Dr. Gina Arps sanctioned by CPSA for failing to abide by practice conditions

Edmonton, AB – Family physician Dr. Gina Arps was sanctioned by a CPSA Hearing Tribunal after findings of unprofessional conduct.

It was alleged that between 2021 and 2022, Dr. Arps violated restrictions placed on her practice permit in 2017 by performing invasive and sensitive procedures and examinations, and providing injections to patients at a location that was not an Alberta Health Services (AHS) facility. Dr. Arps was also accused of failing to comply with minimally acceptable infection prevention and control requirements, and was not candid with CPSA and AHS investigators who visited her clinic.

Dr. Arps admitted to the allegations and the Tribunal accepted a joint submission on sanction. Their orders include the following:

• Dr. Arps is suspended from practice for nine months, with six months considered served to account for time Dr. Arps was withdrawn from practice. The rest is held in abeyance provided Dr. Arps fulfills the Tribunal’s remaining orders.
• Dr. Arps is responsible for half of the costs of the investigation and hearing to a maximum of $15,000.

Resources:
CPSA Hearing Tribunal decision