Published: 2009-10-23 21:38:52
Author: Denise Ruttan | Statesman Journal | October 10, 2009
The Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners is proposing to revoke the license of a chiropractor who practices in Salem and Stayton on allegations of sexual misconduct.
The board issued a notice of proposed disciplinary action Sept. 22 against Gregory Moll after "a lengthy investigation documented allegations of inappropriate behavior with a number of past and present female patients," according to the board's notice.
Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners executive director Dave McTeague said the board's full-time investigator conducts independent investigations based on extensive interviews with many people, including the chiropractor. Investigations are usually complaint-driven, he said.
The investigation of Moll took about three months to complete, McTeague said.
The investigation details allegations going back to 1998 or 1999 involving at least six female patients. Moll is accused of making sexual advances toward patients, asking patients out on dates, discussing intimate details of his relationship with his wife with a patient and harassing a patient with whom he allegedly had a relationship.
Moll operates the Santiam Chiropractic Clinic, 1080 N. First Ave. in Stayton, and has an office at 752 Hawthorne Ave. NE in Salem. He has been a licensed chiropractor since 1992.
The board receives six to 12 complaints per year concerning sexual misconduct or boundary issues, McTeague said. There are 1,300 to 1,400 licensed chiropractors in Oregon and the board has served as the regulatory agency overseeing chiropractic licensees since 1915.Full story