by FORT HOOD, TX — More than 55 women have come forward accusing an Army OB-GYN of sexual abuse, improper exams, and secretly recording patients, intensifying scrutiny over how long complaints may have gone unaddressed and why military officials failed to intervene sooner.
The allegations center on Maj. Blaine McGraw, who treated thousands of patients at both Fort Hood in Texas and Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii.
Army Physician Accused of Years of Misconduct
McGraw was removed from patient care on Oct. 17, the same day a patient reported finding unauthorized photos taken during a sensitive exam. Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) responded immediately — but attorneys argue the Army’s action came years too late.
According to attorney Andrew Cobos, the behaviors reported by multiple women form a disturbing pattern:
- Unnecessary or invasive exams
- Improper touching without medical justification
- A phone positioned in McGraw’s chest pocket, allegedly used for covert recording
Cobos said the similarities between accounts from Fort Hood and Tripler patients indicate that concerns existed long before McGraw’s suspension.
“These women trusted the uniform,” Cobos said. “And they’re telling us the Army repeatedly ignored them.”
Notification Letters Sent to 1,400 Patients
In a Nov. 10 update, the Army confirmed it sent letters to every patient McGraw treated at Fort Hood — more than 1,400 women—even if there was no direct indication they were affected. However, recipients say the letters lacked clear information and direction.
Many described the outreach as “cold,” “confusing,” and ultimately unhelpful. Several reported:
- Long call-center wait times
- Staff unfamiliar with the case
- Being routed to unrelated offices
- Limited guidance beyond basic CID contact details
One woman, Cobos said, left a CID interview in tears after being shown photos of her own body — with no counselor present and no follow-up support.
CID officials said all agents are trained in trauma-informed interviewing, noting that victims were provided the standard “Initial Information for Victims and Witnesses of Crimes” handout.
Former Tripler Staff Also Raised Concerns
Women who saw McGraw at Tripler Medical Center in Hawaii say they recognized the same troubling conduct later reported at Fort Hood. Former staff members also told attorneys that concerns about McGraw were “not new.”
The Army has not commented on whether:
- Any prior complaints were filed
- Reviews were conducted during McGraw’s time in Hawaii
- Issues were flagged during his transfer to Fort Hood
This silence has fueled criticism that oversight failures allowed misconduct to continue unchecked.
Army Releases Few Details as Investigations Expand
In statements on Oct. 28 and Nov. 10, Fort Hood leadership emphasized patient safety and full cooperation with CID but provided no timeline for possible charges or administrative action.
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Officials confirmed several additional investigations are underway to review:
- Clinical practices
- Chaperone procedures
- Other internal systems
Victims say this review is “long overdue.” Court filings allege that chaperones — including nurses and even spouses — were barred from being present during exams with McGraw.
Lawsuit Filed; More Claims Expected
Cobos filed a lawsuit on Nov. 10 accusing McGraw of performing inappropriate exams and recording patients without consent. Additional lawsuits, including potential claims against the Department of the Army, are likely.
“These women aren’t just alleging misconduct,” Cobos said. “They’re describing a system that failed them at every level.”
McGraw has not been charged and is presumed innocent under military law. CID has not offered a timeline for completing its investigation.
Cobos said his firm is receiving new calls every day from former patients in Texas and Hawaii.
“This wasn’t one bad doctor,” Cobos said. “It was an institution that looked the other way. And now it’s time for answers.”
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