Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Faridabad Doctor Booked for Impersonating Cardiologist, Conducting Surgeries
A doctor in Faridabad pretended to be a heart specialist, even though he didn't have the proper training.
He performed about 50 heart surgeries.
Police found out he didn't have the qualifications, and his documents were fake.
He worked at a hospital, and now the police are investigating him and some hospital officials.
Sadly, some patients died during these surgeries.
Dr. Pankaj Mohan Sharma allegedly impersonated a cardiologist and conducted approximately 50 heart surgeries.
The surgeries took place over eight months at a heart center in Faridabad.
Police investigations revealed Sharma lacked required credentials and used forged documents.
Five officials from Meditrina Hospital, which operated the heart center, have also been charged.
The accused's actions led to at least three deaths, according to the complaint.
- Who
- Dr. Pankaj Mohan Sharma, a general physician who impersonated a cardiologist.
- What
- A doctor impersonated a cardiologist and performed heart surgeries with forged documents.
- When
- Over approximately eight months, the police revealed the information on June 11, 2024.
- Where
- Faridabad, Haryana, at Badshah Khan Civil Hospital.
- Why
- The motivation is not explicitly stated in the article, but the doctor allegedly impersonated a cardiologist and used a fake degree.
Patient Safety
Hospital Accountability
Patient Safety
Patient Safety
Concerns are raised about the potential harm to patients due to unqualified medical practitioners.
Hospital Accountability
Hospital administration is responsible for verifying the credentials of its staff and ensuring patient safety.
- Accused
- Dr. Pankaj Mohan Sharma
- Hospital
- Badshah Khan Civil Hospital
- Surgeries Conducted
- Approximately 50
- Deaths
- At least 3
- Hospital Operator
- Meditrina Hospital
- Charges
- Cheating, forgery, criminal conspiracy
