A Regina physician has been barred from practicing medicine for half a year following a disciplinary ruling that found him guilty of professional misconduct involving sexual impropriety.
Suspension and Penalties Imposed
Dr. Imafidon Thomas Izekor is now serving a six-month suspension from his medical practice. The penalty took effect on December 1, 2025. This action stems from a hearing held by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) on November 29, 2025.
The suspension is part of a broader set of sanctions. Dr. Izekor, who previously owned and worked at Northgate Medical Centres in Regina, must also complete several mandatory educational courses and pay a substantial financial penalty.
Details of the Professional Misconduct
The CPSS Disciplinary Hearing Committee released a decision on August 7, 2025, which found Dr. Izekor guilty on three counts of professional misconduct. The committee determined he engaged in sexual impropriety and failed to maintain proper professional boundaries with two female patients, aged 16 and 19.
The evidence presented involved inappropriate verbal exchanges and behaviour by the doctor. The committee noted there was no evidence of inappropriate physical contact with the patients.
Additionally, the doctor was found to have engaged in disrespectful and unprofessional communication with employees at his clinic, which included instances of yelling and heated arguments.
Conditions for Reinstatement and Appeal
The CPSS council has stipulated that the suspension will remain in effect indefinitely until Dr. Izekor fulfills all other ordered conditions. These conditions are stringent and aimed at rehabilitation and public protection.
He is required to complete the following courses:
- An individualized extended course in medical ethics, boundaries, and professionalism.
- An additional extended course focusing solely on professional boundaries.
- An extended course on managing inappropriate communications in medical practice.
Furthermore, the CPSS must receive a satisfactory report from a council-chosen professional or organization. This report must confirm that Dr. Izekor has undertaken counseling for boundary breaches and sexually inappropriate conduct, has gained insight into his actions, and has achieved a level of rehabilitation that protects the public from future risk.
He must also continue to abide by a current undertaking that requires a female chaperone to be present whenever he sees female patients.
Financially, Dr. Izekor has been ordered to pay $80,000 in costs related to the investigation and hearing within one year.
Dr. Izekor is appealing the disciplinary committee's decision. Court documents filed by his lawyer on September 18, 2025, seek to have the ruling "quashed and cancelled." The appeal process will determine the final outcome of this case.
