The Department of Health (DOH) received a complaint in regards to unlicensed medical practice occurring at Beauty Cosmetic Surgery (Health and Beauty Cosmetic Surgery, 307 Evernia Street, Suite 200, West Palm Beach) located in West Palm Beach. In January 2014, DOH Investigator asked the Task Force to assist in the investigation. Agents were assigned to the case. The complainant was a previous patient of HBCS and states that two employees of HBCS performed cosmetic surgery on her and she later discovered neither individual was licensed to practice medicine in the state of Florida. The complainant identified Juan Carlos Pinzon and Jorge Nayid Alarcon as the employees who performed the surgeries. According to the HBCS website, Pinzon and Alarcon are employed by HBCS as surgical assistants, a position that has no licensing, recognition or regulation in the state of Florida. The complainant stated that Pinzon and Alarcon had performed cosmetic surgery on her on two separate occasions. Pinzon and Alarcon claim to be physicians in their native country, Colombia, but neither are licensed physicians/surgeons in the state of Florida. The only licensed company physician employed by HBSC is Dr. William Marrocco M.D. Dr. Marrocco is the physician of record according to Department of Health records.
The investigation revealed that the allegations made by the complainant were factual and she is permanently disfigured. At least one other victim has been identified.
The Task Force sought and received arrest warrants for the following:
- · William Marrocco, w/m, 8/27/58 – will self-surrender later today
- · Jorge Nayid Alarcon, w/m, 1/03/48 – booked in PBC Jail
- · Jaun Carlos Pinzon, w/m, 6/09/70 – booked in PBC Jail
- · Monica Diaz, w/f, 7/09/76 – booked in PBC Jail
All are charged with Unlicensed Practice of Health Care Profession Causing Serious Bodily Injury. FSS 456.06502ds (2F)
The Task Force is asking that anyone who believes they are a victim of the unlawful activities that were performed at Health and Beauty Cosmetic Surgery to please contact call 561/681-4400.
The Palm Beach County Multi-Agency Diversion Task Force is comprised of the following agencies: Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, West Palm Beach Police Department, Palm Beach Gardens Police Department, Greenacres Public Safety Department, Boynton Beach Police Department, DEA, Palm Beach School Board Police, Florida Department of Health and the Office of State Attorney for Palm Beach County. Each partner Agency brings a unique set of skills and resources to the group. Cases are worked using a holistic investigative approach. This approach yields a much more comprehensive case resolution.