Renowned Houston surgeon allegedly faked records to block patients' liver transplants

February 6, 2026

TL;DR

Dr. John Stevenson Bynon Jr. indicted on five counts of false statements relating to health care matters.
Accused of falsifying medical records for five patients, preventing them from receiving liver transplants.
Three of the affected patients died, two received transplants at other hospitals.
Bynon's attorney claims his actions were lawful and in good faith.
Memorial Hermann shut down its liver and kidney transplant program following the accusations.
Families of deceased patients have filed civil lawsuits against Bynon.
If convicted, Bynon faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine per count.
Memorial Hermann was declared a member not in good standing by the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network in February 2025.

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