Doctors Allegedly Helped Jeffrey Epstein Manipulate Women

New York Times exposé reveals Epstein's control over medical care of women in his orbit

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A New York Times investigation has uncovered evidence that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein used doctors to exert control over women in his life, including withholding money for medical treatments and having a doctor stitch up a woman's head wound on his dining room table rather than taking her to the emergency room.

Why it matters

The revelations highlight the disturbing ways Epstein allegedly leveraged his wealth and connections to exploit vulnerable women, even through their medical care. It raises serious ethical concerns about the doctors involved and the broader issue of how powerful individuals can manipulate the healthcare system.

The details

According to the Times report, Epstein communicated directly with doctors, giving him final say in treatment decisions he had no right to make. In one instance, Epstein's assistant asked if he should provide a woman $600 for her acne treatment, and Epstein simply replied "ignore." The Times also claims Epstein had a doctor, Dr. Jess Ting, stitch up a woman's head wound on Epstein's dining room table, rather than taking her to the emergency room as would be standard practice for such an injury.

  • The New York Times exposé was published on March 1, 2026.
  • The communications between Epstein and doctors were released by the Department of Justice last month.

The players

Jeffrey Epstein

A convicted sex offender who seemingly used doctors to exert control over women in his life.

Dr. Jess Ting

A doctor who allegedly stitched up a woman's head wound on Epstein's dining room table rather than taking her to the emergency room.

Dr. Margaret Moon

An expert in medical ethics at Johns Hopkins who told the New York Times that the head wound injury should have been treated in a fully equipped emergency room.

Dr. Eva Dubin

A doctor who the New York Times claims "became Mr. Epstein's conduit to Mount Sinai, connecting him, his friends and women in his orbit with doctors there." Dubin has denied any wrongdoing.

Dr. Bruce Moskowitz

A dentist at Columbia University who asked Epstein how much work he wanted done on a 'girl' who had two "black teeth".

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What they’re saying

“In my treatment of these adult patients, I never knew, witnessed, or had any knowledge of any illegal or potentially illegal activities.”

— Dr. Jess Ting (New York Times)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The revelations about Epstein's alleged manipulation of the medical system to control vulnerable women underscore the urgent need for stronger oversight and accountability measures to prevent powerful individuals from exploiting healthcare providers and patients.