Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Indian-Origin Doctor Jailed for Hiding Camera in Hospital Restroom
A doctor named Advait Deshmukh was caught hiding a camera in a hospital restroom to secretly record people.
He was found guilty and sentenced to six months in jail and three years of probation.
The police found over 80 images on his phone, and six people were identified as victims.
The doctor apologized and his lawyer said he was getting help to understand why he did this.
The hospital where he worked fired him after the incident.
Advait Deshmukh, an Indian-origin doctor, was sentenced to six months in jail for secretly recording people in a hospital restroom.
He was also given three years of probation and must register as a sex offender for 15 years.
The recordings were discovered in June 2025 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital in Ohio.
Over 80 images were found on his phone, with six identified victims and possibly more.
Deshmukh was a medical resident at the University of Toledo, which decided not to renew his residency after the incident.
- Who
- Advait Deshmukh, an Indian-origin doctor
- What
- Secretly recorded people in a hospital restroom
- When
- Between February and May 2025 (possibly earlier)
- Where
- ProMedica Toledo Hospital, Ohio
- Why
- Motives not explicitly stated, but ongoing therapy suggests underlying issues
Prosecution
Defense
Sentencing
Prosecution
The prosecution argued for a jail sentence to ensure justice for the victims and deter similar crimes.
Defense
The defense argued for probation, citing the doctor's ongoing therapy and remorse as reasons for a lenient sentence.
- Defendant
- Advait Deshmukh
- Location
- Toledo, Ohio
- Sentence
- 6 months in jail, 3 years probation
- Victims
- 6 identified, possibly more
- Recording Period
- February to May 2025 (possibly earlier)
- Hospital
- ProMedica Toledo Hospital
- University
- University of Toledo