Renowned Bariatric Surgeon Suspended After Patient Death in Kaohsiung
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- 📰 Published: May 15, 2026 at 14:26
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Dr. Song Tian-zhou, a famous bariatric surgeon in Kaohsiung, has been suspended for three months following the death of a patient during weight loss surgery in April. The Health Bureau is investigating claims of negligence and medical ethics violations after the surgeon shared sensitive patient information on social media. Dr. Song has a history of a four-month suspension for unnecessary treatments in 2025.