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
01/04/26 15:56:30 PM

General Information

Former Name: No Former Name
Medical School: McMaster University, 1983
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

SPECIALTY ISSUED ON CERTIFYING BODY
Family Medicine
Effective: 01 Jul 1985
College of Family Physicians of Canada
SPECIALTY: Family Medicine
ISSUED ON: Effective: Jul 01 1985
CERTIFYING BODY: College of Family Physicians of Canada

Hospital Privileges

No information available

Professional Corporation Information

Corporation Name: Dr. Keith Comeau Medicine Professional Corporation
Certificate of Authorization Status: Issued Date: 25 Jun 2009
Shareholders:
Dr. B. Comeau (CPSO#: 53063 )
Business Address: 469 Avon Crescent
Oakville Ontario L6J 2T2 905-407-6976

General Information

Former Name: No Former Name
Gender: Man
Languages Spoken: ENGLISH
Medical School: McMaster University, 1983

Practice Information

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

Specialties

SPECIALTY ISSUED ON CERTIFYING BODY
Family Medicine
Effective: 01 Jul 1985
College of Family Physicians of Canada
SPECIALTY: Family Medicine
ISSUED ON: Effective: Jul 01 1985
CERTIFYING BODY: College of Family Physicians of Canada

Hospital Privileges

No information available

Professional Corporation Information

Corporation Name: Dr. Keith Comeau Medicine Professional Corporation
Certificate of Authorization Status: Issued Date: 25 Jun 2009
Shareholders:
Dr. B. Comeau (CPSO#: 53063 )
Business Address: 469 Avon Crescent
Oakville Ontario L6J 2T2 905-407-6976

Practice Conditions

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(1) Dr. BYRON KEITH COMEAU may practise only in the areas of medicine in which Dr. COMEAU is educated and experienced.
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(1) Dr. BYRON KEITH COMEAU may practise only in the areas of medicine in which Dr. COMEAU is educated and experienced.

Current Tribunal Proceedings

No information available

Past Tribunal Proceedings (1)

Date of Decision: 30 Aug 2000
Summary of Decision:
On August 30, 2000, the Discipline Committee accepted Dr. Comeau(s plea of guilty and found him guilty of professional misconduct in that he engaged in sexual impropriety with a patient.

On July 9, 2001, the Committee also ordered the following penalty:

1. Dr. Comeau be reprimanded and that the reprimand be recorded on the register.
2. Dr. Comeau(s certificate of registration be suspended for a period of twelve months to commence on a date to be fixed by the Registrar; however, nine (9) of these months shall be suspended provided that:
a) he continue in a therapeutic relationship with his current treating psychiatrist or a psychiatrist acceptable to the College;
b) he sees his psychiatrist at least on a quarterly basis;
c) his psychiatrist provide to the College a written report annually (by the end of August in each year) until August, 2006, commenting on his current medical status, including any psychiatric concerns relating to his suitability to practice;
d) Dr. Comeau pay the costs for such reports;
e) Dr. Comeau reimburse the College for funding provided to the patient for counselling and therapy not covered by OHIP, and that he provide a letter of credit or other security acceptable to the College, for a period of 5 years, in the amount of $10,000, to guarantee the payment of any amounts that may be so required.

Finally, in the event that any of the above conditions not be met then the Registrar is directed to suspend Dr. Comeau(s Certificate of Registration for the remaining nine months of the suspension ordered.
Reasons for Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Appeal: Appeal Abandoned
Appeal Decision Date: 2002-03-28
Hearing Date(s): Aug 30, 2000

Current Tribunal Proceedings

No information available

Past Tribunal Proceedings (1)

Date of Decision: 30 Aug 2000
Summary of Decision:
On August 30, 2000, the Discipline Committee accepted Dr. Comeau(s plea of guilty and found him guilty of professional misconduct in that he engaged in sexual impropriety with a patient.

On July 9, 2001, the Committee also ordered the following penalty:

1. Dr. Comeau be reprimanded and that the reprimand be recorded on the register.
2. Dr. Comeau(s certificate of registration be suspended for a period of twelve months to commence on a date to be fixed by the Registrar; however, nine (9) of these months shall be suspended provided that:
a) he continue in a therapeutic relationship with his current treating psychiatrist or a psychiatrist acceptable to the College;
b) he sees his psychiatrist at least on a quarterly basis;
c) his psychiatrist provide to the College a written report annually (by the end of August in each year) until August, 2006, commenting on his current medical status, including any psychiatric concerns relating to his suitability to practice;
d) Dr. Comeau pay the costs for such reports;
e) Dr. Comeau reimburse the College for funding provided to the patient for counselling and therapy not covered by OHIP, and that he provide a letter of credit or other security acceptable to the College, for a period of 5 years, in the amount of $10,000, to guarantee the payment of any amounts that may be so required.

Finally, in the event that any of the above conditions not be met then the Registrar is directed to suspend Dr. Comeau(s Certificate of Registration for the remaining nine months of the suspension ordered.
Reasons for Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Appeal: Appeal Abandoned
Appeal Decision Date: 2002-03-28
Hearing Date(s): Aug 30, 2000

Training

Medical School: McMaster University, 1983

Registration History

DETAILS DATE
Suspension of registration removed. Effective: 09 Jan 2002
Suspension of registration imposed: Discipline Committee Effective: 09 Oct 2001
Transfer of class of registration to: Independent Practice Certificate Effective: 10 Sep 1984
First certificate of registration issued: Postgraduate Education Certificate Effective: 01 Jul 1983
DETAILS: Suspension of registration removed.
Date: Effective: 09 Jan 2002
DETAILS: Suspension of registration imposed: Discipline Committee
Date: Effective: 09 Oct 2001
DETAILS: Transfer of class of registration to: Independent Practice Certificate
Date: Effective: 10 Sep 1984
DETAILS: First certificate of registration issued: Postgraduate Education Certificate
Date: Effective: 01 Jul 1983