Understanding Abuse Allegations Against Dr Mark Mulholland

Many former patients have come forward exposing decades of alleged medical sexual abuse by OBGYN Mark Mulholland. If you or someone you care about received treatment from Dr. Mulholland at Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Kadlec Clinic Associated Physicians for Women or Providence Street Joseph Health, understanding the details of ongoing civil lawsuits can help you understand if you have a potential case.

The allegations against Dr. for Mark Mulholland involve a systemic pattern of predatory behavior and non-consensual care disguised as legitimate medical services. Former patients have described severe violations of professional boundaries, including making sexually grotesque and overly suggestive comments during appointments. The civil lawsuits also detail physical misconduct such as conducting internal pelvic and anal examinations in an explicitly sexual manner, touching intimate body parts without wearing gloves, and performing examinations that were completely unnecessary.

These severe actions left impacted individuals with profound physical and psychological trauma. While Dr. Mulholland is central to these cases, the civil lawsuits focus heavily on institutional accountability of the medical facilities where he practiced for over 20 years. State Department of Health records revealed that patients, staff members, and even other physicians had previously submitted detailed complaints about Mulholland’s behavior to leadership and human resources.

Because these health care institutions allegedly brushed off complaints and concealed the abuse to prioritize their reputations, Mulholland was permitted to continue treating and violating patients for decades. In late 2023, a formal criminal report was filed against Mulholland, and the Washington Medical Commission launched an official investigation into his conduct. By February 2026, the Washington Medical Commission officially imposed strict restrictions on his medical license, legally barring him from treating or working with any female patients. Despite these developments, the scale of litigations continues to surge.

By early 2026, the litigation expanded significantly with trial attorneys representing more than 95 survivors in multiplaintiff civil lawsuits against Mulholland and Providence Kadlec, seeking accountability and compensation for the deep harms that they endured. For patients considering taking legal action, understanding your options under civil law is essential to navigating a path forward.

In Washington state, individuals who have experienced medical sexual assault have the right to file civil lawsuits against both the bad actor and the institutions that potentially enabled the harm. These civil claims are entirely separate from the criminal system and focus on securing financial compensation to cover the cost of medical bills, lifelong therapy, and the potential severe emotional distress caused by physician misconduct. Because the rules surrounding the statute of limitations for medical abuse can be complex, consulting with an experienced legal professional can help impacted individuals understand the specific timelines available to file their claims.

Helping survivors can help you understand your legal rights and options and connect you with an experienced attorney for free today. The partner law firms we work with handle these delicate cases strictly on a contingency fee basis. This means there are no upfront costs or out-of-pocket expenses to file a civil lawsuits. The attorneys are only paid if they successfully secure financial compensation for you. If you or a loved one were a patient of Dr. Mulholland and believe you experienced medical abuse, please get in touch with us today to learn more about your rights and options.