Florida surgeon accused of killing patient in botched surgery was arrested while driving Lyft passengers: Report
Mint·2h ago·Anger
What Happened
Florida surgeon Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky was arrested while driving Lyft passengers after allegedly removing a patient's liver instead of spleen during surgery, causing death. The 44-year-old was detained at gunpoint in Miramar Beach. William Bryan, 70, died in August 2024 from catastrophic blood loss. Shaknovsky's medical license was suspended. He faces manslaughter charges and medical negligence lawsuits.
Key Entities
Dr. Thomas ShaknovskyFloridaWilliam BryanMiramar BeachWalton County Sheriff's OfficeLyftManslaughter charge