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Florida surgeon charged with manslaughter after wrong-organ removal during splenectomy
crime1 month ago

Florida surgeon charged with manslaughter after wrong-organ removal during splenectomy

A Florida doctor, Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, is charged with second-degree manslaughter after allegedly removing the liver instead of the spleen during a scheduled laparoscopic splenectomy, causing the patient’s death on the operating table. A Walton County grand jury found probable cause for the charge; Shaknovsky is jailed awaiting his first court appearance and faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted. The case follows prior licensure suspensions in Florida, Alabama and New York and accusations of other malpractice, including removal of parts of the pancreas and intestine in separate procedures.

via NBC 6 South Florida|
#crime#doctor#florida
Hawaii doctor found guilty of attempted manslaughter in cliffside assault on wife
crime1 month ago

Hawaii doctor found guilty of attempted manslaughter in cliffside assault on wife

A Maui-based anesthesiologist, Gerhardt Konig, was found guilty of attempted manslaughter (extreme mental or emotional disturbance) for a March 2025 attack on his wife during a cliffside hike in Honolulu. Prosecutors say he tried to stab her with a syringe and hit her with a rock to render her unconscious and push her off the cliff; she survived thanks to passing hikers and testified at a three-week trial. Konig claimed self-defense, saying his wife grabbed him and hit him first. The jury convicted on the lesser charge, which carries up to 20 years in prison; his sentencing will follow.

via CBS News|
#attempted-manslaughter#cliffside-hike#crime
French 'Doctor Death' Jailed for Life for Poisoning 12 Patients
world5 months ago

French 'Doctor Death' Jailed for Life for Poisoning 12 Patients

A French court sentenced former anaesthetist Frédéric Péchier to life imprisonment for poisoning 30 patients, resulting in 12 deaths, between 2008 and 2017 in Besançon clinics. He contaminated infusion bags with lethal substances, though he initially denied involvement, later admitting to the presence of a poisoner in his workplace. He plans to appeal the verdict.

via Euronews.com|
#court-verdict#doctor#france
Obituary for Dr. Raymond Henry Wilbers
obituaries10 months ago

Obituary for Dr. Raymond Henry Wilbers

Raymond Henry Wilbers, a dedicated and compassionate physician from Mexico, Missouri, who practiced for over 50 years, passed away at age 88. He was known for his broad medical expertise, personal care, and lifelong service to his community and faith. Survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, his life was marked by integrity, faith, and a deep love for family and community. His legacy of healing and service endures.

via Arnold Funeral Home|
#doctor#legacy#missouri
Patients Raise $280,000 for Doctor's Cancer Treatment After Decades of Free Care
health11 months ago

Patients Raise $280,000 for Doctor's Cancer Treatment After Decades of Free Care

Dr. Z, a Baltimore family physician who provided free care for decades, was diagnosed with cancer and faced expensive treatment costs. His community and former patients raised over $280,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to cover his medical expenses, highlighting the profound impact of his selfless service. The story garnered national attention, including recognition from a U.S. Congressman, and has inspired ongoing support for him and his clinic.

via Good News Network|
#baltimore#cancer#community-support
"Former Dallas Doctor Convicted of Poisoning Patients with IV Bag Tampering"
crime2 years ago

"Former Dallas Doctor Convicted of Poisoning Patients with IV Bag Tampering"

Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz, a Texas doctor, was found guilty on all 10 counts of injecting heart-stopping poison into IVs at his former medical clinic, resulting in several patients suffering cardiac emergencies and one patient dying. Prosecutors said he committed the crimes in retaliation for a medical misconduct probe. Ortiz faces up to life in prison and is expected to be sentenced in two to three months.

via New York Post |
#crime#criminal-trial#doctor
"Texas Hospital Suspends Organ Transplant Program Amid Doctor's Record Manipulation Accusations"
health2 years ago

"Texas Hospital Suspends Organ Transplant Program Amid Doctor's Record Manipulation Accusations"

Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston has suspended its organ transplant program after allegations that a doctor manipulated patient records, making them ineligible for transplants. Dr. J. Steve Bynon Jr., a respected transplant surgeon, is accused of making inappropriate changes to the patient database, listing impossible characteristics that would disqualify patients from receiving transplants. The incident is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

via Gizmodo|
#doctor#health#hospital
"Doctor Convicted of IV Bag Tampering in Coworker's Death"
crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Doctor Convicted of IV Bag Tampering in Coworker's Death"

Dallas anesthesiologist Raynaldo Riviera Ortiz Jr. was convicted of tampering with IV bags at a surgical center, leading to the death of a coworker and causing cardiac emergencies for several patients. Prosecutors stated that Ortiz surreptitiously placed tainted IV bags into a warming bin at the facility and waited for them to be used in his colleagues' surgeries. He faces up to 190 years in prison and was found guilty of multiple counts of tampering with consumer products resulting in serious bodily injury and intentional adulteration of a drug.

via The Associated Press|
#crime-and-justice#dallas#doctor
"Guilty Verdict: Dallas Anesthesiologist Convicted of IV Bag Tampering"
crime2 years ago

"Guilty Verdict: Dallas Anesthesiologist Convicted of IV Bag Tampering"

Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz has been found guilty of injecting dangerous drugs into IV bags at a Dallas surgical center, leading to cardiac emergencies in 11 patients and the death of Dr. Melanie Kaspar. The jury reached the guilty verdict after about seven hours of deliberations. Prosecutors established a potential motive for the tampering, citing financial troubles and previous disciplinary actions against Ortiz. Ortiz faces up to life in prison and will be sentenced in two to three months.

via FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth|
#crime#dallas#doctor