Plastic Surgeon Faces Board Action After Patient Deaths

A Houston plastic surgeon, Dr. Dare Ajibade, has agreed to disciplinary measures from the Texas Medical Board following a review of two patient cases and concerns about record-keeping. According to an agreed order, the board detailed a patient who died from a pulmonary fat embolism after a 10-hour surgery performed by Dr. Ajibade. Another patient experienced poor outcomes after undergoing two lengthy procedures within 48 hours, with both individuals deemed unsuitable candidates for their respective surgeries due to their health.

The agreed order also noted that Dr. Ajibade's medical records were deficient in both instances and lacked proper patient consents. Dr. Ajibade reported making practice changes, including performing longer procedures at hospitals. He neither admitted nor denied the allegations but expressed regret. Consequently, he must complete a medical recordkeeping course, four hours of continuing education, and pay a $4,000 fine. This follows a prior remedial plan issued in December for another patient complaint.

Separately, Dr. Ajibade has faced four medical malpractice lawsuits since August of last year. These lawsuits involve allegations of severe complications, including death, burns, disfigurement, and seizures, following procedures like liposuction. Attempts to reach Dr. Ajibade for comment on these cases were unsuccessful, with an unsigned email from his clinic stating they could not comment.