Orem doctor accused of sexual misconduct


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Updated: 9/25/2012 5:38 pm | Published: 9/25/2012 10:28 am
OREM, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Police say an Orem doctor was accused of sex abuse and lewdness after a patient claimed he showed inappropriate videos to her and performed unnecessary examinations on her.

According to police, the 60-year-old alleged victim reported the claims to investigators on Wednesday.

"She was receiving some vaginal exams from Dr. David Hillam when she was going in for problems totally unrelated," Sgt. Craig Martinez of the Orem police department said.

Police said the woman claimed Doctor David R. Hillam showed her some inappropriate videos while she was at his office.

"All of the videos were sexual in nature and it was making her very uncomfortable," Sgt.Martinez said.

When Dr.Hillam came to the police station for questioning, detectives found the X-rated video still on his cellphone.

"What I can tell you is we do know what videos he showed her," Sgt. Martinez said. "We have seen them."

Police said for three years the 60-year old woman kept returning to the health clinic for appointments with Dr. Hillam. Yetshe didn't file a complaint until two years ago.

"(She was) just being an older naïve woman that trusts her doctor thinking that everything is on the up and up," Sgt. Martinez says. "But it took him showing her these videos and her to come in for her to say this is not okay."

On Friday, Dr Hillam was fired from his position by the University of Utah Medical Center. A spokesman told ABC4 News that they interviewed staff and Dr. Hillam and felt "comfortable" the firing was appropriate.

After a two week investigation, police said Dr. Hillam was arrested and booked Monday night.

Hillam was booked into the Utah County Jail, where he faces 4 counts of class B misdemeanor Lewdness, and 3 counts of 2nd degree felony Forcible Sexual Abuse.

Police asked that if there were any other patients that were being seen by Dr. Hillam and might be compelled to report a similar crime to call Orem dispatch at (801) 229-7070.

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Angela - 2/10/2013 3:49 PM
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To all the commentors that are leaving this 60 yr old woman out to be a liar and the damning evidence on his cell phone is true. I was a patient for 4 yrs. I am a CHRISTIAN as all of you claim you are. The fruit of the spirit is outwardly and You all can say what You want. I was there and I was one of them victims too !!! I did not say anything, I was afraid, had no money, and knew it was my word against His. I am defending the 60 yr old. He was taking advantage of the weak patients and knew He could get away with it. Especially with the suboxone program, he also wanted Me to drop my other doctor. It took 2 years for his trust to go out the window with Me. I took My husband in with Me and told my freinds (4) of them...I was in a bad spot and didnt know what else to do. I am shock that NO ONE is even beleiving this poor lady. She, like Me, had no legs to stand on. I am sorry to burst all of your bubbles but He is guilty for his behavior. I ended up trying to commit suicide in October cuz I knew what the ppl were saying about the victim. This I knew was going to happen to me too. I stopped him in his tracks and prayed that someday I would be able to defend someone else. May the truth be said. thankyou. BTW I LOVED this man too, until that one day. I was devastated !!! It happened and then he did it the next day, that's when I knew it was for real. !! I feel bad for all the ppl who are against this victim. It messes up the mind and that it did. You grow up with moelstation and You KNOW when it happens to You. It is the truth. Every ounce of respect I had for a man left me. I totally thought I deserved it, I was ashamed and cant even imagine what is going on in the victims head. It is always with me. He done all the very same things for me too. But I am not lying there are many reasons for not saying anything, and just reading your comments, you proved why I didnt come forth....Just like when I was raped in Evanston WY, I went to the cops, it was my fault!!!!!!!!!!!! :/

theriding5 - 12/6/2012 6:10 AM
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Dr.David Hillam has been our family Doctor for 8 years I was devestated when we herd this, he was ALWAYS very professional and kind to our family never had any problems with him and we would still go to him if we could!!! I just do not understand why it took this Gal almost 3 years to say something does not make since to us ;-(

charlesmoose - 9/27/2012 10:12 PM
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I have been a Christian for eight years and physically disabled for approxametly eight years I test everything as it is written test every spirit that encludes man we are spirits with a physical body I'm not impressed with the works of men we live in a time where godly people are hard to find many say they are but if they don't follow the word they are not as it is written you will know them by their fruit Dr. David R. Hillam has been my doctor for 12 years and he has consistantly been professional. commpasionate a honourable man spoken of in high regard among the medical community and has shown me charity there are three types of charity that I have seen 1st charity to be seen of men. 2nd charity to earn your way to heaven these are of the world but the 3rd is to help someone in need simply because it is right this.charity Dr.R. Holland has shown me he is a man of integretity I ask that light shines upon this and his good name and true character and job is restored to him I pray for him and his family to be.comforted please may someone who is godly and with boldness speak for him

