New Report Reveals Sexual Assault Allegations Against Former MSU Physician Arpit Saxena Dating Back to 2022
Previously undisclosed allegations in Alabama raise new questions about whether additional medical institutions failed to protect patients from alleged sexual abuse by Dr. Arpit Saxena.
A newly obtained investigative document reveals that Dr. Arpit Saxena, a former Michigan State University (MSU) resident physician currently facing criminal sexual conduct charges involving patients, was accused of sexually assaulting two women while working at medical facilities in Alabama more than three years before similar allegations emerged in Michigan.
According to the Detroit Free Press, Saxena’s former employers, Cahaba Medical Care and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), were aware of sexual misconduct allegations dating back to March 2022 but failed to investigate the complaints or report them to Alabama medical licensing authorities. The question remains about whether these allegations were reported to MSU or whether MSU inquired about previous instances of misconduct before hiring Saxena.
Earlier Allegations of Sexual Abuse Went Uninvestigated
The Detroit Free Press obtained a 44-page MSU investigative document dated April 29, 2026, detailing allegations by two female patients who received treatment from Saxena during his medical residency in Alabama.
According to the document, neither allegation was investigated by Cahaba Medical Care or UAB, and neither was reported to the Alabama medical licensing authorities. No criminal charges were filed in connection with those incidents.
In 2024, Saxena entered a residency program at MSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he treated patients at the University’s Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Clinic in East Lansing. Saxena faces four criminal sexual conduct charges stemming from alleged assaults at the clinic. Since the charges were announced in September 2026, four additional patients have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse.
Medical Institutions Face Questions About Reporting Failures
The newly disclosed information has prompted scrutiny of how these medical institutions investigate and do background checks on medical providers, and how they responded to allegations of sexual misconduct against Saxena.
According to the Detroit Free Press, the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners and Medical Licensure Commission is investigating whether Cahaba Medical Care and UAB violated state reporting requirements by failing to notify licensing authorities of the earlier allegations.
The failure to report these allegations raises concerns about the effectiveness of medical licensing records and background checks, both of which are critical for identifying potential misconduct and protecting patients.
Without timely investigations and reporting, physicians accused of serious misconduct may be able to move between medical institutions without prospective employers learning of prior complaints or allegations.
Contact Sommers Schwartz Now
We represent survivors of sexual abuse and encourage anyone who experienced inappropriate touching or other conduct that left you feeling uneasy or confused during treatment with Saxena to contact us as soon as possible. Reaching out to our team does not mean you are filing a lawsuit. It simply means you are taking the time to understand your options. There is no pressure to move forward, and there is no cost for a consultation. Patients have the right to expect that medical professionals will respect their bodily autonomy and that medical institutions, such as hospitals and universities, take allegations of sexual misconduct seriously. Contact Lisa Esser-Weidenfeller today to learn more about your options.
