LONGVIEW, Texas — A Longview doctor has been released on $1 million bond after being arrested for child sexual assault.
Longview police arrested Dr. Matt Elza Hipke, 58, of Longview, at his place of employment on Friday on two counts of continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14-years-old.
On Monday, Aug. 10, the Texas Medical Board (TMB) temporarily suspended, without notice, Hipke's medical license after determining his continuation in the practice of medicine "poses a continuing threat to public welfare." The suspension was effective immediately. The board stated Hipke was being investigated in the sexual assault of three minor patients.
"A temporary suspension hearing with notice will be held as soon as practicable with 10 days' notice to Dr. Hipke, unless the hearing is specifically waived by Dr. Hipke," a statement from the TMB said.