sbh74pink - 9/26/2012 2:56 PM
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The story of her is unclear of her allegations to me..COME ON!!..you would think a 60 yr old lady have more experienced in life knowing that if someone is doing something you feel uncomfortable with and try to seek another doctor and not go back to him like she did for another 3 years and see him 4 times a week...claiming to be "NAIVE" to me is not a good excuse in this case..abnormal unnecessary vaginal exams, sex abuse and lewdness for 3 years 4 times a week is something that anyone I would know would NOT put up with this kind of allegation for that long..this kind of news story shouldnt have been a news story exposing him like this supposedly based on one "NAIVE" patient!

charlesmoose - 9/26/2012 9:54 AM
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They should look at her fruit we no Dr Holland is true and godly man I pray that they will drop all charges and he will be our doctor again he was meant to be a doctor I have had facial.celulitus 7 or more times he always gave me the best antibiotics he needs are compassion now and kindness that he always showed his patients with his professional pray most earnestly for him that he and his f Ily

charlesmoose - 9/26/2012 8:39 AM
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I have been a patient of Dr.David R. Holland for 12 years he is always professional, commpasionate a perfect gentleman I have been a Christian for 8 years and as all Christian.s know as it is written 'you will know them. by their fruit". he is the greatest doctor I have ever been to I am physically disabled this which is happened to him has saddened me my heart is filled with compassion for him he has been so. compassionate to me I pray and ask that he will be our doctor again for all his patients who believe in him and have observed his chara

charlesmoose - 9/26/2012 8:23 AM
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I have been a patient of Dr.David R. Holland for 12 years and a born agaifor eight years and as all christians know as it is written 'you will know them by their fruit' Dr. Hillamhas been cosidently professional,compassionate he listens to his patient he has always been kind to me and my family he has not Everest from that his fruit speaks for IR self this man of integretity wouldn't do such a vile thing my heartfelt prayers are to him and his family and his patients who have lost a great and caring doctor do not know how hard that is to find my prayer that I will ask is that the truth will be discovered

xoxoxox - 9/26/2012 2:22 AM
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continued....UNLESS his many patients keep going back to him to be sex abused and I doubt that!!! As an ex patient of Dr. HIllum I had great respect for him and never felt the past 9 years of any kind of sex abuse and lewdness, Its sad to see this but I will pray for him and his family, all i can really say is he was a great family doctor to me and sad to see him being called a "DIRTY DOCTOR" on the news because he should of been remembered as a nice, sincere, caring, understanding, professional Doctor and i feel he doesn't deserve this kind of exposure I and many patients lost a GREAT Doctor to go to in our community...Dr David R Hillum we miss you and wanted everyone to know despite what they describe you in the media, I know you will be missed by me and many other patients...god bless for you for the 9 years you taken great care of my health when you were there at a critical time of my stroke and blood clots you treated...ALWAYS THANKFUL FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT DR. HILLUM!!!..many will miss and pray for your return...

xoxoxox - 9/26/2012 1:42 AM
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am really disturbed how the media has betrayed a GREAT doctor who's been my family doctor for 9 years and I am a female and NEVER NEVER experienced or felt any sex abuse or lewdness from Dr. Hillum. There should be an investigation on the 60 yr lady too and why she kept returning to him 4 times a week if she felt uncomfortable 3 yrs ago...come on..she cant be that "NAIVE" just cause she thought she was trusting her "Doctor"!!For having some inappropriate videos on your cell phone is now a crime??!! Many people who have cell phones to take videos and pictures have many personal inappropriate pics and videos too..are they committing a crime and can go to jail now?? just wondering ..we hear one 60 yr old patient reported this about Dr. Hillum but the news says he done this to "PATIENTS" so does this mean there are others that claim sex abuse from him too??...Well its sad how the news and media has made this a top story because of one claim...I don't understand how a doctor that has MANY patients and is very highly recommended have many other patients who are "NAIVE" too to keep returning to him as there doctor unless
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