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An Army doctor at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Texas, has been suspended pending a criminal investigation into allegations that he secretly photographed and filmed female patients during intimate examinations. The U.S. Army’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) launched an inquiry “within hours” of a patient reporting the misconduct.
While Army officials have not publicly named the doctor, they confirmed he is no longer seeing patients. Meanwhile, the Cobos Law Firm in Texas announced it is representing over a dozen women who have come forward with similar claims. The firm plans to file a civil lawsuit, accusing the physician of a years-long pattern of abuse and alleging that poor leadership at multiple levels allowed the misconduct to continue.
During a news conference, several alleged victims spoke out, expressing feelings of betrayal and violation. “He violated us,” one patient stated, highlighting the breach of trust in a vulnerable medical setting. The women are seeking justice and accountability not only for the doctor’s actions but also for the institution they believe failed to protect them. Patients are demanding accountability for the doctor's actions and systemic changes to prevent future incidents.
The allegations have sent shockwaves through the military community, which has faced intense scrutiny over its handling of sexual assault and harassment cases. Fort Hood officials have encouraged any other potential victims to come forward and contact the CID. The Army confirmed an investigation was underway shortly after the initial complaint was filed but has not released further details regarding the evidence or the exact number of patients affected, citing the ongoing nature of the criminal probe.
