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
05/05/26 13:47:19 PM

General Information

Former Name: No Former Name
Medical School: McGill University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, 1993
Gender: No Information Available
Languages Spoken: ENGLISH

Practice Information

Primary Business Location: 8707 Dufferin Street
Vaughan Ontario L4K 0C5
Business Email: No Information Available
Phone: 416-480-6565
Fax: 647-493-3231

Specialties

SPECIALTY ISSUED ON CERTIFYING BODY
Psychiatry
Effective: 30 Jun 1998
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
SPECIALTY: Psychiatry
ISSUED ON: Effective: Jun 30 1998
CERTIFYING BODY: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Medical Records Location

Instructions/Address: Patients looking to obtain a copy of their medical records may contact Dr. Doyle via telephone or email
Tel: (905) 916-4357
Email: [email protected]
Date Received: 10 Aug 2017

Hospital Privileges

No information available

Professional Corporation Information

Corporation Name: Dr. C. S. Doyle Medicine Professional Corporation
Certificate of Authorization Status: Inactive End Date: 07 May 2018

General Information

Former Name: No Former Name
Gender: No Information Available
Languages Spoken: ENGLISH
Medical School: McGill University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, 1993

Practice Information

Primary Business Location: 8707 Dufferin Street
Vaughan Ontario L4K 0C5
Business Email: No Information Available
Phone: 416-480-6565
Fax: 647-493-3231

Specialties

SPECIALTY ISSUED ON CERTIFYING BODY
Psychiatry
Effective: 30 Jun 1998
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
SPECIALTY: Psychiatry
ISSUED ON: Effective: Jun 30 1998
CERTIFYING BODY: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Medical Records Location

Instructions/Address: Patients looking to obtain a copy of their medical records may contact Dr. Doyle via telephone or email
Tel: (905) 916-4357
Email: [email protected]
Date Received: 10 Aug 2017

Hospital Privileges

No information available

Professional Corporation Information

Corporation Name: Dr. C. S. Doyle Medicine Professional Corporation
Certificate of Authorization Status: Inactive End Date: 07 May 2018

Practice Conditions

IMPOSED BY EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRY DATE STATUS
Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal
16 Mar 2026
Restricted
IMPOSED BY: Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal
EFFECTIVE DATE: 16 Mar 2026
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 March 16, 2026, 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. Christopher Stephen Doyle:

Practice Restrictions
a. The registrant will have the following practice restrictions:
i. The registrant shall be restricted to psychiatric and addiction medicine consulting, including providing consultations, diagnoses, treatment plans, psychotropic medication, short-term stabilization visits, and medication monitoring visits;
ii. The registrant shall not perform formal psychotherapy, but may engage in supportive counselling;
iii. The registrant shall only see patients virtually, and shall not see patients if virtual care is not in their best interest;
iv. The registrant shall not practise in a setting where he is the only physician; and
v. The registrant shall document patient encounters through oral dictation only.
b. In providing care in a virtual setting, the registrant shall display a sign to the patient in the form set out at Schedule “A” to this Order at the outset of the first patient encounter. If the patient encounter is by telephone, the registrant shall read the sign to the patient at the outset of the first patient encounter. For further clarity, this sign shall state as follows:
Dr. Doyle has the following practice restrictions:
1. Dr. Doyle shall be restricted to psychiatric and addiction medicine consulting, including providing consultations, diagnoses, treatment plans, psychotropic medication, short term stabilization visits, and medication monitoring visits;
2. Dr. Doyle shall not perform formal psychotherapy but may engage in supportive counselling;
3. Dr. Doyle shall only see patients virtually, and shall not see patients if virtual care is not in their best interest; and
4. Dr. Doyle shall not practise in a setting where he is the only physician.
Further information may be found on the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario website at www.cpso.on.ca
c. The registrant shall display or read a certified translation of the sign described above in subparagraph 1(b) in any language in which he provides services. The registrant will provide the certified translation to the College within thirty (30) days of this Order. If the registrant elects, after this Order is made, to offer services in any other language, the registrant will notify the College prior to providing any such services and will provide the College the certified translation of the signage prior to beginning to provide services in any other language.

