Madhya Pradesh: Cath lab where fraud doc performed fatal surgeries sealed

IANS April 11, 2025 120 views

A shocking medical fraud case has unfolded in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, where Dr. Narendra Yadav performed life-threatening heart surgeries while impersonating another doctor. District health officials have sealed the Mission Hospital's cath lab after discovering the doctor lacked necessary medical qualifications. The National Human Rights Commission is now investigating the deaths of seven patients under suspicious circumstances. Authorities are preparing severe sanctions against the hospital and continue to investigate this unprecedented medical deception.

"No medical professional was competent to manage the facility" - District Health Official
Bhopal, April 10: The scandal involving Dr. Narendra Yadav, who posed as N.John Camm and performed fatal heart surgeries on fifteen unsuspecting patients, took another dramatic turn when the Mission Hospital's cath lab at Rai Chaouraha at district town of Damoh was sealed by district health officials on Thursday.

Key Points

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Fake doctor performed fatal heart surgeries under alias N.J. Camm

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Cath lab sealed by five-member official team

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National Human Rights Commission investigating suspicious patient deaths

Dr. Yadav, known by the fraudulent alias N.J. Camm, reportedly lacked the necessary qualifications to conduct any medical procedures related to heart ailments.

An official order dated April 9 (a copy of which is available with IANS) revealed that the hospital's cath lab had been delisted from the Ayushman Bharat Niramayam, MP Portal due to the absence of a qualified doctor to oversee its operations.

Further investigation by Damoh's district health officer confirmed that no medical professional was competent to manage the facility, and even a doctor Dr. Akhilesh Dube refused to run the cath lab any further or take up the position, it was necessary to shut the lab.

On Thursday evening, a team of five officials visited the hospital at around 4.30 p.m.

The group consisted doctors from the district hospital -- Dr. Prahlad Patel, Dr. Vikrant Chauhan, Dr. Rajesh Namdev, Dr. Prashant Soni -- and Naib Tehsildar Raghunandan Chaturvedi, who ensured sealing of the cath lab.

A senior government official told IANS, the sealing process was carried out in adherence to legal protocols and formalised in presence of Dr. Chauhan and Dr. Namdev.

The case has drawn the attention of the National Human Rights Commission, state police, and district health authorities, who are now investigating the deaths of seven patients under suspicious circumstances following surgeries performed by Dr. Yadav, alias Camm.

Meanwhile, the hospital's blood bank has also come under scrutiny, with officials hinting at impending actions.

A hospital manager protested the sealing of the cath lab, arguing that improper temperature maintenance could damage the delicate equipment housed within.

Despite this plea, the lab was officially declared sealed, effective April 10.

As for Dr. Narendra Yadav, who remains in police custody, authorities have reported no new statements from him. Investigators are preparing to impose severe sanctions on Mission Hospital, signalling more trouble for the institution in the near future.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is absolutely horrifying! How could someone play with people's lives like this? Those poor patients and their families... 😢 The authorities need to make an example out of this fraudster.
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Rahul S.
While sealing the lab was necessary, I hope they took proper precautions with the equipment. Medical equipment is extremely sensitive and expensive - it would be a shame if it gets damaged in the process.
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Anjali M.
This case shows how broken our medical verification systems are. How did this man operate for so long without getting caught? We need stricter background checks for all medical professionals.
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Vikram P.
Respectfully, the article could have included more about what patients/families can do if they suspect they were treated by this fraud. Some practical advice would have been helpful.
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Sanjay T.
The hospital management should face consequences too! How could they let an unqualified person operate on patients? This wasn't just one person's crime - it was institutional failure.
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Neha R.
My heart goes out to the victims' families. I hope they get justice soon. This case should be a wake-up call for better regulation in private hospitals across India. 🙏

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