Read Mount Sinai's Internal Memo on Alleged Ejaculating Doctor

MANHATTAN, NY — The Mount Sinai Health System was subject to its worst press in years this week when the New York Daily News revealed that 45-year-old ER doctor and author David Newman, one of the hospital’s leading physicians, was accused by a female patient of doping her up and ejaculating on her.

In the alleged Jan. 11 incident, Newman, a New Jersey resident, walked into the patient’s room after an X-ray and injected her with a second dose of morphine, then fondled her breasts and turned his back toward her, the woman told police. She heard the sounds of someone “masturbating” and felt some substance land on her, according to the Daily News report.

In a statement sent to the press, Mount Sinai officials said: “We are aware of an allegation that has been made against one of our physicians... .This is a matter under investigation and we are fully cooperating with the appropriate authorities. We take this matter very seriously and are conducting our own internal investigation.”

Patch has also obtained Mount Sinai’s internal memo in response to the allegations. Below, the memo in full.

TO: All Faculty, Staff, and Students

FROM: Kenneth L. Davis, MD

President and Chief Executive Officer

Mount Sinai Health System

Dennis S. Charney, MD

Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

President for Academic Affairs

Mount Sinai Health System

David L. Reich, MD

President and Chief Operating Officer

The Mount Sinai Hospital

DATE: January 14, 2016

RE: Alleged Incident at The Mount Sinai Hosital

We must inform you of an allegation by one of our patients that an Emergency Department physician sexually assaulted her at The Mount Sinai Hospital this week. The matter is under investigation by the authorities and we are cooperating fully. Consistent with our policies, we are conducting our own internal investigation and pending the results of that investigation, the physician is not providing services at Mount Sinai.

Should you be approached by members of the press, do not make a statement, but contact our Press Office immediately, by calling (212-241-9200) or emailing newsmedia@mssm.edu. The Press Office is available 24/7.

Please also take a moment to review our social media policy. It is important to be attuned to the potential impact that electronic interactions can have on patients, colleagues, and the health system.

The health and safety of our patients continue to be our primary concern. Thank you for your cooperation as we work to resolve this matter.