Why Doesn't the Washington State Medical Board do more to Stop Sexually Harassing and Predatory Doctors?

This KUOW coverage is strikingly similar to case I had against LNI and IME doctor Douglas Robinson a couple of years ago. The WA Medical Board allowed Dr. Robinson to retire, more worried about his health issues then reports by numerous attorneys and their clients that the doctor was discriminatory, creepy and innappropriate. (KING 5 Coverage)

The latest:

A Washington OB-GYN was repeatedly accused of sexual misconduct. The state medical board let him keep practicing anyway. A KUOW and ProPublica investigation reveals four female patients complained about Dr. Mark Mulholland between 2022 and 2024, all describing inappropriate comments and actions during pelvic exams. Because Washington’s medical commission didn’t act to restrict Mulholland’s license until September 2025, he kept practicing — and seeing more patients who would go on to complain. Check out this can’t-miss investigation by KUOW’s Ashley Hiruko to hear more about these women’s experiences, how the doctor was allowed to keep seeing patients for so long, and what he had to say about these allegations.

...Where it stands as of April 8, 2026:

At least 84 patients have filed lawsuits against Mulholland or his employer since the state’s investigation became public. Court filings by Mulholland’s attorney, made in response to the lawsuits, have denied wrongdoing or improper conduct toward women. He also has denied the allegations made by the medical commission and is entitled to a hearing to contest them.