Clinical Supervision
d. Clinical Supervision will contain the following elements:
i. The registrant shall retain at his own expense a Clinical Supervisor acceptable to the College (the “Clinical Supervisor”) who has executed an undertaking in the form attached at Schedule “B” to this Order. The registrant will not practise medicine until he has obtained a Clinical Supervisor acceptable to the College.
ii. During all phases of Clinical Supervision, the registrant may see patients without the presence of the Clinical Supervisor. The Clinical Supervisor will keep a log of all patients whose charts were reviewed or whose care was observed or otherwise supervised, along with patient identifiers.
iii. The Clinical Supervisor will discuss any concerns with the registrant, including any concerns arising out of chart reviews.
iv. Each time the Clinical Supervisor meets with the registrant, they will discuss and review the registrant’s practice restrictions outlined in subparagraph 1(a) for compliance. The Clinical Supervisor will forthwith report to the College if they believe at any time that the registrant is not complying with their practice restrictions.
v. The Clinical Supervisor will make recommendations to the registrant for practice improvement and ongoing professional development, as indicated and inquire into the registrant’s compliance with the recommendations. The registrant shall abide by the recommendations of the Clinical Supervisor.
vi. The Clinical Supervisor will perform any other duties, such as reviewing other documents or conducting interviews with staff or colleagues that the Clinical Supervisor deems necessary for the registrant’s Clinical Supervision.
vii. The Clinical Supervisor’s reports to the College shall be in reasonable detail and shall include all information that the Clinical Supervisor believes might assist the College in evaluating the registrant’s standard of practice and conduct, as well as the registrant’s participation in and compliance with the requirements set out in this Order, including practice restrictions.
viii. If prior to the completion of Clinical Supervision, the Clinical Supervisor is unable or unwilling to continue in the role for any reason the registrant shall, within fourteen (14) days of receiving notice of same, obtain an executed undertaking in the same form as Schedule “B” from a similarly qualified person who is acceptable to the College and ensure that it is delivered to the College within that time. If the registrant is not able to retain a College approved supervisor within fourteen (14) days, he shall be required to cease practice and this will constitute a term, condition or limitation on his Certificate of Registration and such term, condition or limitation shall be included on the public register.
ix. The minimum supervision length requirements may be extended if the registrant is not practising at a frequency the College considers to be sufficient to assess suitability to transition to the next stage of Supervision.
High Level Clinical Supervision
x. For at least the first three months of clinical supervision, the registrant will practise only under High Level Clinical Supervision during which the registrant may be the Most Responsible Physician.
xi. The Clinical Supervisor will meet with the registrant at his Practice Location or virtually if approved by the College, once every month. At those meetings the Clinical Supervisor will review the assessments and management plans for each patient that the registrant saw in the previous month and identify if there are any concerns. The Clinical Supervisor’s review will be noted both in the Clinical Supervisor’s log and in the patient chart.
xii. The Clinical Supervisor will provide a report to the College at least once every month.
Moderate Level Clinical Supervision
xiii. After a minimum of three months of High Level Clinical Supervision, if the Clinical Supervisor recommends and the College approves a reduction in the level of supervision, the Clinical Supervision will transition to Moderate Level Clinical Supervision for at least three months, during which time the Clinical Supervisor will meet with the registrant at his Practice Location or virtually if approved by the College, once every month.
xiv. During the period of Moderate Level Clinical Supervision, the Clinical Supervisor will review at least fifteen (15) patient charts at every meeting, to be selected at the sole discretion of the Clinical Supervisor.
xv. The Clinical Supervisor will provide a report to the College once every month, or more frequently if the Clinical Supervisor has concerns about the registrant’s standard of practice or conduct.
Low Level Clinical Supervision
xvi. After a minimum of three months of Moderate Level Clinical Supervision, if the Clinical Supervisor recommends and the College approves a reduction in the level of supervision, the Clinical Supervision will transition to Low Level Clinical Supervision for at least three (3) months, during which time the Clinical Supervisor will meet with the registrant at his Practice Location or virtually if approved by the College, once every month.
xvii. The Clinical Supervisor shall review at least fifteen (15) patient charts at every meeting, to be selected at the sole discretion of the
Clinical Supervisor.
xviii. The Clinical Supervisor will submit a written report to the College at least once every three (3) months for the duration of Low Level Supervision, or more frequently if the Clinical Supervisor has concerns about the registrant’s standard of practice or conduct

Mentorship
e. Prior to commencing practice, the registrant shall retain at his own expense a mentor acceptable to the College (“the Mentor”) who has executed an undertaking in the form attached as Schedule “C” to this Order. The Clinical Supervisor and the Mentor shall be different individuals.
f. The Mentor will
i. Provide emotional support as needed;
ii. Give advice on time management;
iii. Share practical knowledge and experience in the practice of psychiatry;
iv. Give guidance on administrative organization;
v. Give guidance on navigating the evolving clinical and professional landscape;
vi. Assist the registrant in dealing with any negative self-perception he may have;
vii. Provide assistance in career development, work-life balance, personal family life, life style and financial responsibility;
viii. Provide guidance with respect to professional attire and demeanour; and
ix. Assist the registrant in ensuring that his written and oral communications are professional and respectful.
g. The Mentor shall provide monthly reports to the College on the registrant’s progress and status with respect to each of the points listed in paragraph 1(f).
h. After six months of mentorship, if the Mentor is satisfied that the registrant’s progress and status with each of the points listed in paragraph 1(f) are satisfactory to meet the professional obligations of every registrant, the Mentor may transition to meetings every three months for at least the next six months.
i. If prior to the completion of Mentorship, the Mentor is unable or unwilling to continue in the role for any reason the registrant shall, within fourteen (14) days of receiving notice of same, obtain an executed undertaking in the same form as Schedule “C” from a similarly qualified person who is acceptable to the College and ensure that it is delivered to the College within that time.
Reassessment
j. Within six (6) months after the registrant completes the Clinical Supervision and Mentorship set out above, the registrant will submit to a reassessment of his practice (“the Reassessment”) by an assessor or assessors selected by the College (the “Assessor”). The Reassessment shall include a chart review of a minimum of fifteen (15) patient charts, and may include direct observation of the registrant’s care, interviews with the registrant, colleagues and co-workers, feedback from patients, and any other tools deemed necessary by the College.
k. The registrant will co-operate fully with the Reassessment.
l. The results of the Reassessment will be provided to the registrant and reported to the College and the Reassessment may form the basis of further action by the College.

