Victorian health watchdog issues warning over alleged fake doctor
Rising2 outlets reported this in 8 reports over 3 days - a further 5 reports reprinted copy already published elsewhere
The headline, as it mutated - 2 wordings
- 10 Aug, 07:24Victorian health watchdog issues warning over alleged fake doctor1 outlet
- 12 Aug, 03:35'Botched treatments': Alleged fake doctors banned6 outlets
original reportingcopies
Mon, 10 August 2026peak 6 reports on Wed, 12 August 2026Wed, 12 August 2026
What it is about
Victorian health watchdogVictorian Health Complaints CommissionerMelbournesecond alleged fake Victorian doctorHealth watchdogVictoriaMaher Michael AboudarghamAssma Sarah SamadiVictoria Health ComplaintsVictoria PoliceAustralian AssociatedAustralianBrighton East, Victoria, AustraliaMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Who published it, and when
How it spread - 3 original reports, 5 reprints
Mon, 10 August 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)07:24
The Victorian Health Complaints Commissioner has issued a public warning about a Melbourne woman who is alleged to have charged $20,000 for unapproved treatments while pretending to be a doctor.
Tue, 11 August 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)20:54
A second alleged fake doctor from Melbourne's bayside has been banned from treating patients following an investigation by Victoria's health watchdog.
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- lithgowmercury.com.au03:35first to report
A warning has been issued for the public to avoid two alleged fake doctors who engaged in the...
5 reprints
- easternriverinachronicle.com.au12 Aug, 03:35their copy
- theleader.com.au12 Aug, 03:35their copy
- sconeadvocate.com.au12 Aug, 03:35their copy
- portnews.com.au12 Aug, 03:35their copy
- muswellbrookchronicle.com.au12 Aug, 03:35their copy