by Fort Hood, Texas — A U.S. Army gynecologist has been charged with secretly filming and photographing dozens of female patients during medical exams at a Texas military hospital, according to officials. The accused, Maj. Blaine McGraw, 47, faces multiple criminal counts for allegedly targeting 44 patients at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center throughout 2025.
Allegations and Arrest
Authorities say McGraw secretly recorded women during pelvic and breast exams, including one patient at her home off the military base. He was arrested on December 2 for violating orders from his commander, following a series of allegations of sexual and professional misconduct.
The Army suspended McGraw from his duties on October 17 after a female patient, identified as “Jane Doe”, filed a civil lawsuit accusing him of repeated groping and secret recordings during a medical exam.
“McGraw was removed from all patient care duties and access to electronic records to ensure patient safety,” Fort Hood officials said in a December 4 statement. “All personnel involved were continuously accounted for, and the criminal investigation is ongoing.”
Previous Allegations in Hawaii
McGraw is also accused of similar misconduct at his former post, Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii, where he worked from 2019 to 2023. The Army has notified nearly 3,000 patients he treated at both Fort Hood and the Oahu military base, warning them about the ongoing investigation and asking them to complete questionnaires regarding their encounters with the doctor.
Reports indicate more than 100 women have come forward claiming they were victims of McGraw’s actions.
Legal Proceedings and Charges
McGraw faces a total of 54 counts of indecent visual recording, along with five counts of conduct unbecoming of an officer, willful disobedience of a superior officer, and making a false official statement. He is currently being held in pretrial confinement at Bell County Jail in Belton, Texas.
Attorney Andrew Cobos, representing 75 accusers, commented on the case:
“For the first time since October 17, they feel safe knowing that McGraw is in jail. Major McGraw demonstrated that he could not be trusted. He disobeyed orders. He should remain confined until he has been tried for his actions.”
Ongoing Investigation
The Army’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has reviewed more than half a terabyte of digital media and conducted hundreds of interviews as part of the investigation. Authorities continue to seek additional victims and are evaluating further charges.
Officials stressed that patient safety remains the top priority, and they urged anyone who may have been affected to come forward.
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