Monitoring
m. The registrant must inform the College of each and every one of his Practice Locations within five (5) days of this Order. Going forward, the registrant will inform the College of any and all new Practice Locations within five (5) days of commencing practice at that location.
n. The registrant will submit to, and not interfere with, unannounced inspections of his Practice Locations and patient records by a College representative for the purposes of monitoring his compliance with the provisions of this Order.
o. The registrant shall give his irrevocable consent to the College to make appropriate enquiries of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (“OHIP”) or the Narcotics Monitoring System (“NMS”) and/or any person who or institution that may have relevant information, in order for the College to monitor the registrant’s compliance with the provisions of this Order and shall promptly sign such consents as may be necessary for the College to obtain information from these persons or institutions.
p. The registrant shall consent to the sharing of information between the Clinical Supervisor, the Mentor, the Assessor and the College as any of them deem necessary or desirable in order to fulfil their respective
obligations, for the purpose of monitoring the registrant’s compliance with this Order and/or for sharing information that comes to any of their attention which they believe may indicate a potential risk of harm to patients. This shall include, without limitation, providing the Clinical Supervisor, Mentor and/or Assessor with any reports of any assessments of the registrant’s practice or prior clinical supervision in the College’s possession, and the decisions of the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal (or formerly the “Discipline Committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario”).
q. The registrant will consent to the College providing any Chief(s) of Staff or colleague with similar responsibilities at any hospital or medical facility where the registrant practices or has privileges with any decisions of this Tribunal and/or any information arising from the monitoring of the registrant’s compliance with this Order.
r. The registrant shall be responsible for any and all costs associated with implementing the terms of this Order.

Other Terms
s. The registrant shall engage in trauma-focused therapy with a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (“Therapist”). The registrant shall comply with all recommendations of his Therapist. The registrant shall provide his Therapist with a copy of this Order and all of the prior decisions of the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal (or formerly, the Discipline Committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario). The Therapist will report to the College if the registrant fails to attend multiple appointments, without sound reason, within the judgment of the Therapist.
t. The registrant shall, at his own expense, undergo an assessment by the Physician Health Program (“PHP”) and abide by any recommendations of the PHP, including but not limited to entering into a health monitoring agreement with the PHP.
u. The registrant shall request that the PHP enroll him in an accountability program. In the event that the registrant meets the enrollment criteria for the PHP, the registrant shall:
i. Enroll in a health monitoring agreement with the PHP, with the length of the agreement to be determined by the PHP;
ii. Ensure the College is provided with a copy of the health monitoring agreement, including any amendments thereto, within two (2) weeks of execution;
iii. Fully comply with the requirements of the health monitoring agreement, including completing the contractual term of the agreement;
iv. Ensure that the PHP provides periodic reports to the College in respect of the registrant’s compliance with the health monitoring agreement; and
v. Enter into a further health monitoring agreement, and/or extend his agreement with the PHP if recommended by the PHP upon completion of the PHP agreement.
v. The registrant shall provide his irrevocable consent to information sharing/reporting between the College and the PHP, as well as any workplace monitors, treating health professionals and any other persons necessary in order for the College to receive information relevant to the registrant’s compliance with these or any other terms of the Order.
w. In the event that the registrant terminates his relationship with the PHP or the PHP health monitoring agreement is suspended by the PHP, such action may be reviewed by the College for the purpose of any appropriate regulatory action.
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As from March 16, 2026, 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. Christopher Stephen Doyle:

Practice Restrictions
a. The registrant will have the following practice restrictions:
i. The registrant shall be restricted to psychiatric and addiction medicine consulting, including providing consultations, diagnoses, treatment plans, psychotropic medication, short-term stabilization visits, and medication monitoring visits;
ii. The registrant shall not perform formal psychotherapy, but may engage in supportive counselling;
iii. The registrant shall only see patients virtually, and shall not see patients if virtual care is not in their best interest;
iv. The registrant shall not practise in a setting where he is the only physician; and
v. The registrant shall document patient encounters through oral dictation only.
b. In providing care in a virtual setting, the registrant shall display a sign to the patient in the form set out at Schedule “A” to this Order at the outset of the first patient encounter. If the patient encounter is by telephone, the registrant shall read the sign to the patient at the outset of the first patient encounter. For further clarity, this sign shall state as follows:
Dr. Doyle has the following practice restrictions:
1. Dr. Doyle shall be restricted to psychiatric and addiction medicine consulting, including providing consultations, diagnoses, treatment plans, psychotropic medication, short term stabilization visits, and medication monitoring visits;
2. Dr. Doyle shall not perform formal psychotherapy but may engage in supportive counselling;
3. Dr. Doyle shall only see patients virtually, and shall not see patients if virtual care is not in their best interest; and
4. Dr. Doyle shall not practise in a setting where he is the only physician.
Further information may be found on the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario website at www.cpso.on.ca
c. The registrant shall display or read a certified translation of the sign described above in subparagraph 1(b) in any language in which he provides services. The registrant will provide the certified translation to the College within thirty (30) days of this Order. If the registrant elects, after this Order is made, to offer services in any other language, the registrant will notify the College prior to providing any such services and will provide the College the certified translation of the signage prior to beginning to provide services in any other language.

