Committee: Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal
Decision Date: 16 Sep 2022
Summary:
The Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal found that Dr. Mortada committed professional misconduct in that he was found guilty of an offence relevant to his suitability to practise and engaged in disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional conduct. These findings relate to Dr. Mortada having been found guilty of:
(a) assault, contrary to s. 266 of the Criminal Code;
(b) uttering death threats, contrary to s. 264.1 of the Criminal Code; and
(c) failing to comply with recognizance, contrary to s. 145(3) of the Criminal Code.
The Tribunal ordered that:
1. Dr. Mortada attend before the panel to be reprimanded;
2. the Registrar suspend Dr. Mortada’s certificate of registration for eight months commencing September 17, 2022;
3. the Registrar place terms, conditions and limitations on Dr. Mortada’s certificate of registration; and
4. Dr. Mortada pay the College costs in the amount of $6,000 by October 16, 2022.
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, can be obtained by contacting the Tribunal Office at [email protected].