NewsWPLG Local 10 – Local NewsSeptember 9, 2026Miami-Dade County
Ohio woman dies after cosmetic surgery while recovering at Miami-Dade assisted living facility
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An Ohio woman traveling to South Florida for cosmetic surgery died after falling critically ill while recovering at a Miami-Dade assisted living facility. State and law enforcement records obtained by Local 10 News documented the incident.
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The case highlights oversight and health outcomes for out-of-state patients recovering from medical procedures in South Florida assisted living facilities.
Key Facts
- An Ohio woman traveled to South Florida to undergo cosmetic surgery.
- The patient became critically ill while recovering at a Miami-Dade assisted living facility.
- The patient subsequently died.
- State and law enforcement records regarding the incident were obtained by Local 10 News.
Who's Mentioned
PersonNubia Arelly Sanchez Lopez“Patient who died after cosmetic surgery”PersonDr. Fermin Morales“Surgeon who performed the procedures”OrganizationAngelina ALF LLC“Assisted living facility owned by Zenen A. Bernal”locationOhio“Home state of the patient”PersonZenen A. Bernal“Officer, administrator, and owner of Stevens Grandparents Inc.”PersonYani Gil“Realtor and assisted living consultant”OrganizationStevens Grandparents Inc.“Assisted living facility in Miami-Dade County”OrganizationFlorida Department of Health“State department that filed an administrative complaint against Dr. Morales”OrganizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“Law enforcement agency investigating the incident”locationMiami-Dade County“Location of the facility and surgical center”locationDoral“Location of 305 Plastic Surgery”OrganizationKendall Regional Hospital“Hospital where the patient was taken”Organization305 Plastic Surgery“Surgical facility in Doral”OrganizationFlorida Agency for Health Care Administration“State health care regulatory agency”PersonFelicia Simone Robinson“State Representative who introduced House Bill 81”PersonKevin Diaz“Husband of Nubia Arelly Sanchez Lopez”