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Sudbury Doctor's Practice Restricted Amid Patient Complaints
15 Jun
Summary
- Doctor faces supervision due to repeated patient complaints.
- Physician assistant diagnosed and prescribed without doctor's review.
- Past issues of supervision concerns have continued despite prior education.
Dr. Suman Kumar Koka, a Sudbury physician, is now practicing under supervision after the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario imposed restrictions on his license. This measure, effective May 7, 2026, mandates at least six months of clinical supervision.
The college's decision followed patient complaints, including one where a physician's assistant allegedly diagnosed a patient and recommended treatment without Dr. Koka's review. Documentation indicated the assistant made decisions independently, without Koka's explicit sign-off.
This is not the first time Dr. Koka has faced scrutiny. In 2019, he was cautioned by the college regarding a similar issue where medication was dispensed without his direct consultation. The committee noted ongoing deficiencies despite previous educational interventions.
Dr. Koka is also required to complete further education in areas such as delegation and office management. These steps aim to address the continued concerns regarding his practice standards.
