A consultant gynaecologist, Dr Ali Shokouh Amiri, who admitted removing two women’s ovaries without their consent, is to face a fresh medical tribunal after the High Court ruled that parts of an earlier decision were wrong or unjust.
Dr Amiri, who previously worked at Princess Elizabeth Hospital in Guernsey, was found guilty of professional misconduct by a Medical Practitioners Tribunal in February 2025. The tribunal issued a warning but concluded that his fitness to practise was not impaired.
The General Medical Council challenged that decision, arguing that the outcome did not provide sufficient protection for patients. On Friday, Mr Justice Morris allowed the appeal and ordered the case to return to a new tribunal.
The judge found problems with the way the original panel assessed evidence and explained its reasoning. In his judgment, he said the tribunal had made clear errors of fact, failed to consider important evidence and, in places, reached conclusions that were difficult to understand.
The case concerns allegations arising from Dr Shokouh Amiri’s treatment of patients in Guernsey between 2016 and 2019. The proceedings involved more than 100 allegations concerning six patients, with 24 matters found proved.
Among the findings were that Dr Shokouh Amiri removed the ovaries of two patients without their consent. The tribunal also found that he repeatedly failed to arrange chaperones during intimate examinations and was responsible for inappropriate physical contact and communications involving patients.
The original tribunal concluded that several of these matters amounted to misconduct. However, it decided there was a low risk of patients being exposed to further unwarranted harm and considered that Dr Shokouh Amiri had shown insight into his failings. It also took account of professional testimonials and changes he had made to his practice.
The GMC appealed, saying the tribunal had not properly considered the evidence.
The High Court has now directed that a fresh tribunal reconsider five groups of allegations and make a new decision about whether Dr Shokouh Amiri’s fitness to practise is impaired.
The doctor remains registered with a licence to practise. Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, where he is employed, said he is not currently working in a patient facing role.
The GMC said it welcomed the High Court ruling and would continue to challenge tribunal decisions where it believes the outcome is insufficient to protect the public.
The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service said it would consider the judgment carefully and relist the hearing as soon as possible.
Dr Shokouh Amiri worked for Guernsey’s Medical Specialist Group from October 2016 until August 2019. He later moved to Essex, where he continued working in obstetrics and gynaecology.
The fresh tribunal will now reconsider the disputed findings before deciding whether further action is required.
