This case was investigated by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Health Quality Investigations Unit

“California DCA investigators work to protect consumers, including those seeking medical assistance, from harm.  These investigations can be complex and we thank DCA investigators for their expertise and law enforcement work.”

CSLEA President Alan Barcelona

VENTURA – On May 5, 2025, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced that Nitun “Nate” Dayalghai Ahir, 43, of Thousand Oaks, was arraigned for practicing medicine without a license, in violation of Business and Professions Code section 2052. Ahir was out on bail in case number 2024030574, in which he is alleged to have practiced medicine without a license and represented himself as a doctor at Regen Spine & Nerve, in Ventura, when the District Attorney’s Office received complaints that Ahir was continuing to practice medicine without a license.

In his new case, Ahir is alleged to have unlawfully provided medical services to victims only days after being arraigned in case 2024030574. He is further charged with using the term “Doctor” and the prefix “Dr.” to imply he is a licensed medical professional when he is not. Judge David Hirsch explicitly made a condition of Ahir’s bail that he may not practice medicine, solicit medical business, attempt to treat patients, or receive compensation for any form of medical work, or he faces remand into custody.

According to the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Ahir is not licensed in any capacity – as a doctor, surgeon, nurse, nurse practitioner, chiropractor, or otherwise – in the State of California, nor is he a licensed physician in any other state. 

This case was investigated by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Health Quality Investigations Unit. Both of Ahir’s cases are set for early disposition conference on June 25, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 12 of the Ventura County Superior Court. He remains out of custody on $50,000 bail.

 Charges:

• (2 counts) PC 2052(a) – Unlawful practice of medicine
• PC 368(e) – Theft from elder or dependent adult by a caretaker
• PC 530.5(a) – Identity theft – obtain credit with other’s identification
• (2 counts) BP 2054(a) – False indication of right to practice medicine
• BP 2051(a) – Unlawful practice of medicine

Special allegations:

CRC 4.421(a)(3) – Victim was vulnerable

CRC 4.421(a)(8) – The manner in which the crime was carried out indicates planning, sophistication, or professionalism

CRC 4.421(a)(9) – The crime involved an attempted and actual taking

CRC 4.421(a)(11) – The defendant took advantage of a position of trust

PC 12022.1 – New crime while on bail