Tampa doctor performed surgery on wrong testicle, Florida board says

Raul Fernandez-Crespo was fined $2,500 by the Florida Board of Medicine, the Miami Herald reported.

According to the board, Fernandez-Crespo had marked the patient’s right testicle to remove enlarged veins during the Sept.

According to Florida Department of Health online records, Fernandez-Crespo has been a licensed medical doctor in the state since April 1, 2019.

In addition to the fine and the letter of concern, Fernandez-Crespo must pay $2,045.56 to reimburse Department of Health expenses in dealing with the case, the newspaper reported.

According to his profile on the Florida Sex Health website, Fernandez-Crespo is affiliated with several hospitals, including Tampa General Hospital, James A.

A native of Puerto Rico, Fernandez-Crespo completed his urology residency and medical studies at the University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus, and Ponce School of Medicine, respectively, according to the website.

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