Clinical Supervision
d. Clinical Supervision will contain the following elements:
i. The registrant shall retain at his own expense a Clinical Supervisor acceptable to the College (the “Clinical Supervisor”) who has executed an undertaking in the form attached at Schedule “B” to this Order. The registrant will not practise medicine until he has obtained a Clinical Supervisor acceptable to the College.
ii. During all phases of Clinical Supervision, the registrant may see patients without the presence of the Clinical Supervisor. The Clinical Supervisor will keep a log of all patients whose charts were reviewed or whose care was observed or otherwise supervised, along with patient identifiers.
iii. The Clinical Supervisor will discuss any concerns with the registrant, including any concerns arising out of chart reviews.
iv. Each time the Clinical Supervisor meets with the registrant, they will discuss and review the registrant’s practice restrictions outlined in subparagraph 1(a) for compliance. The Clinical Supervisor will forthwith report to the College if they believe at any time that the registrant is not complying with their practice restrictions.
v. The Clinical Supervisor will make recommendations to the registrant for practice improvement and ongoing professional development, as indicated and inquire into the registrant’s compliance with the recommendations. The registrant shall abide by the recommendations of the Clinical Supervisor.
vi. The Clinical Supervisor will perform any other duties, such as reviewing other documents or conducting interviews with staff or colleagues that the Clinical Supervisor deems necessary for the registrant’s Clinical Supervision.
vii. The Clinical Supervisor’s reports to the College shall be in reasonable detail and shall include all information that the Clinical Supervisor believes might assist the College in evaluating the registrant’s standard of practice and conduct, as well as the registrant’s participation in and compliance with the requirements set out in this Order, including practice restrictions.
viii. If prior to the completion of Clinical Supervision, the Clinical Supervisor is unable or unwilling to continue in the role for any reason the registrant shall, within fourteen (14) days of receiving notice of same, obtain an executed undertaking in the same form as Schedule “B” from a similarly qualified person who is acceptable to the College and ensure that it is delivered to the College within that time. If the registrant is not able to retain a College approved supervisor within fourteen (14) days, he shall be required to cease practice and this will constitute a term, condition or limitation on his Certificate of Registration and such term, condition or limitation shall be included on the public register.
ix. The minimum supervision length requirements may be extended if the registrant is not practising at a frequency the College considers to be sufficient to assess suitability to transition to the next stage of Supervision.
High Level Clinical Supervision
x. For at least the first three months of clinical supervision, the registrant will practise only under High Level Clinical Supervision during which the registrant may be the Most Responsible Physician.
xi. The Clinical Supervisor will meet with the registrant at his Practice Location or virtually if approved by the College, once every month. At those meetings the Clinical Supervisor will review the assessments and management plans for each patient that the registrant saw in the previous month and identify if there are any concerns. The Clinical Supervisor’s review will be noted both in the Clinical Supervisor’s log and in the patient chart.
xii. The Clinical Supervisor will provide a report to the College at least once every month.
Moderate Level Clinical Supervision
xiii. After a minimum of three months of High Level Clinical Supervision, if the Clinical Supervisor recommends and the College approves a reduction in the level of supervision, the Clinical Supervision will transition to Moderate Level Clinical Supervision for at least three months, during which time the Clinical Supervisor will meet with the registrant at his Practice Location or virtually if approved by the College, once every month.
xiv. During the period of Moderate Level Clinical Supervision, the Clinical Supervisor will review at least fifteen (15) patient charts at every meeting, to be selected at the sole discretion of the Clinical Supervisor.
xv. The Clinical Supervisor will provide a report to the College once every month, or more frequently if the Clinical Supervisor has concerns about the registrant’s standard of practice or conduct.
Low Level Clinical Supervision
xvi. After a minimum of three months of Moderate Level Clinical Supervision, if the Clinical Supervisor recommends and the College approves a reduction in the level of supervision, the Clinical Supervision will transition to Low Level Clinical Supervision for at least three (3) months, during which time the Clinical Supervisor will meet with the registrant at his Practice Location or virtually if approved by the College, once every month.
xvii. The Clinical Supervisor shall review at least fifteen (15) patient charts at every meeting, to be selected at the sole discretion of the
Clinical Supervisor.
xviii. The Clinical Supervisor will submit a written report to the College at least once every three (3) months for the duration of Low Level Supervision, or more frequently if the Clinical Supervisor has concerns about the registrant’s standard of practice or conduct

Mentorship
e. Prior to commencing practice, the registrant shall retain at his own expense a mentor acceptable to the College (“the Mentor”) who has executed an undertaking in the form attached as Schedule “C” to this Order. The Clinical Supervisor and the Mentor shall be different individuals.
f. The Mentor will
i. Provide emotional support as needed;
ii. Give advice on time management;
iii. Share practical knowledge and experience in the practice of psychiatry;
iv. Give guidance on administrative organization;
v. Give guidance on navigating the evolving clinical and professional landscape;
vi. Assist the registrant in dealing with any negative self-perception he may have;
vii. Provide assistance in career development, work-life balance, personal family life, life style and financial responsibility;
viii. Provide guidance with respect to professional attire and demeanour; and
ix. Assist the registrant in ensuring that his written and oral communications are professional and respectful.
g. The Mentor shall provide monthly reports to the College on the registrant’s progress and status with respect to each of the points listed in paragraph 1(f).
h. After six months of mentorship, if the Mentor is satisfied that the registrant’s progress and status with each of the points listed in paragraph 1(f) are satisfactory to meet the professional obligations of every registrant, the Mentor may transition to meetings every three months for at least the next six months.
i. If prior to the completion of Mentorship, the Mentor is unable or unwilling to continue in the role for any reason the registrant shall, within fourteen (14) days of receiving notice of same, obtain an executed undertaking in the same form as Schedule “C” from a similarly qualified person who is acceptable to the College and ensure that it is delivered to the College within that time.
Reassessment
j. Within six (6) months after the registrant completes the Clinical Supervision and Mentorship set out above, the registrant will submit to a reassessment of his practice (“the Reassessment”) by an assessor or assessors selected by the College (the “Assessor”). The Reassessment shall include a chart review of a minimum of fifteen (15) patient charts, and may include direct observation of the registrant’s care, interviews with the registrant, colleagues and co-workers, feedback from patients, and any other tools deemed necessary by the College.
k. The registrant will co-operate fully with the Reassessment.
l. The results of the Reassessment will be provided to the registrant and reported to the College and the Reassessment may form the basis of further action by the College.

