Madhu Azad

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario alleged that the registrant committed professional misconduct by knowingly submitting false OHIP claims for services he did not render and by failing to cooperate with the College's investigation.

The registrant pleaded no contest to the allegations.

The Tribunal found that the registrant's actions constituted professional misconduct.

Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Tribunal ordered the revocation of the registrant's certificate of registration, a reprimand, and costs of $6,000, noting that revocation is the norm for cases of substantial premeditated fraud.

The registrant was previously found to have committed professional misconduct by failing to obtain informed consent and conducting inappropriate physical examinations of two patients.

At the penalty hearing, the Tribunal accepted a joint submission on penalty.

The registrant was ordered to be reprimanded, suspended for five months, complete an ethics and boundaries course, and pay $30,000 in costs.

The Tribunal found the penalty met the goals of public protection, deterrence, and remediation, noting the registrant's lack of prior discipline and proactive remedial efforts.