An interventional radiologist who prescribed anabolic steroids, testosterone and growth hormones while dabbling in integrative medicine has been suspended for 20 months.

Between 2010 and 2018 the “highly experienced” interventional and endovascular radiologist prescribed the substances to patients complaining of weight gain, low libido and fatigue.

He also inappropriately prescribed stimulants, anastrozole, dehydroepiandrosterone and thyroid extract without any therapeutic indication, said the WA State Administrative Tribunal.

He told the tribunal he became interested in integrative medicine in 2005 when patients attending his endovascular clinic “expressed dissatisfaction” with GP treatment for symptoms including fatigue, low libido and joint pain.