Monitoring
m. The registrant must inform the College of each and every one of his Practice Locations within five (5) days of this Order. Going forward, the registrant will inform the College of any and all new Practice Locations within five (5) days of commencing practice at that location.
n. The registrant will submit to, and not interfere with, unannounced inspections of his Practice Locations and patient records by a College representative for the purposes of monitoring his compliance with the provisions of this Order.
o. The registrant shall give his irrevocable consent to the College to make appropriate enquiries of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (“OHIP”) or the Narcotics Monitoring System (“NMS”) and/or any person who or institution that may have relevant information, in order for the College to monitor the registrant’s compliance with the provisions of this Order and shall promptly sign such consents as may be necessary for the College to obtain information from these persons or institutions.
p. The registrant shall consent to the sharing of information between the Clinical Supervisor, the Mentor, the Assessor and the College as any of them deem necessary or desirable in order to fulfil their respective
obligations, for the purpose of monitoring the registrant’s compliance with this Order and/or for sharing information that comes to any of their attention which they believe may indicate a potential risk of harm to patients. This shall include, without limitation, providing the Clinical Supervisor, Mentor and/or Assessor with any reports of any assessments of the registrant’s practice or prior clinical supervision in the College’s possession, and the decisions of the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal (or formerly the “Discipline Committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario”).
q. The registrant will consent to the College providing any Chief(s) of Staff or colleague with similar responsibilities at any hospital or medical facility where the registrant practices or has privileges with any decisions of this Tribunal and/or any information arising from the monitoring of the registrant’s compliance with this Order.
r. The registrant shall be responsible for any and all costs associated with implementing the terms of this Order.

Other Terms
s. The registrant shall engage in trauma-focused therapy with a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (“Therapist”). The registrant shall comply with all recommendations of his Therapist. The registrant shall provide his Therapist with a copy of this Order and all of the prior decisions of the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal (or formerly, the Discipline Committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario). The Therapist will report to the College if the registrant fails to attend multiple appointments, without sound reason, within the judgment of the Therapist.
t. The registrant shall, at his own expense, undergo an assessment by the Physician Health Program (“PHP”) and abide by any recommendations of the PHP, including but not limited to entering into a health monitoring agreement with the PHP.
u. The registrant shall request that the PHP enroll him in an accountability program. In the event that the registrant meets the enrollment criteria for the PHP, the registrant shall:
i. Enroll in a health monitoring agreement with the PHP, with the length of the agreement to be determined by the PHP;
ii. Ensure the College is provided with a copy of the health monitoring agreement, including any amendments thereto, within two (2) weeks of execution;
iii. Fully comply with the requirements of the health monitoring agreement, including completing the contractual term of the agreement;
iv. Ensure that the PHP provides periodic reports to the College in respect of the registrant’s compliance with the health monitoring agreement; and
v. Enter into a further health monitoring agreement, and/or extend his agreement with the PHP if recommended by the PHP upon completion of the PHP agreement.
v. The registrant shall provide his irrevocable consent to information sharing/reporting between the College and the PHP, as well as any workplace monitors, treating health professionals and any other persons necessary in order for the College to receive information relevant to the registrant’s compliance with these or any other terms of the Order.
w. In the event that the registrant terminates his relationship with the PHP or the PHP health monitoring agreement is suspended by the PHP, such action may be reviewed by the College for the purpose of any appropriate regulatory action.

Current Tribunal Proceedings

No information available

Past Tribunal Proceedings (3)

Proceeding Type: Reinstatement Application referred to OPSDT
Date of Decision: 12 Jan 2026
Summary of Decision:

On January 12, 2026, the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal decided that Dr. Doyle should be reinstated with terms, conditions and limitations.

The “Download Full Decision” link below provides the Tribunal’s decision.

All published OPSDT reasons are available at www.canlii.org/en/on/onpsdt/.

Hearing exhibits can be obtained by contacting the Tribunal Office at [email protected].  
Reasons for Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
For more details, including any scheduled hearing dates, please visit the OPSDT website
Date of Decision: 01 Feb 2018
Summary of Decision:

On February 1, 2018, the Discipline Committee found that Dr. Doyle committed the following act of professional misconduct:

  •  failing to maintain the standard of practice of the profession; and 

  •  engaging in an act or omission relevant to the practice of medicine that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by registrants as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional. 

 

The Discipline Committee also found that the registrant is incompetent.

 

On August 7, 2018, the Discipline Committee ordered that:  

  1. the registrant attend before the panel to be reprimanded; 

  2. the Registrar revoke the registrant’s certificate of registration effective immediately; and

  3. the registrant pay the College costs in the amount of $16,500 within 90 days of the date of the order. 

The "Download Full Decision" link provides the Discipline Committee’s decision and any reprimand.

 

All published OPSDT reasons are available at www.canlii.org/en/on/onpsdt/. 

 

Hearing exhibits, including any agreed statement of facts or statement of uncontested facts, can be obtained by contacting the Tribunal Office at [email protected].

