DeKalb VA Medical Center doctor accused of sexually assaulting patients, court documents say

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A Veterans Affairs Medical Center, primary care physician, was indicted Thursday on multiple counts of sexual assault against several female patients.

According to court documents, between 2019 and 2020, 68-year-old Rajesh Motibhai Patel, a physician at the VAMC, assaulted four female patients during routine exams. U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan said Patel is accused of improperly touching them during parts of the examination.

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“Our Veterans have made incredible sacrifices for our country and deserve the best medical treatment and highest quality of care,” Buchanan said. “Patel allegedly sexually abused his female patients and violated his oath to do no harm to patients under his care.”

Investigators believe there may be more victims.

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“Veterans and their families expect and deserve the highest quality of health care delivered in a safe and accountable setting,” said VA Inspector General Michael J. Missal. “The VA Office of Inspector General is committed to working with our law enforcement partners to ensure the safety of those who entrust their health care to the providers and staff at VA’s 1,200 medical facilities.

Anyone regarding information related to this case is asked to call the VA-OIG tipline at 770-758-6646.

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