Canberra doctor Nathem Al-Naser can continue to perform circumcisions after a ban imposed by the Medical Board of Australia was overturned.

Key points: Nathem Al-Naser was banned from performing circumcisions in December

Nathem Al-Naser was banned from performing circumcisions in December A baby boy required further surgery and blood transfusions after a circumcision

A baby boy required further surgery and blood transfusions after a circumcision Dr Al-Naser's ban was overturned but ACAT found he "poses a serious threat to persons" regarding appropriate follow-up care and explaining risks

ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) documents revealed in September 2018 Dr Al-Naser performed a circumcision on a five-month-old boy.

For the next two days the boy continued to bleed.

The boy's father said his son was distressed, crying and had "a lot" of blood in his nappy.

His mother said the child was screaming continuously.

According to the documents, the parents said they sent Dr Al-Naser a photo and claimed that in a follow-up phone call, Dr Al-Naser said it "looks normal" and "you don't need to worry".

The boy ended up having to be admitted to the Canberra Hospital, where he underwent surgery to remove a blood clot and received a blood transfusion.

A month later, the boy's mother complained to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and an investigation was launched.

The ACT Board of the Medical Board of Australia banned Dr Al-Naser from performing circumcisions in December last year.

Dr Al-Naser appealed the decision to ACAT and the matter was heard in July.

Doctor says he followed 'usual procedure' after operation

According to tribunal documents, Dr Al-Nasar has been practicing for 22 years, has performed over 1,200 circumcisions, and previously worked as a senior medical officer at Calvary Hospital Emergency Department.

He owns and operates out of two general practices in Canberra.

Dr Al-Naser told the tribunal he followed his usual procedures of monitoring and checking up on the boy.

A nurse at Dr Al-Naser's practice submitted a statement to the tribunal in which she said she had read the post-circumcision care sheet to the boy's mother and gave her a copy of the information sheet.

She said that included the statement: "DO NOT WORRY if you see spotting of blood on the nappy. This is common after all operations."

According to the documents, Dr Al-Naser did not dispute that he received a photo from the boy's parents and spoke to them over the phone.

But he told the tribunal that he asked the parents to send another photo two hours later, but they did not.

ACAT overturns ban, imposes strict conditions

ACAT reversed the ban, finding the evidence did not support the tribunal forming a reasonable belief that Dr Al-Naser's conduct in assessing and performing circumcisions posed a serious risk.

But it found Dr Al-Naser had failed to adequately explain the risks to obtain informed consent, gave inadequate follow-up care and failed to document the consultation and procedure adequately.

It found, in failing to obtain informed consent, Dr Al-Naser "poses a serious threat to persons and it is necessary to take immediate action to protect public health and safety".

That action requires Dr Al-Naser to provide monthly details of each procedure to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, including informed consent, medical notes documenting each procedure and follow-up care.