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.
Peeples was already being held in the Faulkner County jail following his arrest in connection with the assault of a 70-year-old patient. On , he 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.
According to an affidavit by a Conway police detective, 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.
The affidavit details that Peeples frequently administered sedatives to the patient during her hospital stay, resulting in a fragmented recollection of events. The patient was housed in a relatively isolated room, contributing to feelings of vulnerability. 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. Due to the effects of the medication, the patient was unsure whether the incidents were real or products of her imagination. The couple expressed dissatisfaction with the hospital’s response to their initial complaint.
The affidavit states that the patient’s sedation was reduced after Peeples went on vacation, and she began to experience a clearer recollection of events. She reported feeling no unusual experiences with the physician who replaced Peeples, leading her to believe she had been sexually assaulted by Peeples. Upon seeing Peeples again for outpatient care after her final surgery, she experienced physical symptoms such as sweating, shaking, and nausea, along with elevated blood pressure and heart rate.
The patient initially dismissed the incidents as dreams but reconsidered after learning of Peeples’ arrest. She subsequently filed a lawsuit on , against the hospital, Baptist Health’s insurance carrier, and Peeples, alleging sexual assault and negligence on the part of the hospital in preventing the abuse.
The lawsuit alleges that hospital staff were aware of prior complaints regarding Peeples’ behavior with female patients. It claims that “Peeples was known to touch female patients weirdly” and that the hospital had received reports of sexual misconduct prior to March 11, 2025. The suit further alleges that Peeples had demonstrated “egregious acts and grooming behaviors” that identified him as a risk to patients.
Peeples also faces one count of rape and two counts of second-degree sexual assault in connection with the initial November 10th incident. That case involved a virtual nurse monitoring a camera in the patient’s room who witnessed Peeples’ inappropriate behavior. Hospital cameras are used to monitor patients at risk of falls, those suffering from dementia, or for other medical reasons.
According to the affidavit, Peeples allegedly told the first patient she would soon be discharged so “the real fun can start.” During a meeting with his employers on , Peeples claimed the relationship was consensual and described a flirtatious dynamic. However, the patient reported being shocked and deeply upset by his actions.
Following his initial arrest, Peeples surrendered his medical license to the Arkansas Medical Board on .
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.
