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Toronto surgeon Ashwin Maharaj charged with criminal negligence after performing unproven, non-consensual procedures on patients.
Toronto surgeon Dr. Ashwin Maharaj has been charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm after allegedly performing unproven, invasive procedures on patients without proper consent, according to police and Ontario’s College of Physicians and Surgeons.
The charge follows a 2024 CPSO investigation that found Maharaj engaged in risky, experimental treatments and failed to obtain informed consent, leading to the suspension of his medical license.
One patient reported undergoing multiple anorectal procedures over 17 days without consent, prompting the rare criminal charge.
The CPSO acknowledged patients felt unsupported and operates a therapy fund, though some say they were not informed.
Five patients have come forward with similar claims, some reporting lasting harm.
Maharaj denies all allegations and plans to defend himself.
A disciplinary hearing is set for December, separate from the criminal case.
El cirujano de Toronto Ashwin Maharaj fue acusado de negligencia criminal después de realizar procedimientos no probados y no consensuados en pacientes.