Indian-Origin Doctor Advait Deshmukh Sentenced to Six Months in Ohio for Secretly Recording Women at Toledo Hospital Bathrooms

Former University of Toledo medical resident Dr. Advait Deshmukh has been sentenced to six months in jail after pleading guilty to secretly recording women in employee restrooms at Toledo Hospital in Ohio between February and May 2025. Lucas County Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Goulding also ordered three years of probation, 15 years of sex offender registration, and continued sex offender and mental health treatment. According to WTOL, Deshmukh plans to relocate to Franklin County, where he must continue complying with the court's requirements.

WTOL reported that Deshmukh pleaded guilty to one count of attempted tampering with evidence and seven counts of voyeurism under a plea agreement. Eight additional voyeurism charges were dismissed.

The investigation began in June 2025 after a hospital employee discovered a cellphone concealed inside a box in a unisex staff restroom at Toledo Hospital's Renaissance Tower. Prosecutors said Deshmukh grabbed the phone and claimed it belonged to him when the witness attempted to remove it.

A joint investigation by ProMedica and the Toledo Police Department uncovered 82 images captured between February and May 2025. Investigators identified six victims but said there could be more. Judge Michael Goulding noted that investigators also found evidence suggesting similar recordings may have dated back to 2018, according to WTOL.

At the time of the offences, Deshmukh was a third-year University of Toledo medical resident specializing in endourology and urologic oncology. The University of Toledo later placed him on administrative leave, and his residency appointment was not renewed following an internal investigation.

During the sentencing hearing, one of the six identified victims, identified in WTOL's report as Lindsay, described the lasting emotional impact of being secretly recorded in what she believed was a private space.

"Not knowing what was done with the photos is enough to keep me up at night. As we all know, nothing is truly ever deleted," Lindsay told the court.

She added that the violation was compounded by the knowledge that investigators, attorneys, and others involved in the case had viewed the images, saying she may never know who else has seen them.

The remaining victims submitted written statements describing the trauma they experienced after discovering they had been recorded without their knowledge or consent. Before sentencing, Deshmukh apologized to the victims, while his attorney asked the court to impose probation instead of jail, saying the former medical resident was undergoing therapy to better understand the behavior that led to the offenses.

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The victim statements presented during sentencing highlighted the lasting emotional impact that hidden camera recordings can have, particularly in spaces where privacy is expected.

Following the discovery of the hidden cellphone, the University of Toledo placed Deshmukh on administrative leave. After completing an internal investigation, the university did not renew his residency appointment.

According to 13ABC, ProMedica said it "prioritizes the safety and well-being of everyone in our facilities" and worked closely with law enforcement and regulatory agencies after learning of the incident. The healthcare system said those efforts helped lead to Deshmukh's guilty plea.

(Rh/TP/MSM)