 

On September 6, 2018, Dr.  Doyle filed a Notice of Appeal with the Divisional Court appealing the Discipline Committee’s order dated August 7, 2018. 

 

On June 26, 2019, the Divisional Court dismissed Dr. Doyle 's appeal for reasons provided in Doyle v. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, 2019 ONSC 3905. https://canlii.ca/t/j15sr. 
Reasons for Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Appeal: Appeal Dismissed
Appeal Decision Date: June 23, 2019
Hearing Date(s): January 30, 31 and February 1, 2018
Date of Decision: 29 Sep 2009
Summary of Decision:
On September 29, 2009, the Discipline Committee found that Dr. Doyle committed an act of professional misconduct, in that he has engaged in conduct or an act or omission relevant to the practice of medicine that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional.

Dr. Doyle, a psychiatrist, provided psychotherapy to Patient A on about 45 occasions in 2005 and 2006. In 2009, Dr. Doyle indicated that his therapeutic relationship with Patient A had ended in July 2006, due to an inability to maintain a strict doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Doyle and Patient A went on their first date and kissed in the late summer of 2006. After this date, a romantic relationship developed, which involved dating, kissing, and oral sex. In the late summer and fall of 2006, Dr. Doyle and Patient A had sexual intercourse. Prior to their first date, there had never been any physical contact; in particular, there had never been physical contact while Patient A was seeing Dr. Doyle for clinical reasons.

The Discipline Committee ordered and directed that:

1. The Registrar suspend Dr. Doyle's certificate of registration for a period of twelve (12) months, to commence within twelve (12) weeks of the date of the Order.

2. Six (6) months of the suspension is to be suspended if Dr. Doyle successfully completes, at his own expense, the College's Medical Ethics and Informed Consent Course, the College's Boundaries Course and the College's Record Keeping Course, and provides proof thereof to the College.

3. The Registrar impose as a term, condition and limitation on Dr. Doyle's certificate of registration that he shall post security for funding for therapy and counseling for Patient "A" referred to in the Notice of Hearing in the amount of $10,000.

4. The Registrar impose the following terms, conditions and limitations on Dr. Doyle's certificate of registration:

(i) Dr. Doyle shall remain in the Physician Health Program ("PHP"), and abide by the terms of his monitoring contract with the PHP.
(ii) Dr. Doyle shall continue in therapy with Dr. X; or in the event Dr. X can no longer continue in this role, another psychotherapist acceptable to the College.
(iii) Dr. Doyle is restricted from performing long term psychotherapy for clients.

Practice Monitoring

(iv) With the exception of short-term assessments and consultations, Dr. Doyle shall not provide ongoing psychiatric care to female patients, except in the presence of a practice monitor ("Practice Monitor") who is a regulated health professional acceptable to the College. 
(v) The Practice Monitor must remain in the examination or consulting room or hospital ward room at all times during all ongoing psychiatric care provided to any female patients by Dr. Doyle.

(vi) Each Practice Monitor is required to maintain a log of all female patient encounters, and that Log shall provide the name of the female patient, and the purpose and date of the appointment ("Log"). The Practice Monitor will sign and date the corresponding entry on the female patient's medical record. Copies of the Logs must be submitted to the College on a monthly basis. There may be separate Logs for each of the outpatient clinics where female patients are seen, and for female patients seen on the ward.
(vii) Dr. Doyle shall provide his irrevocable consent to the College to make appropriate enquiries of the Ontario Health Insurance Plan and/or any person or institution that may have relevant information, in order for the College to monitor his compliance with the terms of this Order.

Clinical Supervision

(viii) Dr. Doyle shall practise under a clinical supervisor who is acceptable to the College ("Clinical Supervisor"), and whom shall be provided with relevant information from the College respecting Dr. Doyle. Such supervision shall consist, at minimum, of monthly meetings with the Clinical Supervisor; a review at each meeting of a minimum of 15 charts (or more if deemed appropriate by the Clinical Supervisor); a discussion at each meeting regarding any issues or concerns arising from the chart review; and other measures deemed appropriate by the Clinical Supervisor, such as recommendations for continuing medical education; direct observation of patient care; and interviews with staff, colleagues and/or Practice Monitors. The Clinical Supervisor shall be responsible for providing quarterly reports to the College. The Clinical Supervisor shall confirm in his reports to the College that no long-term psychotherapy is being conducted by Dr. Doyle.

Variation of order

(ix) Dr. Doyle may apply to the Discipline Committee after one year of his return to practice, to seek a variation of terms (iv) to (viii).

5. Dr. Doyle appear before the panel to be reprimanded.

6. Dr. Doyle pay to the College costs in the amount of $10,000, within 60 days of the date of this Order.

7. The results of this proceeding be included in the register.

On January 16, 2012, the Discipline Committee, further to a motion by Dr. Doyle, ordered and directed that:

1. The requirement in paragraph 5(i) of the Order, that Dr. Doyle shall remain in the Physician Health Program, be removed;
2. Paragraph 5(ii) of the Order be varied to permit Dr. Doyle to discontinue psychotherapy with Dr. X at such time as the College receives a letter from Dr. X stating that further psychotherapy is no longer necessary.
3. The requirements in paragraph 5(iv), (v), (vi), and (vii) of the Order, that Dr. Doyle have a practice monitor present while providing ongoing psychiatric care to female patients, as well as the associated requirements of keeping a log and monitoring of OHIP billings, be removed;
4. Paragraph 5(viii) of the Order be varied, such that Dr. Doyle's meetings with a clinical supervisor acceptable to the College need only be held every three months rather than monthly, while maintaining the existing requirement that the Supervisor provide quarterly reports to the College.

