SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
“Sexual misconduct is particularly damaging to the reputation of psychiatry because the damages to patients which result are mental and emotional in nature. If psychiatry loses the confidence of society, its ability to pursue its mission will be damaged.”
American Psychiatric Association
Approved by the Board of Trustees
March 1993
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Myron Brenner, Maryland Psychiatrist, surrendered his license to avoid disciplinary charges – sexual relationship with a female patient
The Daily Record Md. psychiatrists disciplined The Daily Record Staff November 12, 2008 The Maryland Board of Physicians on Tuesday announced disciplinary actions against two Maryland-based psychiatrists for failing to meet basic standards of psychiatric care. According to a board announcement, Dr. Myron Brenner of Owings Mills "surrendered his license to avoid disciplinary charges and the prosecution of the charges based on his unprofessional and sexual relationship with a female patient while under his care as her treating psychiatrist. " Brenner may not apply for nor seek reinstatement of his medical license for five years. In the second case, Dr. [...]
Gregory Villabona, Delaware Psychiatrist, has history of sexual offenses
The News Journal Despite history of sexual offenses, Dover psychiatrist continues to practice By Margie Fishman March 15, 2018 Psychiatrist Gregory VillaBona A Dover psychiatrist whose license has been on probation off and on for 15 years for sexual offenses and other violations is still seeing patients, despite a recent complaint by the Department of Justice that says he gave a handgun and switchblade to a patient and ingested that patient's prescribed stimulants. Gregory Villabona has been under investigation by the Attorney General's Office since 2016, an office spokesman said. According to the AG's September complaint filed with the [...]
Richard Gorman, Toronto Psychiatrist, pelvic grinding on patient
Toronto Sun #MeToo tips scales against sexually abusive doc By Sam Pazzano March 5, 2018 Excerpt: All of the four doctors, Dr. Richard Gorman, Dr. Joseph Siu-Kan Lee, Dr. Larry Scott Henderson and Dr. Eleazar Humberto Noriega, could return to their practice after serving their suspensions. “If you want to eliminate sexual abuse, you must send a strong message that those who engage in it will lose their licence,” said veteran medical malpractice lawyer Paul Harte. — Gorman, a psychiatrist, then 62, engaged in pelvic grinding and kissed his patient’s breasts. He was hit with a two-year suspension for the [...]
Mani Batchu, Illinois Psychiatrist – got prison time for child rape – “sophisticated predator took advantage of girl’s age and learning disability”
The Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts) November 19, 2011 Saturday Sex with minor brings 30 years By Stephanie Barry Psychiatrist Mani Batchu SPRINGFIELD - A federal judge on Friday sentenced an adolescent psychiatrist from Chicago to 30 years in prison for luring teen girls into sexual relationships over the Internet. His victims included a 15-year-old from South Hadley - who appeared along with her family in U.S. District Court for the sentencing - and two more unknown girls FBI agents found featured in sexually explicit home videos when they raided the apartment of Mani Batchu and seized his computer in 2009. [...]
New Zealand Psychiatrist Bruce Spittle’s License revoked – sexually assaulted mentally unwell patient while parked on a side street
Stuff Doctor struck off after being found guilty of sexually assaulting patient By Craig Hoyle February 21 2018 Psychiatrist Bruce Spittle A Dunedin psychiatrist found guilty of sexually assaulting a mentally unwell patient has been struck off. Bruce James Spittle repeatedly molested the woman in 1999, when she was suffering from a number of mental health disorders. The 72-year-old was stripped of his medical license at a hearing of the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal's Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) in Auckland on Wednesday. He was also censured, and ordered to pay $5720 in costs. His victim, who has name suppression, [...]
Michael DeLain, Wisconsin Psychiatrist, convicted of sexual misconduct with a teenage patient
Green Bay Press-Gazette February 11, 2003 No new trial for therapist convicted of misconduct By Andy Nelesen Psychiatrist Michael DeLain Brown County Circuit Court Judge Richard Dietz Monday rejected a bid for a new trial from a therapist convicted of sexual misconduct with a teenage patient. Michael DeLain, 40, had petitioned Dietz for post-conviction relief arguing that there was evidence not used at trial that could have affected the outcome of the case. The evidence revolved around whether DeLain, a psychiatrist, used an appropriate counseling technique with the then 16-year-old girl. The girl told police that DeLain fondled her [...]
Ronald Malave, Florida psychiatrist – license revoked – sex with patient
Orlando Sentinel (Florida) STATE REVOKES PSYCHIATRIST'S MEDICAL LICENSE October 6, 2002 Psychiatrist Ronald Malave The Lake Mary psychiatrist accused of having sex with a patient suffering from multiple-personality disorder lost his medical license on Saturday. The Florida Board of Medicine permanently revoked Dr. Ronald Malave's license at a meeting in Miami. Malave, whose patient said he was having sexual relations with one of her personas, has vowed to fight to have his license reinstated by the 1st District Court of Appeal. Malave was acquitted in April of criminal charges that he violated a state law that prohibits psychotherapists from [...]
Psychiatrist Alan Emamdee, New Mexico, arrested for rape – again
KRQE Farmington doctor faces new rape accusations January 24, 2018 By KRQE News 13 under News Briefs Psychiatrist Alan Emamdee FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – A Farmington doctor has been arrested again for rape. Alan Emamdee, 41, worked as a psychiatrist at San Juan Behavioral Health. Last year, he was arrested for raping a 40-year-old patient, then was hit with a civil lawsuit from 12 other patients accusing him of the same thing. He’s now been charged with the rape of a 62-year-old patient. She claims Emadee forced her to perform a sex act in order to get her medication. [...]