Calgary doctor sanctioned for misconduct faces another hearing [Video]

A Calgary doctor previously found guilty of professional misconduct is facing more scrutiny about his practice and once again there are allegations of double-dipping and taking advantage of a patient’s hope for profit.

A tribunal hearing for Dr. Bruce Hoffman conducted by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta started on Sept. 11, after another patient came forward with concerns.

An investigation began after that patient, who cannot be named, complained about a number of things including the high costs for private lab testing.

She went to Hoffman, who runs the Hoffman Centre clinic, because she had pain, fatigue and itchiness but her doctors could not diagnose why so the patient wanted to hear another perspective.

The patient said she paid out of pocket $750 for the initial appointment in May 2016, then $21,000 for various tests.

She said she didn’t know the clinic would bill Alberta Health Care …