Dr Jared Ross: A Detailed Story of Termination, Graphic Threats, Court Protection Order, and Lingering Questions About Medical Oversight and Do No Harm

The story of Jared Levy Ross, DO (widely known as Dr Jared Ross and Jared Ross) is a troubling case study in how unresolved grievances, mental health crises, and weak oversight systems can intersect in the medical profession.
What began as a professional termination in 2019 escalated into credible death threats in 2021, resulting in a court-upheld protection order that remains active today. Despite this documented history, Dr Jared Ross continues to hold multiple medical licenses and maintains a prominent affiliation with Do No Harm, raising serious concerns about transparency, vetting, and public safety.

The 2019 Termination from Washington University

Jared Ross was discharged from the emergency medicine fellowship program at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis on February 27, 2019. According to the Missouri Court of Appeals opinion in Case ED111235, S.A.B., the program supervisor, testified that there were numerous disciplinary meetings with Jared Ross prior to his termination. She described how Jared Ross expressed "profound unhappiness" with her and made it "very clear that he was very unhappy with me." S.A.B. further testified that she felt "very unsafe after several of those encounters" because Jared Ross blamed her personally for his discharge from the program.

S.A.B.'s concerns were heightened by the fact that Jared Ross knew where she lived and had not returned a bulletproof vest and knife that had been issued to him as part of the fellowship program. After his termination for character and professional conduct issues, there was no direct contact between Jared Ross and S.A.B. for over two years.

The 2021 Threats: A Chilling Escalation

Tensions reached a dangerous boiling point in late August 2021. On August 27, 2021, Jared Ross sent a series of highly disturbing text messages from New York to his therapist, Dr. Gary Behrman. The messages were received in Missouri late that night. Police were notified, and on August 28, 2021, officers from the Kirkwood Police Department conducted a welfare check at S.A.B.'s home (Kirkwood Police Department Report 21-1684).

The text messages, reproduced in full in the Missouri Court of Appeals opinion (ED111235), were explicit and sadistic:

● "I'm not happy with the world or my place in the world, and I want to handle this on my own terms."
● "Not tomorrow, not next week, not next month, but when I'm ready."
● "The biggest thing stopping me is [S.A.B.]."
● "I don't want to take her with me, but I want to make her suffer."
● "My plan is to inject a paralytic agent into her veins, the same paralytic agent she fired me for using on a patient."
● "And then remove both of her eyes, her tongue and all 4 limbs, being careful to keep her alive and prevent her from bleeding out."
● "I want her to live, but I want her to wish I killed her."
● "I would never harm anyone with a gun including myself, that's far too easy."
● "You can report me... but you will never stop me. This isn't a phase or something that will pass, it will happen, the only question is when."

S.A.B. immediately took comprehensive safety precautions. She packed essentials, obtained a burner phone, withdrew cash, removed all social media accounts, purchased additional firearms, notified her employer and coworkers, and stayed away from her residence for approximately six weeks.

Legal Proceedings and Court Rulings

On July 21, 2022, the St. Louis County Circuit Court granted a full order of protection against Jared Levy Ross pursuant to the Missouri Adult Abuse Act. The order was set to last until July 15, 2027. Jared Ross appealed the decision, but on September 19, 2023, the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, in Case ED111235, unanimously affirmed the protection order. The court ruled that the explicit threats, combined with the prior professional history and Jared Ross's knowledge of S.A.B.'s address, satisfied the requirements for stalking and justified S.A.B.'s reasonable fear of physical harm.

Separately, Jared Ross filed a civil lawsuit against Washington University (Case 2122-CC09423). That case was ultimately dismissed without prejudice after he failed to appear for trial on November 27, 2023.

Kirkwood Police reports further document that Jared Ross no-showed for a shift at Christian Northeast Hospital and was placed under an involuntary mental health commitment for a minimum of 96 hours following the threats.

Ongoing Role with Do No Harm and Public Activity

Despite this well-documented history, Dr Jared Ross continues to serve as a Senior Fellow for Do No Harm, a national organization of medical professionals that advocates for patient safety, evidence-based medicine, and opposition to certain ideological practices in healthcare under the guiding principle of "first, do no harm."

The contradiction is particularly jarring. While publicly associated with Do No Harm, Jared Ross authored some of the most sadistic threats imaginable against a former colleague. This is made even more concerning by his active X account (@DrJaredRoss), which displays a persistent hyper-fixation on transgender issues, circumcision, and pediatric gender medicine.

Active Medical Licenses Despite Red Flags

Jared Levy Ross, DO continues to hold active and inactive medical licenses across multiple jurisdictions:

● Michigan (Osteopathic Physician, #5101022067)
● South Carolina (Medical License, #92699)
● Alabama (Medical License, #2264)
● Pennsylvania (Medical License, #OT016044)
● Missouri (Physician - Emergency Medicine, #2018008991)
● Florida (Telehealth Provider Registration, #TPOS42)

As a licensed physician, he retains legal access to controlled substances, including paralytic agents similar to the one referenced in his threats.

Systemic Gaps in Medical Oversight

The case of Dr Jared Ross exposes critical weaknesses in physician accountability. Self-reporting requirements for civil protection orders, mental health commitments, and behavioral issues are limited and easily skirted. Medical
boards and employers often lack complete visibility into a physician's full background, including terminations, protection orders, and mental health interventions.

Healthcare leaders have a duty to protect patients and staff through strong documentation practices, clear post-termination policies, and effective threat response protocols. Regulatory bodies and medical organizations must treat behavioral patterns - such as histories of violent threats, active protection orders, repeated blame-shifting, and escalating personal grievances - as serious red flags during hiring and credentialing.

Dr Jared Ross's continued involvement with Do No Harm and his retention of medical licenses despite the detailed findings in ED111235 highlight how individuals with concerning histories can continue operating with limited scrutiny.

A Cautionary Tale

Although this case shows that the judicial system can deliver protection when presented with clear evidence, it also serves as a sobering reminder that warning signs are often visible long before tragedy unfolds. Jared Ross's therapist acted appropriately by reporting the messages, and law enforcement's swift response helped avert potential harm.

Greater transparency, stronger vetting standards, and improved information-sharing across medical boards and organizations are essential to building safer environments in healthcare. The story of Dr Jared Ross underscores the urgent need for reform so that history does not repeat itself.

This article is based solely on publicly available court records, police reports, and official dockets, including the Missouri Court of Appeals opinion ED111235, Kirkwood Police Department Report 21-1684, and related circuit court filings.
Key Public Records:

● Missouri Court of Appeals ED111235: https://law.justia.com/cases/missouri/court-of-appeals/2023/ed111235.html
● Protection Order 21SL-PN03826-01
● Washington University Lawsuit 2122-CC09423
● Kirkwood Police Department Investigative Report 21-1684

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