A prominent Canadian doctor who routinely treats top athletes like Tiger Woods is facing police scrutiny in Canada, over alleged links to illegal and performance-enhancing drugs.

According to a New York Times report, Canadian authorities found human growth hormone and Actovegin -- a drug extracted from calf blood -- in Anthony Galea's bag at the U.S.-Canada border in late September. It is illegal to use, sell or import Actovegin in the U.S.

But Galea's Canadian lawyer, Brian Greenspan, said the doctor is not under police scrutiny south of the border -- just in Canada.

"There are no allegations against Dr. Galea in the United States; there are no charges," Greenspan told reporters.

The charges against Galea in Canada are expected to be outlined on Friday.

Galea, who has also treated sprinter Donovan Bailey, figure skater Patrick Chan, U.S. swimmer Dara Torres and NFL players, is currently under investigation by the FBI. Some medical records found on Galea's computer relating to several professional athletes helped prompt the investigation, the Times reported.

Galea, who is also the head team physician for the Toronto Argonauts, told the Times that "it would be impossible" for investigators to have found material linking his athletes to performance-enhancing drugs.

In Canada, Galea is being investigated by the RCMP for smuggling, advertising and selling unapproved drugs, as well as criminal conspiracy.

Greenpan said police found a "small amount" of HGH, and that it was not for athletes. He said Galea takes the drug himself, and uses it to treat "non-competing individuals" over the age of 40.

"His primary practice, particularly when it comes to athletes is in addressing their injuries," said Greenspan.

"He's not engaged or involved in performance-enhancement."

Lawyer Rob Becker said the fact that Galea works in both the U.S. and Canada means that he has to be familiar with the laws of both countries at all times. That has the potential to cause problems.

"He just has to be very careful. I hope that he had legal advice prior to when he was picked up, because otherwise there's a really good chance that you could run afoul of very complex laws," Becker explained to CTV News Channel during an interview from New York.

Additionally, as Galea is considered a leading physician who makes use of cutting-edge techniques, it is possible he could run into problems as well.

"It may be the case that a drug can really help someone with some problem, but if the laws are behind them...then you could violate the law even though you're seriously trying to help someone," Becker said.

"And I think with a doctor like him, that could be his essential problem -- he's so far ahead of the medical community, that he's also ahead of the laws."

None of the accusations against Galea have been proven in court and his lawyer says he is not guilty or any criminal activity or impropriety.

Brian H. Greenspan, the doctor's lawyer, said an investigation will vindicate his client.

"Dr. Galea was never engaged in any wrongdoing or any impropriety," Greenspan said. "Not only does he have a reputation that is impeccable, he is a person at the every top of his profession."

Galea is due to appear in a Canadian court on Friday.

With files from The Associated Press