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Former Memorial Hermann transplant physician accused of falsifying patient records expected in federal court
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk T.J. Parker, Ninfa Saavedra, Cesar Martinez , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· August 18, 2026
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Key points , allegedly made changes to patient records. Federal charges have been filed against a former transplant physician.
Federal charges have been filed against a former transplant physician. The physician, Dr. John Steven Bynon Jr., allegedly made changes to patient records. These changes affected liver transplant candidates, making some ineligible for months.
As a result, patients missed out on potential organ offers. Their families and some care team members were unaware of the alterations.
The case is set to continue in federal court, with the physician expected to appear. Further information on the allegations and court proceedings can be found through additional reporting.
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