Sex, shots & scandal: Indian-origin doctor banned in Canada over patient romances

Dr. Suman Khulbe, an Indian-origin physician practicing in Canada, has lost her medical license after admitting to sexual misconduct with a male patient and inappropriate behavior with two others. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) concluded that Dr. Khulbe violated professional boundaries and failed to treat her patients solely as patients.

A disciplinary panel reviewing the case observed that Dr. Khulbe viewed some of her patients as friends, companions, and even business partners rather than maintaining a professional doctor-patient relationship. The CPSO enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy on sexual contact between physicians and patients, even in cases where the contact appears consensual.

According to the tribunal’s findings, Dr. Khulbe had a sexual relationship with one patient, close emotional ties with others, and business dealings with two of them. Reports also revealed that she hosted parties at her clinic where alcohol was consumed and procaine, a local anesthetic, was administered.


One complainant, a gym trainer who became her patient in 2015, alleged that his treatment for vitamin therapy evolved into physical therapy sessions that included sexual contact. He claimed that Dr. Khulbe performed sexual acts, including oral sex, kissing, and manual stimulation, while he was under the influence of procaine.

Dr. Khulbe, who began practicing family medicine in 2001 before shifting to an executive holistic practice in 2018, has disputed the tribunal’s findings and announced plans to appeal. She stated that significant facts were omitted during the public hearing and described the process as financially and personally burdensome for her and her parents.

In her testimony, Dr. Khulbe admitted to having a sexual relationship with the trainer but insisted it was consensual and part of a personal relationship. She has previously characterized the case as a “witch hunt” and accused the complainant of weaponizing their relationship.

Who is Dr. Suman Khulbe

Dr. Suman Khulbe is a Canada-based physician of Indian origin who began her career in family medicine in 2001 and, the following year, purchased a house in Kanata, Ontario, which she later converted into her private medical clinic.

Her professional interests go beyond conventional family practice. According to her Instagram profile, she has focused on regenerative medicine, peptide therapy, anti-aging treatments, and biohacking aimed at improving physical performance. Her official website, drkhulbe.com, states that she is board-certified in Aesthetic Medicine by the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and was among the first doctors in Canada to incorporate platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy into her practice.

In her conversation with the National Post, Dr. Khulbe acknowledged that she expects her license to remain revoked for approximately five years, though she intends to appeal the decision.