Canada-based Ghanaian doctor banned from examining female patient’s breast, pelvic, or rectal area

A Canada-based Ghanaian doctor, Dr. Clarence Clottey, has been prohibited from conducting certain examinations on female patients following multiple sexual assault allegations.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) placed the restrictions on the 64-year-old Oakville-based doctor, banning him from examining any female patient’s breast, pelvic, or rectal areas.

This ruling was made in response to earlier allegations of misconduct, including sexual assault charges dating back several years, toronto.citynews.ca reports.

Dr. Clottey, who worked at Bristol Family Physicians in Oakville, first faced legal troubles in 2016 when he was arrested and charged with six counts of sexual assault. These charges were brought forward by six female patients who testified that the doctor inappropriately touched them during medical examinations. However, in 2018, Clottey was acquitted of all charges.

Despite his acquittal, more allegations surfaced in 2019, with Clottey accused of sexually assaulting a female patient in 2014. As a result, the CPSO imposed restrictions on his practice in January 2020, prohibiting him from performing breast, pelvic, or rectal exams on female patients. Instead, the doctor was required to refer such examinations to another physician.

The CPSO had also previously suspended Clottey’s medical licence for one year in 2017 following earlier allegations.

The restrictions have been part of an ongoing effort to ensure the safety of patients under Dr. Clottey’s care, as investigations continue into whether there may be additional victims.

Most recently, Clottey was arrested again in October 2024, after a female patient accused him of sexual assault during a visit to his clinic. He has since been charged with one count of sexual assault and released pending a court appearance.

Authorities have released Clottey’s photo, believing there may be other victims who have not yet come forward. The police are urging anyone with information to contact the Halton Regional Police Service.

As the investigation continues, the CPSO’s restrictions remain in effect, and the future of Clottey’s medical career remains uncertain.

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