Key Takeaways
- Advait Deshmukh, a former medical resident, has been charged with voyeurism and evidence tampering after a hidden camera was found at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.
- ProMedica said it banned Deshmukh from all facilities, while the University of Toledo said he is no longer in its residency program.
- Allegations involving secret recordings in hospital settings may raise significant civil liability concerns, separate from the ongoing criminal case.
What the Indictment Alleges
According to court records cited by WTOL, “Deshmukh is accused of recording victims on at least 15 occasions between Feb. 19 and May 28, 2025. The tampering with evidence charge stems from June 4, 2025, when he allegedly removed or destroyed the device once he became aware of the investigation, according to court records.”
According to WTOL, the filings state that the alleged recordings occurred in “locations where people had a reasonable expectation of privacy,” but do not specify the exact location within the hospital. ProMedica has separately stated that the device was found in a staff area.
Officials have not disclosed what prompted the internal investigation or when the initial complaint was made. However, ProMedica has said that a hidden recording device was discovered in June 2025, prompting an immediate investigation by hospital police and same-day identification of a suspect.
According to WTOL, “It remains unclear how many people may have been recorded or whether any victims have been notified.”
Court records show that Deshmukh’s arraignment is scheduled for January 28, 2026, before Judge Michael R. Goulding.
Deshmukh’s Medical Training and License Status
At the time of the alleged conduct, Deshmukh was a third-year resident at the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, with clinical duties at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He listed endourology and urologic oncology as clinical interests—specialties involving sensitive urologic cancer-related care that require a high level of patient trust.
Public licensing records show that as of January 21, 2026, Advait Ashish Deshmukh’s medical license remains active, with no disciplinary action taken.
Medical licensing matters are handled separately from criminal proceedings.
Institutional Response
Following the discovery of the cameras, ProMedica confirmed that Deshmukh was banned from all ProMedica locations.
The University of Toledo has also stated that Deshmukh is no longer participating in its residency program: “The University placed him on administrative leave on June 5, 2025, pending an investigation. His residency appointment was not renewed following that investigation and concluded on June 30, 2025.” (WTOL)
Potential Civil Liability
While the criminal case focuses on whether Deshmukh violated the law, civil cases serve a separate purpose. Civil litigation examines whether individuals or institutions failed to take reasonable steps to protect others from foreseeable harm, including violations of privacy in places meant to be secure.
When privacy violations occur within a hospital or medical environment, there is potential for civil exposure. Civil lawsuits may seek to hold institutions accountable for breakdowns in supervision, access controls, or safeguards that allowed the conduct to occur.
Contact Andreozzi + Foote For Legal Assistance
If you or someone you love believes they may have been affected by the conduct alleged to have happened at ProMedica Toledo, help is available.
Andreozzi + Foote is a civil law firm dedicated to representing survivors of sexual abuse, assault, and exploitation.
We have extensive experience handling civil cases involving hospitals, doctors, universities, and other institutions where abuse or serious privacy violations occurred.
Our team is trauma-informed, compassionate, and centered on helping survivors understand their legal rights and options under the law.
Speaking with our firm does not obligate you to take legal action.
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Image sources: ProMedica Toledo Hospital, courtesy of ProMedica. Advait Deshmukh, courtesy of utoledo.edu.
