A kidney expert testifying at a hearing has expressed concerns over the standard of care provided by a Windsor kidney specialist.
Dr. Adeera Levin, executive director of the B.C Renal Agency, Head of Nephrology at the University of BC and was appointed to the Order of Canada, is testifying at the appeal hearing for Dr. Albert Kadri.
In June 2018, Windsor Regional Hospital suspended Dr. Kadri's privileges and the doctor appealed the decision to the Ontario Health Professions Appeal and Review Board.
The suspension did not impact Dr. Kadri's ability to have his own practice.
Dr. Levin reviewed the files of some of Dr. Kadri's patients and repeatedly testified to 'deficiencies in communication with patients' and the care team.
She also questioned why some of the patients weren't directed to be on the transplant list and in other cases, he interfered with the dialysis the patient was receiving.
She said there is 'evidence that Kadri is not respectful of his colleagues and of the system'.
"One can't have a physician who comes up with his own rules," she testified.
Dr. Levin told the hearing it was upsetting to see what some of these patients, especially those in their 30s and 40s, went through in not receiving a proper standard of care.
Some of the patients will be testifying on Dr. Kadri's behalf later on in the hearing.
When Dr. Kadri was suspended, he said the hospital was making changes that affected patient care that he disagreed with and believes he was targeted because of his opposition.
The hearing is also scheduled for a few weeks in December and January.