She Thought He Was a Licensed Surgeon. Then Her Cosmetic Surgery Left Her Disfigured, Authorities Say
A Miami man was arrested following allegations that he posed as a doctor and performing a surgery that left a woman permanently disfigured — just weeks after another doctor from the same facility was apprehended on similar charges.
Manuel Jose Lazzaro, 58, was arrested last week on a charge of unlicensed health care causing serious bodily injury, NBC 6 South Florida reported, citing authorities.
According to an arrest report obtained by the outlet, the woman told investigators that she found Lazzaro on social media and came to Miami from Orlando in September of this year.
He is not currently in Florida's medical license database. According to WPLG Local 10, Lazzaro appeared in court on April 11.
Lazzaro allegedly performed the surgery at New World Medical & Mystic Cosmetic, according to the arrest report obtained by the outlet. His arrest comes just weeks after authorities arrested another Miami man who allegedly was practicing without a medical license at the very same facility.
On arrest reports, the previously arrested man, Wilson Muñoz Suarez, and Lazzaro both had their occupations listed as 'surgical assistant,' according to arrest reports obtained by WPLG Local 10 and NBC 6 South Florida.
In court, prosecutors said that the woman's breasts were infected but Lazzaro ignored her and didn't tell her to see a legitimate doctor, according to Telemundo 51.
Prosecutors said the Orlando woman 'suffered the loss of her entire nipple,' according to the outlet.The judge set Lazzaro's bail at $10,000 and prohibited him from performing any more surgeries, per the outlet.
Lazzaro's Instagram page is still active, though private, and has over 2,300 followers. 'Dr. Lazzaro Venezuelan certified Plastic Surgeon in aesthetics, face, breast & body sculpture,' his biography reads.
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