Phelps Health worker accused of misdemeanor sex abuse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A healthcare worker has been accused of sexually abusing a patient last year at Phelps Health.

Alan Atkisson, of Rolla, was charged on Thursday in Phelps County with second-degree sexual abuse.

A patient reported on Aug. 15. 2025, that Atkisson, who is described as a sonographer in court documents, sexually abused them during a medical examination on June 21, 2025.

The victim gave specific detail to Rolla police and claimed they are now afraid of returning to Phelps Health for future appointments, the statement says.

Atkisson allegedly declined to speak to police. A criminal summons was issued on Thursday and Atkisson had an entry of appearance filed on Friday, where he pleaded not guilty, court filings show.