Thomas Shaknovsky
Definition
Dr. Thomas J. Shaknovsky is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Florida, best known for a 2024 surgical incident where he was accused of removing a patient's liver instead of the spleen, resulting in the patient's death.
A general and colorectal surgeon affiliated with hospitals in Crestview and Destin, Florida, whose medical license in Alabama was suspended following allegations of fatal medical error.
Examples
Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky's scalpel took a wrong turn, turning a routine splenectomy into an unforgettable anatomy lesson.
In the OR, whispers spread faster than blood when Thomas Shaknovsky mistook liver for spleen.
Thomas Shaknovsky redefined 'organ donor' by accidentally volunteering his patient's liver for pathology.
Patients now double-check the consent form before letting Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky near their left side.