THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED FROM THE PHYSICIAN REGISTER SECTION OF THE WEBSITE OF THE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF ONTARIO (WWW.CPSO.ON.CA) AS OF THE DATE AND TIME NOTED BELOW
13/06/25 01:39:22 AM

General Information

Former Name: No Former Name
Medical School: University of Toronto, 1971
Gender: Man
Languages Spoken: ENGLISH

Practice Information

Primary Business Location: Address not Available
Business Email: No Information Available
Phone: No Information Available
Fax: No Information Available

Specialties

No Specialty Reported

Hospital Privileges

No information available

General Information

Former Name: No Former Name
Gender: Man
Languages Spoken: ENGLISH
Medical School: University of Toronto, 1971

Practice Information

Primary Business Location: Address not Available
Business Email: No Information Available
Phone: No Information Available
Fax: No Information Available

Specialties

No Specialty Reported

Hospital Privileges

No information available

Practice Conditions

This physician is inactive (Expired, Resigned, Suspended, Revoked, or Deceased) and is not permitted to practise medicine.
This physician is inactive (Expired, Resigned, Suspended, Revoked, or Deceased) and is not permitted to practise medicine.

Current Tribunal Proceedings

No information available

Past Tribunal Proceedings (1)

Date of Decision: 20 Jun 2011
Summary of Decision:
On June 20, 2011, the Discipline Committee found that Dr. Brian Sheffield has committed an act of professional misconduct, in that he has failed to maintain the standard of practice of the profession.

Consistent and concerning patterns were discovered in Dr. Sheffield's assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care of patients, particularly with respect to his prescribing habits. Dr. Sheffield prescribed extremely excessive amounts of opioid medications, did not seem to pick up drug seeking behaviour, and was not making use of recommendations from pain specialists. For many of the patients reviewed by the College, they came seeking relief for pain and in the process developed a serious drug dependency. In May 2010, Dr. Sheffield successfully completed the College's prescribing course.

The Discipline Committee ordered and directed that:

1. The Registrar impose the following terms, conditions and limitations on Dr. Sheffield's

Certificate of Registration:
(a) Dr. Sheffield shall not prescribe any drug that is:

(i) Narcotic Drugs (from the Narcotic Control Regulations made under the
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, S.C., 1996, c. 19);

(ii) Narcotic Preparations (from the Narcotic Control Regulations made under
the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, S.C., 1996, c. 19);

(iii)Controlled Drugs (from Schedule G of the Regulations under the Food and
Drugs Act, S.C., 1985, c. F-27); or

(iv) Benzodiazepines/Other Targeted Substances (from the Benzodiazepines
and Other Targeted Substances Regulations made under the Controlled
Drugs and Substances Act., S.C., 1996, c. 19)

(A summary of the above-named drugs [from Appendix I to the Compendium of
Pharmaceuticals and Specialties] is attached [to the Order] as Schedule "A"; and the current regulatory lists are attached [to the Order] as Schedule "B")

(b) Dr. Sheffield shall post a sign that is clearly visible upon entering his office(s) in the form set out at Schedule "C" [to the Order]. For further clarity, this sign shall state as follows: "Dr. Sheffield is prohibited from prescribing Narcotic Drugs, Narcotic Preparations, Controlled Drugs, Benzodiazepines and Other Targeted Substances"; and

(c) Dr. Sheffield shall cooperate with unannounced inspections of his practice and patient charts and such other steps as the College may take for the purpose of monitoring and enforcing his compliance with the terms of the Order.

2. Dr. Sheffield pay costs to the College in the amount of $3,650.00 within thirty (30) days from the date of this Order.

3. Dr. Sheffield appear before it to be reprimanded.
 
 
Reasons for Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Appeal: No Appeal
Hearing Date(s): June 20, 2011

Other Notifications (5)

Source: Member
Effective Date: 14 May 2025
Summary:
As from May 14, 2025, the following is imposed as a term, condition and limitation on the certificate of registration held by Dr. Sheffield in accordance with an undertaking and consent given by Dr. Sheffield to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario:
 
A College investigation was conducted into whether Dr. Sheffield sexually abused a patient. In the face of this investigation, Dr. Sheffield resigned from the College and has agreed never to apply or reapply for registration as a physician in Ontario or any other jurisdiction. 
 
