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Doctor Charged in Second Sexual Assault at Arkansas Hospital
Guy Peeples, 65, faces new charges of rape and sexual assault on a second patient at Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway.
Published on Feb. 6, 2026
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A physician practicing in central Arkansas has been charged with sexually assaulting two patients while they were under his care at Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway. Guy Peeples, 65, of Vilonia, was initially arrested in November 2025 following allegations from one patient and now faces additional charges related to a second incident involving a 38-year-old woman who received treatment from him between March and August of last year.
Why it matters
These cases raise serious concerns about patient safety and the responsibility of healthcare institutions to protect vulnerable individuals. The investigations are ongoing, and further details may emerge as the legal proceedings unfold.
The details
According to an affidavit, the 38-year-old patient underwent surgery for a tumor on her appendix, requiring removal of the organ. She experienced severe complications following the initial procedure, necessitating two subsequent surgeries performed by a different physician to repair damage to her intestines. Peeples allegedly visited the patient when her husband was not present, and during these visits, he undressed her and touched her genitals. The patient's husband reported multiple instances of finding his wife with her hospital gown open and blankets pulled back, exposing her. The couple voiced their concerns to the hospital regarding 'medical maltreatment and inappropriate behavior,' but did not initially report the alleged rape.
- Peeples was initially arrested on November 18, 2025 in connection with the assault of a 70-year-old patient.
- On Tuesday, February 5, 2026, Peeples was charged with one count of rape and three counts of second-degree sexual assault stemming from an attack on a 38-year-old woman who received treatment from him between March and August of last year.
- Peeples surrendered his medical license to the Arkansas Medical Board on November 20, 2025, following his initial arrest.
The players
Guy Peeples
A 65-year-old physician practicing in central Arkansas who has been charged with sexually assaulting two patients while they were under his care at Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway.
Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway
The hospital where the alleged sexual assaults took place and where Peeples was employed as a physician.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Guy Peeples out on bail.
The takeaway
These cases highlight the critical need for healthcare institutions to have robust policies and procedures in place to protect vulnerable patients from sexual predators, and to swiftly address any reports of misconduct to prevent further harm.
