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Houston plastic surgeon facing four malpractice suits in one year
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Mycah Hatfield , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Dare Ajibade, a plastic surgeon, is facing multiple medical malpractice lawsuits. Four lawsuits were filed against him within a one-year period.
Dr. Dare Ajibade, a plastic surgeon, is facing multiple medical malpractice lawsuits. Four lawsuits were filed against him within a one-year period.
The allegations include one patient's death, another patient suffering brain damage, and two patients being left with permanent scars. Further details about the lawsuits and the incidents that led to them are available. The lawsuits were filed within a relatively short timeframe, all within one year.
The source provides more information about the lawsuits against Dr. Ajibade.
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Category: local Published: August 18, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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