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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Doctor who formerly practiced in Villages back in trouble again

Dr. Akram Ismail
Dr. Akram Ismail

A doctor who formerly practiced in The Villages is being held without bond at the Lake County Jail after violating his probation.

Dr. Akram Ismail had been released from jail on July 10 after serving time on a charge of video voyeurism. The 58-year-old physician had been convicted of shooting photos up a woman’s skirt at a Publix in Groveland. You can read more about that case HERE

He was arrested Friday on a charge of violating his probation after he was caught driving on a suspended license.

Ismail had an office in The Villages and had practiced at The Villages Regional Hospital.

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