Statement on Dr. Imafidon Thomas Izekor

CPSA takes patient safety very seriously and has been closely following Dr. Izekor’s case in Saskatchewan. It is our understanding that Dr. Izekor has appealed the decision from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) and the penalty has been stayed, or withheld, until the appeal has been heard and a final decision is made.

CPSS Physician Profile

Generally speaking, if a physician registered in Alberta receives a guilty finding from another regulatory college, or is subject to practice conditions in another jurisdiction, the physician is required to report this to CPSA under our standards of practice. The other regulatory body will also notify CPSA directly. Once notified, we will assess the situation and determine what actions are required to protect the public.

While CPSA must act within the confines of the law, one immediate action we can take is to ensure a chaperone condition is in place. While Dr. Izekor’s practice status with CPSA is currently active, he must have a CPSA-approved chaperone physically present at all times when interacting with female patients. If a chaperone is required as part of a practice condition, they must have gone through specialized training and CPSA approval to ensure they are protecting the interests and well-being of patients.

To ensure patients are aware of such conditions when they exist, they can be found on a physician’s public-facing profile by using the Physician Directory on our homepage. Signs must also be posted in the physician’s office indicating the chaperone requirement. CPSA will continue to actively monitor the outcome of the appeal in Saskatchewan and act accordingly within our authority under the Health Professions Act to ensure we are fulfilling our mandate of protecting patients in Alberta.