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Mercado, Ashley John

CPSO#: 82497

MEMBER STATUS
Suspended as of 09 Feb 2024
CURRENT OR PAST CPSO REGISTRATION CLASS
Independent Practice as of 19 Apr 2011

Summary

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Former Name: No Former Name

Gender: Male

Languages Spoken: English

Education: University of Ottawa, 2005

Practice Information

Primary Location of Practice
Practice Address Not Available

Professional Corporation Information


Corporation Name: Dr. AJ Mercado Medicine Professional Corporation
Certificate of Authorization Status: Issued Date:  Aug 25 2011

Shareholders:
Dr. A. Mercado ( CPSO# 82497 )

Business Address:
189 Elm Street
St Thomas ON  N5R 5C4
Phone Number: (519) 613-2030

Hospital Privileges

No Privileges reported.


Hospital Notices

Source:  Hospital
Active Date:  January 1, 2022
Expiry Date:  
Summary:  
On January 14, 2022, the College was notified, pursuant to s.33(b) of the Public Hospitals Act and s. 85.5(1) of the Health Professions Procedural Code, Regulated Health Professions Act, that St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital had suspended the privileges of Dr. Ashley John Mercado, effective January 1, 2022.
 
On May 16, 2022, the College was notified by St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital that Dr. Mercado’s privileges were reinstated effective April 1, 2022.
 
On May 18, 2023, the College was notified,  by St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, pursuant to s.33(b) of the Public Hospitals Act and s. 85.5(1) of the Health Professions Procedural Code,  that on April 4, 2023 Dr. Mercado was reappointed to Professional Staff subject to terms and conditions.

Specialties

Specialty Issued On Type
Diagnostic Radiology Effective:30 Jun 2010 RCPSC Specialist

Postgraduate Training

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



Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistr, 01 Jul 2005 to 30 Jun 2006
PostGrad Yr 1 - Diagnostic Radiology

Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistr, 01 Jul 2006 to 30 Jun 2007
PostGrad Yr 2 - Diagnostic Radiology

Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistr, 01 Jul 2007 to 30 Jun 2008
PostGrad Yr 3 - Diagnostic Radiology

Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistr, 01 Jul 2008 to 30 Jun 2009
PostGrad Yr 4 - Diagnostic Radiology

Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistr, 01 Jul 2009 to 30 Jun 2010
PostGrad Yr 5 - Diagnostic Radiology

University of Toronto, 01 Jul 2010 to 30 Jun 2011
CF - Diagnostic Radiology

Registration History

Action Issue Date
First certificate of registration issued: Postgraduate Education Certificate Effective: 01 Jul 2005
Expired: Terms and conditions of certificate of registration Expiry: 14 Oct 2008
Subsequent certificate of registration issued: Restricted certificate Effective: 15 Oct 2008
Expired: Terms and conditions imposed on certificate by Registration Committee Effective: 30 Jun 2009
Subsequent certificate of registration Issued: Postgraduate Education Certificate Effective: 01 Jul 2009
Transfer of class of registration to: Independent Practice Certificate Effective: 19 Apr 2011
Suspension of registration imposed: Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal Effective: 09 Feb 2024

Previous Hearings

Committee: Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal
Decision Date: 08 Feb 2024
Summary:

On February 8, 2024, the Tribunal found that Dr. Mercado engaged in disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional conduct by inappropriately, and without consent or authorization, accessing the health records of approximately 20 individuals who were not under his care, including but not limited to family members, colleagues and others.

The Tribunal ordered that:  

  1. Dr. Mercado attend before the panel to be reprimanded; 
  2. the Registrar suspend Dr. Mercado’s certificate of registration for four (4) months commencing February 9, 2024 at 12:01 a.m.; 
  3. Dr. Mercado pay the College costs in the amount of $6,000 by March 11, 2024.

More detail can be found in the reasons for decision linked below. OPSDT reasons are also available at www.opsdt.ca and https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onpsdt/. The exhibits, including the Agreed Statement of Facts and Admission, can be obtained by contacting the Tribunal Office at [email protected] 


Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Hearing Date(s): Merits; Penalty; Reprimand: February 8, 2024

CPSO will be closed on March 29, 2024. We will re-open on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 8:00 am.