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An anonymous boy who was [[circumcised]] on the second day of life at the [https://www.hunterdonhealth.org/locations/hunterdon-medical-center Hunterdon Medical Center] of Flemington, New Jersey, [[USA]] on 11 February 2022, has received a settlement totaling $5,000,000 for injuries sustained during his medically-unnecessary, non-therapeutic [[circumcision]] with a [[Mogen]] clamp by Dr. Michael Girgis, supervised by Dr. [https://www.hunterdonhealth.org/doctors/cindy-m-barter-md-mph-ibclc-ctts-faafp Cindy Barter].<ref name="goldman2026">{{REFnews | An anonymous boy who was [[circumcised]] on the second day of life at the [https://www.hunterdonhealth.org/locations/hunterdon-medical-center Hunterdon Medical Center] of Flemington, New Jersey, [[USA]] on 11 February 2022, has received a settlement totaling $5,000,000 for injuries sustained during his medically-unnecessary, non-therapeutic [[circumcision]] with a [[Mogen]] clamp by Dr. [https://health.usnews.com/doctors/michael-girgis-2941609 Michael Girgis], supervised by Dr. [https://www.hunterdonhealth.org/doctors/cindy-m-barter-md-mph-ibclc-ctts-faafp Cindy Barter].<ref name="goldman2026">{{REFnews | ||
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}}</ref> Dr. Girgis had never before performed a [[child circumcision]]. | }}</ref> Dr. Girgis had never before performed a [[child circumcision]]. | ||
The reported injuries include [[amputation]] of one-third of the boy's [[penis]]. The boy was transferred to [https://www.atlantichealth.org/locations/morristown-medical-center Morristown Medical Center], where a pediatric urologist was able to reattach the tip of the [[penis]], but there will be permanent scarring and iatrogenic [[hypospadias]].<ref name="goldman2026" /> | The reported injuries include [[amputation]] of one-third of the boy's [[penis]]. The boy was transferred to [https://www.atlantichealth.org/locations/morristown-medical-center Morristown Medical Center], where a pediatric [[urologist]] was able to reattach the tip of the [[penis]], but there will be permanent scarring and iatrogenic [[hypospadias]].<ref name="goldman2026" /> | ||
There is no medical indication for [[circumcision of the newborn]], so the [[amputation]] of the [[foreskin]] was not done for a medical indication. The purpose of the [[circumcision]] is unclear. The parents reportedly did not receive the legally-required [[informed consent]].<ref name="goldman2026" /> | There is no medical indication for [[circumcision of the newborn]], so the [[amputation]] of the [[foreskin]] was not done for a medical indication. The purpose of the [[circumcision]] is unclear. The parents reportedly did not receive the legally-required [[informed consent]].<ref name="goldman2026" /> | ||
Latest revision as of 15:03, 20 August 2026
An anonymous boy who was circumcised on the second day of life at the Hunterdon Medical Center of Flemington, New Jersey, USA on 11 February 2022, has received a settlement totaling $5,000,000 for injuries sustained during his medically-unnecessary, non-therapeutic circumcision with a Mogen clamp by Dr. Michael Girgis, supervised by Dr. Cindy Barter.[1] Dr. Girgis had never before performed a child circumcision.
The reported injuries include amputation of one-third of the boy's penis. The boy was transferred to Morristown Medical Center, where a pediatric urologist was able to reattach the tip of the penis, but there will be permanent scarring and iatrogenic hypospadias.[1]
There is no medical indication for circumcision of the newborn, so the amputation of the foreskin was not done for a medical indication. The purpose of the circumcision is unclear. The parents reportedly did not receive the legally-required informed consent.[1]
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References
- ↑ a b c
Goldman, Jeff (10 August 2026)."Newborn’s botched circumcision at N.J. hospital leads to $5M settlement for family", NJ.com. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
