Dr Muhammed Imran, a doctor who moved to the UK from Pakistan in 2022 and worked in Birmingham’s congenital cardiac surgery field, has been suspended for 12 months following a misconduct hearing. The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) ruled that Dr Imran repeatedly physically assaulted and emotionally abused his partner, Ms A, severely impacting his fitness to practice.
Qualified in 2007 in Pakistan, Dr Imran joined the Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and undertook a fellowship in Congenital Cardiac Surgery. However, during his time in the UK, serious allegations arose concerning his abusive behavior in his private life.
The MPTS found that Dr Imran had repeatedly beaten, punched, pushed, grabbed, and scratched Ms A. One disturbing incident involved him attempting to slap her while driving at 50 mph, taking his hand off the steering wheel to do so. He also held her arms forcibly for extended periods, with many of these attacks occurring on multiple occasions.
The tribunal reviewed extensive evidence, including WhatsApp messages, photographs, videos, and voice recordings, alongside firsthand testimonies from both parties. The abusive messages included derogatory language such as “Daughter of a b****, you don’t know, you are shameless,” and threats of physical violence.
Out of 16 allegations, 14 were proven. The tribunal described Ms A as a credible and reliable witness, whose detailed and consistent accounts were supported by corroborative evidence. Conversely, Dr Imran’s credibility was undermined by inconsistencies between his oral testimony and written statements.
The panel concluded that Dr Imran had breached the fundamental principles of medical professionalism and inflicted both emotional and physical harm on Ms A. Despite being given the maximum 12-month suspension starting March 27, the tribunal decided against erasure—a permanent ban—reasoning that the abuse occurred outside of his professional duties and that a proportionate public protection measure was suspension.
Dr Imran has since relinquished his General Medical Council license in 2025 and returned to practice in Pakistan. The tribunal noted his lack of genuine insight into his behavior, highlighting his continued attempts to blame Ms A rather than accept responsibility.