Mercer Times

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs have announced that the State Board of Medical Examiners has permanently revoked the licenses of two North Jersey physicians due to unrelated allegations of sexual misconduct during office visits.

Humberto T. Perez, a family medicine practitioner in Jersey City, and Ahmad “Nazir” Kahf, a cardiologist in Haledon, agreed to give up their medical licenses permanently as part of resolving administrative allegations related to charges against them.

"We will not tolerate medical professionals who violate the strict prohibition against any form of sexual contact during professional interactions," stated Attorney General Platkin. "My office takes allegations of sexual misconduct among physicians very seriously and, as these latest actions demonstrate, is committed to holding violators accountable."

Cari Fais, Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs, added, "When physicians use their positions of trust to prey on vulnerable individuals behind closed doors, the harm to their victims can be profound and long-lasting. The actions we’re announcing today are the latest in our ongoing efforts to eradicate sexual misconduct in professional settings and to protect the public from the damage it causes."

In November 2024, Jersey City Police charged Perez with two counts each of second-degree sexual assault and fourth-degree criminal sexual contact for allegedly inappropriate touching during medical exams in July 2024. The alleged victim recorded one incident on his cell phone. These charges are pending with the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office.

Perez agreed to a permanent license revocation through a final consent order filed with the Board on January 21, 2025. This was based on state allegations that if proven true, his conduct would warrant such action under New Jersey laws governing professional conduct.

Kahf's license was temporarily suspended by the Board in October 2023 after being charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual contact involving a woman who recorded her encounter during an office visit. In April 2024, Kahf entered a pretrial intervention program for 12 months; successful completion would result in dismissal of charges but precludes him from practicing medicine during this period.

Kahf also agreed to permanent license revocation through a final consent order filed on January 28, 2025.

Both doctors consented without admitting wrongdoing. Their agreements prevent them from reapplying for licensure or engaging in any future medical practice-related activities within New Jersey.

Deputy Attorney General David M. Puteska represented Perez's case while Deputy Attorney General Michelle Mikelberg handled Kahf's case under Section Chief Doreen A. Hafner's supervision within the Professional Boards Prosecution Section at the Division of Law.

The investigations were conducted by investigators from the Enforcement Bureau within the Division of Consumer Affairs.

Patients suspecting inappropriate treatment by licensed professionals can file complaints online via the State Division of Consumer Affairs website or call toll-free numbers provided for assistance.

The Division aims to protect New Jersey consumers from fraud and misconduct across various sectors through education and regulation enforced by its multiple boards overseeing numerous licensees statewide.