George Tyndall

[1] In 1971, Tyndall was honorably discharged from the Navy and resumed studies at the State University of New York, where he graduated summa cum laude.

[1] Upon graduation from medical school, Tyndall was selected for a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Kaiser in Los Angeles.

Since the publication, hundreds of women have come forward accusing Tyndall of sexual abuse and racial discrimination.

On June 26, 2019 Tyndall was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department and charged with 29 felonies related to allegations by 16 women for incidents taking place from 2009 to 2016.

[8] On May 23, 2019 the University of Southern California released unsealed documents related to Tyndall's employment under federal court order.

Over the years, many patients reported that Tyndall was unprofessional, creepy, or made them feel "uncomfortable and violated."

Reports include: External investigation by MDReview demonstrates that Tyndall had a preference for East Asian patients and international students.

[1] There are accusations that Tyndall preferred international students because they were easier to victimize due to being unfamiliar with the culture, English language, and practice of American gynecology.

Internal documents state that "Unfortunately the [Medical Assistants] have worked with this so long and feel our management has known about it, yet nothing has been done...At this point they do not keep track of specific names as it occurs every day.

In conjunction with the recent discovery of patient photographs stored in Tyndall's office, he was placed on paid administrative leave effective June 17, 2016.

staff complained about the cleanliness of Tyndall's office including that it was a mess, filled with garbage and clutter,[13] and "smell[ed] horrible.

facilities staff noticed an infestation of flies and bugs and the source was determined to be Tyndall's office.

While cleaning his office, a locked file cabinet filled with pictures of patients, some including names and identification numbers, was discovered.

The following day he was placed on administrative leave for violation of Engemann policies of office maintenance and protection of patient health information.

MDReview concluded that "significant concern exists that many of Dr. Tyndall's practices are not within the current standard of care... he repeatedly exhibits behavior that is unprofessional, inappropriate, and/or unusual.

"[14] Interviewers found that his practices in connection with breast and pelvic examinations, moreover, did not sufficiently ensure patients' informed decisionmaking.

The report stated that some of Tyndall's behaviors were "potentially indicative of underlying psychopathy" and raised significant concerns about the physical and psychological safety of patients.

stated that they were under no legal obligation to report Tyndall to the Medical Board because it is not governed by the rules of hospitals and clinics.

[citation needed] The accusations of George Tyndall became the largest investigation of sexual abuse performed by L.A.P.D.

obtained half a dozen search warrants for his personal property including Tyndall's home and storage units.

After the searches of Tyndall's belongings it was discovered that he was selling "homemade sex tapes" and photos made in hotel rooms in the Philippines.

[7][16] Preliminary hearings on 35 total felony charges by the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office began in November 2021 and continued into 2022, with testimonies by former patients of Tyndall.

agreed to a $215 million class-action settlement for tens of thousands of women treated by Tyndall from August 14, 1989 to June 21, 2016.

Amounts vary from $2,500 to $250,000 and will be compensated based on the severity of misconduct and the patient's willingness to provide written statements or interviews with mental health professionals.

[citation needed] Tyndall was found dead in his bed on October 4, 2023, while awaiting trial on numerous charges.