In a shocking case that has raised serious concerns about medical ethics, Indian-origin physician Dr. Suman Khulbe has lost her licence to practice in Canada after being found guilty of sexually abusing patients. The College of Physicians and Surgeons revoked her registration following a disciplinary hearing that revealed disturbing details about her conduct.

Khulbe admitted to sexually abusing a male patient, a revelation that immediately led to the cancellation of her licence. The disciplinary panel noted that she also engaged in a sexual relationship with one of her patients and maintained inappropriate personal ties with two others, both of whom were business associates. Such violations of professional boundaries, the tribunal concluded, amounted to a severe breach of trust between a doctor and her patients.

During her testimony, Khulbe acknowledged her misconduct, including what she described as a “relationship” with her trainer. The tribunal highlighted that such connections blurred professional lines and constituted abuse in the context of her medical role. While speaking before the hearing, she claimed that “many facts of my case were omitted and not brought out during the public hearing,” adding that the process had come at “considerable financial and personal sacrifice” for both her and her family.

Khulbe also mentioned being “raised in an Indian home with traditional values,” a statement that drew attention but did not reduce the seriousness of the charges against her. Ultimately, the tribunal emphasized that physicians are held to the highest standards of professionalism, and any abuse of patients cannot be tolerated in Canada’s healthcare system.