Ohio suspends license of Toledo doctor accused of secretly giving patient abortion pills
A screenshot of a WTOL 11 report.
Ohio’s medical board has suspended the license of a University of Toledo Medical Center surgery resident because he secretly obtained abortion drugs and administered them to a woman he impregnated, thus posing an immediate danger to patients.
UTMC also placed Dr. Hassan-James Abbas, 32, on administrative leave, WTOL 11 reported.
The State Medical Board stated in a November 5 letter that there is “clear and convincing evidence” that Dr. Abbas violated Ohio Revised Code sections 4731.22(B)(3) and 4731.22(B)(10), and that “his continued practice presents a danger of immediate and serious harm to the public.”
“As a result, Dr. Abbas is no longer authorized to practice medicine and surgery in Ohio,” the board wrote.
The woman, who spoke with 11 Investigates and claims she has a protective order against Abbas, criticized UTMC for not taking action for a very long time.
“I think it’s important for people to know that UTMC says they hold their employees to the highest standards. However, they have had this information since the beginning of this year, and they chose to still employ him and not place him on leave until now,” she told WTOL 11.
UTMC stated that the matter under investigation by the state is unrelated to his role at the University of Toledo.
“UToledo holds its employees to the highest standards of professional conduct and will cooperate with the state medical board’s investigative processes,” UTMC said in a statement.
Abbas didn’t respond to calls from WTOL 11.
After separating from his wife in October 2024, Abbas began a romantic and sexual relationship with a woman later identified as Patient 1. On Dec. 7, 2024, she told Abbas she was pregnant. Abbas wanted her to get an abortion, but she allegedly refused.
The board stated that Abbas ordered two prescription abortion medications, Mifepristone and Misoprostol, on Dec. 8, 2024, without Patient 1’s knowledge. The medications were delivered to his address on Dec. 11, 2024.
On Dec. 18, 2024, at approximately 4 a.m., Abbas attempted to force her to take the abortion drugs. Patient 1 fought to get away and called 911. After Abbas prevented her from getting help from the authorities, she drove to a hospital emergency department at 5:59 a.m.
On July 21, 2025, Abbas was interviewed by board staff. During the interview, he allegedly admitted to researching and ordering the abortion drugs after learning his girlfriend was pregnant, as well as using his estranged wife’s personal identifying information to obtain the medication without her knowledge or consent.
He also allegedly admitted to forcing Patient 1 to take the crushed pills, taking her phone when she tried to contact 911 and throwing the remainder of the crushed pills out of the window on his way to work.
