A Mount Laurel gynecologist who specializes in reproductive medicine has been charged with sexually assaulting three patients during appointments at his office, according to authorities. Jerome Check, 80, of Melrose Park, Pennsylvania, faces three counts of second-degree sexual assault tied to incidents investigators say occurred while he was alone with patients in an examination room.
According to gloucestercitynews.net, the alleged assaults took place between December 2024 and March 2025 during appointments at Check's Mount Laurel medical office. Investigators said two of the three patients believed their visits would be informational only and had not anticipated undergoing an invasive exam until Check told them it was necessary, the outlet reported. Check is identified as a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist, according to dailyvoice.com.
Check was taken into custody in September and later released following a court appearance in Mount Holly, nbcphiladelphia.com reported. The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office reported his custody and release, according to NJ.com.
Investigators Seek Additional Possible Victims
Investigators are looking for additional possible victims, the station's report noted. The case is now being prepared for presentation to a grand jury for possible indictment, per the same account from gloucestercitynews.net.
Potential witnesses or victims can contact the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office at 609-265-5035, extension 5035, to speak with a detective from the Special Victims Unit, according to NJ.com. Tips can also be submitted online or by emailing [email protected], per the same report.
Separate 2021 Prescribing Matter
Check was previously the subject of a separate matter in 2021 involving allegations that he prescribed amphetamines to patients. According to nj1015.com, Check was not charged with a crime in that matter but agreed to stop prescribing the medications after the State Board of Medical Examiners intervened. That episode is unrelated to the current sexual assault charges.
The allegations against Check remain charges, not findings of guilt, as the case moves toward potential grand jury action.
