Arkansas physician pleads not guilty to rape, sexual assault

Vafa Ferdowsian, DPM, pleaded not guilty on charges of rape and sexual assault in the second degree. 

Advertisement

Dr. Ferdowsian, of Conway, Ark., was arrested Dec. 30 after it was reported to the Morrilton Police Department that he allegedly sexually assaulted one of his patients during her appointment, according to Jan. 13 court records from Conway County Circuit Court. 

He is a podiatry specialist with an office in Conway and also works out of Morrilton (Ark.)  Medical Clinic, where the alleged assault occurred, according to court records.

Advertisement

Next Up in ASC News

  • ASCs have taken center stage of many hospital and health systems’ growth and development strategies in recent years as they…

  • Germantown, Md.-based Capital Surgical Solutions plans to open a new ASC in Portland, Ore., in the fourth quarter of 2026,…

Advertisement

Comments are closed.