{"id":387172,"date":"2026-07-05T19:02:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T19:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/387172\/"},"modified":"2026-07-05T19:02:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T19:02:09","slug":"california-plastic-surgeon-found-dead-in-backyard-pool-after-botched-operation-killed-patient","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/387172\/","title":{"rendered":"California plastic surgeon found dead in backyard pool \u2014 after botched operation killed patient"},"content":{"rendered":"

A California plastic surgeon who surrendered her medical license after a botched cosmetic procedure <\/a>ended in a patient\u2019s death has been found dead in a backyard swimming pool.<\/p>\n

Sarwa Aldoori, 71, was identified by the Kern County Coroner after she was discovered Tuesday evening at a home on Pineglen Drive in Bakersfield, KGET<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n

The Bakersfield Police Department said the investigation remains active, with the cause, manner and circumstances surrounding Aldoori\u2019s death still pending.<\/p>\n

\"Sarwa<\/p>\n

Sarwa Aldoori, 71, was identified by the Kern County Coroner after she was discovered Tuesday evening at a home on Pineglen Drive in Bakersfield. Bella Health and Beauty<\/p>\n

\"Aldoori<\/p>\n

Aldoori spent about 35 years practicing as an OB-GYN and was one of two physicians at Bella Health and Beauty. Google Maps<\/p>\n

Aldoori spent about 35 years practicing as an OB-GYN and was one of two physicians at Bella Health and Beauty \u2014a plastic surgery practice<\/a> in northeast Bakersfield.<\/p>\n

The surgeon specialized in women\u2019s health and wellness as well as cosmetic surgery.<\/p>\n

Her death comes after she surrendered her California physician\u2019s license in March 2024 following disciplinary action connected to the death of one of her patients.<\/p>\n

California Medical Board records show Aldoori was first placed on a seven-year probation before regulators accused her of failing to comply with its terms, ultimately leading to her surrendering her license.<\/p>\n

\"State<\/p>\n

State records alleged Aldoori did not have sufficient training to perform the operation. Jacob \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n

The disciplinary case stemmed from allegations filed in 2021 over a liposuction and tummy tuck procedure performed on a patient who died in April 2016.<\/p>\n

State records alleged Aldoori did not have sufficient training to perform the operation. The patient reportedly died from a fat embolism\u2014a condition in which fat globules enter the bloodstream.<\/p>\n

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