Concerns
Source:
Other
Active Date: September 12, 2018
Expiry Date:
Summary:
FINDINGS OF GUILT
Ravishankar Thimmangur Shenava was found guilty of the following offence:
1. 3 counts of assault, contrary to Section 266 of the Criminal Code of Canada.
DATE: September 6, 2018
SENTENCE: 2 years’ probation; Fine of $3000; Victim Surcharge of $900.
The probation terms require Shenava:
- to resign his license to practise medicine with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and not reapply to practise medicine in Canada; and
- not to act in Canada as a counsellor to patients in the future.
Source:
Member
Active Date: October 13, 2017
Expiry Date:
Summary:
Summary of the Undertaking given by Dr. Ravishankar Thimmangur Shenava to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, effective October 13, 2017:
Dr. Shenava is the subject of a referral to the Discipline Committee into allegations that he engaged in the sexual abuse of a patient; and engaged in conduct or an act or omission relevant to the practice of medicine that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional. As a result of the referral:
Dr. Shenava must not engage in any professional encounters, in person or otherwise, with patients of any age, in any jurisdiction, unless the patient encounter takes place in the continuous presence of a monitor who is a regulated health professional acceptable to the College, and unless the other requirements provided in Dr. Shenava’s Undertaking with the College are fulfilled. For further clarity, Dr. Shenava must not be alone with any patient during any professional encounter.
Dr. Shenava shall post a sign in all waiting rooms, examination rooms and consulting rooms, in all Practice Locations, in a clearly visible and secure location, that states: “Dr. Shenava must not have professional encounters, in person or otherwise, with patients of any age, unless in the continuous presence of a practice monitor acceptable to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Dr. Shenava must not be alone with any patient during any professional encounter. Further information may be found on the College website at www.cpso.on.ca”.
Source:
Member
Active Date: June 14, 2016
Expiry Date:
Summary:
Summary of the Undertaking given by Dr. Ravishankar Thimmangur Shenava to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, effective June 14, 2016:
Dr. Shenava is the subject of a referral to the Discipline Committee into allegations that he engaged in sexual abuse of patients and conduct in conduct or an act or omission relevant to the practice of medicine that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional. As a result of the referral:
Dr. Shenava must not engage in any professional encounter with any female patients of any age, in any jurisdiction.
Dr. Shenava shall post a sign in the waiting room(s) and in each examination room and consulting room, in all his Practice Locations, in a clearly visible and secure location, that states: “Dr. Shenava must not see female patients or have any professional encounter with any female patient. Further information may be found on the College website at www.cpso.on.ca”.