Abusive Gynecologist

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Mar 25, 2026

Tamara Holder, an attorney for victims' rights who represents multiple plaintiffs in medical sexual-abuse cases. She outlines decades-long patterns of alleged improper exams, what warning signs patients should trust, failures of hospital oversight, and strategies to hold institutions accountable. The conversation focuses on recognizing abuse, documentation, and pursuing systemic change.

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INSIGHT

Decades Of Ignored Complaints

Dr. Tamara Holder describes decades of ignored complaints against Dr. Mark Mulholland, showing systemic failure across providers and the medical board.
Complaints began by 2001 and formal medical board charges were filed April 29, 2025 while he continued practicing without chaperones.

ANECDOTE

Bizarre Exam Practices Reported

Patients reported unusual exam practices like forced anal exams and being asked to stand and bend over instead of using stirrups.
Holder and plaintiffs describe chaperones facing walls or computers, acting as decoys rather than protectors.

ADVICE

Write Down Weird Exam Experiences

If a clinical exam feels weird, document it immediately and trust your sense that something is off.
Tamara Holder urges writing down odd details because patients often second-guess themselves later.

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Dr. Kirk Honda interviews attorney Tamara Holder (from Tamara Holder Law) about a multi-plaintiff case against OB/GYN Mark Mulholland. The Tri-Cities doctor is accused of subjecting hundreds of his female patients to various forms of abuse, including unnecessary anal exams, gloveless vaginal exams, and forced medical procedures. March 25, 2026

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00:00 Introducing Tamara Holder and the Dr. Mark Mulholland case 01:16 What are the lawsuits about?
13:41 What are red flags patients should look out for?
19:10 What oversight was done at the hospital?
26:23 What advice does Tamara have?
28:36 What actions did Providence take?
41:07 Where to find Tamara Holder

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