Crime & Safety
Read Hospital's Internal Memo on Alleged Ejaculating Doctor From N.J.
Here's how Mount Sinai Health System management responded when one of its doctors, a N.J. resident, was accused of ejaculating on a patient.
By SIMONE WILSON (Patch Staff)
More revelations are being made about a doctor from New Jersey who is accused of drugging a patient and ejaculating on her.
The Mount Sinai Health System was subject to its worst press in years this week when the New York Daily News revealed that 45-year-old ER doctor and author David Newman, one of the hospital’s leading physicians, was accused by a female patient of doping her up and ejaculating on her.
In the alleged Jan. 11 incident, Newman, a Montclair, N.J., resident, walked into the patient’s room after an X-ray and injected her with a second dose of morphine, then fondled her breasts and turned his back toward her, the woman told police. She heard the sounds of someone “masturbating” and felt some substance land on her, according to the Daily News report.
Read more: New Jersey Doctor Accused Of Drugging Patient, Ejaculating On Her: Report
In a statement sent to the press, Mount Sinai officials said: “We are aware of an allegation that has been made against one of our physicians... .This is a matter under investigation and we are fully cooperating with the appropriate authorities. We take this matter very seriously and are conducting our own internal investigation.”
Patch has also obtained Mount Sinai’s internal memo in response to the allegations. Below, the memo in full.
TO: All Faculty, Staff, and Students
FROM: Kenneth L. Davis, MD
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mount Sinai Health System
Dennis S. Charney, MD
Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
President for Academic Affairs
Mount Sinai Health System
David L. Reich, MD
President and Chief Operating Officer
The Mount Sinai Hospital
DATE: January 14, 2016
RE: Alleged Incident at The Mount Sinai Hosital
We must inform you of an allegation by one of our patients that an Emergency Department physician sexually assaulted her at The Mount Sinai Hospital this week. The matter is under investigation by the authorities and we are cooperating fully. Consistent with our policies, we are conducting our own internal investigation and pending the results of that investigation, the physician is not providing services at Mount Sinai.
Should you be approached by members of the press, do not make a statement, but contact our Press Office immediately, by calling (212-241-9200) or emailing newsmedia@mssm.edu. The Press Office is available 24/7.
Please also take a moment to review our social media policy. It is important to be attuned to the potential impact that electronic interactions can have on patients, colleagues, and the health system.
The health and safety of our patients continue to be our primary concern. Thank you for your cooperation as we work to resolve this matter.
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