A physician identified in recent court proceedings as “Dr. Derrick from Wayland” is Derrick James Todd, a rheumatologist whose professional career in the Boston area has been eclipsed by a growing body of criminal charges and civil litigation, according to multiple reports.
Todd, 52, had previously been indicted on assaulting more than a dozen patients. Earlier this month more than 80 additional charges were added, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.
Federal records confirm his credentials as a physician with both M.D. and Ph.D. degrees and a specialty in internal medicine and rheumatology. His professional background includes affiliations with major medical institutions, including Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, and Charles River Medical Associates, where he practiced for more than a decade.
Publicly available records indicate that Todd maintained a substantial clinical and academic presence prior to 2023. His publication history includes numerous peer-reviewed articles in rheumatology and immunology, dating back to at least 2007, with contributions to both case-based literature and large collaborative research efforts. Reporting and secondary professional profiles suggest he also held teaching and research roles affiliated with Harvard institutions.
That professional record shifted sharply beginning in 2023. According to state records, Todd entered into a Voluntary Agreement Not to Practice medicine in Massachusetts that year. Around the same time, civil litigation began to emerge, including a class-action lawsuit filed in Suffolk Superior Court alleging that he performed inappropriate and medically unnecessary examinations. By 2024, reporting indicated that more than 200 plaintiffs had joined related legal actions.
Criminal proceedings followed. In January 2025, a Middlesex County grand jury indicted Todd on two counts of rape. He pleaded not guilty and was released under conditions that included surrendering his passport and refraining from practicing medicine. Additional indictments were returned in March 2026, adding multiple counts of rape and indecent assault and battery involving several patients.
The case expanded further in April 2026, when Suffolk County prosecutors charged Todd with 81 additional counts of sexual assault involving 22 former patients. He again pleaded not guilty and was released on personal recognizance with GPS monitoring and other conditions. Court proceedings are ongoing, with trial scheduling extending into 2027. As of April 2026, no conviction has been reported in the reviewed sources.
The allegations have had broader implications beyond the individual case. Massachusetts policymakers in 2024 enacted legislation strengthening legal protections for patients alleging sexual assault by health care providers, including changes to how consent is treated in such cases. Separately, Mass General Brigham has implemented system-wide policies offering chaperones during sensitive examinations, reflecting increased scrutiny of patient safety practices.
The case remains active in multiple courts, with further proceedings expected.
