French Gynecologist Suspended for Refusing to Treat Trans Woman
Dr. Victor Acharian was temporarily banned by the medical board after declining to examine a trans woman, citing lack of expertise and controversial personal beliefs.
- Dr. Victor Acharian, a gynecologist in Pau, France, refused to treat a 26-year-old trans woman in August 2023, claiming he only treats 'real women.'
- The incident gained widespread attention after the patient's partner posted about the experience online, leading to public backlash and legal action.
- The regional medical board suspended Dr. Acharian for two months, with one month served and one month suspended, following a disciplinary hearing in December 2024.
- The doctor defended his actions, stating he lacked the expertise to treat trans patients and maintained that his comments were not transphobic, though they sparked criticism.
- An ongoing criminal investigation, initiated by complaints from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, is examining whether the doctor's actions constitute a legal offense.
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