Victoria Police ends investigation into gynaecologist Simon Gordon over unnecessary surgery allegations

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Victoria Police has ended its investigation into gynaecologist Simon Gordon, who is accused of performing unnecessary surgeries on women.

Former premier Jacinta Allan referred the allegations to police in February this year following a Four Corners investigation.

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The Medical Board of Australia last month referred Dr Gordon to Victoria's civil tribunal, alleging he engaged in professional misconduct.

Victoria Police has dropped its investigation into gynaecologist Simon Gordon, who is accused of performing unnecessary surgeries on women.

Earlier this year, Four Corners revealed allegations the renowned surgeon repeatedly removed tissue and organs from women for "severe" endometriosis, when pathology showed little trace of the disease.

Dr Gordon has maintained he always acted ethically and responsibly.

He told the ABC earlier this year he "never performed surgery to treat endometriosis or any other condition unless I was absolutely convinced it was in the patient's best interest and to improve their overall quality of life".

Then-premier Jacinta Allan referred allegations against Dr Gordon to Victoria Police in February, but police are not proceeding with an investigation.

"Victoria Police has completed the assessment of the referral," a spokesperson said today.

"Based on the information provided, we are unable to take the matter further at this time.

"Any new information provided to police will be thoroughly assessed."

Late last month, the Medical Board of Australia referred Dr Gordon to Victoria's civil tribunal, alleging he engaged in professional misconduct.

Earlier in the year, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) began reviewing previous complaints it received and launched a fresh investigation into Dr Gordon.

AHPRA commissioned a panel of independent medical experts to review patient care and requested thousands of medical records and documents.

The Medical Board of Australia, which registers medical practitioners and develops standards, has since determined the allegations AHPRA had been investigating against Dr Gordon warranted consideration by an independent tribunal, and referred the matter to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).

Dr Gordon retired from practice shortly after Epworth Hospital, where he worked, discovered in October 2025 that Four Corners was investigating him.

In December, Dr Gordon removed himself from AHPRA's register of practitioners.