Several women in Edina and across the Twin Cities say an OB-GYN who once delivered their children crossed professional boundaries during exams and in recovery rooms. The allegations, described by one patient and summarized in a state human-rights review, range from sexualized comments about patients’ bodies to unwanted touching during post-surgery recovery. The doctor denies wrongdoing, and his professional listings show a new employer since the complaints surfaced.
Patients Say Encounters Crossed Professional Lines
As reported by KARE 11, Monica Staley told the station she was hugged in recovery in a way she says exposed the inner part of her breasts, and that the doctor squeezed and massaged her shoulder after a C-section. The station reports Staley posted about the encounter to a private Facebook group for parents of twins and has filed complaints with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. Her attorney told the station, "The pattern of complaints speaks for itself."
Doctor's Current Practice
Winona Health's provider profile lists Dr. Juan C. Angelats on its Women’s Health team and shows he joined the system in November 2025, according to the clinic's website. Public directories and provider pages also tie him to clinic addresses on France Avenue in Edina, where patients say many of the visits occurred. Those listings confirm the contested encounters stem from outpatient visits and postoperative recovery stays rather than emergency-room care.
State Review And Licensing Outcome
As detailed by KARE 11, a Minnesota Department of Human Rights review summarized roughly six complaints from about 2004 through 2017 and recorded at least two additional women who told investigators of similarly uncomfortable, overly familiar conduct. The station reports the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice dismissed its case after Diamond Women’s Center’s internal review concluded the doctor did not engage in misconduct; the practice denied wrongdoing in a statement to reporters. Those findings have left some patients and advocates critical of how clinics and licensing bodies handle repeated allegations.
What Medical Groups Recommend
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends routine use of trained chaperones for breast, genital, and rectal examinations. It warns that sexualized comments or conduct in clinical care violate professional ethics. ACOG also urges institutions to have clear reporting and investigation procedures when misconduct is suspected, and to educate trainees about boundary issues. Those best-practice recommendations aim to protect patients and clinicians alike.
How To Report Concerns
People who believe they experienced misconduct can file a complaint with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights or with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. The MDHR maintains an online intake form and hotline, and the Board provides a complaint packet and instructions for patients on its site; both agencies review allegations and may open investigations. For more information, see the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.
The women who have come forward say they hope public attention will prompt clinics to adopt clearer chaperone policies and more transparent investigations. Whatever the next steps, the episode has renewed debate about how to keep sensitive exams safe and how best to ensure patients' reports are investigated thoroughly.
