Hampstead doctor suspended until 2027 for prescribing Ozempic to boyfriend
Josevania Martins used fake clinic name and hid her medical status, tribunal finds
Incident → evidence → outcomeA Hampstead doctor has been barred from practising medicine until at least January 2027 after a tribunal ruled she failed to show she understood the seriousness of prescribing weight-loss drugs to her boyfriend. Dr Josevania Martins, who runs a private gynaecology and fertility clinic in the area, was first suspended for nine months in October 2025. That ban was extended by six months in July 2026 following a review.
Fake clinic name and hidden profession
The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) found that Dr Martins prescribed Ozempic and Wegovy to a man identified only as "Mr B" while dating him. She did not tell him she was a doctor and refused to let him visit her home. To conceal her actions, she invented a fake clinic name, the tribunal heard, as reported by MyLondon.
Mr B reported Dr Martins to the General Medical Council (GMC) after discovering she had used a false name on dating apps. The MPTS panel initially suspended her in October 2025, finding that her actions breached professional guidelines and risked undermining public trust in the medical profession.
Tribunal rules remorse was not demonstrated
During her original hearing, Dr Martins defended her actions as "compassionate", arguing that her boyfriend’s weight loss was a "medical emergency". She later acknowledged that her emotional involvement had blurred professional boundaries but denied any serious misconduct. The tribunal rejected this, stating she had shown "no insight" into the consequences of her dishonesty.
In July 2026, a review panel accepted that Dr Martins had expressed "sincere remorse" and recognised her actions were unethical. However, the tribunal ruled her arguments for lifting the suspension were "legalistic and theoretical". It concluded she had not sufficiently explained why she acted as she did or how she would prevent a repeat, leaving a risk to public confidence.
“She has reflected on the practical issues of why the guidance says she should not have done what she did but has not sufficiently articulated why she did what she did and why she would not do such actions again.”
What happens next
Dr Martins’ suspension is due to expire in January 2027. Another review will be held shortly before then to assess whether she has demonstrated sufficient insight to return to practice. The MPTS has not set a date for the hearing.
Questions this report answers
01Why was Dr Josevania Martins suspended?
Dr Martins was suspended for prescribing Ozempic and Wegovy to her boyfriend without disclosing her medical status. The tribunal found she used a fake clinic name and breached professional guidelines, risking public confidence in the medical profession.
02How long will Dr Martins be suspended?
Her suspension has been extended until at least January 2027. A review will be held before then to decide if she can return to practice, depending on whether she demonstrates sufficient insight into her misconduct.
03What did the tribunal say about her remorse?
The tribunal accepted she expressed "sincere remorse" but ruled it was not practically demonstrated. It said her arguments for lifting the suspension were too "legalistic and theoretical" and lacked evidence she would not repeat her actions.
04What happens if the next review does not lift the suspension?
If the tribunal is not satisfied with Dr Martins’ progress, her suspension could be extended further. The panel will assess whether she poses a risk to public confidence or professional standards before allowing her to practise again.
Support is available without a police report
Find London services, specialist support and the rights set out in the Victims’ Code. If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.
Find victim supportSend a correction or case update
If a hearing, charge or outcome has changed, send the court, case number and source document so we can update the record.
Contact the desk
