Pediatric Surgeon From Red Bank Charged With Molesting 3 More Patients: Prosecutor

FREEHOLD, NJ – A pediatric surgeon from Red Bank who practices in Eatontown has been charged with criminal sexual contact involving four more of his underage patients, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said.

Dr. Saad Saad, 72, of Red Bank, also is facing charges of endangering the welfare of a child in all four cases, said Charles Webster, spokesman for the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office.

The three new victims came forward after Saad was indicted in July on charges of criminal sexual contact with a 17-year-old patient, Gramiccioni said.

The three new cases involved pediatric patients who were between 14 and 17, Webster said. The incidents were reported to have occurred during examinations at Saad's office, he said.

Investigators are urging anyone else who may have been victimized to contact the Monmouth County prosecutor's office. Call 1-800-533-7443 to speak with MCPO Detective Sgt. Michael Magliozzo or call Eatontown Detective Jason Cardamoni at 732-389-7629, Webster said.

The Eatontown Police Department and the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Bureau are investigating.

Saad faces up to 18 months in state prison if he is convicted on each count of criminal sexual contact, and five to 10 years on each count of endangering the welfare of a child, Webster said.

Anyone who has information on a crime but wants to remain anonymous can contact Monmouth County Crime Stoppers confidential telephone tip-line by calling 1-800-671-4400; can text "MONMOUTH” plus their tip to 274637; or, they can email a tip via the website at www.monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com. Monmouth County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of criminals and fugitives.

Saad Saad photo provided by Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office