Were You a Patient of New Jersey Dr. Ritesh Kalra?

Dr. Ritesh Kalra, a 51-year-old physician from New Jersey, is facing federal charges for allegedly exchanging prescriptions for sex, overprescribing opioids, and defrauding the Medicaid program.

He was charged in a 5-count Complaint with 3 counts of distributing opioids outside the usual course of professional practice, not for a legitimate medical purpose, and in exchange for sexual favors, and 2 counts of healthcare fraud.

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Experiencing sexual abuse can be profoundly traumatic, often leaving victims feeling powerless. It encompasses acts such as grooming, privacy violations, harassment, or unwanted physical contact, and can result in enduring physical, psychological, and emotional harm. However, victims have the opportunity to pursue justice and hold perpetrators accountable for the damages caused, including both physical and emotional injuries. 

If you or a loved one experienced an inappropriate encounter or abuse by suspended Dr. Ritesh Kalra, you may be eligible to file a claim.

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Federal prosecutors allege that Dr. Ritesh Kalra wrote more than 31,000 prescriptions for oxycodone between 2019 and early 2025—at times issuing up to 50 in a single day. Many of these prescriptions were reportedly paired with promethazine with codeine, a dangerous combination that can amplify the euphoric effects of opioids and significantly increase the risk of addiction, overdose, and death. Oxycodone, a Schedule II controlled substance, is among the most potent and addictive pain medications available.

In addition to operating his own medical practice, Dr. Kalra held admitting privileges at several New Jersey hospitals, including St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, Holy Name Medical Center, and Jersey City Medical Center. These affiliations allowed him to admit and treat patients within these facilities, raising urgent questions about oversight and accountability.

Hospitals have a legal and ethical responsibility to carefully monitor the physicians they allow on staff. If any of these medical centers failed to investigate complaints or overlooked warning signs about Dr. Kalra’s conduct, they may share responsibility for the harm caused. Survivors deserve answers—and the opportunity to pursue justice against all parties who enabled this pattern of abuse and negligence.