with this Undertaking; and/or  

(e)	any information which comes to their attention in the course of providing the Professional Education and which they 
reasonably believe indicates a potential risk of harm to my patients.

Concerns

Source: Member
Active Date: July 13, 2022
Expiry Date:
Summary:
Summary of the Undertaking given by Dr. Stefan Joseph Konasiewicz to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, effective July 13, 2022:
 
A College investigation was conducted into whether Dr. Konasiewicz engaged in professional misconduct and/or was incompetent in his chronic pain management practice. As a result of the investigation, Dr. Konasiewicz will see no more than forty-five (45) chronic pain patients per day, and will schedule no more than five (5) chronic pain patient encounters per hour.
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Source: Member
Active Date: July 13, 2022
Expiry Date:
Summary:
Summary of the Undertaking given by Dr. Stefan Joseph Konasiewicz to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, effective July 13, 2022:
 
A College investigation was conducted into whether Dr. Konasiewicz engaged in professional misconduct and/or is incompetent in his chronic pain management practice. As a result of the investigation:
Dr. Konasiewicz will practise under the guidance of a Clinical Supervisor acceptable to the College for 12 months.
Dr. Konasiewicz will engage in professional education in medical record-keeping, assessment and management of adult chronic pain, practice management, and appropriate OHIP billing.
Dr. Konasiewicz’s practice will be reassessed by an assessor selected by the College within 6 months of the end of the period of Clinical Supervision.
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Source: Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee
Active Date: June 22, 2022
Expiry Date:
Summary:
Caution-in-Person:
               
A summary of a decision of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee in which the disposition includes a "caution-in-person" is required by the College by-laws to be posted on the register, along with a note if the decision has been appealed.  A “caution-in-person” disposition requires the physician to attend at the College and be verbally cautioned by a panel of the Committee.  The summary will be removed from the register if the decision is overturned on appeal or review. Note that this requirement only applies to decisions arising out of a complaint dated on or after January 1, 2015, or if there was no complaint, the first appointment of investigators dated on or after January 1, 2015.
 
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Source: Member
Active Date: June 15, 2022
Expiry Date:
Summary:
Summary of the Undertaking given by Dr. Stefan Joseph Konasiewicz to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, effective June 15 2022:
 Following a public complaint and a report of information received by the College, College investigations were conducted into Dr. Konasiewicz’ delegation practice and his role as a medical director/physician consultant at a cosmetic clinic. As a result of the investigations:
Dr. Konasiewicz will permanently resign his position as medical director/physician consultant with Marco’s Derma Care Cosmetic Clinic no later than March 31, 2022.
Dr. Konasiewicz will engage in professional education, including in delegation, scope of practice and consent to treatment.
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