Arrest after patients report alleged sexual abuse at Chandler clinic
A physician who worked at a medical office near Chandler Boulevard and Cooper Road has been arrested on felony charges after two women reported that he sexually abused them during exams, authorities said.
The doctor, identified in public records as Dr. Hassan Khan, was taken into custody Wednesday in Chandler. Prosecutors allege the incidents occurred during clinic visits in January and February 2025.
- One complainant said she visited Dr. Khan on Feb. 6, 2025 for back pain and experienced contact that initially seemed clinical but escalated into conduct she considered inappropriate and sexual.
- A second woman said she saw Khan on Jan. 20, 2025 and suffered serious medical consequences she attributes to sexual abuse during the visit.
- Records show both women were later contacted by Khan from a personal phone number after their appointments.
Police account and legal status
Chandler police say the victims reported the incidents last year. Officers contacted Khan at his home this week; he acknowledged his phone number but otherwise declined to answer questions, according to law enforcement statements.
He confirmed his phone number but did not answer any other questions.
He was booked on two felony counts of sexual abuse. Authorities did not provide additional details about charges beyond that count in the immediate release.
Local context and implications
The allegations raise questions about patient safety and oversight at private medical practices. The clinic listed in public records as the place where the encounters occurred is American Medical Associates, located at the Chandler Boulevard and Cooper Road area. City residents who seek care in outpatient clinics often expect clear boundaries and safeguards; when those boundaries are alleged to be breached, it can affect community trust in local health providers.
Investigators typically rely on victim statements, medical records and phone logs in cases that include alleged post-visit contact. The charging decision indicates the Maricopa County legal system found probable cause to proceed. As with all criminal matters, the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
| Date | Allegation |
|---|---|
| Jan. 20, 2025 | Patient says she suffered serious medical consequences tied to sexual abuse during visit |
| Feb. 6, 2025 | Patient reports contact that escalated from clinical to sexual in nature; later contacted by doctor |
What’s next
At this stage, court proceedings and any further public statements from the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office will shape the case’s trajectory. Anyone with relevant information or potential additional victims is typically encouraged by law enforcement to come forward to assist investigators.
News Block will follow the case as it develops and report on any court filings or official updates from Chandler police and county prosecutors.
