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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Illinois Psychiatrist Kripakaran Puvalai – Long History of Sexually Inappropriate Conduct

State Journal-Register Local psychiatrist suspended for "sexually inappropriate conduct" By Dean Olsen The State Journal-Register Oct 28, 2013 Office of Psychiatrist Kripakaran Puvalai State officials on Monday suspended the medical license of a Springfield psychiatrist suspected of flirting with and inappropriately touching six female patients between 2009 and 2013. The state isn’t alleging that Dr. Kripakaran Puvalai had sex with patients, but according to a complaint filed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Puvalai “engaged in a pattern of sexually inappropriate conduct and multiple physician-patient boundary violations with numerous patients of his psychiatric practice.” The complaint said [...]

Alabama Psychiatrist Mohammad Mohabbat Arrested – Sexual Abuse and Harassment of Patient

Tuscaloosa News Crime Beat Northport psychiatrist charged with sexual abuse Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 3:25 by crime.beat Psychiatrist Mohammad Mohabbat A Northport psychiatrist has been accused of sexual abuse against a patient. Dr. Mohammad Omar Mohabbat was charged with second-degree sexual abuse and harassment on Sept. 26. A grand jury indicted him that day after hearing evidence from an investigation conducted by the Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide Unit and other agencies, said homicide unit assistant commander Lt. Kip Hart. The investigation began after law enforcement received a complaint of improper conduct between Mohabbat and a patient. He was [...]

Canadian Psychiatrist Aubrey Levin Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Patients Wants New Trial

CBCNEWS Aubrey Levin remains on bail as appeal court ponders request Former court psychiatrist appealing 5-year sentence for sexually assaulting patients Oct 11, 2013 Psychiatrist Aubrey Levin Former court psychiatrist Aubrey Levin, who was convicted of sexually assaulting three of his patients, was in a Calgary courtroom today asking Alberta's Court of Appeal for a new trial. The three justices presiding over the case are now considering whether or not to grant his request. Levin remains on bail until the decision has been made. Defence arguments today largely focused on the credibility of the Crown's key witness and questioned [...]

Australian Psychiatrist Vincent Victor Berg Accused of Sexually Assaulting Boy

The Gold Coast Bulletin (Australia) August 15, 2013 Accused of assault Psychiatrist Vincent Berg A FORMER Queensland Health psychiatrist is on trial accused of indecently assaulting a teenager 13 years ago. Vincent Victor Berg, 61, was employed at the Townsville Mental Health Unit in 2000 when he allegedly touched the genitals of a 15-year-boy during a physical examination. Berg, who now lives on the Gold Coast, yesterday pleaded not guilty in the Southport District Court to one count of indecent treatment of a child. Crown prosecutor Mark Whitbread said Berg went to the family's Aitkenvale home in late 2000 [...]

California Psychiatrist Anath Shanmugam Surrenders License after Sexting Patient

CBS Sacramento Psychiatrist Accused Of Preying On And Sexting With A Patient By Ron Jones August 1, 2013 SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A veteran Sacramento psychiatrist has been accused of abuse of power and allegedly preying on a patient. According to the Medical Board of California, the victim’s story started at the Chateau Senior Center in Sacramento where she worked as a caregiver. She apparently had a panic attack, fainted, and was taken to a local hospital. That’s where the reports say she met Dr. Anath Shanmugam to help her work through her past. She was still recovering as a child [...]

Psychiatrist Gets 10-day in the Pokey for Touching Patient’s Breasts

Richmond Times-Dispatch Henrico psychiatrist fighting charges He receives 10-day jail sentence for touching victim inappropriately BY BILL McKELWAY July 2, 2013 Psychiatrist Anada Chellappan A Henrico County psychiatrist whose license was suspended by the state Board of Medicine in January was convicted of a reduced charge Monday stemming from his inappropriate touching of a female patient. Henrico General District Judge Mary B. Malveaux ordered Dr. Ananda Chellappan to serve a 10-day sentence, convicting the longtime psychiatrist of simple assault rather than misdemeanor sexual battery. Joseph D. Morrissey, Chellappan’s lawyer, filed notice of appeal in the case. Chellappan was found [...]

Buffalo Psychiatrist’s “Intolerable Behavior” – Asks Patients to Find him Sex Partners

Buffalo News Psychiatrist cited for soliciting sex partners from patients Charged with asking patients to find partners By Henry Davis July 12, 2013 Psychiatrist - Dham Gupta The state has suspended the medical license of a Buffalo-area psychiatrist for one year after charging him with attempting to enlist two patients to help him find sex partners. Dr. Dham Gupta also must serve five years of probation after the suspension and, before resuming a medical practice, must undergo a psychiatric evaluation and comply with all treatment recommendations, according to the decision of the state Board for Professional Medical Conduct. A [...]