Lethbridge doctor charged with sexual assault has practice permit suspended by CPSA
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CALGARY — The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) has suspended the practice of a Lethbridge anesthesiologist who has been charged with sexual assault.
In a news release, the CPSA confirmed, Dr. Barry Wollach’s permit was suspened pending resolution of the criminal charges and a CPSA disciplinary process and he was asked to surrender his practice permit.
In the unlikely event the CPSA cannot secure an agreement with Dr. Wollach for a voluntary withdrawal, the Health Professions Act gives the CPSA the authority to suspend a physician in the interest of public safety.
The College noted that while the “charges have not yet been proven in a court of law, the CPSA does not feel it is appropriate for Dr. Wollach to continue practising medicine, given the seriousness of the allegations against him.”
The regulatory board also expressed concern over the charges.
“The CPSA is disturbed by the criminal charges. In order to maintain trust in the medical profession and to protect the public, we will use the Health Professions Act’s full authority to manage this situation,” says CPSA Registrar Dr. Scott McLeod. “Regardless of the allegations, we remain confident the vast majority of physicians in our province provide quality care to Albertans.”
The College also noted the charges were laid in Calgary.
