According to a recent KTLA news story, an urgent care doctor at Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group has been arrested and now stands accused of sexually molesting a number of his female patients. The doctor, Ramon Fawzi Fakhoury, 35, has only been in practice in California since 2003. The alleged assaults reportedly took place in June and July of this year. One of the alleged victims is a 32-year-old woman who was treated by Fakhoury for chest pain in July. Two days after she was seen, the alleged victim reported to police that Fakhoury sexually assaulted her during the exam. Fakhoury is now facing eight felony charges, and the Attorney General's office has filed a formal Accusation against him with the California Medical Board, claiming professional misconduct involving at least four patients. Authorities say there may be additional victims.
See the KTLA news story HERE. You can also review the documents filed with the Medical Board HERE.
The information on the Medical Board's website indicates Fakhoury is a graduate of a Caribbean medical school who has only been licensed as a physician for eight years. It does not appear he had any history of discipline as of the time he reportedly molested at least four patients while working at the Loma Linda urgent care facility. However, it is unknown what history of similar incidents may have been reported to other employers or medical groups with whom Fakhoury worked in the past. According to the Medical Board's investigation, Fakhoury only worked at the Loma Linda urgent care for two months, between June and July of this year. The Medical Board's website lists Fakhoury as practicing in family medicine, with no apparent board certification. Assuming the truth of the allegations against him, Fakhoury could be facing considerable civil and criminal responsibility for the sexual assaults. It remains to be seen whether Loma Linda University was negligent in hiring, training and/or supervising Fakhoury so as to cause or contribute to the happening of these incidents.
Compensation for victims of sexual assault perpetrated by a physician should be an important concern for all Californians. When a doctor molests a patient and causes them physical and/or emotion harm, they should be held accountable. An Orange County medical malpractice lawyer with experience at handling such cases can make a fair assessment of these claims. Mr. Ralph has over 20 years of experience handling personal injury and medical malpractice cases, including just this type. He can be reached at 714-919-4415 for a FREE CONSULTATION.
Have you or a loved one been the victim of a sexual assault at the hands of a doctor?
Nothing in this post is intended to suggest the Law Offices of Paul W. Ralph currently represents anyone involved in the news story above.This posting should not be construed as legal advice or an opinion on the merit of any particular matter. A consultation is the best way to obtain an assessment of your potential case.
See the KTLA news story HERE. You can also review the documents filed with the Medical Board HERE.
The information on the Medical Board's website indicates Fakhoury is a graduate of a Caribbean medical school who has only been licensed as a physician for eight years. It does not appear he had any history of discipline as of the time he reportedly molested at least four patients while working at the Loma Linda urgent care facility. However, it is unknown what history of similar incidents may have been reported to other employers or medical groups with whom Fakhoury worked in the past. According to the Medical Board's investigation, Fakhoury only worked at the Loma Linda urgent care for two months, between June and July of this year. The Medical Board's website lists Fakhoury as practicing in family medicine, with no apparent board certification. Assuming the truth of the allegations against him, Fakhoury could be facing considerable civil and criminal responsibility for the sexual assaults. It remains to be seen whether Loma Linda University was negligent in hiring, training and/or supervising Fakhoury so as to cause or contribute to the happening of these incidents.
Compensation for victims of sexual assault perpetrated by a physician should be an important concern for all Californians. When a doctor molests a patient and causes them physical and/or emotion harm, they should be held accountable. An Orange County medical malpractice lawyer with experience at handling such cases can make a fair assessment of these claims. Mr. Ralph has over 20 years of experience handling personal injury and medical malpractice cases, including just this type. He can be reached at 714-919-4415 for a FREE CONSULTATION.
Have you or a loved one been the victim of a sexual assault at the hands of a doctor?
Nothing in this post is intended to suggest the Law Offices of Paul W. Ralph currently represents anyone involved in the news story above.This posting should not be construed as legal advice or an opinion on the merit of any particular matter. A consultation is the best way to obtain an assessment of your potential case.
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