New York Injury Talk Blog

The family of an Irish woman, who died after she had a face lift surgery in New York, has sued the plastic surgeon who they say is responsible for the death of 42-year-old Kay Cregan. The woman underwent the surgery performed by plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Even Sachs in his Manhattan Clinic at Central Park South on March 14, 2005, according to this news report. Cregan reportedly died three days later of heart complications in a recovery room at the doctor’s clinic.

Cregan flew from Ireland for the surgery and paid Dr. Sachs $32,000 for the treatment, which included an airport pickup by the doctor, the surgery and two weeks recovery in one of three Manhattan apartments. Cregan reportedly suffered complications the morning after the surgery and died two days later. The lawsuit, which also names the anesthesiologist, is filed by Cregan’s husband alleges negligence, carelessness and gross indifference on the part of the surgeon.

This is apparently not Dr. Sachs’ first medical malpractice lawsuit. In fact, he has been nicknamed “Dr. Botch” because he has been named in 33 malpractice cases in just over a decade. The lawsuit is seeking unspecified damages for the family’s loss. Cregan is survived by her husband and two young children.

At Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro, we have represented numerous victims of medical malpractice – patients who have suffered injuries or death because of negligence by a doctor, surgeon, anesthesiologist or other licensed healthcare providers. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a medical error or medical negligence, please contact our knowledgeable New York Medical Malpractice Attorney immediately to schedule a free consultation.