Over 55 women have come forward with allegations against an Army obstetrician-gynecologist who is accused of recording patients and engaging in inappropriate conduct at military hospitals in Texas and Hawaii. This situation raises serious concerns about why the Army didn’t take action sooner and why earlier complaints went unaddressed.
Maj. Blaine McGraw, who was previously stationed at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood and the Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii, was suspended on October 17 after a patient reported finding unauthorized photos taken during a private examination. The Army Criminal Investigative Service began their investigation on the same day.
Lawyers representing the women state that the misconduct has been ongoing for years, and some of the behaviors reported by patients at Fort Hood echo those made by women at Tripler. They argue that the military’s public statements provide little clarity and seem focused more on protecting the facility than supporting the affected patients.
“The women trusted the uniform,” lawyer Andrew Kobos stated. “They have told us that the Army has continuously overlooked their concerns.”
On November 10, the Army announced it had sent notification letters to all patients treated by McGraw at CRDAMC, which amounts to over 1,400 women, even if there were no specific signs of infection. However, these letters provided no details about the allegations or potential risks, leaving many women confused and unsure how to proceed.
Kobos mentioned that several clients found the Army’s response to be “cold and confusing,” receiving minimal guidance from the Army call center, which only provided general contact information for Criminal Investigative Divisions and hospitals. Some reported long wait times, irrelevant transfers, or were assigned to staff lacking knowledge about the case.
“One of our clients left her CID interview in tears after seeing photos of her body,” Kobos recalled. “No one offered her counseling or checked if she felt safe.”
In response to inquiries from Fox News Digital, the Army CID asserted that all personnel are specially trained in trauma-informed interviewing and that victims received a paper handout titled “Initial Information for Crime Victims and Witnesses.”
Numerous women who visited McGraw at Tripler prior to his transfer to Texas reported similar troubling practices, such as unnecessary tests and invasive procedures without clear medical justifications. Former employees from Tripler also indicated that concerns surrounding McGraw’s conduct had been ongoing.
The Army has not clarified whether any evaluations were conducted during McGraw’s time in Hawaii or if previous complaints were communicated when he transferred to Fort Hood. The Army’s statements about McGraw have been quite limited, confirming only that he was removed from patient care on the same day the initial report surfaced and noting “additional administrative action” was taken. They have not disclosed whether any concerns were raised before October 17 or if an internal review had identified issues prior to the investigation.
On October 28 and November 10, Fort Hood reiterated its commitment to patient safety and promised full collaboration with CID, but specifics were lacking. They did not provide a timeline for potential charges or address possible oversights that could have allowed McGraw’s actions to persist.
An update on November 10 mentioned that multiple investigations are in progress to evaluate clinical practices and escort protocols, but victims claim that the process has faced significant delays. The lawsuit filed by Cobos alleges that nurses and attendants, including the patient’s spouse, were not permitted into the examination room during McGraw’s consultations.
Cobos filed a lawsuit in Bell County on November 10, alleging McGraw recorded patients without their consent and performed unnecessary or inappropriate tests. More lawsuits may be forthcoming, including potential claims against the Army itself.
“These women are alleging not just illegal actions,” Cobos stated. “They describe an entire system that has failed at every level, from the reporting process to oversight and accountability.”
As of now, McGraw has not faced charges and is presumed innocent under military law. The CID has yet to provide a timeline for concluding their investigation.
Cobos mentioned that his office receives calls daily from former patients. “This wasn’t about a rogue doctor,” he noted. “It’s about an institution that chose to ignore these issues, and now it’s time for answers.” The Army CID was unable to share any more information regarding the incident before the allegations from the Fort Hood patients were brought to light.
