Brian Mathew Bowen

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1. Wedding announced, San Juan Record (Utah), August 13, 1997.
2. Interim Stipulated Order (IMAGES IN CASE IMAGE BELOW), Oregon Medical Board, December 15, 2023.
3. UPDATE: Local Podiatrist Facing New Sex Abuse Charges, Additional Victims Sought (Photo), Portland Police Bureau, February 2, 2024.
4. Podiatrist sentenced for sexually abusing 13 women during treatment, recovery, WDBJ 7, September 12, 2026.
5. Podiatrist sentenced for sexually abusing 13 women during treatment, recovery, KCTV 5, September 12, 2026.
6. PORTLAND AREA PODIATRIST WHO SEXUALLY ABUSED PATIENTS SENT TO PRISON FOR 8+ YEARS., OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OREGON NATHAN VASQUEZ, September 11, 2026.
7. Portland podiatrist sentenced to 8 years, 4 months for sexual abuse of 13 patients, KGW 8, September 11, 2026.
8. Portland, OR Podiatrist Sentenced to More Than 8 Years for Sexually Abusing Over A Dozen Patients, Survivors Rights , September 14, 2026.

• 1. Wedding announced

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• 3. UPDATE: Local Podiatrist Facing New Sex Abuse Charges, Additional Victims Sought (Photo)

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  A local podiatrist is facing new sex abuse charges after additional victims came forward alleging abuse.

  Since December, seven women have come forward and reported Dr. Brian M. Bowen, 49, sexually abused them. The alleged abuse happened between August 2022 and October 2023, during podiatry exams at Eastside Foot & Ankle, located in the 1800 block of Northeast 44th Avenue.

  In total, there are now nine victims involved in the December 2023 and January 2024 indictments. Dr. Bowen is now indicted on the following charges: two counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, one count of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, nine counts of Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree, and two counts of Sex Abuse by Fraudulent Representation. The final two counts stem from a new law that went into effect in July 2023, aimed at medical professionals that commit sexual abuse through fraudulent representation.

  This is an ongoing investigation, and the DA’s Office and Portland Police are asking any other patients who have had similar experiences with Dr. Bowen to come forward. His photograph is being released in an effort to assist in locating any additional victims. If anyone has information about crimes involving Dr. Bowen, please contact Detective David McCormick via e-mail david.mccormick@police.portlandoregon.gov or by phone 503-823-0862.

  A charging instrument is only an accusation of a crime. Bowen is innocent unless and until proven guilty.

  The Portland Police Sex Crimes Unit is a team of detectives committed to investigating all sex crimes in Portland and has on-staff victim advocates in support of its victim-centric approach. The Sex Crimes Unit investigates sex crimes where the victim is 14 years old or older, and sets the national standard for a victim-centered and trauma-informed approach to sexual assault investigations.

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  A foot doctor working in the Hollywood Neighborhood is facing sex abuse charges involving two female patients, and Detectives are encouraging any other victims to contact them.

  The Portland Police Bureau’s Sex Crimes Unit began investigating in September 2022, when an adult female reported that in May 2022, she had been fondled during a podiatry exam at Eastside Foot & Ankle, 1827 Northeast 44th Avenue Suite #100. A second incident involving a different female adult victim reportedly occurred in January of 2023. After an extensive investigation spanning more than a year, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s office presented the case to a grand jury. On December 6, 2023, the Grand Jury indicted Dr. Brian M. Bowen, 49, on four charges: Sex Abuse in the Second Degree, and three counts of Sex Abuse in the Third Degree. He was arraigned in Multnomah County Circuit Court on Friday, December 15, 2023.

  This is an ongoing investigation, and the DA’s Office and Portland Police are asking any other patients who have had similar experiences with Dr. Bowen to come forward. His photograph is being released in an effort to assist in locating any additional victims. If anyone has information about crimes involving Dr. Bowen, please contact Detective Sean Harris via e-mail sean.harris@police.portlandoregon.gov or by phone 503-823-0838. Please reference case number 22-236740.

  A charging instrument is only an accusation of a crime. Bowen is innocent unless and until proven guilty.

  The Portland Police Sex Crimes Unit is a team of detectives committed to investigating all sex crimes in Portland and has on-staff victim advocates in support of its victim-centric approach. The Sex Crimes Unit investigates sex crimes where the victim is 14 years old or older, and sets the national standard for a victim-centered and trauma-informed approach to sexual assault investigations.

• 4. Podiatrist sentenced for sexually abusing 13 women during treatment, recovery

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  PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A Portland, Oregon, podiatrist was sentenced Friday to more than eight years in prison after 13 women reported he sexually abused them during treatment and surgical recovery.

  Brian Bowen, 52, received a 100-month prison sentence following his June 17 conviction on one count of first-degree sexual abuse during a bench trial. Bowen subsequently pleaded guilty to 10 misdemeanor counts of third-degree sexual abuse and two counts of sexual abuse involving false representation, accounting for each of the 13 patients.

