Gynecologist retires to avoid charges

An Oklahoma City gynecologist agreed to end his medical practice in exchange for having rape and sexual battery charges against him dropped.

John A. Fuller, 65, retired his medical license and promised never to practice medicine again, according to court documents. His charges were dismissed Monday in Oklahoma County District Court.

His attorney, Scott Adams, said Fuller hasn't practiced medicine in five years. The doctor worked as a gynecologist and a pain management specialist.

Fuller was charged in separate felony cases in 2014 and 2016 after female patients accused him of inappropriately touching them during examinations. Between the two cases, he faced a count of second-degree rape and three counts of sexual battery.

Two women also filed civil lawsuits against him, claiming assault and battery.

Juries in both civil cases ruled in favor of Fuller. The court ordered both women to pay more than $2,400 to cover his attorney fees.

Adams said Fuller was prepared to stand trial Monday for his criminal case but decided to resign from medicine instead.

“He's to the point in his career where he's wanting to move on and enjoy life,” Adams said. “He's always professed his innocence. He still does. He didn't do anything inappropriate and will stand by it until the day he dies.”