The Indiana Medical Licensing Board has temporarily sidelined a southern Indiana physician after several male patients accused him of sexual misconduct during genital and prostate exams. The action centers on Dr. A. Michael Guirguis, a longtime primary-care doctor who practiced at Norton King’s Daughters’ Health in Madison until his departure in December. State officials say the suspension keeps Guirguis away from patients while investigators and prosecutors review the claims.
State Moves To Immediately Restrict Practice
Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office filed a petition seeking an emergency suspension, and the Indiana Medical Licensing Board responded with a summary suspension that will keep Guirguis from practicing for 90 days while the state investigates, according to WISH-TV. The board said the swift move is meant to protect public safety while officials collect evidence and decide whether to seek a permanent loss of his license.
What The Petition Alleges
Court filings reviewed by WAVE describe accounts from multiple patients who say routine physicals turned into something very different. The petition says men reported prolonged genital or prostate exams lasting about 10 minutes, digital rectal insertions allegedly done without warning, the use of more than one finger during rectal exams and exams performed without gloves. It also alleges Guirguis watched at least one patient ejaculate in order to collect a semen sample and that other patients were grabbed or had their genitals rubbed during office visits.
Hospital Response
According to records, Norton King’s Daughters’ Health fired Guirguis in December, citing “grossly unprofessional conduct.” In a statement to WAVE, Norton’s senior vice president Renee Murphy said, “Doctor Michael Guirguis is no longer employed with our organization. Our team has worked closely with patients to continue their care.” The hospital system did not answer questions about when internal complaints first surfaced or how the review that led to his dismissal unfolded.
Attorneys And Victims Speak
Attorneys representing several men say they believe the alleged misconduct stretches back years and that many of their clients struggled, at first, to recognize the behavior as abuse in a medical setting. Darryl Isaacs of Isaacs & Isaacs called the suspension a “significant legal milestone” and urged anyone with similar experiences to come forward, according to WLKY.
How A 90-Day Summary Suspension Works
Indiana law allows a licensing board to summarily suspend a practitioner’s license for up to 90 days if members conclude the person poses an immediate danger to public health and safety. The suspension period can be renewed while a formal administrative complaint is prepared and heard. That legal framework, along with the attorney general’s role in notifying practitioners and retaining clinical experts, is set out in state code compiled by Justia.
What’s Next
During the suspension window, state investigators and the attorney general’s office are expected to build a case that could lead to formal licensing charges and potentially permanent revocation. Attorney General Rokita’s office has asked anyone with similar experiences to contact the office, according to WISH-TV. Civil attorneys say they are preparing lawsuits and offering confidential consultations to men who believe they were harmed.
Local Fallout
The allegations have rattled patients and local leaders in Jefferson County and are raising broader questions about hospital oversight and how long complaints may have been handled internally before Guirguis was terminated. The investigation remains active, and state officials have not said whether criminal charges will follow, according to local reporting. 14News has additional coverage and contact information for attorneys who are taking calls from potential victims.
