Judge Dismisses Medical License Appeal for Ayoub Sayeg
A judge ruled that Ayoub Sayeg must complete administrative processes before seeking judicial intervention.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Stroke
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A Chicago judge has dismissed a lawsuit from Ayoub Sayeg that sought to lift his medical license suspension. The court determined it lacked jurisdiction because the 58-year-old doctor must first exhaust administrative requirements.
Why it matters
The decision keeps the state's suspension in place while regulators pursue a permanent ban on his practice in Illinois. This development reinforces the state's authority to halt medical operations immediately if a provider is deemed a danger to the public.
Official medical records indicate eight patient deaths occurred under Ayoub Sayeg within a seven-year period, including six surgical complications and two medication overdoses. A 2024 jury awarded $56 million in a wrongful death lawsuit related to Idalia Corcoles.
The players
Ayoub Sayeg
He is a 58-year-old physician whose medical license has been suspended across multiple states.
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
This state agency oversees the licensure and professional conduct of medical practitioners in Illinois.
Adam Giganti
He is the Circuit Judge who dismissed the complaint filed by Ayoub Sayeg.
The details
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation suspended the physician's license on July 7 following a summer clinic inspection. Regulatory bodies in Virginia, California, and Michigan have also taken disciplinary action against his license, as the state works to bar him from practicing.
Timeline
The state began investigating Ayoub Sayeg in 2020.
A family filed a lawsuit against Ayoub Sayeg in 2021.
A jury delivered a $56 million verdict in 2024.
The Illinois license suspension occurred on July 7, 2026.
An administrative hearing is scheduled for late January 2027.
Health Landscape
The ruling follows the established requirement that physicians must complete the Illinois Medical Practice Act's administrative disciplinary procedures before challenging license suspensions in court. This reinforces the state's regulatory oversight in cases where public safety is cited.
The license suspension means Ayoub Sayeg cannot legally practice medicine or treat patients in Illinois at this time. Residents previously seen at his clinic should consult with state health agencies to coordinate transition to other qualified healthcare providers.
The takeaway
Patients should verify the current license status of any medical provider through official state databases before seeking care. Following administrative guidelines is a mandatory legal hurdle for professionals attempting to contest state-ordered license suspensions.
What happens next
An administrative hearing regarding the temporary suspension of the medical license is scheduled to take place in late January 2027.
Further reading
For more information on state licensing requirements, see the Stroke section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chicago Tribune.
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