Cleveland Clinic doctor fired, charged with sexual assault of patients
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A well-respected doctor within the Cleveland Clinic hospital system has been fired after he was accused of sexually assaulting patients.
Dr. Omar Massoud, 66, was arrested Tuesday, and has been charged with three counts of gross sexual imposition and three counts of .
Court documents allege the doctor fondled three patients during separate incidents dating back to spring of this year.
All of the assaults occurred during exams performed by the doctor, according to local officials.
Dr. Omar Massoud, 66, is facing criminal charges relating to the alleged assault of patients
Dr. Massoud is the former chief of hepatology at the Cleveland Clinic
The first alleged assault took place on March 25 at the Cleveland these details Clinic's main campus location just outside of the downtown area.
The second took place on November 11 and the third on November 28, also at the hospital system's primary location.
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In a statement, Cleveland Clinic officials said they took immediate action upon learning about the accusations from patients.
'Cleveland Clinic is strongly committed to protecting the rights and safety of our patients, visitors and caregivers from any type of inappropriate behavior.
'We have processes for employees and patients to report any concerns, which are then thoroughly investigated. We immediately reported the accusations to the appropriate law enforcement agencies and are fully cooperating with the investigations.
'Following a thorough internal investigation, this physician has been terminated. We care deeply about patient safety and any form of misconduct is not tolerated.'
'Cleveland Clinic is strongly committed to protecting the rights and safety of our patients, visitors and caregivers from any type of inappropriate behavior,' officials said in a statement
The doctor is accused of sexually assaulting three patients during separate incidents on March 25, November 11, and November 28
Dr. Massoud is a gastroenterologist, specializing in adult gastroenterology, according to his biography on HealthLine.
A gastroenterologist is a doctor who specializes in the digestive system.
ranks Cleveland Clinic as the fourth best hospital in the nation for gastroenterology and GI surgery.
Massoud is also the former chief of hepatology for the Cleveland Clinic and has more than 20 years of experience in the medical field.
Public records indicate the doctor has professional medical licenses in multiple states including Ohio, Alabama, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
U.S. News ranks Cleveland Clinic as the fourth best hospital in the nation for gastroenterology and GI surgery
In Ohio, third-degree felonies like the ones Massoud is charged with carry sentences typically ranging from nine to 36 months.
If found guilty, Massoud may also face up to five years of probation plus sex offender registration.
DailyMail.com reached out to officials with the Ohio Medical Board to see if they are investigating the incident but did not hear back by the time of publication.
The investigation remains ongoing at this time.
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Dr. Omar Massoud, 66, was arrested Tuesday, and has been charged with three counts of gross sexual imposition and three counts of .
Court documents allege the doctor fondled three patients during separate incidents dating back to spring of this year.
All of the assaults occurred during exams performed by the doctor, according to local officials.
Dr. Omar Massoud, 66, is facing criminal charges relating to the alleged assault of patients
Dr. Massoud is the former chief of hepatology at the Cleveland Clinic
The first alleged assault took place on March 25 at the Cleveland these details Clinic's main campus location just outside of the downtown area.
The second took place on November 11 and the third on November 28, also at the hospital system's primary location.
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In a statement, Cleveland Clinic officials said they took immediate action upon learning about the accusations from patients.
'Cleveland Clinic is strongly committed to protecting the rights and safety of our patients, visitors and caregivers from any type of inappropriate behavior.
'We have processes for employees and patients to report any concerns, which are then thoroughly investigated. We immediately reported the accusations to the appropriate law enforcement agencies and are fully cooperating with the investigations.
'Following a thorough internal investigation, this physician has been terminated. We care deeply about patient safety and any form of misconduct is not tolerated.'
'Cleveland Clinic is strongly committed to protecting the rights and safety of our patients, visitors and caregivers from any type of inappropriate behavior,' officials said in a statement
The doctor is accused of sexually assaulting three patients during separate incidents on March 25, November 11, and November 28
Dr. Massoud is a gastroenterologist, specializing in adult gastroenterology, according to his biography on HealthLine.
A gastroenterologist is a doctor who specializes in the digestive system.
ranks Cleveland Clinic as the fourth best hospital in the nation for gastroenterology and GI surgery.
Massoud is also the former chief of hepatology for the Cleveland Clinic and has more than 20 years of experience in the medical field.
Public records indicate the doctor has professional medical licenses in multiple states including Ohio, Alabama, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
U.S. News ranks Cleveland Clinic as the fourth best hospital in the nation for gastroenterology and GI surgery
In Ohio, third-degree felonies like the ones Massoud is charged with carry sentences typically ranging from nine to 36 months.
If found guilty, Massoud may also face up to five years of probation plus sex offender registration.
DailyMail.com reached out to officials with the Ohio Medical Board to see if they are investigating the incident but did not hear back by the time of publication.
The investigation remains ongoing at this time.
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