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Dr Sophara Roath charged with sexually assaulting patient at medical clinic southeast of Brisbane

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  • The alleged victim of a GP charged with sexually assaulting a patient in his medical clinic says he is traumatised and the doctor can technically still practise.
  • The man saw the GP inside Our Medical in Loganholme, southeast of Brisbane, in May for a rectal examination, and alleges he was molested inside the clinic.
  • The GP has practised in Australia for more than a decade.
  • The medical centre where Roath works has not confirmed whether the accused predator is still employed.

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Dr Sophara Roath allegedly used his position of power to prey on a sick patient. The GP has practised in Australia for more than a decade.

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The alleged victim of a GP charged with sexually assaulting a patient in his medical clinic says he is traumatised and the doctor can technically still practise.

Dr Sophara Roath, 56, allegedly used his position of power to prey on a sick patient.

The man saw the GP inside Our Medical in Loganholme, southeast of Brisbane, in May for a rectal examination, and alleges he was molested inside the clinic.

The claim was at once reported to police.

The GP has practised in Australia for more than a decade. Sexual health is among his areas of special interest, according to an online profile.

The medical centre where Roath works has not confirmed whether the accused predator is still employed.

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