 
 

Download Full Document (PDF)
Source: Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal
Effective Date: 14 May 2025
Summary:
Charges
 
Brian Sheffield was charged with the following offences:
1. Sexual Assault, on or about December 19, 2018, contrary to section 271 of the Criminal Code of Canada.
2. Sexual Exploitation of a young person, directly or indirectly, on or about December 19, 2018, contrary to section 153(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Date of Charge: May 14, 2025 
Place of Charge: Regional Municipality of York, Ontario
York Regional Police Services

Source: Other
Effective Date: 07 May 2025
Summary:
Release Conditions

On May 7, 2025, the following Release Conditions were imposed on Brian Sheffield:

1. Sheffield must notify Police of any change to his address or employment.
2. Sheffield must not communicate, directly or indirectly, with named person.
3. Sheffield must not go to place of residence, employment, education, worship or any other place named person is known to be. 
4. Sheffield must not possess a firearm, crossbow, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device, ammunition, prohibited ammunition or explosive substance, and must surrender those that are in his possession and also any authorization, licence or registration certificate or other document enabling him to acquire or possess them to Police.

Source: Other
Effective Date: 24 Feb 2025
Summary:

Charges 

 

Brian Sheffield was charged with the following offences: 

 

1.  Sexual Assault, on or about July 4, 2016, contrary to section 271 of the Criminal Code of Canada. 

  

Date of Charge:  February 24, 2025   

Place of Charge:  Regional Municipality of York,  Ontario  

York Regional Police Services 


Source: Other
Effective Date: 21 Feb 2025
Summary:

Release Conditions 

 

On February 21, 2025, the following Release Conditions were imposed on Brian Sheffield: 

 

1.  Sheffield must notify Police of any change to his address or  employment. 

2.  Sheffield must not communicate, directly or indirectly, with named person. 

3.  Sheffield must not go to place of residence, employment, education, worship or any other place named person is known to be.  

4.  Sheffield must not possess a firearm, crossbow, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device, ammunition, prohibited ammunition or explosive substance, and must surrender those that are in his possession and also any authorization, licence or registration certificate or other document enabling him to acquire or possess them to police. 


Current Tribunal Proceedings

No information available

Past Tribunal Proceedings (1)

Date of Decision: 20 Jun 2011
Summary of Decision:
On June 20, 2011, the Discipline Committee found that Dr. Brian Sheffield has committed an act of professional misconduct, in that he has failed to maintain the standard of practice of the profession.

Consistent and concerning patterns were discovered in Dr. Sheffield's assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care of patients, particularly with respect to his prescribing habits. Dr. Sheffield prescribed extremely excessive amounts of opioid medications, did not seem to pick up drug seeking behaviour, and was not making use of recommendations from pain specialists. For many of the patients reviewed by the College, they came seeking relief for pain and in the process developed a serious drug dependency. In May 2010, Dr. Sheffield successfully completed the College's prescribing course.

The Discipline Committee ordered and directed that:

1. The Registrar impose the following terms, conditions and limitations on Dr. Sheffield's

Certificate of Registration:
(a) Dr. Sheffield shall not prescribe any drug that is:

(i) Narcotic Drugs (from the Narcotic Control Regulations made under the
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, S.C., 1996, c. 19);

(ii) Narcotic Preparations (from the Narcotic Control Regulations made under
the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, S.C., 1996, c. 19);

(iii)Controlled Drugs (from Schedule G of the Regulations under the Food and
Drugs Act, S.C., 1985, c. F-27); or

(iv) Benzodiazepines/Other Targeted Substances (from the Benzodiazepines
and Other Targeted Substances Regulations made under the Controlled
Drugs and Substances Act., S.C., 1996, c. 19)

(A summary of the above-named drugs [from Appendix I to the Compendium of
Pharmaceuticals and Specialties] is attached [to the Order] as Schedule "A"; and the current regulatory lists are attached [to the Order] as Schedule "B")

(b) Dr. Sheffield shall post a sign that is clearly visible upon entering his office(s) in the form set out at Schedule "C" [to the Order]. For further clarity, this sign shall state as follows: "Dr. Sheffield is prohibited from prescribing Narcotic Drugs, Narcotic Preparations, Controlled Drugs, Benzodiazepines and Other Targeted Substances"; and

(c) Dr. Sheffield shall cooperate with unannounced inspections of his practice and patient charts and such other steps as the College may take for the purpose of monitoring and enforcing his compliance with the terms of the Order.

