Ohio Surgeon Suspended Following Allegations of Administering Abortion Pills

An Ohio surgeon has had his medical license suspended amid serious allegations. Dr. Hassan James Abbas, 32, a surgical resident at the University of Toledo, is accused of crushing abortion pills and forcing them into his pregnant girlfriend’s mouth while she slept.

On December 3, a grand jury in Lucas County indicted him on multiple felonies, including kidnapping, tampering with evidence, and unlawful distribution of drugs meant to induce abortion, among others, as noted in court documents.

Following his separation from his wife, Abbas began a relationship with an unnamed woman in 2024. During a conversation on December 7 of that year, the woman, referred to as “Patient 1,” disclosed her pregnancy. Abbas reportedly expressed his desire for her to terminate it.

When she refused, he allegedly used his estranged wife’s credentials to order the abortion medications mifepristone and misoprostol without the woman’s knowledge. It was then that he is said to have crushed the pill and attempted to administer it against her will.

The notice states that when Patient 1 woke up, she found Abbas physically on top of her, believing it was just a hug. However, he allegedly held her down and pushed the crushed powder into her mouth. Patient 1 eventually managed to leave and contact emergency services, though Abbas reportedly took her phone during the ordeal. After going to the hospital, she learned that the medication had terminated her pregnancy.

The University of Toledo announced that Abbas was placed on administrative leave following the suspension of his medical license in November. The Ohio Medical Board indicated that a notice for a hearing and summary suspension was issued on November 5.

A spokesperson for the university remarked that the ongoing investigation does not pertain to his role there and emphasized their commitment to maintaining high professional standards. A summary suspension implies that there exists clear evidence suggesting that the individual’s practice poses imminent harm to the public.

Looking forward, public hearings related to this case are set for May 14 and May 15, 2026. After these hearings, a report detailing findings and potential disciplinary actions will be submitted for consideration by board members.

For now, the notice disclosed that Abbas cannot practice medicine or refer patients to other doctors, citing that his continued practice presents a significant risk to public safety.