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
02/04/25 05:14:48 AM

General Information

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

Practice Information

Primary Business Location: The Doctor's Office
9625 Yonge Street
Richmond Hill Ontario L4C 5T2
Business Email: No Information Available
Phone: (905) 508-4114
Fax: (905) 508-4116

Specialties

No Specialty Reported

Hospital Privileges

HOSPITAL LOCATION
North York General Hospital Toronto
HOSPITAL: North York General Hospital
LOCATION: Toronto

General Information

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

Practice Information

Primary Business Location: The Doctor's Office
9625 Yonge Street
Richmond Hill Ontario L4C 5T2
Business Email: No Information Available
Phone: (905) 508-4114
Fax: (905) 508-4116

Specialties

No Specialty Reported

Hospital Privileges

HOSPITAL LOCATION
North York General Hospital Toronto
HOSPITAL: North York General Hospital
LOCATION: Toronto

Practice Conditions

IMPOSED BY EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRY DATE STATUS
Discipline Committee
20 Jun 2011
Restricted
IMPOSED BY: Discipline Committee
EFFECTIVE DATE: Jun 20 2011
EXPIRY DATE:
STATUS: Restricted
A physician who has a restricted licence must follow specific terms and conditions in their practice.
A physician who has a restricted licence must follow specific terms and conditions in their practice.
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As from 11:59 p.m., June 20, 2011, by order of the Discipline Committee of the
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, the following terms, conditions
and limitations are imposed on the certificate of registration held by Dr.
Brian Sheffield:


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

(i) Dr. Sheffield shall not prescribe any drug that is:

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

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

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

4. 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")

(ii) 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

(iii) 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.

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As from 11:59 p.m., June 20, 2011, by order of the Discipline Committee of the
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, the following terms, conditions
and limitations are imposed on the certificate of registration held by Dr.
Brian Sheffield:


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

(i) Dr. Sheffield shall not prescribe any drug that is:

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

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

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

4. 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")

(ii) 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

(iii) 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.

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 (2)

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 (2)

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
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: 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