GP struck off over sexual misconduct towards vulnerable patient

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 15:22 · Archive

Dr Nur Hotaki has been removed from the medical register after sexual misconduct towards a patient with mental health issues.

Dr Nur Hotaki, a GP and founder of Hotaki Cosmetic Dermatology in Central London, has been struck off the medical register by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service following a misconduct hearing.

The tribunal heard that Dr Hotaki engaged in sexual misconduct towards a patient attending his private beauty clinic. His conduct included kissing the patient, sending sexually explicit messages, slapping her on the bottom whilst saying 'woo hoo', and offering her 'VIP treatment', which both outlets confirm he meant as an offer of sex. The tribunal found he had deliberately 'taken advantage' of the patient despite being fully aware that she suffered from significant mental health issues. She was married with a family.

The patient first began attending Dr Hotaki's clinic in 2021, and the improper relationship developed thereafter. When she indicated she was visiting another clinic, he told her his feelings were hurt and that he missed her, and offered the 'VIP treatment' again when she agreed to return.

Dr Hotaki qualified as a GP in July 2012 and worked as a locum for one or two days per week until the complaint. He founded his cosmetic dermatology clinic in September 2019. The MPTS described his conduct as 'deplorable'. Exact dates were removed from the tribunal's judgement to protect the patient's anonymity.

How it is being reported

• GP who ran beauty clinic struck off after he slapped a patient on the bottom while shouting 'woo hoo'Dr Nur Hotaki had 'taken advantage' of a patient who was married with a family when he knew that she had 'significant mental health issues', a misconduct hearing was told.Daily Mail · 2 Nov, 15:00
• GP struck off for slapping vulnerable patient's bottom 'while saying woo hoo'Dr Nur Hotaki also sent his patient sexually explicit messagesThe Independent · 2 Nov, 11:30

In this story: Dr Nur Hotaki · Hotaki Cosmetic Dermatology · Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service · Central London

This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem · Corrections log