Dr. Obaid Afridi sanctioned for unprofessional conduct

Edmonton, AB – Dr. Obaid Afridi, a general practitioner from Grande Prairie, was sanctioned by a CPSA Hearing Tribunal after a finding of unprofessional conduct.

At a hearing in 2022, Dr. Afridi was accused of three allegations of unprofessional conduct. The Hearing Tribunal found Dr. Afridi guilty of one of the allegations of failing to comply with CPSA’s Patient Record Content standard of practice. The remaining allegations were found to be unproven and dismissed by the Tribunal.

The Tribunal reconvened in January 2024 and again in February 2025 to consider submissions on sanction and costs, respectively. After hearing from both parties, the Tribunal ordered the following:

• Afridi will receive a reprimand.
• Afridi is required to pay a fine totalling $6,000.
• Afridi is responsible for a portion of the cost of the investigation and hearing, totaling $5,000.

Resources:

CPSA Hearing Tribunal decision (costs)

CPSA Hearing Tribunal decision (sanction)

CPSA media release (April 2023)

CPSA Hearing Tribunal decision (merits)