Fifth sexual assault charge brought against former Regina doctor

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The women were patients when he worked as a gastroenterologist, police say

In November, Regina police arrested Sylvester Ukabam, who is 73, on four counts of sexual assault.Story continues below advertisement

In each case the women reported they had been sexually assaulted by their doctor during a physical exam they felt was unnecessary. Police say the fifth charge stems from an allegation a woman made to police after the November charges became public.Ukabam resigned in December following an agreement with the Saskatchewan College of Physicians and Surgeons.

The college also received reports of the allegations against Ukabam and laid professional misconduct charges. The regulatory body ceased its investigation after Ukabam agreed to relinquish his licence and no longer practice medicine.

 

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