Dermatologist jailed for forging papers

Doctor also fined Dh200,000 for giving fake certification to health authority

Afamous dermatologist has been jailed and fined Dh200,000 for practising medicine using a forged medical degree and American Board of Medical Specialities certification that she provided to Dubai’s health authorities.

The Canadian doctor, who is famous for having provided cosmetic treatment to celebrities and actors in India, created a profile online with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to apply for a permit to practise dermatology in May 2016.

The DHA received the eapplication of the dermatologist who uploaded her papers as per the required procedures.

She uploaded her personal identification papers and a medical degree from an American college, a certification from the American Board of Medical Specialities (ABMS), a permit that she had practised medicine in India, a medical experience letter and a certificate of good professional conduct.

Once DHA authorities discovered that she was unlisted with ABMS, her application was rejected before she reapplied and provided a new ABMS certification that, she claimed, had been renewed.

She was permitted to practise dermatology in a private clinic pending further verifications that had to be done by a governmentapproved body.

To be deported

The dermatologist was permitted to practise dermatology in a Dubai-based private clinic pending further verifications that had to be done by a government-approved body.

In November 2016, the body reported to DHA that the doctor’s medical degree and ABMS certification were forged before the permit was revoked.

Yesterday, the Dubai Court of First Instance jailed the defendant for six months.

“The accused will pay a Dh200,000 fine. The forged papers will be confiscated and she will be deported following the completion of her punishment,” said presiding judge Mohammad Jamal.