discipline summaries
2011 . Dr . Dobrowolski on one occasion early in her treatment performed what purported to be a physical examination , including feeling around the area of her breast , while telling her that he had found cancerous spots on other women . In doing so , Dr . Dobrowolski engaged in inappropriate touching of a sexual nature .
( iv ) Regarding Patient E , she was Dr . Dobrowolski ’ s patient from November 2005 to March 2006 . Dr . Dobrowolski offered to check her breasts to see if she had any moles , and performed what purported to be a breast examination on one occasion during a medical appointment . In doing so , Dr . Dobrowolski engaged in inappropriate touching of a sexual nature .
( v ) Regarding Patient F , on approximately five occasions between 2007 and 2008 during medical appointments , Dr . Dobrowolski conducted what purported to be physical examinations , with Patient F ’ s bra off and her underwear on . In doing so , Dr . Dobrowolski engaged in inappropriate touching of a sexual nature and breached the terms , conditions or limitations on his certificate of registration and the Divisional Court Order .
( vi ) Regarding Patient G , she was Dr . Dobrowolski ’ s patient between February 2005 and May 2012 . Dr . Dobrowolski injected vitamin B12 shots into Patient G ’ s buttocks on one to three occasions during medical appointments , in breach of the terms , conditions or limitations on his certificate of registration and the Divisional Court Order . He also inappropriately lent her $ 100 during a medical appointment .
( vii ) Regarding Patient H , Dr . Dobrowolski injected vitamin B12 shots into her hip once a month between 2005 and 2007 . While Dr . Dobrowolski had Patient H sign the acknowledgement required by the terms , conditions or limitations on his certificate of registration and the Divisional Court Order , he falsely told her they arose because a patient ’ s husband had overreacted when Dr . Dobrowolski examined his wife for a mole while she was breastfeeding .
( viii ) Regarding Patient I , she was Dr . Dobrowolski ’ s patient in approximately 2005 and 2006 . Dr . Dobrowolski directed Patient I to disrobe , did not leave the room while she did so , and performed what purported to be physical examinations on her , including touching her legs , abdomen , and breasts . In doing so , he engaged in touching of Patient I of a sexual nature and breached the terms , conditions or limitations on his certificate of registration and the Divisional Court Order .
( ix ) Regarding Patient J , she was Dr . Dobrowolski ’ s patient from approximately 1998 until June 2012 . Dr . Dobrowolski made inappropriate comments to Patient J during medical appointments , including sharing personal information . Dr . Dobrowolski also commenced performing a physical examination on Patient J on one occasion during a medical appointment , inappropriately looking at and touching her back and chest , purportedly while looking for moles . Patient J did not remove her clothes . Dr . Dobrowolski inappropriately offered to perform a breast examination during a medical appointment , but Patient J declined .
Penalty and Reasons for Penalty A joint submission on penalty and costs was made , requesting an Order that included :
i ) immediate revocation of Dr . Dobrowolski ’ s certificate of registration ; ii ) a reprimand ; iii )
iv ) reimbursement of the College for funding provided to those patients in respect of whom the panel found Dr . Dobrowolski to have engaged in sexual abuse under the program required under section 85.7 of the Health Professions Procedural Code , including posting an irrevocable letter of credit or other security acceptable to the College in the amount of $ 449,680 ; and reimbursement of costs to the College for a one-day hearing in the amount of $ 4,460 .
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