  Under a 2023 Oregon law, licensed medical professionals commit a crime if they engage in sexual contact with a patient and falsely claim it serves a legitimate medical purpose.

  Investigators said Bowen touched patients inappropriately during examinations and while they recovered from surgery. Prosecutors noted the contact was brief and without verbal comments, confusing patients and allowing the conduct to go on for years.

  In addition to prison time, Bowen must register as a sex offender and will face several years of post-prison supervision.

  “Patients deserve to feel safe when seeking medical care,” Deputy District Attorney Quinn Zemel said in a statement. “This defendant took advantage of his position of trust as a doctor and sexually abused patients at a time when they were most vulnerable. This significant sentence sends a clear message that such acts of abuse will not be tolerated.”

  The case was prosecuted by Zemel and Deputy District Attorney Jesse Hoffman following an investigation by Portland police detectives.

• 5. Podiatrist sentenced for sexually abusing 13 women during treatment, recovery

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  PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A Portland, Oregon, podiatrist was sentenced Friday to more than eight years in prison after 13 women reported he sexually abused them during treatment and surgical recovery.

  Brian Bowen, 52, received a 100-month prison sentence following his June 17 conviction on one count of first-degree sexual abuse during a bench trial. Bowen subsequently pleaded guilty to 10 misdemeanor counts of third-degree sexual abuse and two counts of sexual abuse involving false representation, accounting for each of the 13 patients.

  Under a 2023 Oregon law, licensed medical professionals commit a crime if they engage in sexual contact with a patient and falsely claim it serves a legitimate medical purpose.

  Investigators said Bowen touched patients inappropriately during examinations and while they recovered from surgery. Prosecutors noted the contact was brief and without verbal comments, confusing patients and allowing the conduct to go on for years.

  In addition to prison time, Bowen must register as a sex offender and will face several years of post-prison supervision.

  “Patients deserve to feel safe when seeking medical care,” Deputy District Attorney Quinn Zemel said in a statement. “This defendant took advantage of his position of trust as a doctor and sexually abused patients at a time when they were most vulnerable. This significant sentence sends a clear message that such acts of abuse will not be tolerated.”

  The case was prosecuted by Zemel and Deputy District Attorney Jesse Hoffman following an investigation by Portland police detectives.

• 6. PORTLAND AREA PODIATRIST WHO SEXUALLY ABUSED PATIENTS SENT TO PRISON FOR 8+ YEARS.

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  OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
  MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OREGON
  NATHAN VASQUEZ PRESS RELEASE
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  PORTLAND AREA PODIATRIST WHO SEXUALLY ABUSED PATIENTS SENT TO PRISON FOR 8+ YEARS.

  CASE: 23CR60386 September 11, 2026

  Portland, OR- A foot doctor accused by 13 women of sexually abusing them during their treatment was sentenced today to 100 months in prison (8-years 4 months).

  Brian Bowen, 52-years-old, was convicted of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree during a court trial on June 17, 2026. Following his conviction at trial, he pleaded guilty to an additional 10 misdemeanor counts of Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree and two counts of Sexual Abuse by Fraudulent Representation. The 13 convicted counts correspond to a conviction for each of the 13 victims he was charged with abusing.

  The crime of Sexual Abuse by Fraudulent Representation is a new law that was enacted by the Oregon Legislature in 2023. It states that someone with a medical license commits the crime if they subject another person to sexual contact and falsely or fraudulently represents to the other person that the sexual contact serves a legitimate medical purpose.

  In addition to the prison time, Bowen is required to register as a sex offender and will be on post-prison supervision for several years.

  Deputy District Attorney Quinn Zemel and Deputy District Attorney Jesse Hoffman prosecuted the case for the state.

  After the plea and sentencing Zemel said:

  “Patients deserve to feel safe when seeking medical care. This defendant took advantage of his position of trust as a doctor and sexually abused patients at a time when they were most vulnerable. This significant sentence sends a clear message that such acts of abuse will not be tolerated.

  We are grateful to the victims who came forward, often under difficult circumstances, to hold him accountable. Their courage ensures he will never be able to abuse patients again.”

  The District Attorney’s Office would like to thank Portland Police Detectives David McCormick and Nathan Wollstein for their careful and exacting investigation of this case.

  MCDA would also like to highlight the work of the District Attorney’s Victim Advocate Program for the ongoing support they gave to the victims in this case.

  The Facts:

  Dr. Bowen was a trusted podiatrist who sexually abused patients in medical settings by touching intimate parts of their body during examinations and, in other instances, while recovering from surgery. The sexual abuse was always very brief and without vocalized sexual comments, often leaving his patients confused and filled with self-doubt about what had taken place. He used that self-doubt and confusion to perpetuate the abuse over a period of years.

