Politicians criticize the agency for not stopping the circumcision doctor: - It is grotesque and terrible

- Most of the foreskin has been removed. The procedure is therefore incorrect.

Circumcision of five boys in Sweden, all of whom were hospitalized urgently.

Had circumcised two boys, who were subsequently hospitalized with complications in the form of infection and possibly substantial loss of luster.

The above is an extract from the reports about the Danish-Syrian doctor 'Mohammad A.', who for at least 14 years has performed circumcisions on male children in his spare time.

In total, since 2003, the Danish authorities have received reports of at least 27 children who have been circumcised by the doctor - of which at least 16 were hospitalized with serious complications.


But the doctor was only stopped in 2013 when he voluntarily entered into an agreement with the health authorities to refrain from performing circumcisions.

However, Mohammad A. violated an agreement when the authorities received a report in 2017 that he had again undergone a circumcision with complications and hospitalization as a result.

When Mohammad A. had his authorization revoked temporarily in 2017, the Swedish Patient Safety Authority wanted to make the revocation permanent.

This requires a court order, but because the agency did not meet the two-year deadline when they had to send the case further through the system, the case fell to the ground.

In 2019, Mohammad A. therefore got his authorization back.

And it was not the only case of revocation of authorization that the Swedish Patient Safety Agency failed to bring to a conclusion.

Peder Hvelplund from Enhedslisten trusts that the doctor will now live up to his medical promise

But the Norwegian Patient Safety Authority refuses to appear for an interview.

The agency believes that Mohammad A. continues to work as a doctor is not problematic

Dr. Waleed Ben Saleem, General Manager. Dr. Mohammad Zaheer Abbas, Medical Officer. Welcome to us for a painless procedure!

2003

Five boys hospitalized

The National Board of Health is receiving information about Mohammad A.'s work for the first time. He had circumcised five boys, who were subsequently hospitalized. However, it appeared that the circumcisions were done correctly.
2006
July
Sweden informs Denmark

The National Board of Health receives a report from Sweden that Mohammad A. has performed circumcisions on five boys, all of whom were hospitalized urgently with complications. One of the circumcisions was carried out in Denmark.
2007
June
Six cases from Sweden

Swedish authorities forward six cases to the Danish Health Authority regarding circumcisions carried out by Mohammad A.
August
New complications

The Danish Health Authority receives reports of two circumcisions carried out in Mohammad A.'s own home. Both boys were urgently hospitalized with complications.
September
Increased supervision

As a result of recent cases, Mohammad A. comes under increased supervision. This is because the doctor:
- Did not inform the patients and their parents correctly before the operation
- Consent for treatment not obtained
- The treatments were not recorded correctly
- Correct hygienic technique was not used
- Did not carry out proper follow-up and post-treatment
- Illegally imported medicines into Sweden
October
Circumcisions at an asylum centre

Mohammad A. is reported to have performed circumcisions on two boys in a room at an asylum center without informing center staff.
2008
Warning in Sweden

Mohammad A. receives a warning from the Swedish authorities in connection with objectionable circumcisions in Sweden. One case in particular makes the difference: A boy has had so much of his foreskin cut off that it was difficult for the plastic surgeons to correct the damage. Swedish authorities estimate that the injury could mean lifelong suffering for the boy.
2009
January
Enhanced supervision is lifted

The Danish Health Authority cancels the increased supervision of Mohammad A., as there is no basis for extending it.
August
Police case is dropped

The National Board of Health receives a report that Mohammad A. has circumcised a boy who was placed outside the home without consent, while the boy was with his mother. The police drop the case due to a lack of evidence.
2011
Report from the police

The Danish Health Authority is informed by the police that Mohammad A. has performed a circumcision in the boy's own home. The boy was subsequently hospitalized.
2012
March
Consultation in own apartment

Sweden informs the National Board of Health that Mohammad A. continues to perform circumcisions in Sweden. The police in Malmö have investigated an apartment that functioned as a doctor's consultation.
October
Two boys are hospitalized after circumcision

The Danish Health Authority receives a report that two boys have been hospitalized with complications after circumcision performed by Mohammad A. The complications include infection and possible loss of parts of the gloss in one of the boys.
2013
June
Conversation with the board

The Danish Health Authority calls Mohammad A. for an interview after several supervisory cases where boys have been hospitalized after circumcisions performed by him. The frequency of infection "significantly exceeded the expected frequency of infection", assesses the agency.
July
Waives the right to circumcisions

Mohammad A. informs the Danish Health Authority that he voluntarily waives the right to perform ritual circumcisions.
2017
April 5
Wants the right to circumcisions back

Mohammad A. asks the Swedish Patient Safety Agency (STPS) to revoke his voluntary waiver of the right to perform circumcisions. He also announces that he has started performing circumcisions again on 1 April 2017.
April 7
Do not perform circumcisions

STPS announces that Mohammad A. may not perform circumcisions as long as he is restricted.
the 20th of April
Boy hospitalized after circumcision

STPS receives a report that a two-year-old boy has been hospitalized after a circumcision performed by Mohammad A.
April 21
Withdrawal of authorization

STPS decides that Mohammad A. is deprived of his medical license because he had unlawfully resumed his circumcision business. For the same reason, he is reported to the police for violating the Authorization Act.
2018
June 29
A fine is imposed

Mohammad A. is fined at the Court in Roskilde and deprived of his authorization for two years.
August
The case is sent to the Attorney General

STPS sends the case to the Attorney General with a view to permanently removing Mohammad A.'s authorization. The case is later submitted to the Council of Medical Examiners - this is a requirement for filing a case at the court.

It happens one year and four months after the agency stripped Mohammad A. of his authorization.
October
The district court upholds the verdict

Østre Landsret confirms the criminal sentence from June of the same year.
2019
May
Deprivation of authorization is void

The barrister announces that they have not yet received a response from the Council of Medical Examiners. At this time, Mohammad A.'s temporary authorization withdrawal has lapsed, as due to the lack of response from the Council of Forensic Medicine it has not been possible to submit a petition for extension or permanent withdrawal.
July
Again waives the right to circumcision

During a conversation with STPS, Mohammad A. once again waives – voluntarily – the right to perform circumcisions. This is registered as time-limited.
2021
No longer a clinic in the home

STPS ascertains during an inspection that Mohammad A. no longer has a clinic in his home. The board is informed by Mohammad A.'s new employer that there is nothing to delay in his current work. STPS therefore has no basis for sanctioning Mohammad A. further.