BEAVERTON, Ore. — Investigators believe that there may be more victims of a physician assistant accused of sexually abusing one of his patients in July, according to the Beaverton Police Department.
On Friday, a Washington County grand jury handed down an indictment of Alvin Ashneel Prasad of Portland, 34, on charges of second-degree and third-degree sex abuse. Prasad was a physician assistant at Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU).
According to Beaverton police, a 19-year-old female patient reported that Prasad performed "inappropriate and unnecessary actions" during a medical procedure in July. Prasad was employed as a physician assistant by a Beaverton-area medical provider, though police did not specify which one.
After police investigated the report, prosecutors put evidence and testimony in the case before a grand jury, which approved the charges. Prasad has been booked into the Washington County jail.
On Wednesday, OHSU confirmed to KGW that Prasad joined their Immediate Care Clinics as a physician assistant in April 5, 2021. OHSU said it can't comment on ongoing criminal investigations, but released a statement.
"As soon as OHSU was made aware of the allegations, Mr. Prasad was immediately placed on leave. His access to OHSU patient information and facilities has been terminated," OHSU said.
Beaverton police believe there may be additional victims.
"Based on the nature of Prasad's actions, Beaverton police detectives believe it is likely Prasad has more victims," the Beaverton Police Department said in a statement.
Anyone who has knowledge of Prasad instigating an inappropriate interaction is asked to contact the Beaverton Police Department via Washington County dispatch by calling 503-526-2281.
Prasad is scheduled to be back in court on Aug. 28.
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