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
28/05/26 17:08:57 PM

General Information

Former Name: No Former Name
Medical School: University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, 2009
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
Cardiology
Effective: 05 Nov 2015
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Internal Medicine
Effective: 30 Jun 2013
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
SPECIALTY: Cardiology
ISSUED ON: Effective: Nov 05 2015
CERTIFYING BODY: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
SPECIALTY: Internal Medicine
ISSUED ON: Effective: Jun 30 2013
CERTIFYING BODY: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Medical Licences In Other Jurisdictions

Canada - Alberta

Hospital Privileges

No information available

Hospital Notices
Source: Hospital
Effective Date: 01 Nov 2018
Summary:
On November 16, 2018, Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) notified the College, pursuant to s. 33(c) of the Public Hospitals Act and s. 85.5(1) of the Health Professions Procedural Code, Regulated Health Professions Act, that effective August 3, 2018, Dr. Ashim Verma voluntarily agreed not to exercise his privileges at WRH and, further, that effective November 1, 2018, Dr. Verma’s privileges at WRH were revoked. 

Professional Corporation Information

Corporation Name: Dr. Ashim Verma Medicine Professional Corporation
Certificate of Authorization Status: Inactive End Date: 02 Aug 2022

General Information

Former Name: No Former Name
Gender: Man
Languages Spoken: ENGLISH
Medical School: University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, 2009

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
Cardiology
Effective: 05 Nov 2015
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Internal Medicine
Effective: 30 Jun 2013
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
SPECIALTY: Cardiology
ISSUED ON: Effective: Nov 05 2015
CERTIFYING BODY: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
SPECIALTY: Internal Medicine
ISSUED ON: Effective: Jun 30 2013
CERTIFYING BODY: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Medical Licences In Other Jurisdictions

Canada - Alberta

Hospital Privileges

No information available

Hospital Notices
Source: Hospital
Effective Date: 01 Nov 2018
Summary:
On November 16, 2018, Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) notified the College, pursuant to s. 33(c) of the Public Hospitals Act and s. 85.5(1) of the Health Professions Procedural Code, Regulated Health Professions Act, that effective August 3, 2018, Dr. Ashim Verma voluntarily agreed not to exercise his privileges at WRH and, further, that effective November 1, 2018, Dr. Verma’s privileges at WRH were revoked. 

Professional Corporation Information

Corporation Name: Dr. Ashim Verma Medicine Professional Corporation
Certificate of Authorization Status: Inactive End Date: 02 Aug 2022

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)

Proceeding Type: Discipline referral to OPSDT
Date of Decision: 02 Jun 2022
Summary of Decision:

On June 2, 2022, the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal found that Dr. Verma committed the following acts of professional misconduct:

  • being found guilty of an offence relevant to the registrant’s suitability to practice;
  • engaging in conduct unbecoming a physician; 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.

On the same date, the Tribunal 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 $6,000 by July 4, 2022.

The "Download Full Decision" link provides the Tribunal’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].
Reasons for Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Hearing Date(s): 2022-06-02

Other Notifications (2)

Source: Member
Effective Date: 26 May 2022
Summary:
Summary of the Undertaking given by Dr. Verma to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, effective May 26, 2022:
 
Dr. Verma was referred to the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) on allegations of professional misconduct, with regards to a finding of guilt against him for Possession of Child Pornography contrary to section 163.1(4) of the Criminal Code of Canada.  In addition to the penalty imposed by the Tribunal, Dr. Verma has agreed never to apply for reinstatement as a physician in Ontario.
 

