Peter Stavropoulos

The Discipline Committee held a penalty hearing following a finding that the member engaged in professional misconduct, including practicing in a conflict of interest, failing to keep proper records, issuing false or misleading documents, and charging excessive fees.

The parties presented a joint submission on penalty and costs.

The Committee accepted the joint submission, ordering an oral reprimand, a 9-month suspension (with 2 months remitted upon completion of ethics and record-keeping courses), practice restrictions regarding orthotics and footwear modifications, practice supervision, and $85,000 in costs.

The College of Chiropodists of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against the Member for professional misconduct, including failing to keep adequate records, failing to perform patient assessments, and submitting false or misleading insurance claims to Great West Life for orthotics and orthopedic shoes.

The Member admitted to the allegations and entered into an Agreed Statement of Facts.

The Discipline Committee found the Member guilty of professional misconduct.

Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered a seven-month suspension (with two months remitted upon completion of an ethics course), a two-year period of practice supervision, a reprimand, and $15,000 in costs.