A former University of Miami urologist and medical school professor is facing serious criminal allegations that he sexually assaulted male medical students and trainees while allegedly disguising the conduct as legitimate medical examinations.
Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy, 45, has been charged in Miami-Dade County with three counts of sexual battery arising from allegations made by men who encountered him during his years at the University of Miami. According to news reports and the arrest warrant described by investigators, police interviewed six men who reported alleged misconduct, with allegations involving three men forming the basis of the current criminal charges.
The allegations are particularly disturbing because investigators contend that some of the alleged sexual contact occurred under the appearance of medical care.
What Is Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy Accused Of?
According to the Miami Police Department investigation reported by Local 10, Ramasamy allegedly obtained semen samples from medical students and trainees, sometimes initially representing that the samples were needed for research. Investigators allege he subsequently told some of the men that abnormalities had been detected and used those supposed findings as a reason to conduct additional examinations.
Police allege that these encounters included unnecessary examinations of the testicles, penis and rectum, including prostate massages. An outside medical expert consulted during the investigation reportedly concluded that examinations described by the accusers were medically unnecessary.
One allegation is especially notable. According to the arrest-warrant allegations reported by Local 10, Ramasamy allegedly used a false sexually transmitted disease test result to justify additional interventions and then subjected one man to repeated genital and prostate examinations, reportedly as frequently as every week, without a legitimate medical reason.
The men were not simply strangers seeking medical treatment. The reported allegations involve relationships in which Ramasamy allegedly possessed considerable professional authority. One accuser reportedly viewed him as a mentor, while another was a surgical resident working under Ramasamy as his supervising attending physician.
That alleged imbalance of power may be significant in understanding why medical trainees could have difficulty questioning whether an examination ordered or performed by a respected physician was actually necessary.
Ramasamy's Career at the University of Miami
Ramasamy had a prominent career in academic medicine.
According to reports concerning the criminal investigation, the University of Miami employed him from approximately 2015 through 2024. He served as director of the Reproductive Urology Fellowship Program at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and was an assistant professor of urology before becoming a professor.
Florida Department of Health records provide additional insight into his professional history. Ramasamy's Florida medical license, ME123131, was originally issued in 2015, and his state practitioner profile reports that he began practicing medicine in 2007. As of the Department's available records, his Florida license is listed as clear and active, with an expiration date of January 31, 2027. The profile also identifies the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine under his reported staff privileges and indicates that he has also held a New York medical license.
After leaving the University of Miami in 2024, Ramasamy moved to Dubai, where investigators say he worked as a consultant urologist. He returned to South Florida and surrendered to authorities in August 2026. He is currently residing in Sarasota County, according to public records.
Ramasamy has denied the accusations and entered a not guilty plea. Following his release on bond, he released a video stating that he never sexually assaulted anyone and characterizing the allegations against him as false. The criminal charges remain allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Sexual Abuse Under the Guise of Medical Treatment
The allegations against Ramasamy highlight an issue Horowitz Law has encountered in other cases involving sexual misconduct by doctors and healthcare professionals: conduct that a patient or trainee onced believed to be part of a legitimate medical examination but is later determined to have had no proper medical purpose.
This dynamic can make physician sexual abuse particularly difficult to recognize and report. Doctors possess specialized knowledge, authority and access to patients' bodies. Medical students, residents and fellows may face an additional vulnerability because the physician may also be their professor, supervisor, mentor or gatekeeper to future professional opportunities.
Horowitz Law has substantial experience representing survivors in cases involving allegations of sexual assault and inappropriate sexual conduct by doctors, medical providers, therapists and other healthcare professionals. Our attorneys understand the unique issues that arise when alleged abuse is disguised as examination, diagnosis or treatment.
Learn more about our work representing survivors of sexual misconduct by doctors and other healthcare providers.
Were You Examined or Treated by Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy?
When allegations involving multiple people become public, others sometimes begin to reconsider experiences they previously believed were unusual, uncomfortable or medically necessary.
If you were a patient, medical student, resident, fellow, employee or research participant of Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy and believe you were subjected to an unnecessary genital, testicular, prostate or rectal examination, inappropriate touching, or other sexual misconduct, you may have legal rights separate from the pending criminal prosecution.
Horowitz Law represents survivors of sexual abuse throughout Florida and has extensive experience investigating claims involving trusted professionals and powerful institutions. A civil investigation can examine not only the conduct of the individual accused of abuse, but also whether an institution knew or should have known about prior complaints, warning signs or inappropriate conduct and whether reasonable measures could have prevented additional harm.
Contact Horowitz Law for a free and confidential consultation. Speaking with our attorneys does not obligate you to file a lawsuit or make a public accusation. We can listen to what happened, answer your questions and explain your legal options.
Call (954) 641-2100 or contact Horowitz Law through our website for a free, confidential consultation with a Miami sexual abuse attorney.