In November 2025, Army OB-GYN Dr. Blaine McGraw, assigned to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), was suspended following allegations that he secretly recorded female patients during intimate medical examinations and engaged in inappropriate and unnecessary procedures under the guise of medical care.
According to multiple media reports, McGraw allegedly used his personal cellphone during pelvic and breast exams to capture unauthorized images and video of patients. Some women also questioned whether certain procedures or exams were medically justified or properly explained.
How the Investigation Began
According to media reports and statements from Army officials, the investigation began when a patient filed a formal complaint regarding misconduct during an OB-GYN examination. McGraw was removed from all patient-care duties on or about October 17, 2025, and the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) opened an investigation within hours.
As investigators reviewed digital evidence, they reportedly recovered images and video believed to have been taken during medical appointments. Following this discovery, Darnall Army Medical Center sent letters to more than 1,400 of McGraw’s former patients and established a hotline for reporting concerns. Officials confirmed that up to 85 patients contacted CID in the days that followed.
Facts & Allegations Against Blaine McGraw
The allegations against Dr. McGraw, based on victim accounts and media reporting citing Army officials, include:
- McGraw allegedly positioned his cellphone in his clothing to record patients during intimate exams without their consent.
- Multiple women reported that examinations felt unnecessary, invasive, or unrelated to their medical concerns.
- A patient reported that CID investigators showed her screenshots from her exam taken three days earlier, causing her to fear her private images existed without her knowledge.
- Two women interviewed anonymously said they were former patients who had not been contacted by CID; one feared she may have been recorded, stating, “He might have pictures of me, and I don’t even know.”
- Another woman reported inappropriate and invasive examinations during treatment for a miscarriage.
- Several patients said McGraw conducted exams without a chaperone, asked staff to step out, or declined to allow spouses or partners to be present.
- Investigators reportedly found images dating back to McGraw’s prior assignment at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii, raising concerns about the scope of potential misconduct.
- At least 30 women have been identified as having been photographed or videotaped during exams, according to individuals briefed by investigators.
Statements From Army Leadership
In a news interview, Col. Mark Jacques, commander of Darnall Army Medical Center, confirmed the scale of the Army’s outreach:
“We sent a letter to more than 1,400 of the gynecologist’s patients to inform them of the probe, and we created a hotline for them to call to report complaints.”
Jacques also stated that as many as 85 patients have contacted CID with concerns thus far.
Institutional Concerns
The breadth of the investigation, the high number of contacted patients, and the discovery of digital recordings have raised serious questions about oversight in military medical settings.
The allegations suggest potential systemic failures in monitoring, reporting, and supervising medical personnel, especially within environments where patients rely heavily on providers and have limited ability to seek alternative care.
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