On May 2, 2013, the Discipline Committee, further to a motion by Dr. Doyle ordered and directed that:

1. The requirement in paragraph 5(iii) of the Order dated September 29, 2009, be varied to permit Dr. Doyle to perform long term psychotherapy on male patients only; and

2. Paragraph 5(viii) shall continue in accordance with the Order dated September 29, 2009, as varied by the Order dated January 16, 2012, with quarterly meetings and quarterly reports, except that the minimum of 15 patient charts shall include sufficient male patients on long term psychotherapy to allow the supervisor to assess the quality of that care.
Reasons for Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Appeal: No Appeal
Hearing Date(s): September 21-22, 28 and 29, 2009

Current Tribunal Proceedings

No information available

Past Tribunal Proceedings (3)

Proceeding Type: Reinstatement Application referred to OPSDT
Date of Decision: 12 Jan 2026
Summary of Decision:

On January 12, 2026, the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal decided that Dr. Doyle should be reinstated with terms, conditions and limitations.

The “Download Full Decision” link below provides the Tribunal’s decision.

All published OPSDT reasons are available at www.canlii.org/en/on/onpsdt/.

Hearing exhibits can be obtained by contacting the Tribunal Office at [email protected].  
Reasons for Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
For more details, including any scheduled hearing dates, please visit the OPSDT website
Date of Decision: 01 Feb 2018
Summary of Decision:

On February 1, 2018, the Discipline Committee found that Dr. Doyle committed the following act of professional misconduct:

  •  failing to maintain the standard of practice of the profession; and 

  •  engaging in an act or omission relevant to the practice of medicine that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by registrants as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional. 

 

The Discipline Committee also found that the registrant is incompetent.

 

On August 7, 2018, the Discipline Committee ordered that:  

  1. the registrant attend before the panel to be reprimanded; 

  2. the Registrar revoke the registrant’s certificate of registration effective immediately; and

  3. the registrant pay the College costs in the amount of $16,500 within 90 days of the date of the order. 

The "Download Full Decision" link provides the Discipline Committee’s decision and any reprimand.

 

All published OPSDT reasons are available at www.canlii.org/en/on/onpsdt/. 

 

Hearing exhibits, including any agreed statement of facts or statement of uncontested facts, can be obtained by contacting the Tribunal Office at [email protected].

 

On September 6, 2018, Dr.  Doyle filed a Notice of Appeal with the Divisional Court appealing the Discipline Committee’s order dated August 7, 2018. 

 

On June 26, 2019, the Divisional Court dismissed Dr. Doyle 's appeal for reasons provided in Doyle v. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, 2019 ONSC 3905. https://canlii.ca/t/j15sr. 
Reasons for Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Appeal: Appeal Dismissed
Appeal Decision Date: June 23, 2019
Hearing Date(s): January 30, 31 and February 1, 2018
Date of Decision: 29 Sep 2009
Summary of Decision:
On September 29, 2009, the Discipline Committee found that Dr. Doyle committed an act of professional misconduct, in that he has engaged in conduct or an act or omission relevant to the practice of medicine that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional.

Dr. Doyle, a psychiatrist, provided psychotherapy to Patient A on about 45 occasions in 2005 and 2006. In 2009, Dr. Doyle indicated that his therapeutic relationship with Patient A had ended in July 2006, due to an inability to maintain a strict doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Doyle and Patient A went on their first date and kissed in the late summer of 2006. After this date, a romantic relationship developed, which involved dating, kissing, and oral sex. In the late summer and fall of 2006, Dr. Doyle and Patient A had sexual intercourse. Prior to their first date, there had never been any physical contact; in particular, there had never been physical contact while Patient A was seeing Dr. Doyle for clinical reasons.

The Discipline Committee ordered and directed that:

1. The Registrar suspend Dr. Doyle's certificate of registration for a period of twelve (12) months, to commence within twelve (12) weeks of the date of the Order.

2. Six (6) months of the suspension is to be suspended if Dr. Doyle successfully completes, at his own expense, the College's Medical Ethics and Informed Consent Course, the College's Boundaries Course and the College's Record Keeping Course, and provides proof thereof to the College.

3. The Registrar impose as a term, condition and limitation on Dr. Doyle's certificate of registration that he shall post security for funding for therapy and counseling for Patient "A" referred to in the Notice of Hearing in the amount of $10,000.

4. The Registrar impose the following terms, conditions and limitations on Dr. Doyle's certificate of registration:

(i) Dr. Doyle shall remain in the Physician Health Program ("PHP"), and abide by the terms of his monitoring contract with the PHP.
(ii) Dr. Doyle shall continue in therapy with Dr. X; or in the event Dr. X can no longer continue in this role, another psychotherapist acceptable to the College.
(iii) Dr. Doyle is restricted from performing long term psychotherapy for clients.

Practice Monitoring

(iv) With the exception of short-term assessments and consultations, Dr. Doyle shall not provide ongoing psychiatric care to female patients, except in the presence of a practice monitor ("Practice Monitor") who is a regulated health professional acceptable to the College. 
(v) The Practice Monitor must remain in the examination or consulting room or hospital ward room at all times during all ongoing psychiatric care provided to any female patients by Dr. Doyle.

