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Two North Jersey Doctors Lose Medical Licenses over Sexual Misconduct
Physicians in Jersey City and Haledon face permanent revocation after criminal charges.
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs have announced that the State Board of Medical Examiners (“the Board”) has permanently revoked the medical licenses of two North Jersey physicians accused of sexual misconduct in separate, unrelated incidents. Dr. Humberto T. Perez, a family doctor in Jersey City, and Dr. Ahmad “Nazir” Kahf, a cardiologist in Haledon, agreed to the permanent revocations to resolve the Board’s administrative allegations tied to their respective criminal charges.
“We will not tolerate medical professionals who violate the strict prohibition against any form of sexual contact during professional interactions,” said Attorney General Platkin.
“When physicians use their positions of trust to prey on vulnerable individuals behind closed doors, the harm to their victims can be profound and long-lasting,” said Cari Fais, Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. “The actions we’re announcing today are the latest in our ongoing efforts to eradicate sexual misconduct in professional settings and to protect the public from the damage it causes.”
Dr. Humberto T. Perez (Jersey City)
Charges: In November 2024, Perez was charged by the Jersey City Police with two counts of second-degree sexual assault and two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact. He allegedly engaged in inappropriate touching of a patient on two different occasions during medical exams in July 2024. The second incident was recorded surreptitiously by the alleged victim.
Outcome: Under a final consent order filed on January 21, 2025, Perez agreed to permanently surrender his medical license. The charges, which could warrant license revocation if proven, remain pending with the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office.
Dr. Ahmad “Nazir” Kahf (Haledon)
Previous License Suspension: Kahf’s license was temporarily suspended by the Board in October 2023 following his arrest on a fourth-degree criminal sexual contact charge. He was accused of inappropriate contact with a visitor who accompanied a patient to his office. Like Perez, the incident was allegedly captured on a cellphone recording.
Resolution: Kahf entered a pretrial intervention program (PTI) in April 2024, precluding him from practicing medicine during the 12-month program. If he successfully completes PTI, the criminal charge will be dismissed. However, in a final consent order with the Board dated January 28, 2025, Kahf agreed to permanently relinquish his license without admitting wrongdoing.
Terms of Revocation and Restrictions
Under both consent orders:
- Permanent Revocation: Neither physician can reapply for a New Jersey license in the future.
- No Financial Interests in Healthcare: They must divest from any current or future financial stake in medical practices.
- No Oversight or Influence: They cannot manage, oversee, or in any way influence the practice of medicine, including providing expert witness testimony, in New Jersey.
Both Perez and Kahf accepted these terms without admitting guilt. The State was represented by Deputy Attorney General David M. Puteska (in the Perez matter) and Deputy Attorney General Michelle Mikelberg (in the Kahf matter), under Section Chief Doreen A. Hafner of the Professional Boards Prosecution Section within the Division of Law. Investigations were conducted by the Enforcement Bureau of the Division of Consumer Affairs.
Reporting Inappropriate Conduct
Patients who suspect inappropriate conduct by a licensed professional are urged to file an online complaint with the Division of Consumer Affairs or call 1-800-242-5846 (within New Jersey) or 973-504-6200.
