Dr. Bethany Mohr

Concerns About Dr. Bethany Mohr’s Child Abuse Diagnoses

Families across Michigan have raised serious concerns about Dr. Bethany Mohr, a Child Abuse Pediatrician at Michigan Medicine’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, over allegations of false or premature child abuse accusations that led to children being wrongfully removed from their homes.

Notable cases include:

  • The Parker Family (2015) – Parents of a 6‑week‑old boy were accused of violently abusing their child after Dr. Mohr diagnosed rib fractures as non-accidental trauma. Later, independent experts found the injuries were due to vitamin D deficiency and rickets, not abuse. After eight months in foster care, a Wayne County judge dismissed the case, calling other experts’ testimony more scientifically sound than Dr. Mohr’s. (WXYZ Investigative Report)

  • Pattern of Overdiagnosis – Attorneys report similar experiences where Dr. Mohr allegedly ignored underlying medical conditions, such as brittle bone disease or other genetic disorders, instead labeling injuries as abuse. (Defense Attorney Analysis)

Expert Criticism:
Medical and legal experts have questioned Dr. Mohr’s approach, arguing that her opinions often prioritize abuse conclusions over alternative medical explanations.

“She sees every single injury as a sign of violent abuse. She doesn’t test for rare medical conditions… She simply calls CPS.” (Defense Attorney Commentary)

Institutional Response:
Michigan Medicine states that its Child Protection Team “uses evidence-based medicine” and complies with mandated reporting laws. However, critics argue that systemic problems persist. (WXYZ Coverage)

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