A Dallas doctor was charged with sexual assault of a child and has temporarily lost his medical license.
Dr. Samir Shah, 48, is a neurologist with Neurology Consultants of Dallas and is affiliated with the Texas Health Resources network, according to his online bio . At the end of October, Shah was charged in Tarrant County with aggravated sexual assault of a child, according to court records.
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On Friday, the Texas Medical Board announced it had temporarily suspended Shah’s license as a result of his arrest. The suspension was effective Thursday, according to the board announcement.
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Shah is represented by attorneys Christy Jack, Letty Martinez and Audrey Hatcher from the firm Varghese Summersett .
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In an email statement on Friday afternoon, the attorneys linked Shah’s arrest to a custody battle.
“The simplest way to gain an advantage in an ugly custody battle is to make a false claim of sexual abuse,” the statement said.
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The statement added there is “no credible evidence” against Shah and that he has “taken and passed a rigorous polygraph.”
A spokesperson for Texas Health Resources did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Tarrant County court records show Shah is not currently in jail.
Dallas neurologist charged with sexual assault of a child, medical license suspended
