Rape, Sexual Assault Charges Filed Against Silver Spring Doctor

SILVER SPRING, MD — Montgomery County Police arrested a 58-year-old doctor for groping, inappropriately touching, and sexually assaulting female patients at a Silver Spring urgent care facility, according to a police release.

Police took Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmed Malik into custody on Thursday, charging him with second-degree rape, second-degree assault and fourth-degree sex offense, according to the release. The assaults occurred during routine examinations at the Advanced Walk-in Urgent Care, 10800 Lockwood Drive in Silver Spring.

Malik was taken to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit, where he awaits a bond hearing.

Detectives from the Special Victims Investigations Division suspect that Malik may have assaulted other patients at the clinic. Those who believe they may have been a victim are asked to call SVID at 240-773-5400.