Gynecologist under investigation following serious medical malpractice allegations

A gynecologist in Cyprus is currently facing five serious allegations of medical malpractice, including delayed diagnoses and performing unnecessary surgical procedures. Reports indicate that one patient, a 37-year-old woman, died of cervical cancer after the doctor allegedly misidentified the disease as a simple infection for 14 months. Another case involves a 26-year-old woman who underwent an oophorectomy due to cancer that was purportedly missed during a previous surgery. Three additional women have contested the necessity of various surgical interventions performed by the same practitioner, citing insufficient informed consent and poor record-keeping.

The cases have reached the Cyprus Medical Association (PIS), the Health Insurance Organization (HIO), and police authorities, with two matters currently pending before the courts. Mihalis Anastasiadis, President of the PIS Ethics Committee, stated that while the Association is monitoring the situation, it lacks the legal authority to suspend a doctor's license during an active investigation. The PIS has advocated for legislative amendments that would allow for the temporary suspension of medical licenses in cases of extreme professional misconduct. Ongoing investigations by law enforcement and regulatory bodies are expected to determine the next steps regarding the doctor's practice.