A former British Columbia doctor has been handed a lifetime ban from practicing medicine by the province's medical regulatory body, following a criminal conviction for sexual assault. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia announced the disciplinary action on May 27, 2026, according to a news release.
The physician, whose name has not been disclosed in the college's public notice, was convicted in a B.C. court of sexual assault involving a patient. The college's disciplinary committee determined that the conviction constituted professional misconduct and that a permanent revocation of his medical license was necessary to protect the public.
Under the terms of the ban, the former doctor is permanently prohibited from practicing medicine in British Columbia and cannot apply for reinstatement. The college stated that the decision was made after a thorough review of the case, including the criminal court proceedings.
This case highlights the regulatory body's commitment to patient safety and zero tolerance for sexual misconduct by healthcare professionals. The college encourages anyone who has experienced inappropriate behavior by a physician to report it to their complaints department.
