Glen Bandiera

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against a pediatrician who provided medical care, including prescribing large amounts of controlled substances and narcotics, to close family members over a nine-year period.

The registrant failed to document his care, billed OHIP inappropriately, and failed to store drugs securely.

The Tribunal found that the registrant committed professional misconduct.

Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Tribunal ordered a 12-month suspension, a reprimand, completion of ethics and record-keeping courses, and $6,000 in costs.

The College alleged that the registrant engaged in professional misconduct based on findings by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ).

The Quebec Tribunal found the registrant committed misconduct by advertising and paying for egg donations in contravention of the Assisted Human Reproduction Act, and by making disparaging remarks about a colleague.

The Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal found that the registrant's actions constituted professional misconduct in Ontario.

Accepting a joint submission, the Tribunal ordered a reprimand, a two-month suspension, ethics training, and costs of $6,000.