'World's Sexiest Psychiatrist' Had Sex At Office With Patient, Gets Medical License Revoked: Attorney General

PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — A North Jersey psychiatrist had his medical license revoked for four years after it was revealed he had a personal relationship with a female patient, which included having sex with her at her home and in his Clifton office, authorities announced Tuesday.

Dr. Theodore F. Jasper agreed to the revocation of his license by the State Board of Medical Examiners May 10, Attorney General Christopher Porrino said in a news release. Jasper began a relationship with her in 2013, nine years after he began treating her with medications and talk therapy, he said.

A complaint filed by the Attorney General's Office alleged that Jasper had sexual intercourse with the patient at her home and in his medical office, Porrino said. The complaint also said the woman sent Jasper semi-nude photos and gifts, including a pin that said Jasper is the "World's Sexiest Psychiatrist."

The revocation is retroactive to Aug. 12, 2015, when Jasper first agreed to surrender his license in an interim consent order.

“Any physician who engages in an inappropriate physical relationship with a patient is violating well established professional boundaries,” said Porrino. “This is particularly true for a psychiatrist who, as stated in the board’s regulations, bears an even greater responsibility to establish and maintain boundaries. Revoking the license of this doctor sends a message that such behavior will not be tolerated.”

Jasper must also complete a psycho-sexual evaluation, receive follow-up treatment and take courses in patient boundaries and ethics before reapplying for his license. He must also pay more than $53,000 in civil penalties and attorney's fees.

If he does reapply for his license, the board can still impose conditions Jasper must agree to before the revocation is lifted, including that he only see male patients or only see female patients with a chaperone present.

“Patients, especially those seeking mental health services, are most vulnerable when under a doctor’s care, and should not have to deal with inappropriate physical contact,” said Steve Lee, director of the state Division of Consumer Affairs. “The Board took the necessary action in light of the disturbing conduct admitted to by this doctor.”

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