Mark Scarlato
Mark Scarlato, P.T. is a former physical therapist who worked for Corewell Health in the Grand Rapids area. In 2025, he was charged with criminal sexual conduct after a patient reported that he sexually assaulted her during physical therapy sessions. He was subsequently convicted and sentenced to 3 to 15 years in prison.
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
What Happened?
According to court documents and local reporting, a Grand Rapids woman began physical therapy with Scarlato for a knee issue in early 2025. She reported that during several treatment sessions at a Corewell Health facility in Kentwood, Scarlato touched her inappropriately and performed treatment she did not initially understand to be inappropriate.
Corewell Health reported the allegations to Kentwood police after receiving a complaint and removed Scarlato from his position. He was charged with three counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Investigators also discovered a prior 2010 complaint involving an allegation that Scarlato exposed himself to a patient in 2009. A 2011 disciplinary order limited his physical therapy license for two years, placed him on probation, and required community service.
In June 2026, Scarlato was sentenced to 3 to 15 years in prison following his conviction for sexual assault of a patient.
Quick Facts
| Name | Mark Scarlato, P.T. |
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Type |
Medical Provider |
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Specialty |
Physical Therapist |
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Location |
Grand Rapids, MI |
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Former Employer |
Corewell Health |
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Watchlist Basis
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Criminal conviction involving sexual assault of a patient |
Were You Treated by Mark Scarlato?
If you or a family member received physical therapy from Mark Scarlato at Corewell Health and experienced inappropriate touching, sexual misconduct, unnecessary or inappropriate treatment, or another form of abuse, Oliver Bell Group can review your situation.
Local investigators indicated there could be additional potential victims when Scarlato was initially charged.
This page is based on public court and news reports. The circumstances of each potential claim are different, and inclusion on the White Coat Watchlist does not automatically establish a medical malpractice or other legal claim.
Sources:
FOX 17 — Ex-Corewell Health physical therapist charged in alleged sexual assault of patient FOX 17 local news coverage
FOX 17 — Kentwood physical therapist forgoes hearing in sex assault case FOX 17 case update
WKTV — Kentwood Police charge physical therapist with criminal sexual conduct WKTV local coverage
Michigan Capitol — reporting on Scarlato’s 3-to-15-year sentence Michigan Capitol coverage
NPI provider records — Mark Scarlato, P.T., Grand Rapids