Windsor psychiatrist suspended, accused of sexually abusing patient
By Trevor Wilhelm
September 11, 2024

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A Windsor psychiatrist’s licence has been suspended amid accusations he sexually abused a patient then tried to sabotage the ensuing investigation, including posing as the victim in an effort to have the complaint withdrawn.

Dr. Sean Carlysle Prabhu is also set to face a disciplinary tribunal following the investigation by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

“Between approximately December 2022 and December 2023, Dr. Prabhu engaged in sexual abuse of a patient and/or disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional conduct by, among other things, engaging in a physical sexual encounter with Patient A,” according to a notice of hearing from the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal.

Allegations of the doctor’s alleged “professional misconduct” were referred to the tribunal in July. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario lists Prabhu’s member status as suspended as of Feb. 9, 2024…

Other allegations against Prabhu include paying Patient A money in relation to a sexual encounter, sending inappropriate and/or sexual messages and images to Patient A, making inappropriate and/or sexual comments towards the patient, and sharing personal information with her.

Prabhu is also accused of “disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional conduct during the College’s investigation.”

“Among other things,” the college alleges that Prabhu went to Patient A’s home during the probe, asked her to withdraw her complaint, and threatened to send police on a wellness check to her home…