New York Dr. Amir Sitafalwalla Sexual Abuse Lawyers

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Have You Been Abused by Dr. Amir Sitafalwalla?

You don’t have to face this alone. If you were sexually abused by Amir Sitafalwalla while he was an employee of ModernMD Woodhaven, speak with our NYC physician sexual abuse attorneys immediately. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation.

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Dr. Amir Sitafalwalla’s History of Sexually Abusing Patients

According to investigations conducted by the Department of Health and the Queens District Attorney’s Office, Amir Sitafalwalla allegedly has a history of sexually abusing patients spanning nearly a decade, including incidents prior to his employment at ModernMD Woodhaven.

Alarmingly, Sitafalwalla was arrested twice for complaints of sexual abuse — once in March 2023 and again in September 2024. Following the first arrest, he returned to ModernMD Woodhaven, where he continued to abuse patients until his second arrest.

Due to ModernMD’s alleged negligence, multiple patients were wrongfully put at risk. Victims have reported that Sitafalwalla engaged in abusive behavior such as:

• Performing unnecessary medical exams for sexual gratification
• Groping and touching patients' genitals without medical justification or gloves
• Forcibly kissing patients
• Digital penetration of patients' genitals
• Making sexually explicit, inappropriate comments regarding bodies or sexuality

Sitafalwalla ultimately pled guilty to engaging in misconduct with five victims, including a minor. He was sentenced to 6 years of probation, ordered to register as a level 2 sex offender, and his medical license was suspended.

Negligence at ModernMD and Prior Abuse at CityMD

Abuse Prior to Employment at ModernMD

Before joining ModernMD Woodhaven, Sitafalwalla was employed as an urgent care doctor by CityMD Bayside, where he allegedly sexually abused at least two patients.

Upon information and belief, in March 2021, CityMD Bayside received a complaint regarding sexual abuse, which resulted in his termination. In May of that year, he was informed that he was being investigated by the Department of Health Office of Professional Misconduct.

Abuse at ModernMD Woodhaven Urgent Care

Despite Sitafalwalla’s termination for allegations of sexual abuse, Sitafalwalla was hired by ModernMD Woodhaven urgent care where he continued to target and sexually abuse numerous patients.

Evidently, it appears that ModernMD Urgent Care failed to thoroughly investigate Amir Sitafalwalla’s employment history, which would have revealed his history of allegedly sexually abusing numerous patients.

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Was Your Trust Betrayed by a Medical Facility?

If you were sexually assaulted by former Queens Urgent Care Doctor Amir Sitafalwalla, contact a physician sexual abuse attorney today to discuss your rights. Strict deadlines apply, so do not wait.

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Timeline of Arrests and Sentencing

January 2023: First Arrest

After sexually assaulting one victim at ModernMD Urgent Care, Sitafalwalla was arrested, and criminal charges were brought against him in March of 2023. However, ModernMD Urgent Care seemingly neglected to investigate Sitafalwalla’s abusive behavior following his arrest which only further emboldened him to sexually assault more victims.

Evidently, Sitafalwalla was not deterred by his pending criminal charges or arrest, and he continued to deliberately target, harass, and sexually abuse patients following this incident. Less than a year after his first arrest, and with criminal charges still pending, Sitafalwalla allegedly sexually abused at least five additional patients while employed at ModernMD Urgent Care.

September 2024: Second Arrest

In September 2024, Sitafalwalla was arrested and criminally charged for a second time after one of his victims reported his abuse to the police.

Sitafalwalla ultimately pled guilty to five counts of forcible touching as to four different victims, and one count of sexual abuse in the third degree as to one additional victim in September 2025.

April 2025: License Suspension

In addition, Sitafalwalla’s medical license was suspended in April 2025 when the Department of Health Office of Professional Misconduct uncovered Sitafalwalla’s horrific history of sexual abuse dating back to 2017. The Department of Health ordered that Sitafalwalla could no longer practice medicine in the state of New York and stated that Sitafalwalla was engaging in activities which constituted an “imminent danger to the health of the people”.

January 2026: Sentencing

Sitafalwalla was sentenced to six years of probation and ordered to register as a level two sex offender.

Attorney Hardeep Shergill, Esq. of the Jacob Fuchsberg Law Firm was present at the sentencing in support of our clients who read a victim impact statement during Sitafalwalla’s sentencing.

Understanding Physician Sexual Abuse in New York

Physician sexual abuse is a profound betrayal of trust. Doctors hold a unique position of authority, and patients rely on them for care and safety. Unfortunately, predators often exploit this vulnerability, using the guise of medical examinations to target victims behind closed doors.

In most cases, physician sexual abuse does not occur as an isolated incident. Instead, it is often indicative of a pattern of predatory behavior that has been left unchecked by the medical facility. Hospitals, urgent care centers, and private practices have a duty to monitor their staff and implement safeguards — such as requiring chaperones during sensitive exams. When they fail to do so, they may be held liable for the resulting harm.

Common forms of physician sexual misconduct include:

• Forcible sexual contact: This includes rape, unwanted kissing, groping, or fondling of private areas without medical necessity.
• Inappropriate touching: Conducting exams without gloves or touching genitals in a way that is not medically justified.
• Sexual behavior in the presence of patients: Such as masturbating or exposing themselves.
• Verbal abuse: Making sexually explicit, suggestive, or inappropriate comments regarding a patient's body or sexual history.

The impact of this abuse extends far beyond the physical incident. Victims often suffer unique psychological trauma, including depression, anger, low self-esteem, anxiety, and a lasting fear of medical professionals (white coat hypertension), which can prevent them from seeking necessary healthcare in the future.

Holding Amir Sitafalwalla and ModernMD Accountable

The Civil Rights Team at the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm, led by Partner Jaehyun Oh, has extensive experience litigating sexual assault cases. We represent victims of medical malpractice and civil rights violations and know how to hold medical facilities liable for their failure to protect patients.

As a premier medical malpractice firm, we are uniquely situated to successfully litigate physician sexual abuse cases. We can help you:

• Collect necessary evidence to substantiate your claim.
• Work with nationally recognized trauma experts to evaluate your injuries.
• Navigate the civil court system while you focus on healing.