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License Pulled: Surgeon Operated Sober?
9 Jan
Summary
- Surgeon accused of operating under influence of alcohol.
- Medical license suspended due to public welfare concerns.
- Patient lawsuit alleges assault during recovery period.
Dr. Azul Shirazali Jaffer, a plastic surgeon with over 22 years of experience, had his medical license temporarily suspended by the Texas Medical Board on December 30, 2025. This action followed accusations that he performed surgeries, including a tummy tuck and breast augmentation, while under the influence of alcohol.
Allegations state Jaffer appeared unsteady, smelled of alcohol, and made inappropriate remarks during a procedure on August 12, 2025. Further claims suggest he routinely operated while intoxicated, leading to canceled procedures. He was arrested on December 22, 2025, charged with performing surgery while intoxicated, a felony offense.
In addition to the criminal charges, Jaffer is facing a civil lawsuit from a patient who alleges he assaulted her in October 2022 while she was recovering from breast augmentation. The medical board deemed his continued practice a threat to public welfare.
