An Indian-origin oncologist has been permanently removed from the UK medical register after a tribunal ruled that his criminal conviction made him unfit to continue practising medicine. The decision means Shamir Chandran can no longer work as a doctor in the United Kingdom.
The case has drawn attention after tribunal records revealed that Chandran left the UK and stated he would “never work in that country again” following the legal and disciplinary proceedings against him.
Tribunal Removes Doctor From UK Medical Register
The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) ordered Chandran’s name to be erased from the UK medical register after reviewing his criminal convictions and conduct.
The tribunal concluded that his actions posed a serious risk to public safety and confidence in the medical profession. According to the ruling, the offences involved repeated coercive behaviour toward vulnerable individuals and included attempts at financial intimidation.
The decision to erase a doctor from the register is among the most severe disciplinary actions in the UK medical system, effectively ending the individual’s medical career in the country.
Criminal Conviction Led to Four-Year Prison Sentence
Chandran, who previously worked at a hospital in Newcastle, was sentenced in November to four years in prison after being convicted on multiple charges.
The charges included two counts of controlling and coercive behaviour and one count of cruelty to a person under the age of 16.
According to reports, Chandran did not attend either the criminal proceedings at Carlisle Crown Court or the later disciplinary hearings conducted by the tribunal.
UK Police Confirm Doctor Is Wanted
Reports stated that Chandran fled the UK after legal action began against him. Cumbria Police confirmed that an outstanding warrant has been issued for his arrest.
The tribunal also noted that Chandran had not shown remorse or accepted responsibility for his actions. It said there was no evidence that he had taken any steps to address his conduct or demonstrate rehabilitation.
Officials concluded that allowing him to continue practising medicine would seriously damage public trust in healthcare professionals.
Emails Reveal Anger Over Treatment in UK
Tribunal documents included several emails written by Chandran in which he criticised the UK authorities and expressed frustration over the proceedings.
In one email, he wrote that his medical career had already been destroyed and said he was “utterly disgusted” with the way he had been treated in Britain.
He also claimed he had been treated “like a common criminal” without consideration for his side of the story or the consequences the case had on his professional life.
Chandran further stated that because of the action taken by the General Medical Council (GMC), he was forced to resign from his NHS role and leave the UK.
Background and Medical Career
Chandran earned his MBBS degree from University of Calicut Academy of Medical Sciences in Pariyaram, Kerala.
He later specialised in oncology and worked in the UK healthcare system before the allegations and criminal proceedings emerged.
According to tribunal records, Chandran informed the GMC that he no longer wished to continue practising oncology and had begun working with a friend in a private business while attempting to rebuild his life.
Tribunal Says Public Confidence Must Be Protected
The tribunal ultimately ruled that removing Chandran from the medical register was necessary to maintain public confidence in the profession and uphold professional standards.
The panel stated that his behaviour involved vulnerable victims, elements of premeditation and intimidation, and created a real risk of future harm.
The ruling means Chandran is permanently barred from practising medicine in the UK unless a future legal process overturns the decision.