Doctor who repeatedly attacked woman suspended

A doctor who repeatedly assaulted and abused a woman he was in a relationship with has been suspended for 12 months.

A Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service panel concluded that Dr Muhammad Imran's fitness to practise was impaired due to misconduct.

The tribunal found multiple allegations proved, including incidents in which Imran slapped, punched and pushed the woman, as well as verbally abusing her, while he was working in Birmingham.

The panel heard evidence that some incidents took place while Imran was driving, where he was found to have removed his hands from the steering wheel to try to hit the woman.

In another incident, supported by video and police evidence, the tribunal found he slapped her, grabbed her hair and pushed her onto a bed.

The panel also found that Imran sent abusive messages, including telling the woman to "go to hell".

The tribunal, which sat between 9 and 27 March, described the woman as a "credible and reliable witness" whose account was supported by messages and recordings.

Although some allegations were not proved, the tribunal concluded that his actions formed a pattern of behaviour involving anger, verbal abuse and violence, and that the overall conduct amounted to misconduct and impaired his fitness to practise.

Imran, who qualified in Pakistan, moved to the the UK in 2022 to undertake a fellowship in congenital cardiac surgery with the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

He has since returned to Pakistan and relinquished his UK licence in 2025.

The tribunal imposed a 12-month suspension alongside an immediate order and a review hearing.

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