Key Takeaways
- Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy, a prominent urologist and former University of Miami professor, was arrested on August 20, 2026, on three counts of sexual battery.
- Authorities allege Ramasamy used his positions as a physician, professor, and mentor to subject men to invasive examinations under the guise of medical care.
- Individuals who were sexually abused by Dr. Ramasamy may have civil legal rights.
Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy Arrested on Sexual Battery Charges
Prominent urologist and former University of Miami professor Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy has been arrested on three felony counts of sexual battery following an investigation into allegations that he subjected medical students and trainees to medically unnecessary and invasive examinations.
Ramasamy, 45, was arrested at the Miami International Airport in Florida on August 20, 2026, after returning from Dubai to voluntarily self-surrender to authorities. Following the end of his University of Miami tenure in 2024, he worked as a consultant urologist at Jumeirah American Clinic in Dubai.
According to Local 10 News, Ramasamy “was ordered held on a $120,000 bond, to be on house arrest with a GPS monitor and to have no contact with his accusers.”
Arrest Warrant Details Allegations Against Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy
According to the arrest warrant, Miami Police Detective Louis Joseph identified six alleged male victims, with allegations involving three of those men forming the basis of Ramasamy’s current sexual battery charges.
According to documents cited by 7 News Miami, “the doctor ‘built close relationships with these individuals and then falsely claimed they had medical issues based on fake lab results.’”
Local 10 reported, “According to the warrant, ‘Ramasamy sought semen samples from the students ― some of which were done under the initial pretense of research ― and subjected them to unneeded testicular, penis and rectal examinations, including ‘prostate massages,’ after claiming that the samples showed abnormalities.”
Ramasamy’s conduct allegedly included unusually prolonged and aggressive prostate examinations, according to the warrant. One victim reportedly became suspicious after the reports and test results did not appear in their medical records.
The earliest allegations date back to 2016. According to the warrant, Ramasamy asked one of his students to provide a semen sample for a cryopreservation database and later recommended additional testing and surgery. Ramasamy then allegedly began performing prostate massages on the student.
According to NBC 6 Miami, “An expert later determined Ramasamy performed the surgery ‘based upon undocumented semen analysis results’ and found there was no clinical reason for the rectal examinations, the warrant said.”
In one instance, investigators allege Ramasamy used a false STD test to justify unnecessary medical interventions. The warrant also describes rectal and prostatic massage that Ramasamy allegedly characterized as a form of physical therapy.
According to the warrant, medical experts who reviewed the alleged examinations found that they included procedures that lacked a clinical or medical justification and fell outside the acceptable bounds of medical practice.
Ramasamy Denies Sexual Assault Allegations
Following his arrest, Ramasamy released a video publicly denying the allegations against him.
“‘These slanderous allegations were levied against me more than two and a half years ago by disgruntled members of the university community,’ he said…’I attempted to address these false accusations with the university, but they wouldn’t make available the records that would exonerate me, proving that I never performed any unnecessary medical procedure, and I never assaulted anyone. I never sexually assaulted anyone. Never,’ said Ramasamy.” (7 News)
Has the University of Miami Responded to the Allegations?
As of August 25, 2026, the University of Miami has not publicly commented on the sexual battery charges against its former professor and urologist Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy.
Multiple news organizations have sought comment from the university since Ramasamy’s arrest, but have reportedly received no response.
Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy’s Medical License Remains Active
As of August 25, 2026, no disciplinary action related to the pending criminal charges is reflected on Ramasamy’s public Florida licensing record. His license, No. ME123131, is currently set to expire on January 31, 2027, and its status is listed as “Clear/Active.”
Ramasamy was also issued New York medical license No. 249812 on July 31, 2008, according to New York State records.
Who Is Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy?
Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy is a urologist and medical researcher who developed a prominent career in male reproductive medicine, sexual dysfunction, and research.
At the University of Miami, Ramasamy served as a professor of urology and the Director of Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery and Director of the Reproductive Urology Fellowship program, where he taught and supervised medical trainees.
He also created the Urology Flashcards app and later gained attention for research examining the impact of COVID-19 on male infertility.
When Trust Is Violated
The allegations involving Ramasamy raise important questions about the safeguards in place to protect students, medical trainees, and employees of the University, including:
- What policies governed medical examinations or treatment of students and trainees by physicians who supervised them?
- What safeguards were in place to ensure that participation in research was informed and voluntary?
- Did colleagues, administrators, or other employees observe or receive reports of concerning conduct?
- Were there earlier complaints or warning signs involving Ramasamy, and if so, how were they handled?
- What systems were in place for students and trainees to report concerns involving a supervising physician?
Civil liability in cases involving alleged abuse by a physician may extend beyond the individual accused of misconduct. A civil investigation may examine whether an institution failed to respond to warning signs or enforce appropriate safeguards.
Whether the University of Miami or another institution could face civil liability would depend on the specific facts, including what it knew or reasonably should have known and whether reasonable steps were taken to protect students and trainees.
Legal Options for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Physicians
Criminal proceedings will determine whether Ramasamy is guilty of the charges against him. Civil litigation serves a different purpose and can provide survivors with a pathway to seek accountability and compensation from institutions that may bear responsibility for their harm.
If you were subjected to a medically unnecessary examination, inappropriate touching, or any sexually inappropriate conduct by Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy or another medical professional, you may have legal rights.
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Image sources: Left: Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy, via Facebook. Right: Mugshot of Ramasamy, via Local 10 News, courtesy of MDCR. Background, via University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, © Google, Google Maps.