2. Dr. Sheffield pay costs to the College in the amount of $3,650.00 within thirty (30) days from the date of this Order.

3. Dr. Sheffield appear before it to be reprimanded.
 
 
Reasons for Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Appeal: No Appeal
Hearing Date(s): June 20, 2011

Other Notifications (5)

Source: Member
Effective Date: 14 May 2025
Summary:
As from May 14, 2025, the following is imposed as a term, condition and limitation on the certificate of registration held by Dr. Sheffield in accordance with an undertaking and consent given by Dr. Sheffield to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario:
 
A College investigation was conducted into whether Dr. Sheffield sexually abused a patient. In the face of this investigation, Dr. Sheffield resigned from the College and has agreed never to apply or reapply for registration as a physician in Ontario or any other jurisdiction. 
 
 
 

Download Full Document (PDF)
Source: Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal
Effective Date: 14 May 2025
Summary:
Charges
 
Brian Sheffield was charged with the following offences:
1. Sexual Assault, on or about December 19, 2018, contrary to section 271 of the Criminal Code of Canada.
2. Sexual Exploitation of a young person, directly or indirectly, on or about December 19, 2018, contrary to section 153(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Date of Charge: May 14, 2025 
Place of Charge: Regional Municipality of York, Ontario
York Regional Police Services

Source: Other
Effective Date: 07 May 2025
Summary:
Release Conditions

On May 7, 2025, the following Release Conditions were imposed on Brian Sheffield:

1. Sheffield must notify Police of any change to his address or employment.
2. Sheffield must not communicate, directly or indirectly, with named person.
3. Sheffield must not go to place of residence, employment, education, worship or any other place named person is known to be. 
4. Sheffield must not possess a firearm, crossbow, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device, ammunition, prohibited ammunition or explosive substance, and must surrender those that are in his possession and also any authorization, licence or registration certificate or other document enabling him to acquire or possess them to Police.

Source: Other
Effective Date: 24 Feb 2025
Summary:

Charges 

 

Brian Sheffield was charged with the following offences: 

 

1.  Sexual Assault, on or about July 4, 2016, contrary to section 271 of the Criminal Code of Canada. 

  

Date of Charge:  February 24, 2025   

Place of Charge:  Regional Municipality of York,  Ontario  

York Regional Police Services 


Source: Other
Effective Date: 21 Feb 2025
Summary:

Release Conditions 

 

On February 21, 2025, the following Release Conditions were imposed on Brian Sheffield: 

 

1.  Sheffield must notify Police of any change to his address or  employment. 

2.  Sheffield must not communicate, directly or indirectly, with named person. 

3.  Sheffield must not go to place of residence, employment, education, worship or any other place named person is known to be.  

4.  Sheffield must not possess a firearm, crossbow, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device, ammunition, prohibited ammunition or explosive substance, and must surrender those that are in his possession and also any authorization, licence or registration certificate or other document enabling him to acquire or possess them to police. 


Training

Medical School: University of Toronto, 1971

Registration History

DETAILS DATE
Expired: Resigned from membership. Effective: 05 May 2025
Terms and conditions amended by Discipline Committee. Effective: 20 Jun 2011
Transfer of class of registration to: Restricted Certificate Effective: 13 May 2009
Arrow_iconTerms and conditions imposed on certificate by: Member Effective: 13 May 2009
Transfer of class of registration to: Independent Practice Certificate Effective: 29 Jun 1972
First certificate of registration issued: Postgraduate Education Certificate Effective: 30 Jun 1971
DETAILS: Expired: Resigned from membership.
Date: Effective: 05 May 2025
DETAILS: Terms and conditions amended by Discipline Committee.
Date: Effective: 20 Jun 2011
DETAILS: Transfer of class of registration to: Restricted Certificate
Date: Effective: 13 May 2009
DETAILS: Terms and conditions imposed on certificate by: Member
Date: Effective: 13 May 2009
DETAILS: Transfer of class of registration to: Independent Practice Certificate
Date: Effective: 29 Jun 1972
DETAILS: First certificate of registration issued: Postgraduate Education Certificate
Date: Effective: 30 Jun 1971