Eatontown Pediatrician Indicted, Accused Of Sexual Contact With Teen During Office Visit

FREEHOLD, NJ — A Monmouth County grand jury has indicted an Eatontown pediatric surgeon on charges of criminal sexual contact during an examination of a 17-year-old female patient in his office, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christoper J. Gramiccioni said.

The jury also indicted Dr. Saad Saad, 72, of Red Bank on a charge of endangering the welfare of a child last week.

The charges stem from a May 1 incident while he was examining the patient during an office visit at Meridian Pediatric Surgical Associates in Eatontown, Gramiccioni said.

The investigation by the Eatontown Police Department was eventually referred to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Bureau, he said.

Saad faces a sentence of five to 10 years in a New Jersey state prison if convicted of endangering the welfare of a child. He could be sentenced to up to 18 months in state prison if he is convicted of criminal sexual contact, Gramiccioni said.

Anyone with additional information regarding these charges or any similar incidents is urged to call (800) 533-7443 to speak with MCPO Detective Michael Magliozzo or Detective Jason Cardamoni of the Eatontown Police Department at (732) 389-7629.

Anyone who feels the need to remain anonymous, but has information about a crime can contact Monmouth County Crime Stoppers confidential telephone tip-line by calling 1-800-671-4400; can text "MONMOUTH” plus their tip to274637; or, they can email a tip via the website at www.monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com. Monmouth County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of criminals and fugitives.

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