Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that the medical licenses of two North Jersey physicians have been permanently revoked following separate criminal charges involving alleged sexual misconduct in the workplace.
Humberto T. Perez, a family medicine doctor from Jersey City, and Ahmad “Nazir” Kahf, a cardiologist practicing in Haledon, both agreed to the permanent revocation of their medical licenses as part of final consent orders with the State Board of Medical Examiners. These actions stem from allegations of sexual and professional misconduct linked to criminal charges filed against them.
“We will not tolerate medical professionals who violate the strict prohibition against any form of sexual contact during professional interactions,” said Attorney General Platkin. “My office takes allegations of sexual misconduct among physicians very seriously and is committed to holding violators accountable.”
In November 2024, Perez was charged with two counts of second-degree sexual assault and two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact after allegedly inappropriately touching a patient during two medical exams in July 2024. The alleged victim recorded the second encounter on their cell phone, and the charges are still pending with the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office. Perez agreed to the revocation of his license to resolve the State’s administrative allegations, which would have led to the loss of his license if the criminal charges were proven.
In Kahf’s case, his medical license was temporarily suspended in October 2023 after his arrest for fourth-degree criminal sexual contact with a woman during an office visit. The woman, who had accompanied an elderly patient, recorded the incident on her cell phone. In April 2024, Kahf entered a pretrial intervention program, which will dismiss the charges upon successful completion. However, under the terms of the program, Kahf was barred from practicing medicine. He agreed to the permanent revocation of his medical license in a consent order filed on January 28, 2025.
Both Perez and Kahf consented to the revocation of their licenses without admitting wrongdoing. Under the terms of their agreements, neither will be allowed to reapply for licensure in New Jersey or engage in any future medical activities. They are also prohibited from overseeing or influencing the practice of medicine within the state.
“Physicians who abuse their position of trust are causing profound and long-lasting harm to their victims,” said Cari Fais, Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. “Today’s actions are part of our ongoing efforts to prevent sexual misconduct in professional settings and protect the public.”
The State’s legal team, led by Deputy Attorney General David M. Puteska in Perez’s case and Deputy Attorney General Michelle Mikelberg in Kahf’s case, worked closely with investigators from the Enforcement Bureau within the Division of Consumer Affairs.
Patients who believe they have been mistreated by licensed professionals are encouraged to file complaints with the Division of Consumer Affairs through its website or by calling 1-800-242-5846.
