Overview of the Misconduct Case Involving Dr. Tijion Esho and OnlyFans Model
Dr. Tijion Esho, a renowned cosmetic doctor featured on various UK television shows, has been struck off the medical register following serious allegations of professional misconduct. The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) disclosed incidents stemming from 2021 where Dr. Esho allegedly provided complimentary Botox treatments to an OnlyFans content creator in exchange for sexual favours at his Newcastle upon Tyne clinic.
Evidence and Testimonies Presented at the Tribunal
The case extensively reviewed the testimony of the OnlyFans model, known only as Patient A. She claimed that the treatments were performed after their sexual interaction. This testimony was substantiated by the tribunal with additional proof, including sexually explicit messages exchanged via Instagram between Dr. Esho and Patient A from July 2019 to February 2022.
Details of the Inappropriate Exchanges
Messages from Dr. Esho to Patient A, revealed during the tribunal, included remarks such as “What you doing to me lol. Morning Glory. Bloody have me wanting the real thing. That's like every man's dream,” dating back to September 2019. The correspondence continued over several months, maintaining a similar sexual tone. In one stark admission, Dr. Esho noted that providing Botox for sexual favors was against his professional ethics, stating, “if we do it for mls I break the doctors code and I'd be a dead man x lol."
Claims of Physical Misconduct During Consultations
Further allegations surfaced about physical misconduct during earlier consultations, where Dr. Esho was accused of inappropriate physical contact, detailed by Patient A and confirmed by tribunal findings.
Tribunal's Findings and Decision
Despite Dr. Esho’s counterclaims denying any physical sexual contact, the tribunal highlighted discrepancies in his narrative, ultimately deeming his accounts not credible. The chairwoman of the tribunal, Debi Gould, concluded that Dr. Esho exploited the doctor-patient trust for sexual purposes, marking a significant breach of professional ethics. This disregard for professional conduct in exchange for sexual benefits led to the verdict of removing Dr. Esho from the medical register, referencing his previously unblemished 18-year career as a contrasting backdrop to his recent actions.
