8 new sexual assault charges laid against Winnipeg doctor

A Winnipeg man previously charged with sexual assault is now facing eight more charges as victims continue to come forward.

Police said Dr. Amir Ravesh was re-arrested on Nov. 2 and charged with eight counts of sexual assault against women aged 24 to 69.

Winnipeg police said all of the assaults reportedly occurred while the women were patients at his Walk-in clinic at 300 Johnson Avenue West.

Ravesh, 51, whose full name is Amir Houshang Mazhariravesh, is also charged with obtaining sexual services for consideration.

Police said the only thing the women appear to have in common is that they were all patients of his.

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“It’s unclear if there is (any other) pattern,” Const. Jay Murray said.

Two weeks ago, Ravesh was charged with sexually assaulting a 19-year-old patient on Oct. 19.

“This certainly isn’t over,” Const. Murray said. “At least one victim was assaulted twice.”

The 19-year-old woman reported going to the walk-in, where a doctor she had seen before examined her in an inappropriate manner, escalating into a “serious sexual assault,” police said.

“We are shocked and dismayed to learn about the recent charges against Dr. Ravesh,” read a post on the You Medical Centres Facebook page. “We would like to take this opportunity to denounce any behaviour that infringes on the rights or safety of our clients. You Medical has always put the safety and well-being of its clients first and foremost. We do not condone any behavior that puts anyone’s safety or well-being at risk.”

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Ravesh was the lone doctor at the walk-in and the clinic said until further notice it will be providing referrals to clients to help them access medical care.

Police said all of the new charges stem from women who came forward after the first release.

In a statement to Global News the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba said “Dr. Mazhari Ravesh is currently not practicing.  As such, his name has been removed from the College Physician Profiles pursuant to Section 2 of The Physician Profile Regulation under The Medical Act.”