Suspected Fake Gynecologist Arrested

A married businessman was arrested for pretending to be a gynecologist and giving exams to young women at a Park Avenue building. Sources tell the Daily News that Zalman Silber of Rockland County was charged with "third-degree sexual abuse and unauthorized practice and professions for impersonating a doctor."

Two victims are mentioned in the charges, but the "exams" may have started in 2003, so the authorities are looking for any other victims. One of Silber's defense lawyer says her client is innocent, noting two women did not pick him out of a lineup. His other lawyer is Kenneth Gribretz, who resigned from the Rockland County DA's office after pleading guilty to misdemeanors like income tax evasion in 1995 (his mistress revealed salacious details to the U.S. Attorney's office).

Prosecutors says Silber, who gained notoriety as the creator of Skyride (an Empire State Building ride which offers people an simulated flight in NYC), used a third party to bring "patients" to him. A few years ago, a man in Texas was arrested for pretending to be a gynecologist--he advertised his services ("vaginal irrigation") in a newspaper and ran his scam in a storage facility.

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By Jen Chung in News on June 13, 2008 6:10 PM

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Link7881

I think that the scam artists always "screen" their patients for something naughty. San Antonio Gynecologist deal with some pretty nasty customers, but it doesn't matter much to them cuz it's their job. Believe me, fake gynes EARN their keep.

JacqueMehoff

you don't want this guy touching you,

from the looks of him on the news he's the type who touches diamonds.

just saying

#13 you're right.

btw where did he find his victims? Craigslist?

VanessaNYC

Wow. You're a bunch of morons.

Peter

Vaginal irrigation ... hmmm, wonder what liquid he used?

dooWOP

@Sonyactivision - Yes, it's not like the forensic MDs and proctologists who really enjoy their job..

dooWOP

I'm reminded of an instance a few years ago where a guy in Queens was offering his "GYN" services at a motel. I suppose the immigrant population is always a prime target for these scams.

Kojak

Gynos deal with stank Vag so the rest of the male population won't have to. They are indeed heroes.

and thx for the mental picture sony. now excuse me while I rub out a few batches.

matty

yeah and what if it smells? omg baaaaaaaaaaaaarf.

I would go gay.

sonyactivision

The scam artists always "screen" their patients for hottitude. Real Gynecologists deal with some pretty nasty "bad vag" customers. Imagine having to poke around Aunt Millie's cervix looking for polyps or doing a "colpo" on a 260 lb skank with bad hair. Believe me, these guys EARN their keep.

Muscley Armed Paper Boy

"A few years ago, a man in Texas...ran his scam in a storage facility"

Now if you'll just lay back on the U-Haul box and spread your legs we can get started.

matty

Dr. Bootygrabber

babyhitler

gotta give this guy props.

eyekantspel

the difference between this guy and an actual male gynecologist is commitment.

A real gynecologist suffers through med school for a license to be a perv.