Dr. Robert Machuk sanctioned by CPSA for unprofessional demeanor with patient

Edmonton, AB – Dr. Robert Machuk, an ophthalmologist from Edmonton, admitted to unprofessional conduct and was sanctioned by a CPSA Hearing Tribunal.

In 2023, Dr. Machuk failed to maintain a professional demeanor with a patient during a difficult clinical visit, failed to properly supervise his staff who posted on social media implying the patient was impaired during their visit, and created late entries on the patient’s chart (without indicating them as such).

Dr. Machuk admitted to the allegations and acknowledged that his conduct was unprofessional. The Tribunal accepted his admission and a joint submission on sanction, ordering the following:

• As of May 1, 2026, Dr. Machuk is suspended from practice for three months.
• If Dr. Machuk provides his patient with a written apology that is satisfactory to CPSA’s Complaints Director, two months of the suspension will be considered served.
• At his own cost, Dr. Machuk must undergo a multi-disciplinary assessment, and must implement any recommendations or practice changes that result from the assessment.
• Dr. Machuk is responsible for a portion of the costs of the investigation and hearing, totalling $5,000.

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CPSA Hearing Tribunal decision