Ferdinand Cruz has appeared in court (pic: PA) (Image: PA Wire/Press Association Images)
A doctor has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting male patients at a GP practice.
Dr Ferdinand Cruz, 47, of Balgores Lane, Gidea Park, is charged with six counts of sexual assault while working at The Doctors House in Cameron Road, Seven Kings.
The alleged offences happened in 2010 and 2012 against patients aged 16 or older.
Cruz appeared at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, and next appears at Snaresbrook Crown Court on November 11.
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