Download Full Document (PDF)
Source: Other
Effective Date: 07 Feb 2020
Summary:
FINDINGS OF GUILT

Ashim Verma was found guilty of the following offence:

1. Possession of child pornography, contrary to section163.1(4) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

DATE: October 9, 2019
SENTENCE: [January 23, 2020]
-2.5 years imprisonment;
-Prohibited from possessing weapons for 20 years after his release from imprisonment;
-Order to comply with SOIRA (Sex Offender Information Registration Act) for 20 years;
-An order prohibiting Ashim Verma for 10 years (plus the imprisonment period) from:
(a) attending a public park or public swimming area where persons under the age of 16 years are present or can reasonably be expected to be present, or a daycare centre, school ground, playground or community centre, unless accompanied by his wife and his attendance is associated with his daughter’s activities.
(b) seeking, obtaining or continuing any employment, whether or not the employment is remunerated, or becoming or being a volunteer in a capacity that involves being in a position of trust or authority towards persons under the age of 16 years.
(c) having any contact – including communicating by any means – with a person who is under the age of 16 years, unless the offender does so under the supervision of his wife. This prohibition does not restrict offender’s contact with his own child.
(d) Using the internet or other digital network, unless the offender does so in accordance with conditions set by the court. 

Current Tribunal Proceedings

No information available

Past Tribunal Proceedings (1)

Proceeding Type: Discipline referral to OPSDT
Date of Decision: 02 Jun 2022
Summary of Decision:

On June 2, 2022, the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal found that Dr. Verma committed the following acts of professional misconduct:

  • being found guilty of an offence relevant to the registrant’s suitability to practice;
  • engaging in conduct unbecoming a physician; 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.

On the same date, the Tribunal 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 $6,000 by July 4, 2022.

The "Download Full Decision" link provides the Tribunal’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].
Reasons for Decision: Download Full Decision (PDF)
Hearing Date(s): 2022-06-02

Other Notifications (2)

Source: Member
Effective Date: 26 May 2022
Summary:
Summary of the Undertaking given by Dr. Verma to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, effective May 26, 2022:
 
Dr. Verma was referred to the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) on allegations of professional misconduct, with regards to a finding of guilt against him for Possession of Child Pornography contrary to section 163.1(4) of the Criminal Code of Canada.  In addition to the penalty imposed by the Tribunal, Dr. Verma has agreed never to apply for reinstatement as a physician in Ontario.
 

Download Full Document (PDF)
Source: Other
Effective Date: 07 Feb 2020
Summary:
FINDINGS OF GUILT

Ashim Verma was found guilty of the following offence:

1. Possession of child pornography, contrary to section163.1(4) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

DATE: October 9, 2019
SENTENCE: [January 23, 2020]
-2.5 years imprisonment;
-Prohibited from possessing weapons for 20 years after his release from imprisonment;
-Order to comply with SOIRA (Sex Offender Information Registration Act) for 20 years;
-An order prohibiting Ashim Verma for 10 years (plus the imprisonment period) from:
(a) attending a public park or public swimming area where persons under the age of 16 years are present or can reasonably be expected to be present, or a daycare centre, school ground, playground or community centre, unless accompanied by his wife and his attendance is associated with his daughter’s activities.
(b) seeking, obtaining or continuing any employment, whether or not the employment is remunerated, or becoming or being a volunteer in a capacity that involves being in a position of trust or authority towards persons under the age of 16 years.
(c) having any contact – including communicating by any means – with a person who is under the age of 16 years, unless the offender does so under the supervision of his wife. This prohibition does not restrict offender’s contact with his own child.
(d) Using the internet or other digital network, unless the offender does so in accordance with conditions set by the court. 

Training

Medical School: University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, 2009

Registration History

DETAILS DATE
Revoked: Discipline Committee. Effective: 02 Jun 2022
Suspension of registration imposed: Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee Effective: 10 Jan 2020
Subsequent certificate of registration issued: Independent Practice Certificate Effective: 07 Jul 2017
Expired: Terms and conditions of certificate of registration Effective: 30 Jul 2011
First certificate of registration issued: Postgraduate Education Certificate Effective: 04 Jul 2011
DETAILS: Revoked: Discipline Committee.
Date: Effective: 02 Jun 2022
DETAILS: Suspension of registration imposed: Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee
Date: Effective: 10 Jan 2020
DETAILS: Subsequent certificate of registration issued: Independent Practice Certificate
Date: Effective: 07 Jul 2017
DETAILS: Expired: Terms and conditions of certificate of registration
Date: Effective: 30 Jul 2011
DETAILS: First certificate of registration issued: Postgraduate Education Certificate
Date: Effective: 04 Jul 2011