Doctor Loses License for Inseminating Patient with Wrong Sperm

A Connecticut doctor has been banned from practicing medicine in the state of New York after inseminating a fertility patient with the wrong sperm.  

The New York Board for Professional Medical Conduct agreed with the state of Connecticut's findings that Dr. Ben Ramaley, an obstetrician-gynecologist, conducted an "improper residential practice" following the insemination mishap.  In addition to losing his medical license in New York, he has also been banned from practicing medicine anywhere in the state and from reapplying for a new medical license.

"We don't want doctors who have been involved in unsafe or unprofessional practices in other states to practice in our state," said New York Health Department Spokesman Jeffrey Hammond. "Our goal is patient safety."

The incident came to light after the couple gave birth to twin baby girls, who both had fair complexions compared to their black father. It was later discovered that Ramaley inseminated the woman with his own sperm instead of her husband's. A paternity test later confirmed that Ramaley was the father.

Ramaley was also fined $10,000 for failing to keep records properly and failing to properly label specimens.

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