(vi) Each Practice Monitor is required to maintain a log of all female patient encounters, and that Log shall provide the name of the female patient, and the purpose and date of the appointment ("Log"). The Practice Monitor will sign and date the corresponding entry on the female patient's medical record. Copies of the Logs must be submitted to the College on a monthly basis. There may be separate Logs for each of the outpatient clinics where female patients are seen, and for female patients seen on the ward.
(vii) Dr. Doyle shall provide his irrevocable consent to the College to make appropriate enquiries of the Ontario Health Insurance Plan and/or any person or institution that may have relevant information, in order for the College to monitor his compliance with the terms of this Order.

Clinical Supervision

(viii) Dr. Doyle shall practise under a clinical supervisor who is acceptable to the College ("Clinical Supervisor"), and whom shall be provided with relevant information from the College respecting Dr. Doyle. Such supervision shall consist, at minimum, of monthly meetings with the Clinical Supervisor; a review at each meeting of a minimum of 15 charts (or more if deemed appropriate by the Clinical Supervisor); a discussion at each meeting regarding any issues or concerns arising from the chart review; and other measures deemed appropriate by the Clinical Supervisor, such as recommendations for continuing medical education; direct observation of patient care; and interviews with staff, colleagues and/or Practice Monitors. The Clinical Supervisor shall be responsible for providing quarterly reports to the College. The Clinical Supervisor shall confirm in his reports to the College that no long-term psychotherapy is being conducted by Dr. Doyle.

Variation of order

(ix) Dr. Doyle may apply to the Discipline Committee after one year of his return to practice, to seek a variation of terms (iv) to (viii).

5. Dr. Doyle appear before the panel to be reprimanded.

6. Dr. Doyle pay to the College costs in the amount of $10,000, within 60 days of the date of this Order.

7. The results of this proceeding be included in the register.

On January 16, 2012, the Discipline Committee, further to a motion by Dr. Doyle, ordered and directed that:

1. The requirement in paragraph 5(i) of the Order, that Dr. Doyle shall remain in the Physician Health Program, be removed;
2. Paragraph 5(ii) of the Order be varied to permit Dr. Doyle to discontinue psychotherapy with Dr. X at such time as the College receives a letter from Dr. X stating that further psychotherapy is no longer necessary.
3. The requirements in paragraph 5(iv), (v), (vi), and (vii) of the Order, that Dr. Doyle have a practice monitor present while providing ongoing psychiatric care to female patients, as well as the associated requirements of keeping a log and monitoring of OHIP billings, be removed;
4. Paragraph 5(viii) of the Order be varied, such that Dr. Doyle's meetings with a clinical supervisor acceptable to the College need only be held every three months rather than monthly, while maintaining the existing requirement that the Supervisor provide quarterly reports to the College.

On May 2, 2013, the Discipline Committee, further to a motion by Dr. Doyle ordered and directed that:

1. The requirement in paragraph 5(iii) of the Order dated September 29, 2009, be varied to permit Dr. Doyle to perform long term psychotherapy on male patients only; and

2. Paragraph 5(viii) shall continue in accordance with the Order dated September 29, 2009, as varied by the Order dated January 16, 2012, with quarterly meetings and quarterly reports, except that the minimum of 15 patient charts shall include sufficient male patients on long term psychotherapy to allow the supervisor to assess the quality of that care.
Reasons for Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Appeal: No Appeal
Hearing Date(s): September 21-22, 28 and 29, 2009

Training

Medical School: McGill University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, 1993

Registration History

DETAILS DATE
Subsequent certificate of registration issued: Restricted Certificate Effective: 16 Mar 2026
Arrow_iconTerms and conditions imposed on certificate by: Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal Effective: 16 Mar 2026
Revoked: Discipline Committee. Effective: 07 Aug 2018
Suspension of registration imposed: Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee Effective: 10 May 2017
Suspension of registration removed. Effective: 23 Jun 2010
Transfer of class of registration to: Restricted Certificate Effective: 22 Dec 2009
Suspension of registration imposed: Discipline Committee Effective: 22 Dec 2009
Transfer of class of registration to: Independent Practice Certificate Effective: 02 May 2001
Subsequent certificate of registration issued: Restricted Certificate Effective: 05 Jul 1998
Expired: Terms and conditions of certificate of registration Effective: 30 Jun 1998
First certificate of registration issued: Postgraduate Education Certificate Effective: 01 Jul 1993
DETAILS: Subsequent certificate of registration issued: Restricted Certificate
Date: Effective: 16 Mar 2026
DETAILS: Terms and conditions imposed on certificate by: Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal
Date: Effective: 16 Mar 2026
DETAILS: Revoked: Discipline Committee.
Date: Effective: 07 Aug 2018
DETAILS: Suspension of registration imposed: Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee
Date: Effective: 10 May 2017
DETAILS: Suspension of registration removed.
Date: Effective: 23 Jun 2010
DETAILS: Transfer of class of registration to: Restricted Certificate
Date: Effective: 22 Dec 2009
DETAILS: Suspension of registration imposed: Discipline Committee
Date: Effective: 22 Dec 2009
DETAILS: Transfer of class of registration to: Independent Practice Certificate
Date: Effective: 02 May 2001
DETAILS: Subsequent certificate of registration issued: Restricted Certificate
Date: Effective: 05 Jul 1998
DETAILS: Expired: Terms and conditions of certificate of registration
Date: Effective: 30 Jun 1998
DETAILS: First certificate of registration issued: Postgraduate Education Certificate
Date: Effective: 01 Jul 1993