Florida surgeon Dr. Shaknovsky suspended for removing wrong organ, causing patient's death; faced prior serious error.

Florida surgeon Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky has had his medical license suspended after allegedly removing 70-year-old Bill Bryan's liver instead of his spleen during surgery, leading to Bryan's death. The Florida Department of Health cited Shaknovsky's "egregious conduct," including fabricating medical records and pressuring witnesses to lie. This incident follows a previous serious error involving another patient, raising significant public safety concerns. Bryan's family plans to pursue legal action.

September 26, 2024
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