FORT HOOD, Texas — A military doctor at Fort Hood’s Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center has been suspended amid horrifying allegations that he secretly recorded and inappropriately touched female patients — many of them soldiers and military family members — during OB-GYN exams.
Multiple law firms are now representing victims who say the doctor violated their privacy and their trust in one of the Army’s largest medical facilities.
According to the Cobos Law Firm in Houston, led by Army veteran and former Captain Andrew Cobos, the doctor allegedly videotaped hundreds of patients without their consent or knowledge — and in some cases, for his own sexual gratification.
“We believe that we have evidence supporting allegations he videotaped hundreds of patients during procedures without their consent and without their knowledge,” Cobos said. “It has been alleged by my clients that he did it for his sexual gratification.”
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cliff Stebbins, 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron (ASTS) biomedical equipment technician noncommissioned officer in charge, and Senior Airman David Moore, 944th ASTS biomedical equipment technician, perform maintenance on an OB-GYN table during AMISTAD 2025 in Ilopango, El Salvador, June 23, 2025. Photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina
Victims say the doctor often conducted exams without a nurse or staff member present, violating Army medical policy. Some also allege he performed unnecessary procedures or improper touching disguised as legitimate medical practice.
“When a client would go in for an ultrasound, he would recommend that they get a breast examination solely for the purpose that he can expose and grope their breasts, and he did so in a non-medical manner,” Cobos said.
As of early November, Cobos Law Firm represents at least 12 women, while other firms — including The Carlson Law Firm in Austin and Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, a national civil rights firm — have also taken on clients.
“This is one of the most egregious violations of medical trust imaginable,” said attorney William Rossick with the Carlson firm. “Patients deserve to know that when they seek care — especially in vulnerable situations — they are safe, respected, and protected.”
Victims were reportedly notified by the Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) that they had been identified from evidence collected during the ongoing investigation. Some were shown photos or screenshots taken from hidden recordings allegedly captured by the doctor’s personal cellphone.
Fort Hood officials confirmed the provider’s suspension on October 28 and stated that the Army’s CID launched an investigation “within hours” of the initial patient complaint.
“The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is actively investigating this matter with the utmost care and sensitivity,” officials said in a statement. “To protect the integrity of the investigation and ensure all leads can be thoroughly explored, we are unable to share details at this time.”
Officials added that all patients who were seen by the suspended doctor during his tenure are being contacted, even if there’s no current evidence they were affected. A dedicated call center has been established at Darnall Army Medical Center to handle questions and provide support.
Cobos, a West Point graduate and Iraq War veteran, drew a direct comparison between the Army’s handling of this case and the 2020 murder of Specialist Vanessa Guillen, whose death at Fort Hood exposed systemic failures in how the Army responds to sexual misconduct and abuse.
“The Vanessa Guillen incident involved improper reporting and tolerance of sexual assault in the military,” Cobos said. “Fort Hood should have learned its lesson through the Vanessa Guillen incident — and obviously, they did not.”
Both Cobos and other attorneys say they plan to pursue claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act, which allows victims to seek civil damages against the Army.
While no criminal charges have yet been publicly announced, civil litigation is expected to begin soon as the number of victims continues to rise.
“This type of sexual misconduct is not just on the doctor,” Cobos said. “It’s also on the organization of the Army as a whole. We’re seeking to hold both accountable.”
Victims or patients who believe they may have been affected are encouraged to contact:
Cobos Law Firm 📞 (713) 234-5860 📧 connect@cobos.law
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Call Center (Contact number pending release by CRDAMC)
