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Dr Yogesh PARASHAR

Doctor
Medical practitioners tribunal (New) - Hearing scheduled
Decision on impairment
Hearing not yet held
Outcome
Hearing not yet held
Type of case
Conviction / Caution, Misconduct
Hearing start date
03 Feb 2025
Hearing end date
21 Feb 2025
GMC reference number
6150408
Area of incident
Sunderland, County Durham, Swindon, Newcastle upon Tyne
Profession
Doctor

Pre hearing information

Allegation

The tribunal will inquire into the allegation that between 20 August 2019 and 12 May 2022 Dr Parashar, on more than one occasion, attended work and consulted with patients whilst under the influence of alcohol. It is also alleged that between 4 September 2020 and 14 October 2020 Dr Parashar provided an inadequate standard of care to two patients.

It is further alleged that on 20 April 2023, Dr Parashar behaved in an inappropriate and sexually motivated manner towards Ms C, and that his conduct amounted to harassment of Ms C. It is alleged that Dr Parashar, when escorted to another location, lashed out and/or resisted two Police Constables.

It is additionally alleged that on 8 June 2022 at Newcastle Upon Tyne Crown Court, Dr Parashar was convicted of dangerously driving a motor vehicle on 17 October 2021 when his alcohol level was above the legal limit and was sentenced to 30 months obligatory driving disqualification and 12 months imprisonment.

We expect parts of this case to be heard in private.

 

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