LAGOS, NIGERIA (VOICE OF NAIJA)- UK-based cosmetic doctor of Nigerian descent, Oluwafemi ‘Tijion’ Esho, has lost his medical licensed after admitting to an improper sexual relationship with a patient.
The patient, who is an OnlyFans model, earlier claimed she got free botox in return for sex at his clinic.
She also alleged that they exchanged inappropriate sexual messages on Instagram.
Esho, who has been featured on several popular TV programmes, denied having a physical relationship with the woman but admitted to an improper emotional relationship.
Esho is known for his medical opinion and commentaries on cosmetic surgery discussions on popular Television programmes, including ITV’s This Morning, BBC’s Morning Live and E4’s Body Fixers.
He was also regularly consulted on Body Fixers for E4, a channel operated by Channel 4, which aired for two seasons in 2016 and 2017 and made appearances on segments of BBC’s Morning Live until the summer of 2022.
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During a recent hearing, the Medical Tribunal Practitioners Service (MPTS) found Esho exchanged toxin treatment for sex with the woman.
But the panel, during sitting in Manchester, ruled Esho did have sexual intercourse with the woman at his clinic in Newcastle in 2021 and administered botox free of charge.
The tribunal also ruled that the doctor told the woman he could get away with giving her Botox in exchange for sexual services.
The panel found that the overall conduct of the doctor was sexually motivated, but it did not find Patient A to be vulnerable because of her profession.
The 42-year-old doctor, who has several celebrity clients, had told the tribunal he never had any physical sexual contact with the woman.
On Saturday, the MPTS announced it had decided to remove Esho from the medical register.
Details of the tribunal’s decision are expected to be released soon.
Earlier, Esho, who is the founder of the Esho Clinic, which also has locations in London, Liverpool and Dubai, said he was disappointed with the MPTS’ ruling.
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He insisted that he only exchanged inappropriate sexual messages on Instagram but never had any physical sexual contact with the lady. He also apologised for his conduct.
“I am disappointed that the MPTS has today found against me in relation to the charges which I denied,” he wrote via Instagram on April 10.
“Throughout the hearing and investigation, with which I have cooperated fully, I stressed that I deeply regretted the mistakes which I made in engaging in communications with Patient A, and I admitted to the charges which related to those serious errors of judgement.
“I am truly sorry for those actions, and apologise to everyone I let down as a result. However, I have always been clear that whilst my conduct in communicating with Patient A was wrong, I repeat categorically that it never crossed over into any physical sexual contact.
“Whilst I respect the MPTS and the process, I do not agree with its decision. My life’s work has been and will remain focused on helping people. I remain dedicated fully to this purpose. I am incredibly grateful to my patients and friends who supported me throughout this incredibly difficult period.”
