A local physician has been arrested following an investigation of an alleged sexual assault that occurred during an alleged victim’s appointment.
The police report said ”On Friday, December 23, 2022, the Morrilton Police Department took a report from a victim who advised us that they had been sexually assaulted during a clinic appointment with Dr. Vafa Ferdowsian who sees patients in Morrilton once a month.”
Dr. Vafa Ferdowsian, 47, is a podiatry specialist who has foot and ankle clinics in Russellville, Conway, Benton, Little Rock and Mountain Home.
After the initial report was taken, an investigation into the allegations began and on Friday, December 30th, Dr. Ferdowsian was taken into custody by detectives with the Morrilton Police Department with the assistance of the Conway County Sheriff’s Office. Ferdowsian was transported to the Conway County Detention Center where he was booked into the jail accused of the charge of Rape.
Ferdowsian was ordered to be held on bond in the amount of $500,000, but has posted bond and was released from custody.
Ferdowsian’s attorney, Russell Wood, issued a statement to River Valley Now regarding the arrest.
Attorney Wood stated, “Dr. Ferdowsian adamantly denies these allegations and will defend these charges fully. Dr. Ferdowsian would like to thank all of the support he has received during this difficult time,” Russell Wood, Wood Law Firm, Russellville.
Authorities state the investigation is ongoing but additional information will be released at a later date.