Fort Hood, Texas – More than 55 women have now come forward with allegations against an Army OB-GYN accused of secretly recording and inappropriately touching patients at military hospitals in Texas and Hawaii. The growing number of complaints has intensified scrutiny over why the Army did not act sooner and whether earlier warnings were missed or ignored. The troubling details were first highlighted in a report by Fox News.
Suspended After Patient Discovers Photos
Maj. Blaine McGraw, formerly assigned to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) at Fort Hood and previously at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii, was suspended on October 17. The action came after a patient reported finding photographs taken during an intimate medical exam. Army CID opened an investigation the same day.
Attorneys representing the women say the misconduct may date back years. They note that several patterns reported by patients in Texas closely mirror what women described at Tripler in Hawaii.
“These women trusted the uniform,” attorney Andrew Cobos told Fox News Digital. “And they’re telling us the Army repeatedly ignored them.”
Army Notifies 1,400 Patients, but Many Say the Outreach Felt Cold
In a November 10 statement, the Army said it had sent notification letters to more than 1,400 women seen by McGraw during his time at Fort Hood — even if there was no confirmed sign they were affected. The letters offered almost no details, leaving many confused and unsure of the next steps.
Cobos said several clients described the outreach as “cold and confusing.” Others said the call center the Army directed them to often had long wait times and staff who seemed unaware of the case.
“One of our clients left a CID interview in tears after seeing photos of her own body,” Cobos said. “Nobody walked her to a counselor. Nobody asked if she was safe.”
CID Says Agents Follow Trauma-Informed Procedures
Army CID responded to Fox News Digital saying that all agents are trained in trauma-informed interviewing, and victims are provided an informational handout from the Department of War. However, multiple women reported inconsistent support and confusion about the investigative process.
Several women who saw McGraw at Tripler before he transferred to Texas told attorneys they recognized the same concerning behaviors, including unnecessary exams, invasive procedures without medical justification, and the use of a phone positioned in his chest pocket during appointments.
Former Tripler staff also contacted Cobos’ team, saying concerns about McGraw’s conduct were “not new.” The Army has not said whether any prior reviews were conducted or whether concerns were shared with Fort Hood when McGraw transferred.
Lack of Transparency Fuels Public Frustration
The Army has kept its public statements limited. Officials confirmed McGraw was removed from patient care immediately on October 17 and that “additional administrative measures” were taken. They have not said whether any internal complaints were raised earlier or whether oversight gaps allowed misconduct to go unchecked.
Two statements issued on October 28 and November 10 focused on patient safety and cooperation with CID, but did not offer a timeline for charging decisions or specifics about the scope of the investigation.
The November 10 update said that multiple internal reviews are underway, including evaluations of clinical practices, chaperone procedures, and other oversight systems. Victims and attorneys say such reviews are long overdue.
Lawsuit Filed as More Women Come Forward
Cobos filed a lawsuit on November 10 in Bell County alleging McGraw recorded patients without consent and conducted inappropriate or medically unnecessary exams. The suit also claims that chaperones — including nurses and even husbands — were not permitted in the room during appointments with McGraw.
Additional lawsuits may follow, potentially including claims against the Department of the Army itself.
“These women aren’t just alleging misconduct,” Cobos said. “They’re describing an entire system that failed them at every level — from reporting to oversight to accountability.”
Investigation Continues with No Charges Filed
McGraw has not been charged and remains presumed innocent under military law. CID has not provided a timeline for completing its investigation.
Cobos said his firm continues to receive calls daily from former patients:
“This wasn’t one bad doctor,” he said. “It was an institution that looked the other way. And now it’s time for answers.”
The Army CID said it could not provide additional information regarding any incidents predating the Fort Hood allegations raised by Jane Doe.
