Image sources: Dr. Gabriel Perez, courtesy of Bexar County Central Records; published by News 3. CentroMed SA Pediatrics Sorrento Plaza, © Google, via Google Maps.
The Arrest of Dr. Gabriel Perez
Dr. Gabriel Moses Perez, a 50-year-old pediatrician formerly employed at CentroMed’s San Antonio Pediatrics Sorrento Plaza clinic, was arrested at his residence on Friday, November 21, 2025, and charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child. The charge stems from allegations that he assaulted a minor patient during routine medical visits.
Perez was booked into the Bexar Adult Detention Center and released on bond the next day.
Allegations Detailed in the Arrest Affidavit
The victim, who is now 16, recently disclosed the sexual assaults by Dr. Perez to his parents, who then contacted law enforcement.
“A preliminary report by the San Antonio Police Department stated Perez had been the victim’s pediatrician since the age of 5 or 6.” (News 3)
According to Officer Lizzandra Trevino of the San Antonio Police Department, ‘“[Perez] had corroborating statements that aligned with what the victim stated had occurred. At this time, our detectives had enough and sufficient evidence to walk a warrant on Mr. Perez.’” (KENS 5)
According to court documents cited in multiple news reports, the victim told investigators that Perez first assaulted him at age 12, after asking his mother to step out of the examination room.
“Perez allegedly told the boy, ‘It’s okay, my family didn’t accept me for who I was either. If I was in high school, I would date you. Would you date me?’” (KENS 5)
According to the affidavit, the following year, when he was 13, the child returned for his annual checkup and Perez again asked the mother to leave the room. Perez then allegedly made inappropriate comments and sexually assaulted the child again.
“Perez told the victim, ‘You know you can’t tell anyone, right?’ the affidavit states.” (News 4 San Antonio)
He then instructed the child to get dressed and told the child’s mother to come back into the room.
Perez has reportedly denied these allegations, although he told officials “he has hugged and kissed multiple patients when they feel ‘stressed.’” (KENS 5)
A Prior Complaint
Perez informed investigators “that the Texas Medical Board had received a formal complaint against him originating from an incident from Feb 2024 where he made an inappropriate comment about a 17-year-old boy.” (KENS 5)
It remains unclear what action, if any, was taken in response to that complaint, or whether Perez’s access to patients was limited while those concerns were being evaluated. No Board actions are listed on his profile.
License Suspended
According to the Texas Medical Board, “On November 25, 2025, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the Texas medical license of Gabriel Moses Perez, M.D. (Lic. No. M8247), after determining his continuation in the practice of medicine poses a continuing threat to public welfare. The suspension was effective immediately…The temporary suspension remains in place until the Board takes further action.”
Authorities Encourage Victims to Come Forward
Investigators believe there may be more victims and are urging anyone with information related to Dr. Perez to contact the San Antonio Police Department Special Victims Unit.
Community Concerns About Dr. Perez
According to News 4 (WOAI) San Antonio, “Parents who trust Perez with their children’s care have a lot of questions.”
One mother, Jessica Martinez, had taken her children to Perez for almost two decades and said that he had gained their family’s trust. After hearing the recent allegations, she asked her children whether he had made them feel uncomfortable. Although her children reported no concerns, she questioned why families were not notified earlier about potential issues and why Perez remained in practice.
CentroMed Issues Public Statement
CentroMed posted a statement on its website addressing Perez’s arrest and confirming that he is no longer employed by CentroMed. The organization wrote that it “regret[s] any distress or harm this alleged incident has caused” and stated it will cooperate with law enforcement.
They have also removed his profile from their website.
Removing Perez from his role after his arrest was absolutely necessary, but the deeper concern is why he continued to have access to children at all after a prior complaint had been made.
A post-arrest statement does not repair the harm reported by survivors or address the institutional lapses that may have enabled it.
Parental Presence During Pediatric Exams
Parents of minors, including older adolescents, generally have the right to remain in the examination room with their child, and many pediatric providers encourage this to support safety, comfort, and transparency. While some private conversations with teens may occur at the adolescent’s request or for sensitive health topics permitted under Texas law, a parent is not required to leave the room unless they choose to do so.
Isolating a minor from their parent without a legitimate medical reason can create conditions where abuse becomes possible. The allegation that Perez asked the victim’s mother to leave the room before the first reported assault raises serious concerns about whether appropriate safeguards were in place at the clinic.
Institutional Responsibility and Civil Liability
The criminal case against Dr. Gabriel Perez is separate from any potential civil action. While criminal proceedings determine whether he will face penalties under Texas law, they do not address whether the clinic met its obligation to protect patients or prevent foreseeable harm.
Even though CentroMed has stated that they no longer employ Dr. Perez, firing a doctor after an arrest is not enough. Clinics and other healthcare facilities must have strong systems in place to prevent, detect, and escalate concerns long before they reach the point of criminal charges.
Healthcare institutions have a duty to supervise their employees, investigate complaints, enforce safety policies, follow mandatory reporting laws, and communicate openly with families about any concerns involving their providers.
It is possible that CentroMed may be held civilly liable for any failures in supervision, reporting, or oversight that allowed the alleged abuse to occur. Civil action gives survivors and their families the opportunity to pursue accountability and justice separate from the criminal courts.
We Are Here to Support Survivors
If you or your child was harmed by Dr. Gabriel Perez, or if you have concerns about inappropriate behavior during appointments at any CentroMed locations, help is available.
Our firm represents sexual abuse survivors in Texas and nationwide and has extensive experience holding doctors, clinics, and healthcare organizations accountable when they fail to protect vulnerable patients.
We offer free and confidential consultations to help survivors and their families understand their legal rights and take the next steps toward healing.
Contact us today.
