Houston, Texas – A doctor at Texas Children’s Hospital is facing a felony charge after allegedly using his phone to record up a woman’s skirt while on hospital grounds.
Dr. Alexander Ankar, 33, was employed as an assistant professor of pediatric neurology at Baylor College of Medicine and had worked at Texas Children’s Hospital from 2018 until August 2025, when he was fired following the incident.
Incident Occurred During Employee Training
Court records indicate the victim, a general interpreter at the hospital, was training two new employees on Aug. 22 in Texas Children’s Legacy Tower, 6621 Main Street, Houston. According to reports, one trainee observed Dr. Ankar walking behind the interpreter with a phone, then kneeling and using the rear camera to record up her skirt.
Afterward, the trainee informed the victim about what she had seen. The victim reportedly followed Dr. Ankar and confirmed that the device in his hand was a cell phone with a camera, rather than another device.
Security Footage and Investigation
Investigators reviewed hospital security footage, which reportedly did not capture the hallway where the recording allegedly took place. However, cameras did show Dr. Ankar alone in a side room shortly after the incident, appearing to review a photo or video on his phone.
Following the event, the victim said she no longer felt comfortable wearing a skirt or working as Dr. Ankar’s interpreter.
Employment and Hospital Response
Authorities later learned that Dr. Ankar had been terminated from Baylor College of Medicine following the incident. A grand jury subpoena was issued to obtain communications from human resources related to his firing.
In a hospital statement, Dr. Ankar allegedly admitted to taking a photo of a woman in the intensive care unit, noting that she “wore a short skirt.” He reportedly claimed he originally intended to take a photo but realized it was a video when reviewing it in the side room.
Charges and Current Status
The charging document for the case was prepared on Nov. 5. Dr. Ankar faces a charge of invasive visual recording, a felony offense under Texas law. Click2Houston reported that he does not appear to have been arrested.
Legal and Workplace Implications
The allegations against Dr. Ankar have raised concerns about employee safety and privacy in healthcare settings. Experts note that hospitals must implement strict monitoring and reporting systems to protect staff from harassment or unlawful recording.
This case highlights the importance of vigilance in the workplace, particularly in environments where staff may be vulnerable, such as medical training areas and patient care units.
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