• 7. Portland podiatrist sentenced to 8 years, 4 months for sexual abuse of 13 patients

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  Former podiatrist Brian M. Bowen was convicted of first-degree sexual abuse in June and later pleaded guilty to 12 additional sexual abuse counts.

  PORTLAND, Ore. — Warning: This story contains details about sexual assault.

  Former Portland-area podiatrist Brian M. Bowen was sentenced to eight years and four months in prison for sexually abusing 13 former patients, the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office said Friday.

  Bowen, 52, was convicted of first-degree sexual abuse during a court trial June 17. He later pleaded guilty to 10 additional counts of third-degree sexual abuse and two counts of sexual abuse by fraudulent representation.

  The district attorney's office said that Bowen touched intimate parts of patients' bodies during medical examinations and while they were recovering from surgery.

  Bowen also must register as a sex offender and will be under supervision for several years after his release from prison, according to the district attorney's office.

  Police began investigating Bowen in September 2022 after a woman reported that he sexually abused her during examinations at Eastside Foot & Ankle on Northeast 44th Avenue in Portland. Another woman reported being assaulted in January 2023, police said.

  Ultimately, 13 women came forward and accused Bowen of sexually abusing them during treatment. A grand jury indicted him in December.

  The two counts of sexual abuse by fraudulent representation stem from an Oregon law enacted in 2023. The law makes it a crime for a licensed medical professional to subject another person to sexual contact while falsely or fraudulently representing that the contact serves a legitimate medical purpose.

  "Patients deserve to feel safe when seeking medical care," Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Quinn Zemel said. "This defendant took advantage of his position of trust as a doctor and sexually abused patients at a time when they were most vulnerable."

  Zemel and Deputy District Attorney Jesse Hoffman prosecuted the case.

  The district attorney's office credited the victims who came forward and Portland police detectives David McCormick and Nathan Wollstein, as well as the District Attorney's Victim Advocate Program, with assisting in the case.
  Resources for Sexual Assault Survivors

  If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault and needs support, help is available.

  Beaverton Sexual Assault Resource Center: 503-626-9100; 4900 Southwest Griffith Drive, Suite 135, Beaverton
  National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673 or rainn.org; available 24/7

• 8. Portland, OR Podiatrist Sentenced to More Than 8 Years for Sexually Abusing Over A Dozen Patients

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  Summary: A Portland podiatrist has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison after 13 women reported that he sexually abused them during treatment and surgical recovery.

  Photo by Genusfotografen and Wikimedia Sverige via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

  A Portland podiatrist has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison after 13 women reported that he sexually abused them during medical treatment and while they were recovering from surgery, KPTV/FOX 12 reported, per WWNYTV.com .

  Brian Bowen, 52, received a 100-month prison sentence Friday following his conviction on one count of first-degree sexual abuse and guilty pleas to 12 additional sexual abuse charges involving patients.

  The cases involved conduct that prosecutors said occurred while Bowen was treating women in a medical setting, where patients were entitled to expect safety and professional care.
  Abuse Allegations Involved Medical Exams and Surgical Recovery

  Investigators said Bowen inappropriately touched patients during examinations and while they were recovering from procedures.

  Prosecutors said the conduct was often brief and occurred without verbal comments, which left some patients confused about whether what had happened was part of legitimate medical care.

  That ambiguity, prosecutors argued, helped the abuse continue over an extended period.

  The 13 criminal counts ultimately represented 13 separate patients.
  Oregon Law Targets Sexual Contact Falsely Presented as Medical Care

  Bowen pleaded guilty to two counts involving sexual abuse through false representation.

  Under an Oregon law enacted in 2023, licensed medical professionals can face criminal charges when they engage in sexual contact with a patient while falsely claiming the contact serves a legitimate medical purpose.

  The law addresses a particular vulnerability in healthcare settings: patients may not immediately know whether certain touching is medically necessary, especially during an exam or while recovering from surgery.
  Bowen Must Register as a Sex Offender

  In addition to the prison sentence, Bowen will be required to register as a sex offender.

  He will also face several years of post-prison supervision after completing his sentence.

  Deputy District Attorney Quinn Zemel said the case reflected an abuse of the trust patients place in medical professionals and emphasized that patients should be able to seek medical care without fearing sexual exploitation.
  Medical Abuse Cases Can Raise Civil Questions Too

  Criminal prosecution focuses on punishment for unlawful conduct, but survivors of sexual abuse by medical professionals may also have separate civil claims depending on the facts of the case.

  Those claims may involve the individual provider as well as a clinic, medical practice or other institution if there are allegations that warning signs were ignored, complaints were mishandled or adequate safeguards were not in place.

  For survivors, the criminal conviction does not automatically determine whether a civil claim is available, but it can become an important part of the broader legal picture.